'This is a war': FM urges Gaza-style temporary evacuation of Palestinians in West Bank
This is pretty concerning, both due to the escalation of violence and the push for "temporary evacuations". We know what that really means, and this is land they've been annexing at a record pace.
This is pretty concerning, both due to the escalation of violence and the push for "temporary evacuations". We know what that really means, and this is land they've been annexing at a record pace.
Well this seems to be the final stage of the genocide, complete annexation of the West Bank.
But remember guys, it can get worse. /s
It's an argument often made here as well and if it were even remotely true we wouldn't have liberals leaping into formation to make up excuses anytime someone has the gall to suggest withholding weapons and money for the genocide.
Just wanted to jump in and thank you for this. I missed the first post on Monday and was only aware of the House letters. This is an excellent roundup.
The softest of finger wags. One man means nothing - an arms embargo from Germany is a good place to start.
Their doing everything to avoid the real issue at hand.
This is not an individual issue.
Not Netanyahu or any minister.
The problem has been systematic, ever since Isreals founding.
The only solution is to sanction the state itself.
Tulkarem refugee camp, two hospitals under siege by Israeli forces: Report
Israel must not extend war on Gaza to occupied West Bank: EU
EU foreign policy chief says Israel must not bring the ‘full-scale destruction’ seen in Gaza to the occupied West Bank.
Is this the end of even a hypothetical Palestinian state while the entire world watches in silent approval?Tulkarem refugee camp, two hospitals under siege by Israeli forces: Report
Israel must not extend war on Gaza to occupied West Bank: EU
EU foreign policy chief says Israel must not bring the ‘full-scale destruction’ seen in Gaza to the occupied West Bank.www.aljazeera.com
Feels like this escalation deserves its own thread.
Ha! As if! The German parliament is bound to pull another anti-BDS-style resolution on October 7th, this one to stifle "antisemitism" by the lousy IHRA definition.
(English text in the latter half)
Dokumentation Protestbrief: „Ablenkung von der größten Gefahr“
Jüdische Intellektuelle kritisieren den Entwurf für eine Antisemitismus-Resolution des Bundestags. Hier veröffentlicht die taz den Protestbrief in Deutsch und Englisch.
taz.de
Fighting rages in Gaza as Palestinians hope for a pause for polio vaccinations
Israel, Hamas agree to zoned three-day pauses for Gaza polio vaccinations, WHO says
Well that's sweet and caring. Vaccinate them then blow them all up! Hey Biden/Harris how about you end your genocide already you murderous fucks! I'm so curious just how bad Harris will be on this in the Dana Bash interview. Dana and Tapper are super anti-Palestinian and pro-Israel so Dana will absolutely try and test Harris's allegiances and I guarantee she fails miserably.
Vaccination pauses in the midst of an ethnic cleansing campaign lol. The population is scattered and always moving, the idea that these will at all be effectively dispensed is laughable. All for show.
I think the interview is going to be pre-recorded so it will be interesting to see what makes the final cut and how much say they have in what gets aired. Not trying to make a conspiracy theory out of this but I'm skeptical Palestine will even get mentioned unless it's a softball generic question
Yeah this doesn't really make sense from Israel's perspective and I'm shocked they agreed to it. I wonder what happened.
Something to point to as a 'mercy' when they are asked about showing humanitarian action.
It's a veneer.
Whilst I'm here Lighinthedarkness, adding my appreciation too, thank you for the updates.
As Grue says it gives them the cover to keep going by pointing to their great display of magnanimity by saving some kids from Polio.
Makes it easier for western allies to say it isn't a genocide.
knowing the tactics israel use they'd probably add poison to the vaccines tbh
Fear of it becoming an outbreak that may infect soldiers who bring it home.
There is no way this is for humanitarian reasons because this entire IDF offensive is an atrocity fest and the West keeps sending weapons to perpetrate it. So a theory is that as much as all of the genocide is bad, a Polio ridden populace is enduring. They want to erase Palestinians but if they can't do that then at the very least they will want to erase this particular moment in history so they can't be having droves of polio sufferers 30-40 years down the line reminding everyone of what Israel did.
That is only of course if this is an actual effort to stop this which I don't think it is. It's more pier stuff. A paltry effort to placate concern at the demands of the WHO because the genocide case keeps getting stronger. Again the populace is nomadic now so they could never even nearly effectively inoculate a relevant amount of Palestinian children in 3 days. How do most of the Palestinians even to know this is happening much less travel to where it is happening. It's logistically nightmarish. They are all exhausted and starving, they just stay put and conserve energy for when they have to move again. Obviously the WHO will try because they genuinely want to help but the IDF are maniacal death squads now so I expect they will still kill Palestinians in these "safe zones."
