The events of recent days suggest we may be seeing the Israeli endgame take shape. Netanyahu's far right government’s goals are not limited to Gaza: it wants to take over all of Palestine and start a war with Hezbollah and Iran as well.
"However, the court did not take the action most desired by South Africa..."
Were #hamas serious about addressing #genocide they'd demonstrate that they possess the courage of their convictions by showing their face at the #icj in #thehague .
@blepharon@GeriatricGardener remain ignorant no longer in what regard? No one has disputed that Hamas won the election. That one, sole election.
Without a doubt the success of the #AlAqsaFlood in creating martyrs and rallying international support is why they're so clear as to their intention to repeat the operation until it's #fromtherivertothesea .
None of which prevented South Africa from bringing Hamas into the ICJ.
Purportedly an article about the IDF targeting humanitarian aid convoys in Gaza, the author and the US mouthpiece being quoted nevertheless tie themselves into absurd knots trying to blame the lack of basic necessities in Gaza on "desperate Palestinians," "criminal elements," and, of course, Hamas.
'Satterfield said the U.S. was working with the Israeli government and military to determine "what solutions can be found because everyone wants the assistance to continue."
'In addition to the threat posed by criminals, aid distribution is hampered by "the rising value of humanitarian assistance" leaking into the black market, Satterfield said.
'He denied allegations that Hamas has stolen aid and commercial shipments into Gaza, saying that no Israeli official has presented him or the Biden administration with “specific evidence of diversion or theft of assistance."
'But, he continued, Hamas has been using other aid delivery channels to "shape where and to whom assistance goes."'
@KarunaX@other_ghosts@f800gecko@palestine I don't know that I've even advocated "for" witholding aid -- and if I did, then I misspoke. Perhaps you'd be so kind as to point to where I've advocated for this.
You're quite fond of putting words in my mouth for your own interpretation.
Aid is for civilians.
Certainly I'm no fan of the #AlAqsaFlood but I don't accuse you of advocating murder and kidnapping.
where the source makes a few key points which I'll amplify. Lacking the courage of their convictions, Hamas chose to not show their faces at the ICJ. Secondly, that a unilateral ceasefire incentizes another #AlAqsaFlood . And then one more. I'm sure that you can see where that's going.
"The Kingdom has communicated its firm position to the U.S. administration that there will be no diplomatic relations with Israel unless an independent Palestinian state is recognised on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital..."
Arguably, it's a do or die situation for Israel. I'd say instead that they're on the horns of a dilemma. Assuming that the #icj comes down against them, the question raised is what military response to the next #AlAqsaFlood operation would be legal.
Which I've not heard anyone address.
The strategy of Hamas is to repeat their recent success.
Israel—a terrorist state committing genocide in Palestine backed by the US, Canada, and the UK—has just destroyed the office building of the Belgian Agency for Development Cooperation in Gaza as retaliation a day after Belgium announced it would continue to fund the vital humanitarian work of UNRWA.
Where you write "...face the truth of what Israel is doing," you don't specify what military action would've been legal following the #AlAqsaFlood operation.
>>...you don't specify what military action would've been legal following the #AlAqsaFlood operation.<<
My criticisms of Israel are not based on rule of law.
Focusing specifically on a hypothetical response to that particular event alone ignores the long history of Israel's occupation, oppression, apartheid, and its part in creating Hamas in the first place.
As someone who is not a military planner I'm not sure what the point would be of my speculation. But I do insist that Israel should not be killing children and other innocent people.
I may not have all the military-grade answers on how to defend against terrorists without killing kids but I'm pretty sure that dropping 2,000 lb dumb bombs in crowded civilian neighborhoods (for example) does not show genuine intent to limit civilian casualties. I've also watched videos of Palestinians with white flags, even following IDF instructions, being shot down in cold blood for no legitimate reason. I might suggest that's another thing that should stop.
Where you write that "focusing specifically on a hypothetical response to that particular event alone ignores the long history of Israel's occupation...," you've both dodged the moral question of:
What military action following the #AlAqsaFlood would've met with your personally high moral standards?
As well as setting the context as not just as Arafat has sought, but what now South Africa would seek.
The U.S., U.K., Canada, Germany, Australia, Italy, Finland, and The Netherlands have said they're withholding funds for UNRWA after Israel accused 12 workers (UNRWA has 30,000 workers, 13,000 in Gaza right now) of acting in the Al Aqsa Flood, alike Israel's previous accusations that UNRWA acts as the civilian wing of Hamas.
UNRWA staff participated in the October 7 massacre. At least 12 employees were involved in the assault and even used U.N. vehicles and facilities during the terror attack.
@leftylabourtech@ohiorob@NoBeerToday@NaturaArtisMagistra Lefty, there's no need for equality between colonizer's and their victims. In fact, that wouldn't reallyake sense. Given your views, you should be advocating for Hamas to fight on with more #AlAqsaFlood operations. Or so I'd infer.
Except that Adam Fulton can't explain what military action on Oct 8 would've been legal, nor what military response will be legal following the next #AlAqsaFlood operation.
One of the biggest problems in modern discourse is we keep saying "But" instead of saying "And"
Example: "Hamas committed murder but IDF strikes have killed innocent people" immediately sets up justification and whataboutism.
Whereas "Hamas committed murder and IDF strikes have killed innocent people" gives us objectivity and a realistic world view that doesn't justify anything.
"As a leader in the Jewish community, I am particularly alarmed by today’s McCarthyist tactic of manufacturing an antisemitism scare, which, in effect, turns the very real issue of Jewish safety into a pawn in a cynical political game to cover for Israel’s deeply unpopular policies with regard to Palestine.
[...] No one has a monopoly on Judaism.
[...] Be boldly critical of Israel — not despite being Jewish, but because you are."
From "Let me speak plainly: It is not antisemitic to demand justice for all Palestinians living in their ancestral lands," we can infer, unless I'm mistaken, that the two state solution is the way forward.
Not sure who's arguing against justice for all Palestinians living in their ancestral lands, but, what happens after the next #AlAqsaFlood ?
Not sure who's arguing against justice for all Palestinians living in their ancestral lands, but, what happens after the next #AlAqsaFlood ?
Unless, given your postulating that Israel allowed this one to happen, they'll just allow other Al Aqsa Flood operations. If that's your position, of course.
Much as I appreciate your starting point of war crimes, I'd never defend such.
Verified: The Israeli army reportedly stole 10 million shekels ($2.76 million) from various money exchange shops in the West Bank during their raids last night.
Multiple jewelry shops were also broken into and looted by IDF soldiers.
"Stephen Fry issued a heartfelt #Christmas message Monday, calling out the surge in #antisemitism in the #UnitedKingdom and encouraging the country’s #Jews to take pride in their heritage — and swiftly sparked a torrent of online trolling and backlash, with many accusing the actor and writer of playing the victim instead of shining light on the plight of #Palestinians in war-torn #Gaza."
Fry is figuring out he should have kept it a secret. Sorry bud. Welcome to the thunderdome.