Israel/Palestine Thread

That poster certainly have a history around these threads, and the language being used by her/him. Found easy just to put them on ignore list and see much less of the hysterical nonsense.

Actually it's a first time I came across term Zio. So went to look it up.

And I believe that poster's history shows that it absolutely is not used in any way as a slur.

Of course it does show that's being used as a slur. To me anyway. And of course we don't have to agree on that. I just found it incredibly stupid when people start use words they don't fully understand or just try to mock something in a way to show themselves and their superiority over someone they disagree with. I've defo been guilty of that in past too and trying my best to avoid that route in posting, because it's just pointless.

Presumably both the CST and the Israeli embassy in London will now direct their efforts to the execution of the War Crimes arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant and their extradition to The Hague.

"In response to the decision, the Community Security Trust (CST), a charity which provides protection for Jewish communities in the UK, told the Press Association: "It is incredibly disappointing that the police and CPS have decided not to charge in this case, particularly when police forces in London and Manchester are adopting a stronger approach to tackling hateful rhetoric.

"It sends completely the wrong message at the worst possible time."

In a post on X, the embassy of Israel in London also criticised the decision by Avon and Somerset Police.

It said: "It is deeply disappointing that vile calls for violence, repeated openly and without remorse, continue to fall on deaf ears. Especially in the wake of the terror attacks in Manchester and Bondi, when will such calls finally be recognised for what they are: a real and dangerous instigator of bloodshed?""

Perfectly normal behaviour from the "only democracy in the Middle East".

Two fingers up to International Law, multiple condemnatory UN resolutions and ICJ directions. No wonder they are despised. World Pariah.

Interesting that Saar doesn't use the "antisemitic" card.

"Israel has reacted furiously to a condemnation by 14 countries including Ireland, France and Britain of its approval of new settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling the criticism discriminatory against Jews."

From what I read, Turkey are leading the talks and it's very much leaning towards Palestinian control in Gaza even before Hamas are disarmed (which they have agreed to).

Some deft negotiations going on there which are currently sidelining Israel. And US is in agreement.

The final picture will be interesting to see. I'm guessing that if it's too much for the headbanger govt., Israel will recommence hostilities and further ramp up their campaigns in the other occupied territories and Lebanon/syria.

For sure, Israel is not leading the talks nor in control. And they are rapidly losing friends as reported yesterday. They must be apoplectic.

Further into the abyss of world Pariah.

saw that report of the reservist driving over the Palestinian.

Just when you thought they really couldn't go any lower, the certainly do surprise you.

Other news that I won't post today is tha Katz has confirmed settlers will be allowed to live in Gaza and Israel will never leave the Strip.

The plan to take over the West Bank is also ramping up.

Israel is definitely digging in and looks to be taking over everything.

Is there a case before the ICJ for the Syria/Druze "genocide"?

And seriously, no-one except the most depraved would condone genocide, ethnic cleansing or any violence against innocents. There may be arguments about whether War Crimes or Crimes Against Humanity amount to Genocide. That has been discussed here at length since the start of the conflict.

But I do find the constant comparisons with other conflicts as really tiresome now. Not so much for the discourse but the fact they are only brought up to deflect or somehow justify Israel's well documented War Crimes. The Genocide case against Israel has been further supported this week. The evidence seems to be overwhelming enough that there is significant support for the SA case, including from Ireland. But you are also of course aware that Parties have a legal duty in that regard.

But what I find really remarkable is that you appear to be outraged at Russia and Syria yet simply silent about Israel. I just do not understand how you can hold that contrary position.

All examples of "intent" to commit Genocide.

In little over a year, the ICJ will rule on the SA case for the Israeli Genocide of Gaza.

The evidence of actual Genocide in the public domain is overwhelming. The "intent" is the hardest part to prove - the likes of Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, Netanyahu, Herzog and Katz have ensured that decision will be a slam dunk.

Israel forging ahead with its ethnic cleansing program.

Haaretz:

• Israel on Friday officially recognized Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, after months of secret negotiations. The Associated Press reported in March that the U.S. and Israel have reached out to officials of three East African governments, including Somaliland, to discuss using their territories as potential destinations for resettling Palestinians. Israel is the first country to formally recognize Somaliland.
  
• Egypt said Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held phone calls on Friday with his counterparts from Somalia, Turkey and Djibouti to discuss ‌what they described as dangerous developments after Israel's announcement. The ministers condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland, Egypt's foreign ministry said.