Full-scale war in Middle East involving Israel and Iran likely, say most Europeans in poll

05/11/2024 05:00 The Guardian

Large majorities in seven countries condemn 7 October attacks – but most common view is Israel’s response in Gaza is also unjustifiedFull-scale war in the Middle East involving Israel and Iran is now likely, most western Europeans responding in a poll believe, with many criticising Israel’s conduct thus far and saying that if such a war did occur, the US and Europe should not provide it with military aid.A YouGov Eurotrack survey in France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Denmark and the UK found that strong majorities in all seven countries, ranging from 65% in France to 82% in Spain, felt the Hamas attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023 were not justified. Continue reading...

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05/11/2024 06:57 The Guardian

Watt confirms Labor considering releasing sealed section of robodebt report – as it happened

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05/11/2024 06:51 The Guardian

US security agencies warn of Russian election disinformation blitz in swing states

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05/11/2024 05:22 The Guardian

William Tyrrell inquest: foster mother abused outside court after police allege she may have buried toddler

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Tropical Storm Rafael triggers hurricane warning for Cayman Islands

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04/11/2024 15:00 The Guardian

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04/11/2024 14:00 The Guardian

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04/11/2024 13:05 The Guardian

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