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Daily Mail
33 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Douglas Murray: Only an October 7th-style attack against a Western country would wake up the pro-Hamas mob at Glastonbury to the existential threat Israel faces
Douglas Murray launched a scathing attack on Glastonbury artists and festival-goers, branding their pro-Hamas stance a dangerous 'fetish' on the Mail's Apocalypse Now podcast. Speaking to special correspondent David Patrikarakos, the bestselling author and broadcaster drew a sobering parallel between the music event and Hamas 's attacks on the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023. Mr Murray argued that only by witnessing a similar terror attack on young Westerners would Glastonbury's 'moral reprobates' finally grasp the threat Hamas poses and Israel 's existential struggle. This year's Glastonbury courted controversy when punk-rap duo Bob Vylan led a televised crowd in chants of 'death to the IDF' – sparking a police investigation and condemnation from Prime Minister Keir Starmer. 'The festival at Glastonbury has long been a sordid and immoral affair', Murray said. 'There's always support for anyone who displays a hatred of the West. It is a shame because I think music should be a non-political place. 'The fact that somebody can get a crowd to chant death to the IDF is morally despicable. We all know what that really means. This year's Glastonbury courted controversy when punk-rap duo Bob Vylan led a televised crowd in chants of 'death to the IDF' 'The IDF is a citizen army, and Israel is the only Jewish state in the world. It means they're wishing death upon thousands of brave, young men and women who fight for their country and the survival of their people.' The Spectator columnist highlighted Bob Vylan's other chant - 'you want your country back, f*** that' – labelling it hypocritical from supporters of a supposedly anti-colonialist cause. The author argued: 'This is a man who is saying that he's against colonisation – but has expressed a desire to colonise my country, Britain. 'He expressed that desire while morons are flying Palestinian flags – presumably because they too are interested in the indigenous rights of the Palestinians. 'Well maybe the indigenous rights of the British people are worth protecting too. But they don't care about that because the standard only applies if it's anti-Western, anti us, in favour of literally anyone else.' According to Mr Murray, this naive 'anti-western cult', spawned by modern social justice movements, has chosen Palestine as its 'great fetish'. The bestselling author first tackled this anti-Western ideology in his 2022 book, The War on the West. His latest work, On Democracies and Death Cults, explores how these worldviews have shaped the Israel-Hamas conflict. 'The great fetish of these people's lives is the Palestinian people', Murray told the podcast. 'But what exactly do they think will happen if their pet fetish is ever allowed to win? 'The best-case scenario would be another Arab state in the region – which would be no more successful than say, Jordan. 'Palestine would likely be another outpost of the Mullahs, as long as they're still in power in Tehran. You'd just have yet another failed Arab state. 'You won't get an outbreak of world peace and love, as these people seem to believe. It's as if were Palestine to get a state, something magical would happen. 'Suddenly this unicorn would arrive and rights would be given to people all around the world, and trans people would be freed and there would be no more racism and injustice.' Exasperated, the cultural critic concluded his attack on the festival by issuing a grave warning. 'One wishes to resist the nastiest urges but… maybe the only thing that would ever wake up these moral reprobates at Glastonbury is if something like what happened at the Nova music festival happened to them or one of their friends. 'Not more than 18 months ago, a music festival like Glastonbury had hundreds of Hamas terrorists come into it. 'I heard first-hand how women were gang raped, shot in the jaw and tortured. I pray to God these people never have to discover the consequences of their own semi-thought.' To listen to the exclusive interview with Douglas Murray, search for Apocalypse Now, wherever you get your podcasts.
