Frank Gardner @FrankRGardner
BBC Security Correspondent. Author of Blood & Sand, Outbreak, Crisis, Ultimatum, Arabic grad. BTO Pres. frankgardner.co.uk London, United Kingdom Joined November 2010-
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As US Sec of State Blinken arrives here in Israel the US reiterates that “it has not seen a credible Israeli plan for a military op in Rafah that would address its concerns”’. Israeli PM Netanyahu has vowed to press ahead on Rafah, with or without a truce deal with Hamas.
Protest outside the PM’s house in Jerusalem tonight, demanding the hostages are brought home. These protests are not new but they are getting louder. The last 5 months of military action in Gaza have not got them released. Families are demanding a deal.
How close are we to a truce deal over Gaza? I’ll be live from Jerusalem at 1400GMT (3pm UK time) on @BBCWorld
There’s something very special about this time of day in the Middle East when the sun has lost its strength and the air is full of wheeling Swifts and the smell of fabulous cooking wafts up from the street.
Even from up in the air, just looking at these colours over Greece lifts the soul after this cold, gloomy spring we’ve had in Britain.
Always a joy to be greeted at Heathrow check-in with the words: “Morning Mr.Gardner. What trouble spot in the world are you off to today?!” (A.Middle East)
A quick reminder to all fans of spy thrillers that my latest Luke Carlton novel, set in Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, is out on May 23. You can pre-order on Amazon. Hope u enjoy it!
Disaster averted for #Ukraine - for now. This week’s massive US aid pkg will go primarily twds air defence (to reduce Russia’s relentless bombardment of cities + frontline positions), artillery shells (Russia has way more stocks than UKR) and medium to long-range missiles.
Nature pic for today: Flying low, eating everything. Short-eared Owl on the hunt over the Isle of Sheppey
What sort of difference will the US $61bn aid package make for #Ukraine ? It will save a lot of lives with renewed air defence and it may slow down or even stop the Russian advance. But it’s not enough by itself to win them the war.
Nature pic for today: the Redshank, so called because of its red legs, posing here on a Kent gatepost. #NaturePhotograhpy
Thank you Winchester for a lovely Book Festival and great questions from the audience.
Concerned/ confused/ perplexed by what’s going on in the Middle East right now? You have good reason to be. I’ll be taking your questions shortly after 1pm on JeremyVine’s show on @BBCRadio2
Iran’s response to this morning’s limited attack by Israel on Isfahan province has so far been muted:
Coming up next on @BBCBreakfast what’s happening in the Middle East. I’ll be assessing the significance of Israel’s drone attack on Iran this morning and what’s likely to happen next. #Iran
Israel has reportedly carried out a limited missile strike on military bases near Isfahan in Iran. How this develops from here depends on whether that is the end of its promised response to last weekend’s Iranian missile attack (itself a retaliation) and if Iran now attacks back.
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@FrankRGardner Have a good trip, currently working remotely in Crete for two months and the sea really is that beautiful blue 😊
@FrankRGardner Love bursting through the clouds and finding the sun does still shine
@FrankRGardner I usually meet with my brother in Greece - he lives in the wilds of North Northumberland - Cheviot/Kielder Forest land … it’s just easier . We are planning this year’s trip… so gorgeous to see the blue sky and familiar coastal outline - enjoy - lashing rain/cold up here York.
@FrankRGardner Very strong agree from me and the chilly Perthshire war room ! Have a great time I’ve just landed on Omaha beach. Help!
@FrankRGardner Not everywhere - yesterday in Argyll! 😎
@FrankRGardner It's lovely when that happens. The world is always changing, as it must, and we'll get used to automation, algorithms, and artificial intelligence. However, businesses should keep in mind that human interaction is the most memorable and valued experience.
@FrankRGardner Did you reply, ‘I haven’t decided yet, just landed’
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It was brilliant to see the Stone curlews out in the open on the Stone curlew field on the way into @RSPBMinsmere. Normally they are out of sight, these were a distance, but with a good crop you can see them quite good atually. Hopefully they will have a good breeding year.
Out enjoying the lush Czech woodlands before the heat of summer kicks in. Hope you too manage to head off somewhere amazing this weekend, wherever you are in the world.🌏
@FrankRGardner I always love your analysis. Yesterday explanation on Nuclear weapons was great.
Red Fox Vulpes vulpes cubs reserve a particular enthusiasm for greeting their fathers, as illustrated by the reactions of the 2024B dog fox cub and the more reserved 2024D vixen cub yesterday. I hadn't seen their dad since 9th April. The 4 cubs are now all identifiable.