Skiluros

A new era in Europe’s relations with Russia “regrettably” began following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, says Mrs Merkel.

What is this even supposed to mean? I am assuming this is a direct quote.

Whenever I hear anything from Merkel these days, for some reason I get that image from Dr. Strangelove in the war room.

Some of this is likely to be grandstanding, no?

Either way, even if he goes through with this, it’s not like this will have any noticeable impact on his support.

Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders have condemned ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan’s request for warrants as disgraceful and antisemitic.

Antisemitism does manifest itself in both casual and systematic forms. The region-specific component is also important.

However, claims regarding antisemitism from the Israeli government are increasingly becoming a “reverse confirmation” of sorts. One could almost argue that if they call something antisemitic, chances are it’s actually not and may even be the correct course of action (clear cut cases notwithstanding).