The normalisation of savagery - spiked
The normalisation of savagery
Societies that give up on freedom will soon find it replaced by violence.
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Anti-War or Anti-Israel: Another Royal Academy Controversy
Louisa Parker describes two works by Michael Sandle in this year's Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, both of which imply that Hamas and IDF are morally equivalent. Are they art, or propaganda?
Kneecap are the Real Problem for Free Speech
"They claim Kneecap is having its free speech curtailed for 'speaking out on Gaza'. And if it wasn't for a small group of pro-Israel activists this fiction would become part of the omnicause–tolerated only when it serves the purpose of attacking Israel." Mark Birbeck write's about the Kneecap case.
Bearing Witness | Why We Went to Israel
Wendy Earle explains that after the profound experiences of our trip to Israel, we felt that more people should visit Israel too; they will learn that Israel is not just fighting for itself, but for the freedom and democracy that underpins the civilisation that we too easily take for granted.
A Responsibility to Defend | Solidarity Trip 2025 Testimony
Brid Hehir describes the strong sense of duty she saw amongst the young IDF soldiers, and the sense of gratitude to them from most Israeli citizens.