Israel/Palestine Thread

Interfaith marriages are recognised under israeli law. Marriages can't be performed there but they are recognised and granted the same legal status if they are performed elsewhere. This is similar to other middle eastern countries. Also, Arab israelis, who make up 20% of the population of Israel, have the exact same rights as jewish ones.

More ethnic cleansing.

Israel announced on Wednesday that the Rafah crossing “will open in the coming days exclusively for the exit of residents” from the Gaza Strip to Egypt.

The crossing was originally scheduled to open as part of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, which came into effect on October 10. However, Israel did not adhere to this.

Putting an innocent person under such stress is bullying which is, in this instance, a kind of terrorism. The judge did not seem overly happy with the verdict of the jury. Arresting old age pensioners and people in wheelchairs for peaceful protests are also bullying that makes a mockery of the notion of a democracy.

The judge also warned that inviting agreement with or approval for the actions of a banned organisation was an offence, and claiming support only for lawful activities was not a defence.

He also urged people passionate about conflicts in the Middle East to be careful with public statements, especially online, as they could cross the line into criminal behaviour.

He said the prosecution acted properly in bringing the case, as there was evidence that could have supported a conviction.

However, jurats concluded Mrs Strecker did not have the specific intent to invite support, leading to a verdict of not guilty on both charges.

Maybe no more Christmases in Bethlehem soon? Right-wing American christians may not be pleased.

https://english.pnn.ps/news/47961

Abu A’liya said U.S. support for Israel and the silence — or mere statements of concern — from other countries have effectively granted Israel greater space to commit further violations. He urged U.S. churches that have publicly expressed opposition to Israeli occupation policies to take action to help protect Bethlehem.

The governor stressed that Bethlehem is among the most heavily targeted areas due to its proximity and connection to Jerusalem, which is facing an extensive and aggressive campaign of Judaization. He highlighted ongoing construction of hotels on lands between Bethlehem and Jerusalem as part of an Israeli plan to undermine Palestinian life in both cities by imposing a new reality through settlements and a network of roads and railways designed to entrench Israeli control.

Funny the things you take with a grain a salt, and the things you gobble gobble gobble without question.

I believe for a Muslim to marry a non-Muslim in a Muslim ceremony, they have to convert to Islam. Same as non-Jews in a Jewish ceremony.

Catholics and Protestants are the same faith aren't they? They're both Christian.

UNGA resolution telling Israel to withdraw from the Golan Heights passes with 123 votes in favour, 41 abstentions, and 7 against (Israel, Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Tonga, and United States).

I suppose the US would resume testing its new nuclear weapons on the little islands if they even abstained!