Bob Carr

A general disaster for Western interests as well as humanitarian catastrophe.

In March the Israel-US war delivered Putin a $5b windfall through oil price rises. And now a NATO crisis between Trump and Europeans who say “not our war.” Vengeful Trump likely to lash out and leave Ukraine defence entirely to Europeans.

Norwegian Refugee Council says 3 million Iranians now displaced. From the Gaza playbook - a criminal demolition of the homes of a civilian population.

With colleagues on the Australian Heritage Council and staff of Museum of Sydney which is elevating indigenous heritage of the site - site of the first government house. Recommend a visit.

“…the President is floundering, making conflicting statements from one day to the next about how long the war will last. As it continues, rule at the whim of a strongman seems to be giving way to rule by slapstick.” John Cassidy in @NewYorker newyorker.com/news/the-finan…

W/ Sydney Water under Aus Square inspecting Tank Stream, water source for Gadigal, & European Aus’s first regular drinking supply & later waste water tunnel - right into harbour! First site of battles b/w consumers & industry for water shares. Candidate for nat. heritage listing?

What ignominy that America has failed in its one big war aim - of overthrowing the Iranian theocrats.

A carnival clown runs the United States: Donald Trump said it was of “far greater interest and importance” to “[stop] an evil Empire” than worry about energy. “When oil prices go up, we make a lot of money,” he posted.

But, Gerard, if the language is crazed and muddled perhaps the cause itself barely withstands scrutiny. Now 3/4 million Lebanese rendered homeless: a humanitarian shame which alone condemns this adventure.

Gerard Baker supports the US-supported Israeli wars against Iran & Lebanon. But he writes about “the haphazard and conflicting justifications” for the wars: regime change (not working) imminent nuclear threat (made up), doing Israel’s bidding (entirely true- Rubio confessed it)

Only people cheering are Hegseth, the Lobby and ethno-nationalist Israel. Just keep bombing and driving up fuel prices into the midterms? Or declare mission accomplished?

US-backed Netanyahu-directed ME war isn't producing regime change. Instead: energy crisis, assaults on successful Arab economies, potential world recession, displacement of 0.5mil Lebanese, boost for Putin, terrible civilian deaths out of Gaza playbook (slaughtered schoolgirls)

With a great team at Quakers Hill Prospect Reservoir. Among staff I met on my tour of water facilities 4 were observing Ramadan. Respect for diversity and acceptance of Australians of Islamic faith is what I encounter. Pauline trying to stir up hatred is not the Australian way.

A reminder of the complex systems that allow any city to function and which, out of sight, we take for granted. One reason I love being on the board of Sydney Water.

Checking out a leak at corner of Frazer St and Livingstone Rd Marrickville - giving Prime Minister’s electorate secure water pressure and supply.

Loving the job on board of Sydney Water - out yesterday inspecting the system, with maintenance crew at water main break next to St Marys.