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The Latest Articles by Jonathan Freedland

Trump really could be the next president. So it’s time to call his instincts what they are: fascist

Those who know him best use the F-word to describe the former president. Every warning light is flashing red, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Message to Netanyahu: Sinwar’s death is a chance to stop the war and bring the hostages home. Seize it

The Israeli PM can claim the ‘total victory’ he wanted in his war on Hamas. Now he must try to secure the peace, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Sudan is the world’s gravest humanitarian disaster – but almost nobody cares

The war is killing tens of thousands, but not getting the attention it deserves. The reasons why are as complex as the conflict itself, asks Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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A brutal year and a tale of two Israels: the one that is feared and the one that is fearful

There is a yawning gap between how the world sees Israel and how Israelis see themselves. If only each could see through the other’s eyes, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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It’s not just Trump v Harris: America’s men and women are also locked in battle now

There are clear reasons why women are running from Trump, but men are flocking to him – and it’s vital to understand why, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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The pager bombing of Hezbollah was jaw-dropping. Will it make Israel safer? Not for long

Reliance on military prowess has become a way of avoiding the path the country must now take: diplomacy, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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After Labour’s dour start, there’s still hope for sunshine from Starmer and Reeves

The big bet is that cuts in interest rates boost growth. In the meantime, small but meaningful gestures could help soothe the public mood, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Keir Starmer has united Israelis and Palestinians – both hate his arms exports policy

Supporting Israel while defending Palestinians is a tricky balance to achieve, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Kamala Harris has made a dream start. But it’s too early to count out Donald Trump

Trump unexpectedly closed a gap in the polls to a photo-finish in 2020. History has taught us it is far too soon to celebrate, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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You know who else should be on trial for the UK’s far-right riots? Elon Musk

Direct guilt sits with those who brought violence to our streets, but their hatred was inflamed by lies spread on X, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Donald Trump’s run of good luck could end this weekend – if Joe Biden does the right thing

Were the president to stand down – soon – the dynamics of this fateful election could quickly shift in the Democrats’ favour, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Gareth Southgate has proved that quiet competence can lift a nation – it’s a lesson that goes far beyond sport

The England football manager once derided as ‘woke’ and ‘soft’ has succeeded where his predecessors failed, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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He won the votes, now Starmer just needs to win over the people

Aware of apathy for Labour, prime minister must deliver growth as he balances a tricky coalition of interests

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It’s risky, but Joe Biden needs to give way to someone who can beat Donald Trump

The president had one job: to prove he was strong enough to take on his predecessor. Now Democrats must act, for America’s sake – and the world’s, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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A Labour earthquake would be a triumph for Starmer – but open up alarming new ground for Farage

The rejection of Tory big beasts like Liz Truss would be thrilling, but don’t discount the boost it would give Reform, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Is Keir Starmer really a ‘political robot’? If he is, he’s one that’s been programmed to win

In office, something very different will be required, but steady caution has brought Labour to the brink of power, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Sunak’s D-day failure is a campaign disaster – and a sign he’s forgotten the very recent past

The prime minister had only to look back a few years to see he was making a huge mistake, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Is Trump toast? Only if Joe Biden seizes the lifeline this guilty verdict has given him

The incumbent president is badly behind – but now he has a chance to woo disenchanted Republicans who can’t bear Donald’s stink says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Make this the punishment election – damning the Tories for 14 years of cruelty and lies

Voters want progress, but there must also be accountability. When you pick up a ballot paper, remember all the waste and incompetence, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Beware the Biden factor, Keir Starmer: you can govern well and still risk losing the country

Politics is about achieving things and telling a compelling story. But neither the president – nor Starmer – can match Trump’s gift for narrative, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Joe Biden is desperate for this war to end – but neither Netanyahu nor Hamas is in any hurry

Failing to stop an all-out attack on Rafah would make the US president look weak – an unthinkable prospect in election year, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Triumphant Starmer already seems like the prime minister. Now his troubles really begin

Voters want rid of the Tories, but will quickly demand solutions to Britain’s ills, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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Most Jews and Palestinians want peace. Extremists, narcissists and other ‘allies’ only block the way

Both sides are beset by those who think their words and deeds bring peace closer. Instead they make a better future harder to attain, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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In this shadow war between Iran and Israel, the outline of a different future is visible

Both seem keen to limit hostilities, and key Arab states are ready to resist Tehran. But real change will require new Israeli leadership, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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The OJ Simpson trial was sensational – and a portent of the strife-torn America we see today

Thirty years after I covered the ‘trial of the century’, its themes of race, misogyny, policing and celebrity still affect and define the nation, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

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