🇮🇱🇵🇸 The Israel-Palestine Politics Thread II

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The devastating impact of 15 months of war on Gaza

The Israeli response to Hamas’s attacks on 7 October 2023 has killed tens of thousands, left most schools and hospitals in ruins, and caused long-term damage to agricultural land in the territory

www.theguardian.com

 

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The devastating impact of 15 months of war on Gaza

The Israeli response to Hamas’s attacks on 7 October 2023 has killed tens of thousands, left most schools and hospitals in ruins, and caused long-term damage to agricultural land in the territory

www.theguardian.com

I'm sure the death count will soar once they've had a chance to clean things up and account for the missing. There has to be a lot of bodies still buried in the rubble.

 

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The World Stayed Silent as Israel Destroyed Gaza 'for Generations to Come' | Common Dreams

One wonders if the world had paid even the slightest attention to Gaza and the cries of people trapped behind walls, barbed wire, and electric fences, whether the current war and genocide could have been avoided.

www.commondreams.org

 

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The Guardian view on a ceasefire in Gaza: far too late, but desperately needed | Editorial

Editorial: As officials report that a deal has been agreed, a precarious pause in hostilities and the release of hostages could only be welcomed

www.theguardian.com

 

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Israel's far right now realizes Trump isn't the savior they imagined

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www.haaretz.com

 

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Too good to be true.

 

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A Year of Empty Threats and a “Smokescreen” Policy: How the State Department Let Israel Get Away With Horrors in Gaza

Israel has repeatedly crossed the Biden administration’s human rights red lines. But the U.S. continued to send weapons. Exclusive records and interviews reveal what happened inside the State Department.

www.propublica.org

 

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American hostage’s parents urge Donald Trump to secure deal following video | The Jerusalem Post

“While this video confirms our son, Edan, is alive, it also stands as a haunting reminder that 101 innocent people remain in the clutches of Hamas,” Yael and Adi Alexander said.

www.jpost.com

Families of Israeli hostages beg Trump to set ultimatum for release, get tough with allies

The families of 7 hostages urged President-elect Donald Trump to use his influence to bring their loved ones home, in a letter addressed to the former and next commander-in-chief.

nypost.com

Intresting approach.

The families of seven Israel hostages begged President-elect Donald Trump to put his foot down and get their loved ones released – even if it means getting tough with US allies.... such as Qatar
".... Hamas must immediately announce the release of all the living and dead hostages without any conditions and surrender, or all Hamas leaders[In Qatar] be immediately deported from the country and will no longer be safe anywhere in the world,” the family members added.

The terror group’s three top leaders alone are worth a staggering total of $11 billion and enjoy a life of luxury in the sanctuary of the emirate of Qatar.

Does he have that kind of pull over Qatar, for them to turn over/deport Hamas leaders?

Meanwhile, Hamas released a disturbing video of hostage Earn Alexander on Nov. 30, indicating the 21-year Tenafly, New Jersey resident was still alive and providing his parents a glimmer of hope he will be released.
There are some 100 hostages in Gaza, including six Americans.
Signatories of the letter to Trump include relatives of loved ones believed still alive while others were killed in captivity:

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Senior Hamas official praised Oct. 7 attack on Israel after cease-fire deal struck: ‘Miraculous achievement’

Khalil al-Hayya also said the slaughter “will remain a source of pride for our people.”

nypost.com

Senior Hamas official praised Oct. 7 attack on Israel after cease-fire deal struck: ‘Miraculous achievement’

Trump will likely go after this guy next.

 

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Senior Hamas official praised Oct. 7 attack on Israel after cease-fire deal struck: ‘Miraculous achievement’

Khalil al-Hayya also said the slaughter “will remain a source of pride for our people.”

nypost.com

Trump will likely go after this guy next.

Justifiably so.

 

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‘We will be betrayed’: cold, fearful and still under fire, Gaza’s people wait

Palestinians describe grief and anxiety as they seek news that the ceasefire is going ahead, and airstrikes continue

www.theguardian.com

 

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Islamist groups in Middle East will emerge from Gaza war weakened

Hamas, Hezbollah and other militia are enfeebled – but Palestine is likely to stay at forefront of global politics

www.theguardian.com

 

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This Gaza ceasefire deal is tainted by Trump, Netanyahu and their disregard for peace | Simon Tisdall

From these beginnings must come a just and lasting settlement for Palestinians and Israelis alike – and a reckoning, says the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator, Simon Tisdall

www.theguardian.com

 

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‘We will be betrayed’: cold, fearful and still under fire, Gaza’s people wait

Palestinians describe grief and anxiety as they seek news that the ceasefire is going ahead, and airstrikes continue

www.theguardian.com

Can't imagine what those poor people are going home to. Pitch a tent on the rubble that used yo be your home?

 

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‘A mix of emotions’: Hamas deal seen as a betrayal but greeted with joy by Palestinians

Protests in favour and against Gaza ceasefire deal have taken place across Israel while Palestinians welcome concessions

www.theguardian.com

 

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Aid increase in ceasefire deal ‘is admission Israel could have done more’, experts say

Agreement to surge aid to Gaza shows Israel has been controlling access, lawyers and humanitarian groups say

www.theguardian.com

 

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Aid increase in ceasefire deal ‘is admission Israel could have done more’, experts say

Agreement to surge aid to Gaza shows Israel has been controlling access, lawyers and humanitarian groups say

www.theguardian.com

They were happy to starve the ones they couldn't reach with bombs.

 

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Israeli cabinet ratifies ceasefire deal with Hamas

Agreement earlier approved by the security cabinet will pause 15-month war in Gaza for an initial six weeks

www.theguardian.com

 

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American Historical Association Slammed for 'Craven' Veto of Gaza Scholasticide Resolution | Common Dreams

"Academics will make careers out of writing about past atrocities while ignoring the ones happening in real time," said one critic.

www.commondreams.org

 

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How the U.S. hid truths about the Gaza war

As Israel’s war on Gaza persisted, the explanations often echoed the post-9/11 rationales for the “war on terror”

www.salon.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

 

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B'bye!

 

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire latest: Netanyahu says US will back return to Gaza war

The ceasefire deal was signed off by Israel’s government on Saturday morning - but attacks have continued on the Gaza Strip

www.independent.co.uk