Originally Posted by jfman

Steady now. We wouldn't want to inadvertently argue the point that the Israeli people are complicit in war crimes merely because they vote for the Government committing them. That's a slippery slope to go down and plays into terrorists hands.

External political pressure needs to go on both sides for de-escalation, however like you I can't see it. If it happens it will be far too late. One could reasonably anticipate the events of the next few days will play into the hands of those who accuse the west of double standards and negatively affect western influence across the Middle East and the global south.

The FA taking the "all victims" approach tonight, as with the Football League fixtures played this weekend and Premier League next, suggests to me their member clubs have concern for the image of the domestic game (and thus the international revenue) by being associated with a solely pro-Israel tribute. Although it could have potentially played very badly here too.