Melanie Phillips

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The gulf between Britain and Middle East reality

'There can be little doubt that the UAE agreement has confounded those who promote the myth that peace eludes the region because Israel refuses to accept the Palestinians’ demands.'

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The gulf between Britain and Middle East reality

Why Starmer can never succeed

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To put Israel’s points, first learn about the Brits

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What will our leaders do about Trevor Phillips?

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Connection with ghosts is all that some of us have

Tom Stoppard's new play draws on a culture that no longer exists, says Melanie Phillips

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January 30, 2020 14:31

Connection with ghosts is all that some of us have

Don’t fall for bogus claims of ‘Islamophobia’

'The taunt of Islamophobia is used to silence any criticism of the Islamic world, including Islamic extremism.'

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December 16, 2019 11:31

Don’t fall for bogus claims of ‘Islamophobia’

National identity is the key to life and liberty

'If Britain hadn’t had such a strong sense of national identity in 1940, it would never have fought Hitler so heroically and freedom would have been extinguished on both sides of the English Channel'

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November 7, 2019 15:46

National identity is the key to life and liberty

Israeli Arabs deserve better from their leaders

'Israeli Arabs need better representation. It would be a great advance if they were to participate in Israeli politics rather than shun it. They can’t do so, however, through racist leaders who want to destroy Israel.'

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September 26, 2019 11:53

Israeli Arabs deserve better from their leaders

This giant toast rack won’t help us fight hate

Does such a visible and controversial memorial do more harm than good, asks Melanie Phillips?

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July 4, 2019 15:00

This giant toast rack won’t help us fight hate

Jewish conservatism is the key to our survival

It is the best chance of preserving our vital ecology, writes Melanie Phillips

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May 29, 2019 12:38

Jewish conservatism is the key to our survival

We must call out the Muslims who hate Jews

'If a particular group is disproportionately involved in hatred of Jews, the community should denounce this... it does not. It brushes it under the carpet'

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April 11, 2019 11:40