The Sun
36 minutes ago
- The Sun
Arsenal in major Rodrygo transfer boost with Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso ‘open' to star's exit
ARSENAL have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Rodrygo after it has emerged that Real Madrid are reportedly open to selling the winger. Rodrygo, 24, has been linked with a switch to the Emirates this summer but the Gunners had been waiting to see if Madrid would be open to a sale. 2 Now The Athletic claim that the Spanish giants, and their new manager Xabi Alonso, are willing to let Rodrygo leave if a suitable offer arrives. Rodrygo has struggled for game-time in recent months, making his first appearance in 53 days in Madrid's Club World Cup opener on June 18. Since then he has been benched from the off for the three subsequent matches, featuring for only 23 minutes. The Athletic report that Rodrygo's father and agent, Eric Goes, has complained about the Brazilian's lack of minutes behind superstar trio Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham. It's said that those complaints haven't been well received at Madrid. Arsenal are understood to have already held preliminary talks with Rodrygo's representatives in recent weeks. However, David Ornstein of The Athletic claimed this week that the arrival of a top left winger, like Rodrygo, would likely depend on an exit for Gabriel Martinelli. Speaking on The Athletic FC Podcast, he said: "If he [Martinelli] was to leave, then you could see them maybe bringing in a top left winger. "If he's not to leave then I don't think so. "We've talked and reported on the likes of Rodrygo and Anthony Gordon, I think that's if a Martinelli leaves, I don't necessarily think that's if he was going to stay". Arsenal announced their first signing of the summer this week, the £5m arrival of Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Kepa joins the Gunners on a three-year deal and is set to play backup to current No1 David Raya. Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi and Brentford 's Christian Norgaard are also expected to be announced as Arsenal players in the coming days after the Gunners wrapped up deals for the midfield duo. While links to Crystal Palace star Ebere Eze have intensified in recent days, with reports suggesting Arsenal are considering a move to sign the England international. 2
Daily Mail
37 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Bayer Leverkusen director reveals how Liverpool won the race for Florian Wirtz in record-breaking £116m move
A Bayer Leverkusen director has explained how Liverpool won the race to sign Florian Wirtz in a record-breaking deal. German Wirtz became the Reds' second signing of the summer transfer window when he put pen to paper on a deal back on June 20 in a move that could rise to up to £116million. That would surpass the current British transfer record, which is held by Chelsea from when they signed Moises Caicedo from Brighton for £115m two years ago. Liverpool, though, were prepared to splash the cash to get their man. The deal was completed after a saga that lasted a number of weeks, with sporting director Richard Hughes leading discussions with Leverkusen and Arne Slot selling Wirtz a vision of playing as an attacking midfielder. Now, though, fans have been given an insight into the deal from Leverkusen's point of view, with the German side holding out for their valuation before completing a deal. Speaking to BILD, sporting director Simon Rolfes detailed how Liverpool beat Manchester City and Bayern Munich to the 22-year-old's signature. 'Florian's requirement was that everyone be comfortable with the move,' he said. 'He told us, literally, that he hoped Bayer 04 would also be happy with the result. 'There wasn't a single moment (where we realised he wanted to leave), but rather a development. Our goal was to extend Florian's contract and keep him for at least another year. Gradually, we sensed that he was more interested in making a move. 'Starting in February and March, the discussions focused more on other clubs and other leagues. We always knew what he thought. We knew from the parents who they were talking to. The clubs from abroad also informed us, and they handled the matter in a highly professional and serious manner. 'In May, he told us that he had decided to join Liverpool. I believe he's a very good fit for Liverpool. The club has treated him very seriously. Florian was made to understand that they know exactly why they want him. This approach was a very important aspect of the overall package for him 'All the clubs that had contacted us in advance were clear about the region in which the transfer would take place. We only negotiated with Liverpool after Florian told us that was his preferred club. It was clear to me from the beginning of the negotiations that it would work out. Of course, everyone is fighting for their position, but it was always respectful. 'The people at both clubs know each other so well that a face-to-face meeting was not necessary. We handled the transaction over the phone, via email, and via video conference.' Heartbroken Liverpool players have, meanwhile, been sharing their tributes and memories of Diogo Jota after his death in a car accident at 28. Jota had been travelling in a car with his brother Andre, 26, who was also a footballer, when the vehicle went off road and the tragic news comes just two weeks after Jota married his long-term girlfriend Rute Cardoso in Porto. The tyre of his Lamborghini, reportedly a £150,000 Urus SUV, is said to have blown out while overtaking on the A-52 at Cernadilla near Zamora in northwestern Spain, close to the border with Portugal. The supercar came off the road, rolled and then burst into flames at around 12.35am, also igniting the surrounding vegetation. The emergency services were called but the brothers could not be saved. Darwin Nunez was the first of the Liverpool players to post, sharing a picture of him and Jota celebrating a goal at Anfield. The Uruguayan wrote: 'There are no words to comfort you for so much pain. I will always remember you with your smile, as a good teammate on and off the field. 'I send all my strength to your family, from where I am sure he will always be with you, especially your wife and three children. RIP Diogo and Andre.' Luis Diaz added a post to his Instagram story, with Jota holding up the shirt with Diaz on the back at the time the Colombian's father had been kidnapped.
