Israel/Palestine Thread

The viral photos of victims of October 7th, shared by the IDF that were actually photos of Kurdish victims from May 2023?

No. The ones like this. She is heavily bleeding. Perfectly innocent though I'm sure. Not gonna post some of the other, verified photos of half naked female victims, including Shani Louk. Easily found if you so wish.

It’s devastating seeing so many civilians killed and injured. I’m really disappointed with Biden with his ‘no red lines’. Netanyahu said back in the 90s that the US were easy to handle and it’s proving to be the case. There’s going to be a whole new generation across the Middle East who will view Israel as the enemy and who knows if this will lead to wider conflicts.

Also more disinformation from the Israelis exposed here by the NY Times who attributed blame for bombing Al Shifa to Hamas when of course it was them. Lies and lies and more lies.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CztzAowuTBq/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

“Without wishing to diminish the savagery…”

This thread is packed with posters exaggerating what the IDF is doing (“genocide””ethnic cleansing” etc) whilst at the same time playing down what Hamas did.

Aside from Tell me how’s good effort a long time ago now, posters alternative plans for Israel/the IDF in Gaza usually amount to “well I wouldn’t do this or that”. Unfortunately that won’t do, sadly. The number of innocents killed is tragic and to be condemned but Israel have to get rid of Hamas in Gaza who hide among civilians and civilian infrastructure. I don’t know how else Israel get to Hamas infrastructure in Gaza without going into Gaza.

Of course Hamas in Gaza could release the hostages and surrender but, they won’t, so the suffering sadly and tragically continues.

Given the surprise of the 7th Oct attack ‘the end game’ for Gaza is unknown. As we saw with Iraq and Libya that can be very difficult. As I said near the outset of this thread Gaza could be Gaza on the Med if the terrorists would lay down their weapons and wicked ideology and focus on living instead of dying, not to mention focusing on good for the Gazans rather than evil for the Israelis.

If Gaza was peaceful Israel would have no reason/excuse to build walls etc etc etc.

Just rumours for now.

Who knows what the future will bring, but it is racing certainty Ireland's position in the world will be greatly enhanced for the stand it has taken on this matter.

Certainly Hamas will look lovingly towards us.

Civilized countries not so much.

Yes, that amazed me about some of the revelations from October 7th. There are tens of thousands of Asian migrant workers in Israel, many from Thailand that work 5 year contracts while at the same time, literally a few kilometres away and hundreds of thousands of unemployed Palestinians who aren’t given work permits.

I dont think Hamas give a great listed salary + benefits alright. Probably listed as unemployed

Israel denies the hospitals claims that it has one hour to evacuate the building.

He only went out for a bite to eat lads.

Canadian politicians could face prosecution before the International Criminal Court (ICC) if evidence emerges that they have facilitated Israeli violations of international law.