I hope the WHO is successful though.
Israel has had short-term "humanitarian pauses" in the past for a few hours. Not so shockingly, Israel continued to bomb gaza during these pauses.
Sorry for what is probably an ignorant question, but why is "Israel has a right to defend itself" such a popular phrase? Has there ever been a time in history that anyone has said or acted otherwise? It's been driving me more and more mad this last week, and hearing her say it again is triggering. I have to be missing something. Anyone brings up Israel and Palestine to these politicians, and it's like someone pulled the pullstring on Woody and that comment comes right on out.
I feel like they always say it because they are afraid of being accused of being antisemitic if they don't.
I imagine the bigger reason is because they are being funded by AIPAC and need to show their support, but it really does feel like people who always go "I'm a feminist but-" "that person is horrible but-" lol
It's the United States' official stance that Israel's actions are in self defense because of the pressure that the international community is putting on them for war crimes, violations of the Leahy law and credible evidence of apartheid and genocide. If they stick to the self defense talking point, they can deflect against any accountability because the US would be complicit in all of Israel's actions because they use our bombs.
It's also why the state department says that Israel needs to investigate itself whenever the press pushes them on the brutalities that the IDF and Israel engages in. It's very clearly positioned to defend the US' position as a staunch ally, and maintain that whatever crimes are being done are "self-defense." The same never applies to Palestinians, because not once have I heard that they have a right to defend themselves from US State Department officials. Even though legally, an occupied population can resist occupation, and engage in armed struggle against the occupying forces if necessary.
Gotta validate continuing to sell weapons under the guise of protecting Israel without commenting on what those weapons are actually being used for.
Jesus that Harris answer is trash. A deal done, a deal done, sounds like Trump. New ghoul same as the old ghoul.
So massively unpopular amongst the electorate, but for whatever reason the administration is full steam ahead. Good stuff. Great democracy.
Motherfuckers keep telling me people, especially democrat voters dont give a shit though. Almost like they want to brush this issue under the rug
Supporting Israel has been the cornerstone of US foreign policy for three quarters of a century, and changing that status quo is a third rail in politics. So politicians often couch any mild criticism of Israel or support for Palestine with "I support Israel's right to defense, BUT"
Israeli military launches fatal airstrike on humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza
Israeli military launches fatal airstrike on humanitarian aid convoy in Gaza
IDF claims ‘armed assailants’ tried to hijack vehicle leading convoy of medical supplies, but aid organiser says those killed were transport company staff
www.theguardian.com
Listening to Kamala's answer, she almost accidentally hints that Israel has done too much, but then she very deftly word salads around really saying anything at all.
"Israel must defend itself, too many Palestinians have died, there should be a two state solution." She very conspicuously doesn't answer the question.
"Israel must defend itself, too many Palestinians have died, there should be a two state solution." She very conspicuously doesn't answer the question.
I guess Israel only option to protect itself is to kill every single palestinian. Cant be safe unless they're all dead.
Wasnt really expecting thing to change with Harris and its sad to see I was right to have no hope. They all dont give a shit about palestinians.
Wasnt really expecting thing to change with Harris and its sad to see I was right to have no hope. They all dont give a shit about palestinians.
Everyones favorite girl boss is gonna continue arming, financing and protecting a genocide.
Fuck her.
Blood thirsty fuck like the rest of them.
Being a VP with a cold hearted administration hellbent on giving everything Israel wants is likely the reason why she keeps dodging questions and reiterating the Biden admin's talking points. It might be copium on my part but I do feel she might pivot once she's elected, but it will continue to be a thorn on her side until November.
She's losing easy votes by waiting. Yeah, it's cope.
I think she's more likely to pivot than Biden, since this isn't a lifelong, spiritual thing for her like it appears to be for him. But I still won't believe in any pivot (or ceasefire) until it actually happens.
All we can do is do what we can and hope for the best. Unfortunately.
UN official says war on Gaza challenges world's commitment to 'international legal order'
Polio vaccination to begin on Sunday amid limited pause in fighting: WHO
Planned start of polio vaccination in Gaza as World Health Organization says time-specific pauses in fighting agreed.
Yeah that's where I'm at. I can only wishcast, but until she actually changes something, the situation isn't going to change. The US will feign powerlessness while supplying the tools Israel needs to carry out their genocide.
"It is imperative that a deal happens. We are tirelessly asking nicely in the hopes that it does"
No pivot is happening
There will be a regional war after the election
Too many people here idolize the Democrats even when they show themselves to be blood thirsty.
The whole political system is broken and works for lobbyists and the military industrial complex, party loyalists don't want to hear that.