Cold and clammy weather. Some thoughts on that “board of peace”,

Today I did manage to get up and run according to plan, maybe not quite as early as I might have preferred but a distinct improvement on yesterday’s rolling over and going back to sleep for a while. Officially it’s less cold than it has been but going out relatively early this morning it felt colder than when I went out (eventually) yesterday which was positively balmy. Maybe it’s because today is damp and dull. There’s a clammy feel to the cold. It’s no good my weather app telling me that sunrise is at 08.14 am when the sun doesn’t appear to rise at all and the cloud just descends and it seems as though someone has stolen all our scenery. And then, to add insult to injury, it started to rain on me as well! 

Out in the wider world the White House has established a “board of peace” for Gaza. One of those invited to be part of this “board of peace” is former prime minister Tony Blair - smiling his way into 

Here are a few comments on this appointment from Michael Rosen:

“Blair to help run Gaza. What a pity that George W Bush wasn't available or chosen. It's important to keep continuity going from the previous generation of western politicians who are responsible for killing thousands of people in the Middle East. It builds trust.”

“If only Epstein was still alive, and then the trio running Gaza could have popped off to Epstein's island for their holiday breaks.”

And Michael Rosen’s Blris alter-ego: 

“ Dear Mogg

I see that Blair has picked up the Gaza job. I wager there's a few grand for him there. Why don't I get a jolly like that? I feel like Tom Bombadil, cut out of the movie of CS Lewis's 'Lord of the Rings'. 

Tabasco testes

Boris”

And here is Jeremy Corbyn:

“Donald Trump has not assembled a “Board of Peace” for Gaza.

He has assembled a Board of Occupation.

The future of Gaza is not up to Trump, Blair or Netanyahu. 

That is up to the Palestinian people.”

Today I read that Israel objects to the choice of leaders for the “board of peace”, without specifying who it objects to but stating that some of the appointments were “not coordinated with Israel and were contrary to its policy”.

Has anyone asked the Palestinians what they think about the appointees? Are the appointments coordinated with Palestine? 

Meanwhile there is this: 

“Despite a ceasefire announced in October, Israel continues to kill Palestinians. At least 463 Palestinians have died in Gaza since the nominal truce was established.

Israel also continues to restrict food and other forms of aid into the strip, with hunger prevailing in Gaza. Most of the population lives in substandard housing, with frayed tents providing little protection from the elements. Palestinians in Gaza have already died from hypothermia during particularly harsh cold snaps this winter.”

And here I am complaining about a bit of clammy, damp cold!

Life goes on. Stay safe and well, everyone!