The question is not simply how much we spend on defence, but what we understand defence and security to mean, says SIMON BRIGNELL
THE unfolding horror of the Palestinian people in Gaza has been called “a defining global justice issue of our time.”
An important truth, and fundamental human rights have been lost in the rhetoric of this conflict. Human rights are universal and apply to all.
But today, in Israel and Palestine, and in Britain, these rights are qualified by which side of the political divide you are on.
Given the recent rejection of peace proposals by Israel the world must provide an immediate and resolute response to force accountability on Gaza, argues RAMZY BAROUD
Andy Burnham’s leadership will be judged on whether he charts a genuinely different course, argues BECK ROBERTSON
The Met Police's refusal to act against British nationals accused of war crimes in Gaza is a green light for Israel's genocide, writes CLAUDIA WEBBE
The people of Palestine need our solidarity in actions not words – trade unionists must give them our full support in their darkest hour, writes DANIEL KEBEDE



