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100%, the attack by Hamas has opened the gates for both sides to take things to a completely different, and unacceptable, level.
Countries that have picked a side should really be ashamed as the civilians on both sides are the losers.

We are almost at the point where the point of taking about this will be lost as escalation is a near certainty now
Would Israel blow up a Gaza hospital and blame it on Hamas? Absolutely 
Would Hamas blow up a hospital to try an denigrate Israel? Very possibly 
would either of them own up to a botched operation? No f**kkin chance 
The fact that Israel has pointed the finger at third party is very suspicious 
Nobody in the Arab world is buying Israel’s version of events according to Sky news 
 

The explosive power of Hamas rockets doesn't come anywhere near the power to destroy a whole hospital. 
Clearly it was Israel.

FFS

The deal between streaming service Viaplay and S4C is a unique partnership that will allow S4C the exclusive UK Welsh language rights to broadcast the games free to air.....there's your answer right there. If either BBC Scotland or STV want to braodscast the games, probably in Gaelic, it's up to them to sort the coverage with Viaplay, nothing to do with the FA's it seems.

UEFA sells the rights to the TV packages which comes through a series of bids and will pretty well always go to the highest bidder, the SFA are to blame for many things but not in this case imo.
UEFA and FIFA both seem to be driven by greed and will pull their pants down for the highest dollar (see World Cup in Qatar for reference), that unfortunately permeates it's way through all the layers which ends up fleecing the fans. It doesn't effect me too much from a TV perspective because I attend all the home games and as many away games as I can afford. That said, on the occasions that I can't go away I'd love the games to be on "non-Satellite" or "non-PPV" channels. To watch almost any football on TV now you need at least "Sky" as an entry level, what is horrific is that they have plenty international games on but if your country's group is sold to "Viaplay" or "TNT" then you're ponying out even more money compared to other countries.

First bit in bold is because C4 and SC4 outbid all the other interested parties. Second bit in bold, neither BBC Scotland or STV outbid Viaplay in the UEFA bidding process.....I don't think it is currently within SFA's power.
I don't like the fact it's not available on "Free to Air" but that's just a personal thought.......

I think they should be on free to air tv from a consumer perspective, the reality is that someone has to pay for it and it goes to the highest bidder.

The international games should definitely be on free to air tv.

Our ‘game’ is already split across multiple platforms with the obvious goal of attracting money and sponsorship which is important to maintain and develop the game, but is it that big an ask to have the national team on BBC SCOTLAND or STV?

The SFA has a duty to get the most money for their product, simple as that.....they don't even do the negotiations as I think the rights are held by UEFA Premier Sports to broadcast Scotland Men’s National Team matches until 2024 | Scottish FA | News 

Have you bumped your head this morning??
Here's how England sold their rights.....hmmm, interestingly through UEFA ITV secures exclusive rights to broadcast England Men's matches from 2024-2028 | England Football , I think you'll find this is how it's done regardless of which country you are.
You'll probably go down a rabbit hole in a bid to be correct but the reality is STV and BBC Scotland budgets don't allow them to compete with Satellite Broadcasters.
 
 

Not quite correct, neither BBC Scotland nor STV will bid enough money for the rights....

Condemning the actions of the Israeli government is not antisemitic.

Remarkable.
Here’s what I get when I’m not just wanting to see UK news:
 

I see the English FA have declined a request to light up Wembley in the colours of Israel at tonights match.
I agree, as taking the weekends atrocious attacks as a stand alone act isn't the whole picture.
There are no winners in this mess. 

I have Coeliacs Disease and need to be very careful what I eat, hence the phone call to discuss options.

Tremendous amount of work by the team tonight

No disgrace

I hear we have a new board member?
Hopefully someone who can add to the current feel good factor in the club. 

There’s nothing to stop those behind it from asking SMISA to put it to the vote. 

Criticism from a "Political Advisor" (and Rangers fan so possibly/probably Unionist), probably more of an opportunity to discredit SNP/Hollyrood than a deep-rooted feeling......I see Russell Findlay tweeting similarly (almost identically). I absolutely hate this kind of "positional politics".
The flip question would be "how would any Palestinians feel about Scottish Government or But House flying the Israeli flag.....I'm with Doakes on this, we should only be supporting peaceful resolution and not taking sides.
 

At the risk of being categorised as a Pedant (ok, I'm a Pedant), can I just express how much I despise this inappropriate thread title (Israel v Palestine). This is not a game ! Can a Mod please change the thread title ??
This is not a fecking cup tie or a league fixture. This is an all-out war and a humanitarian crisis where thousands of innocent civilians, men women children and babies, are being slaughtered by Hamas and by Israeli missiles. This is not a contest where one side gains three points and the other side goes home disappointed but still have the hope of picking up three points next week.
There has to be a more accurate thread title for a discussion / debate of such seriousness. Surely ?

I love them too.
But last night they really failed to impress me.
Mind you... I was 10 minutes away in the Argyle and Cellar bar watching the wonderful Irish singer Brigid O'Neill.
😎😂😜
I did hear from a friend who was there that Deacon Blue were in top form though. 👏👏👏

Would love for Rodri to be greetin in his soup again tonight, banging on about how “rubbish” we are.