Thomas Daraki
@thomasdaraki7.bsky.social
Scottish-Syrian. MA War Studies (KCL), History, warfare (COIN, New Wars/Old Wars, Middle-East - Syria mostly). UEFA C Coach
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Thomas Daraki
@thomasdaraki7.bsky.social
· Oct 14
The Status Quo Remains Between Palestine and Israel
Now that there is a peace deal in place for Gaza, albeit a very fragile one, it is worrying that the world seems to have blinded itself as to why Hamas engaged in its horrific military campaign bac…
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My piece on Trump's #Gaza ceasefire and the issue which remain;
#Israel #Palestine #US #Ceasefire
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#Israel #Palestine #US #Ceasefire
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Isr claims Hamas is violating the ceasefire because Hamas returned remains of a hostage from 2023. Asking Hamas to return remains, after Isr levelled most of the land without providing the necessary experts and equipment is an extremely difficult, near impossible task.
October 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Isr claims Hamas is violating the ceasefire because Hamas returned remains of a hostage from 2023. Asking Hamas to return remains, after Isr levelled most of the land without providing the necessary experts and equipment is an extremely difficult, near impossible task.
#StopTheWarCoalition would have said to Churchill not to attack Nazi Germany in the 1940s. How many times have they said to stop aiding #Ukraine against #Russia -n aggression/invasion. How many times did they aid and abet #Assad in mass murder of #Syria -ns.
October 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
#StopTheWarCoalition would have said to Churchill not to attack Nazi Germany in the 1940s. How many times have they said to stop aiding #Ukraine against #Russia -n aggression/invasion. How many times did they aid and abet #Assad in mass murder of #Syria -ns.
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One of the worst cholera outbreaks in a decade is spreading across DRC, but the health care system remains unequipped to respond to and slow down an outbreak of this scale. A swiftly coordinated international humanitarian response is needed to contain the spread of the disease. bit.ly/3J96koD
October 22, 2025 at 7:08 PM
One of the worst cholera outbreaks in a decade is spreading across DRC, but the health care system remains unequipped to respond to and slow down an outbreak of this scale. A swiftly coordinated international humanitarian response is needed to contain the spread of the disease. bit.ly/3J96koD
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Kharkiv today. Russians hit a kindergarten.
They did the same in Syria for many long years — we will never forget that.
All solidarity with the Ukrainian children, their families, and loved ones who are enduring brutal Russian bombardment.
They did the same in Syria for many long years — we will never forget that.
All solidarity with the Ukrainian children, their families, and loved ones who are enduring brutal Russian bombardment.
October 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Kharkiv today. Russians hit a kindergarten.
They did the same in Syria for many long years — we will never forget that.
All solidarity with the Ukrainian children, their families, and loved ones who are enduring brutal Russian bombardment.
They did the same in Syria for many long years — we will never forget that.
All solidarity with the Ukrainian children, their families, and loved ones who are enduring brutal Russian bombardment.
More than 450 Jewish figures, including Israelis, are calling on the UN + world leaders to impose sanctions/consequences on Israel for Tel Aviv's actions in #Gaza "[which] amount to genocide", E #Jerusalem and the #WestBank.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Jewish figures across the globe call on UN and world leaders to sanction Israel
Exclusive: In an open letter, Israeli ex-officials, artists and intellectuals say ‘unconscionable’ actions in Gaza amount to genocide
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
More than 450 Jewish figures, including Israelis, are calling on the UN + world leaders to impose sanctions/consequences on Israel for Tel Aviv's actions in #Gaza "[which] amount to genocide", E #Jerusalem and the #WestBank.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
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French police are expected to scour security footage in an attempt to identify the suspects.
Where might the stolen Louvre jewels end up; will the robbers be caught?
French police are expected to scour security footage in an attempt to identify the suspects.
bit.ly
October 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
French police are expected to scour security footage in an attempt to identify the suspects.
If Israel annexes Palestinian land, which is now recognised by some of the most globally influencial/powerful states, these actors who recognised Palestinian statehood will have to respond to the violations of intl law, which they have agreed to.
