It was an act of barbarism beyond comprehension – a year on, a powerful new book by BRENDAN O'NEILL argues...
far too many in the West who see themselves as good people failed the moral test posed by October 7 By Brendan O'neill Published: 00:30, 5 October 2024 | Updated: 00:37, 5 October 2024 e-mail 2 View comments The Middle East stands on the brink of all-out war. Following Iran 's barrage of 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday night, the world is holding its breath. How will Israel respond? Will the US and Britain be drawn into a confrontation with the mullahs of Tehran? Then there is Lebanon.
As a vast exodus of civilians from the south of the country continues, the aerial bombardment on both sides of the border with Israel intensifies. The diplomatic world clamours for a ceasefire, but neither the Iran-backed Islamist terror group nor the Israel Defence Forces show any sign of backing down. One year after Hamas 's October 7 attacks on Israel, things feel more volatile than ever.
One year after Hamas's October 7 attacks on Israel, things feel more volatile than ever Following Iran's barrage of 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday night, the world is holding its breath But it is not the only confrontation that is escalating. So is hostility towards Israel, which is increasingly viewed as a pariah state in fashionable progressive circles. Thanks to the twisted mentality that now prevails in much of the public discourse in the West – as I reveal i.
