24 h. ago A biblical hatred is engulfing both sides in the Gaza conflict – and blinding them to reason | Jonathan Freedland

Israel starving Palestinians, two killings at a Jewish museum: both are atrocities. But vanishingly few can see itI sat this week with Hussein Agha, a man who has given his working life to seeking peace between Israelis and Palestinians, negotiating from the Palestinian side of the table. He was gloomier than I have ever seen him, adamant that peace between the two sides can never, ever come. Because, Agha explained, this conflict was not about mere lines on a map or forms of words, the goods in which diplomats trade. This was about emotions, and specifically hatreds. Hatreds that, he feared, are becoming too murderous to contain. “It’s biblical,” he said.What he had in mind was the fury that drove Hamas to slaughter around 1,200 Israelis on a sleepy Saturday morning nearly 20 months ago and the fury that has driven the government of Benjamin Netanyahu to bombard Gaza ever since, killing more than 50,000, according to the Hamas-controlled health ministry, and, over the last 80 days,...

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29 h. ago ITV Emmerdale John Sugden's next victim 'exposed' as fans spot huge clue

Emmerdale fans are convinced they've worked out John Sugden's next victim

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31 h. ago Emmerdale fans rumble 'new family' as Dylan is set to return to the village

April's friend Dylan will be coming back to the Dales as his stint in rehab is over

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46 h. ago Emmerdale's Mackenzie 'already onto John' as fans spot moment he rumbles truth

Emmerdale viewers think a scene on Thursday gave away Mackenzie Boyd knew what John Sugden had done to his sister Moira Dingle, and could expose the villain on the ITV soap

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50 h. ago Emmerdale's Shebz Miah shares update as fans wonder 'where's Kammy'

The actor hasn't been seen in a few episodes since making up with Jacob Gallagher

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51 h. ago Emmerdale fans call out 'worst nightmare' amid teaser for John and Aaron's big day

With the wedding on the horizon, only time will tell if John escapes without his secrets exposed

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54 h. ago Who plays Aidan Moore in Emmerdale? Actor mystery sparks confusion after credits 'clue'

Emmerdale fans are wondering who plays Aidan Moore on the ITV soap after scenes with John Sugden continues, without an mention of the actor in the credits or online

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56 h. ago Emmerdale star 'absent' from tragic storyline as fans say 'she should be here'

Viewers have questioned why Debbie Dingle hasn't returned to support her daughter Sarah Sugden

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57 h. ago Emmerdale fans praise 'wonderful' Lewis Barton as new duo 'best part' of soap

Actor Bradley Riches has become a popular addition to the Dales since his debut

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2 d. ago Emmerdale fans tell John Sugden to 'pack his bags' amid Nate Robinson update

Viewers think John Sugden will soon face the consequences of his actions as Belle Dingle makes an unexpected decision

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2 d. ago Emmerdale fans work out what really happened to Aidan in John twist

Emmerdale fans are convinced they know what John Sugden did to Aidan Moore after a shocking twist this evening after Aidan woke up from his coma and John went to visit him

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3 d. ago Emmerdale fans 'work out' identity of Lewis Barton's dad – and he's familiar face

Emmerdale viewers think they have worked out who Lewis Barton's real father is - with some fans convinced the character is someone who has already been on the ITV soap

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3 d. ago Emmerdale fans predict a Cain Dingle showdown as Dales icon 'driven by fury'

After Nate Robinson's body is found, Cain could end up battling with John Sugden

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3 d. ago Emmerdale fans in shock with Aidan Moore twist as they rumble John Sugden's next 'kill'

Aidan's eyes opened as he heard John's name as the big wedding is just around the corner

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4 d. ago ITV Emmerdale fans 'near tears' as they call on character to be axed from show

Emmerdale's John Sugden has been creating havoc in the village, with Mackenzie Boyd in the firing line.

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4 d. ago ITV Emmerdale fans 'frustrated' over Joe Tate affair storyline and make desperate plea

Emmerdale viewers have been getting wound up about Dawn Fletcher and Joe Tate's affair storyline as Clemmie continues to be in the firing line.

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4 d. ago Emmerdale fans rumble icon's return 23 years after first episode to support Sarah Sugden

Emmerdale fans believe an iconic character could be making a return to the Dales to help Sarah Sugden through a hard time.

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4 d. ago Emmerdale's John Sugden actor Oliver Farnworth says fans 'cross street' to avoid him

Emmerdale's killer John Sugden's dark crimes could finally catch up with him, and now actor Oliver Farnworth has told The Mirror the reaction his storyline has had from viewers

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4 d. ago Emmerdale's Cain Dingle blamed for murder as star Amy Walsh teases 'it must be him'

The Dales icon will find himself in hot water as fingers point towards him

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5 d. ago Emmerdale Moira Dingle's sad update confirmed after 16 years as fans work out what's next

ITV Emmerdale saw Moira left worried about her future on the farm on Monday

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