Israel passes preliminary bill to annex the occupied West Bank - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-passes-preliminary-bill-annex-occupied-west-bank
Israel passes preliminary bill to annex the occupied West Bank
Netanyahu's Likud party criticises move as a way to embarrass the government during Vance's visit - insisting annexation is achieved through action on the ground
www.middleeasteye.net
October 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
If Israel annexes Palestinian land, which is now recognised by some of the most globally influencial/powerful states, these actors who recognised Palestinian statehood will have to respond to the violations of intl law, which they have agreed to.
It's about time we rejoined the EU and safeguarded our economy. We shouldn't be held hostage by a minority or elitists who don't like the most prosperous and best trading union/market in human history. The UK has lost and will continue to lose *BILLIONS* of £s due to #Brexit
October 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
It's about time we rejoined the EU and safeguarded our economy. We shouldn't be held hostage by a minority or elitists who don't like the most prosperous and best trading union/market in human history. The UK has lost and will continue to lose *BILLIONS* of £s due to #Brexit
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Residents of Sudan’s besieged city of al-Fashir are sheltering in underground bunkers to survive relentless drone and shelling attacks that have struck homes, schools, and mosques. The city — the army’s last stronghold in Darfur — has been under siege by (RSF) for 18 months.
October 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Residents of Sudan’s besieged city of al-Fashir are sheltering in underground bunkers to survive relentless drone and shelling attacks that have struck homes, schools, and mosques. The city — the army’s last stronghold in Darfur — has been under siege by (RSF) for 18 months.
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Israeli soldiers were filmed assaulting a Palestinian woman as she tried to stop them from seizing her husband’s body after he was shot during a military raid in the city of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank.
October 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Israeli soldiers were filmed assaulting a Palestinian woman as she tried to stop them from seizing her husband’s body after he was shot during a military raid in the city of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank.
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After three years of reasoning, pleading and conceding, the EU has had enough.
On Monday, the bloc’s 27 member countries are expected to back a new bill that will permanently cut Russian gas supplies to Hungary and Slovakia — whether they like it or not.
On Monday, the bloc’s 27 member countries are expected to back a new bill that will permanently cut Russian gas supplies to Hungary and Slovakia — whether they like it or not.
EU countries move to pull plug on Russian gas to Hungary and Slovakia
The two Central European countries have long spurned a phaseout. Now, EU capitals are ready to overrule them.
www.politico.eu
October 20, 2025 at 7:16 AM
After three years of reasoning, pleading and conceding, the EU has had enough.
On Monday, the bloc’s 27 member countries are expected to back a new bill that will permanently cut Russian gas supplies to Hungary and Slovakia — whether they like it or not.
On Monday, the bloc’s 27 member countries are expected to back a new bill that will permanently cut Russian gas supplies to Hungary and Slovakia — whether they like it or not.
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NEW: Iranian-backed Iraqi fighters likely assassinated Iraqi Sunni Sovereignty Alliance candidate and Baghdad Provincial Council member Safaa al Mashhadani on 10/14 with an explosive device in al Dhubat neighborhood, Tarmiyah district, Iraq.
Iran Update, October 16, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate10...
Iran Update, October 16, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate10...
October 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
NEW: Iranian-backed Iraqi fighters likely assassinated Iraqi Sunni Sovereignty Alliance candidate and Baghdad Provincial Council member Safaa al Mashhadani on 10/14 with an explosive device in al Dhubat neighborhood, Tarmiyah district, Iraq.
Iran Update, October 16, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate10...
Iran Update, October 16, 2025: isw.pub/IranUpdate10...
The Board of Peace throws up deja vu of when the US established the poorly thought through Coalition Provisional Authority. #Gaza #Palestine #US
My piece on Trump's #Gaza ceasefire and the issue which remain;
#Israel #Palestine #US #Ceasefire
theinsighttd.wordpress.com/2025/10/14/t...
#Israel #Palestine #US #Ceasefire
theinsighttd.wordpress.com/2025/10/14/t...
The Status Quo Remains Between Palestine and Israel
Now that there is a peace deal in place for Gaza, albeit a very fragile one, it is worrying that the world seems to have blinded itself as to why Hamas engaged in its horrific military campaign bac…
theinsighttd.wordpress.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The Board of Peace throws up deja vu of when the US established the poorly thought through Coalition Provisional Authority. #Gaza #Palestine #US
My piece on Trump's #Gaza ceasefire and the issue which remain;
#Israel #Palestine #US #Ceasefire
theinsighttd.wordpress.com/2025/10/14/t...
#Israel #Palestine #US #Ceasefire
theinsighttd.wordpress.com/2025/10/14/t...
The Status Quo Remains Between Palestine and Israel
Now that there is a peace deal in place for Gaza, albeit a very fragile one, it is worrying that the world seems to have blinded itself as to why Hamas engaged in its horrific military campaign bac…
theinsighttd.wordpress.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
My piece on Trump's #Gaza ceasefire and the issue which remain;
#Israel #Palestine #US #Ceasefire
theinsighttd.wordpress.com/2025/10/14/t...
#Israel #Palestine #US #Ceasefire
theinsighttd.wordpress.com/2025/10/14/t...
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#Zelensky Chief of Staff Yermak on #Russia latest missile and drone strikes
"Russians want to continue the war. This war can only be stopped through force"
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
"Russians want to continue the war. This war can only be stopped through force"
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
#UkraineWar, Day 1,252: #Russia Oil Exports Dropping Amid Sanctions
#Ukraine
eaworldview.com/2025/07/ukra...
#Ukraine
eaworldview.com/2025/07/ukra...
Ukraine War, Day 1,252: Russia's Oil Exports Dropping Amid Sanctions - EA WorldView
Russia's oil exports drop amid tightening international sanctions over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, down 4% this year and 7% since 2023.
eaworldview.com
July 30, 2025 at 8:40 AM
#Zelensky Chief of Staff Yermak on #Russia latest missile and drone strikes
"Russians want to continue the war. This war can only be stopped through force"
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
"Russians want to continue the war. This war can only be stopped through force"
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
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Police seek Tommy Robinson after alleged assault at London station www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Police seek Tommy Robinson after alleged assault at London station
Far-right activist is thought to have left UK after claiming in video that injured man had attacked him at St Pancras
www.theguardian.com
July 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Police seek Tommy Robinson after alleged assault at London station www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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#Syria: uptick of violence past hours:
- 2 brothers from Suwayda killed in Damascus - attack is fueling existing sectarian tensions
- 2 ex-Regime executed in Aleppo
- a refugee, with Swiss citizenship, who came back was killed in N. Damascus
- attack near Justice Palace in Hama - attacker dead.
- 2 brothers from Suwayda killed in Damascus - attack is fueling existing sectarian tensions
- 2 ex-Regime executed in Aleppo
- a refugee, with Swiss citizenship, who came back was killed in N. Damascus
- attack near Justice Palace in Hama - attacker dead.
July 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
#Syria: uptick of violence past hours:
- 2 brothers from Suwayda killed in Damascus - attack is fueling existing sectarian tensions
- 2 ex-Regime executed in Aleppo
- a refugee, with Swiss citizenship, who came back was killed in N. Damascus
- attack near Justice Palace in Hama - attacker dead.
- 2 brothers from Suwayda killed in Damascus - attack is fueling existing sectarian tensions
- 2 ex-Regime executed in Aleppo
- a refugee, with Swiss citizenship, who came back was killed in N. Damascus
- attack near Justice Palace in Hama - attacker dead.
Brilliant podcast here by @rusi.bsky.social 's Michael Stephen and @snellarthur.bsky.social regarding the current situation in this current Israel-Palestine war and how the intl community is reacting.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
A Moment of Change? France recognises the State of Palestine
Podcast Episode · Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell · 27/07/2025 · 50m
podcasts.apple.com
July 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Brilliant podcast here by @rusi.bsky.social 's Michael Stephen and @snellarthur.bsky.social regarding the current situation in this current Israel-Palestine war and how the intl community is reacting.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
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Just over an hour before #Putin "ceasefire" began, 12+ civilians injured in #Russia airstrike on Kostyantynivka in the #Donetsk region
Russians hit a high-rise apartment building with an FAB-250 bomb
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
Russians hit a high-rise apartment building with an FAB-250 bomb
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
#UkraineWar, Day 1,169: #Kyiv Disrupts #Putin "Ceasefire" for Victory Day
#Ukraine #Russia
eaworldview.com/2025/05/ukra...
#Ukraine #Russia
eaworldview.com/2025/05/ukra...
Ukraine War, Day 1,169: Kyiv Disrupts Putin's "Ceasefire" for Victory Day - EA WorldView
Ukraine disrupts Vladimir Putin's declaration of "ceasefire" for Russia's Victory Day ceremonies marking defeat of Germany in World War II.
eaworldview.com
May 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Just over an hour before #Putin "ceasefire" began, 12+ civilians injured in #Russia airstrike on Kostyantynivka in the #Donetsk region
Russians hit a high-rise apartment building with an FAB-250 bomb
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
Russians hit a high-rise apartment building with an FAB-250 bomb
#Ukraine #UkraineWar
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A top Dutch spy says Europe shouldn't take its eye off potential danger from China, even as Russian ruler Vladimir Putin continues to attract most of the continent's security attention.
Chinese cyber menace exceeds threat from Russia, Dutch spy chief warns
Top intel director tells POLITICO that Moscow’s new military buildup is concerning — and Donald Trump’s election has been a wake-up call for European spies.
www.politico.eu
May 8, 2025 at 7:11 AM
A top Dutch spy says Europe shouldn't take its eye off potential danger from China, even as Russian ruler Vladimir Putin continues to attract most of the continent's security attention.
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Just want to take this opportunity to
welcome all new India and Pakistan experts.. Top tip if you can sneak in a mention of that brief holiday trip you did to either.
welcome all new India and Pakistan experts.. Top tip if you can sneak in a mention of that brief holiday trip you did to either.
May 7, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Just want to take this opportunity to
welcome all new India and Pakistan experts.. Top tip if you can sneak in a mention of that brief holiday trip you did to either.
welcome all new India and Pakistan experts.. Top tip if you can sneak in a mention of that brief holiday trip you did to either.
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13 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/13-palestinians-killed-israeli-attacks-gaza-dawn
13 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p style="line-height:1.38">Thirteen Palestinians have been killed and others injured since dawn on Wednesday in the ongoing Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, Wafa news agency is reporting.</p>
<p style="line-height:1.38">Earlier this morning, Israeli occupation bombed the Abu Shab family home in the town of Bani Suhaila, east of Khan Yunis, killing two, according to medical sources.</p>
<p style="line-height:1.38">Eight Palestinians, including three girls, were killed in a strike on the al-Qudra family home in central Khan Yunis and three were killed in a strike on the Abdul Qader family home in the Tal al-Zaatar area, east of Jabalia, north of the Gaza Strip.</p>
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www.middleeasteye.net
May 7, 2025 at 6:06 AM
13 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since dawn - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/13-palestinians-killed-israeli-attacks-gaza-dawn
Thuram with the amazing individualism to beat the Barca defence and find the pass, Taremi with the brilliant weight of pass lay off to Fratessi who scored a brilliant goal.
Inter v Barca. Best #ChampionsLeague tie in years
May 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Thuram with the amazing individualism to beat the Barca defence and find the pass, Taremi with the brilliant weight of pass lay off to Fratessi who scored a brilliant goal.
What is happening in #Gaza is what happened in #Syria. No intl power seeking to install law and order and allow the demise/collpase of Western values and norms. Gazans have been left to the mercy of a rogue state run by extremists seeking a "greater #Israel" even at the expense of their own people
May 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM