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Israel must take hostage deal, its military chief reportedly says

25 August 2025, 07:55 BST
Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) chief of staff has said there is a "deal on the table" for the remaining hostages in Gaza, according to Israeli media.

Lt Gen Eyal Zamir reportedly said the Israeli military had brought about the conditions for a deal, and it is now in Prime Minister Benjamin "Netanyahu's hands," Channel 13 News reports.

On Tuesday, Israel's security cabinet is expected to discuss the latest proposal advanced by regional mediators, which Hamas accepted a week ago.

It follows mass demonstrations in Israel earlier this month as hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Tel Aviv, calling for an end to the Gaza war and a deal to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum said Zamir had voiced "what most Israelis were demanding," including a deal to bring home all 50 remaining hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive, and an end to the war.

The group is planning another day of mass protest on Tuesday.

The most recent proposal, from mediators in Egypt and Qatar is said to be based on a framework put forward by US envoy Steve Witkoff in June.

It would see Hamas free around half of the hostages in two rounds during an initial 60-day truce. There would also be negotiations on a permanent ceasefire.

Netanyahu's office previously said that Israel would only accept a deal if "all the hostages are released in one go".

On Saturday, planes and tanks pounded parts of Gaza City as Israel pressed on with its plan to seize the territory's largest urban area.

Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to defeat Hamas and defied criticism over his plans to expand the war, from the international community and from Zamir himself.

According to Israeli media, Zamir has argued against a full-scale occupation, citing fears of endangering the lives of hostages and miring an exhausted military in Gaza.

The offensive would forcibly displace a million people from Gaza City to camps in the south but Israel has not provided an exact timetable of when its troops would enter Gaza City.

Netanyahu is reported to want the entire city under Israeli occupation from 7 October.

At least 1.9 million people in Gaza – or about 90% of the population – have already been displaced, according to the UN.

Last week a UN-backed hunger monitor said there was now famine in Gaza City and that more than 500,000 people in Gaza were facing "starvation, destitution and death". The UN and aid agencies say this is a direct result of Israeli restrictions on letting food and aid into Gaza. Israel described the monitor's report as an "outright lie", denying there is starvation there.

The war in Gaza was triggered by Hamas's 7 October 2023 attack on Israel, which killed about 1,200 people and saw 251 others taken hostage.

Israel's offensive has killed more than 62,686 Palestinians, according to figures from the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry, which the UN considers reliable.
Netanyahu will do what's best for Israel I would hope. If not, it's up to the Israeli's to do something about it just as in any other country. BUT, having said that, Israel is entitled to defend themselves & screw everyone else who are against that. It's their very existence that's at stake. That should take priority not the whining from Hamas. Hamas should NEVER be taken seriously because they're not serious & it's not only Israeli's that are hurt but Palestinians as well. Unfortunately, they voted for Hamas so it's on them what's happening. Stop sending bullets & missles into Israel & the war would be over in a minute!!
 

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Netanyahu will do what's best for Israel I would hope. If not, it's up to the Israeli's to do something about it just as in any other country. BUT, having said that, Israel is entitled to defend themselves & screw everyone else who are against that. It's their very existence that's at stake. That should take priority not the whining from Hamas. Hamas should NEVER be taken seriously because they're not serious & it's not only Israeli's that are hurt but Palestinians as well. Unfortunately, they voted for Hamas so it's on them what's happening. Stop sending bullets & missles into Israel & the war would be over in a minute!!
No. Netanyahu does what the Jewish supremacists that prop him up want or he goes to prison for 10 years on corruption and grifting charges.

The extremists run Israel and they have absolutely no morals. They are the ones who think you and I aren't fully human.

The world doesn't need a Jewish version of the Taliban.

They aren't defending themselves.

Bibi is the man who funded Hamas to keep the secular (Jew, Christian, Muslim and Druze) Palestinian Authority at bay. He needs Hamas or he can't use fear as a weapon against his own people.
 
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According to Israel, if your mom is a Jew, you're a Jew.

Well if we go by that...

Y'all are Muslims too.

Because Muslim is just the overall term for someone who believes in the Abrahamic God.

That's why Moses was a Muslim, Jesus was a Muslim, and every important person in the Torah and Bible are Muslims.

The only reason there's a difference is that there are people who believe Mohammed was the last prophet of God while that isn't the case for others.

So... congrats or something?
 

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Israel asked a global hunger monitor on Wednesday to retractan assessment. Israel dismissed the findings as false and biased, saying the IPC had based its survey on partial data largely provided by Hamas, which did not take into account a recent influx of food, etc…
Y'all are Muslims too.

Because Muslim is just the overall term for someone who believes in the Abrahamic God.
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But…but maybe to a Muslim Jews and Christian’s are also sorta Muslims?
1756334429660.jpegMe? I’m on the outside of all of that, as not being religious, it’s all just more or less a curiosity for me.
Sounds like a good idea to me.

I’m shocked (well, not really).
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Do they have an issue with Hamas ruled and governed Palestine (the Gaza portion of it anyway)? I’m kinda doubting it….
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At the end of World War 2, there where what? 100 countries? A few less? Now there’s 200 countries? A few less? A quarter of those in a block are against Israel’s continued membership in the UN? Again, I’m shocked (well, still, not really).
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If Israel didn’t exist, what would the UN have to talk about?😳
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Wait, there’s armed conflicts going on, right now, that don’t involve the Jews? I mean other than Russia/Ukraine? From the news, this hardly seems plausible?
 

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Israel asked a global hunger monitor on Wednesday to retractan assessment. Israel dismissed the findings as false and biased, saying the IPC had based its survey on partial data largely provided by Hamas, which did not take into account a recent influx of food, etc…

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But…but maybe to a Muslim Jews and Christian’s are also sorta Muslims?
View attachment 30805Me? I’m on the outside of all of that, as not being religious, it’s all just more or less a curiosity for me.

I’m shocked (well, not really).
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Do they have an issue with Hamas ruled and governed Palestine (the Gaza portion of it anyway)? I’m kinda doubting it….
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At the end of World War 2, there where what? 100 countries? A few less? Now there’s 200 countries? A few less? A quarter of those in a block are against Israel’s continued membership in the UN? Again, I’m shocked (well, still, not really).
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If Israel didn’t exist, what would the UN have to talk about?😳
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Wait, there’s armed conflicts going on, right now, that don’t involve the Jews? I mean other than Russia/Ukraine? From the news, this hardly seems plausible?
Enough of the "Jew" shit. Why are you pinning this on Jews when the vast majority of Zionists are secular like you?

Does Israel fully participate in the UN and ICJ? Are they signatories of the NPT?

Why not?

I'll ask one more time and I wont accept "because they hate Jews". Why did Hamas attack Israel? Was the attack legal?

Guess what? Islam isn't out to get you.
 

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Enough of the "Jew" shit. Why are you pinning this on Jews when the vast majority of Zionists are secular like you?
Is this just your talking point for you in debate? Is this how the 57 or whatever Muslim dominated nations see this? You claim to draw a line between Jews & Zionists…but you, if you’re being sincere, might be one of the exceptions in this definition.
Does Israel fully participate in the UN and ICJ? Are they signatories of the NPT?
Are they? Do they? There’s 195 countries (194 of them aren’t predominantly Jewish), and how many of those meet your criteria and requirements (?) or they’re not relevant? If not then why?
Yes. Why not?
I'll ask one more time and I wont accept "because they hate Jews". Why did Hamas attack Israel?
Well, I know I’m probably wrong because I don’t think the same way that you do, but, from the outside looking in and not being religious myself…& reading much of what I’ve read over the last almost 2 years, I think it’s about religion.

There’s all kinds of justification and excuses, but I think it comes down to religion. Those Jewish people in Israel are on land that Islam once claimed as it’s own, thus it’s supposedly suppose to be forever, like Spain or India, etc…
Was the attack legal?
Depends who you ask. What does “legal” really mean in this sense?
Guess what? Islam isn't out to get you.
Cool. Not worried about it. Are you worried that Islam or Judaism are out to get to you (?) or that either are a threat to your religion? Neither are a threat to my non-religion.
 

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Israel asked a global hunger monitor on Wednesday to retractan assessment. Israel dismissed the findings as false and biased, saying the IPC had based its survey on partial data largely provided by Hamas, which did not take into account a recent influx of food, etc…
What does the Canadian (non- Hamas) sourced data have to say?

  • In the first two weeks of August, 61% of pregnant women and new mothers screened at Save the Children’s clinics have been found to be malnourished, nearly seven times higher than the rate in the first two weeks of March (9%), before aid and goods were almost completely cut off.

  • Doctors in Save the Children health clinics are seeing around 100 patients a day, double the number of their recommended caseload.

  • Save the Children has been unable to get any of its own aid into Gaza since 2 March and has 45 trucks-worth of aid including medicines, shelter items and hygiene kits waiting in warehouses.

  • Save the Children is responding to the famine crisis in Gaza in our two primary healthcare clinics in Khan Younis and Deir al-Balah by providing nutrition screening and treatment to children under 5, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Our treatment package includes providing medical interventions, supplements and high calorie biscuits and pastes to malnourished children and mothers.  Since the start of the war, our two clinics have helped over 113,000 people, including over 42,000 children.

  • According to the IPC, through June 2026, at least 132,000 children under the age of five are at risk of death from acute malnutrition. This number has doubled compared to the IPC estimates reported in May 2025.

Are they lying because they hate Jews?
 

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Is this just your talking point for you in debate? Is this how the 57 or whatever Muslim dominated nations see this? You claim to draw a line between Jews & Zionists…but you, if you’re being sincere, might be one of the exceptions in this definition.

Are they? Do they? There’s 195 countries (194 of them aren’t predominantly Jewish), and how many of those meet your criteria and requirements (?) or they’re not relevant? If not then why?

Yes. Why?

Well, I know I’m probably wrong because I don’t think the same way that you do, but, from the outside looking in and not being religious myself…& reading much of what I’ve read over the last almost 2 years, I think it’s about religion.

There’s all kinds of justification and excuses, but I think it comes down to religion. Those Jewish people in Israel are on land that Islam once claimed as it’s own, thus it’s supposedly suppose to be forever, like Spain or India, etc…

Depends who you ask. What does “legal” really mean in this sense?

Cool. Not worried about it. Are you worried that Islam or Judaism are out to get to you (?) or that either are a threat to your religion? Neither are a threat to my non-religion.
Have you ever heard of yes and no answers?

Does Israel fully participate in and recognize the authority of the UN and ICJ?

It's not my standards bub. Why would they be? Are you claiming I'm the UN and the leader of 195 nations?
 

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Where do they get their data from? The Vatican? Botswana? Some source that’s not involved as a belligerent in this conflict, that’s not Israeli or Hamas controlled?
Have you ever heard of yes and no answers?
I know I’ve tried many times with yes or no answers to questions with you and you just skate around them unless it fits your world view…so it is what it is.
Does Israel fully participate in the UN and ICJ?
You’re just gonna single out the 1/195th country to make your point, which is making my point.
It's not my standards bub. Why would they be? Are you claiming I'm the UN and the leader of 195 nations?
I’m not claiming you are anything but yourself. You’re the one chronically accusing me of being a paid stooge of the Israeli’s, etc…and that’s not true either. I just happen to have a different opinion than you.
 

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The name save the children is in the post.

Ever thought of simply trying www.savethechildren.ca?

So thats a no. Why don't they fully participate and recognize the UN and ICJ? They hate Goyim?


Why did Hamas attack on Oct 7? Get a statement made by Hamas not what you think. I'll tell you this, it's not religion.
 

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The name save the children is in the post.

Ever thought of simply trying www.savethechildren.ca?

So thats a no. Why don't they fully participate and recognize the UN and ICJ? They hate Goyim?
I try to keep up while cooking supper and text to talking which isn’t being my friend at this point. Where did they get their data from? You’re the one throwing out the link.
 

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I try to keep up while cooking supper and text to talking which isn’t being my friend at this point. Where did they get their data from? You’re the one throwing out the link.
It's their own fucking data from their own fucking clinics. All you have to do is read. You don't trust Canadians? Are they Hamas too?
 

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It's their own fucking data from their own fucking clinics. All you have to do is read. You don't trust Canadians? Are they Hamas too?
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Catching up a bit. Doubt the Jews or Muslims would be in approval of my dietary choices tonight. I’m doing this as I was getting supper prepped and then into a steamer. I’m not retired and I work full-time still at this point, and I try and fit in everything that I do into a 24 hour day.

Should I research the data source for your link at this point, or should I police my backyard (we do have four dogs) so that when I make it out to the deck, there’s gonna be a whole lot less flies? Hmmmm….
 

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Catching up a bit. Doubt the Jews or Muslims would be in approval of my dietary choices tonight. I’m doing this as I was getting supper prepped and then into a steamer. I’m not retired and I work full-time still at this point, and I try and fit in everything that I do into a 24 hour day.

Should I research the data source for your link at this point, or should I police my backyard (we do have four dogs) so that when I make it out to the deck, there’s gonna be a whole lot less flies? Hmmmm….
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The other question....

The reasons for Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, are complex and multifaceted, rooted in a combination of longstanding grievances, strategic calculations, and regional dynamics.

Based on available information, Hamas's stated motivations and the broader context suggest the following key factors:

Response to Israeli Occupation and Policies:

Hamas justified the attack, named Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, as a reaction to Israel's ongoing occupation of Palestinian territories, including the Gaza Strip and West Bank, which Israel has controlled since the 1967 Six-Day War. Specific grievances included the blockade of Gaza, enforced by Israel and Egypt since 2007, which restricted movement and trade, exacerbating economic hardship.

Hamas also cited escalating Israeli settler violence in the West Bank, expansion of illegal settlements, and perceived violations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem, a site of religious significance.

These actions were seen as intensifying Palestinian desperation and necessitating a response.

Disrupting Israel-Saudi Normalization:

Documents recovered by Israeli forces in Gaza suggest a primary strategic goal was to derail normalization talks between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, viewed a potential Israel-Saudi deal as an existential threat, as it could further isolate Hamas and diminish the Palestinian cause in regional politics. The attack was intended to disrupt these talks, which were part of a broader U.S.-led effort following the Abraham Accords, by reigniting focus on the Palestinian issue and embarrassing Arab leaders pursuing peace with Israel.

Regional Dynamics and Iranian Support:

Hamas's attack was influenced by its realignment with Iran and the broader "axis of resistance," including Hezbollah and Syria, after strained relations during the Arab Spring. Improved ties with Iran provided Hamas with military support, including weapons and training, emboldening the group. The attack aligned with Iran's interest in disrupting Israel’s regional integration, though Iran denied direct involvement. The timing also capitalized on perceived Israeli vulnerabilities, such as military focus on the West Bank and domestic political turmoil.

Tactical and Political Objectives:

Hamas aimed to achieve immediate tactical goals, such as capturing hostages to exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails and deterring further Israeli aggression at Al-Aqsa Mosque. The attack was meticulously planned over months or years, using Gaza’s tunnel network for covert communication and involving coordinated rocket barrages, land incursions, and paraglider assaults. Hamas sought to shift regional power dynamics and reassert its relevance against the Palestinian Authority, though it lacked a clear long-term strategy.

Exploitation of Israeli Vulnerabilities:

The attack exploited Israel’s intelligence and military failures, including overconfidence in the Gaza barrier and assumptions that Hamas was deterred by prior conflicts. Internal Israeli political instability, driven by judicial reform protests and a far-right government, further distracted from Gaza’s security, creating an opportunity for Hamas to execute a surprise assault.

While these factors provide insight into Hamas’s motivations, the attack’s scale—killing 1,195 people, including 736 civilians, and taking 251 hostages—provoked a massive Israeli response, complicating Hamas’s ability to achieve lasting political gains. The operation succeeded in disrupting normalization talks but at a significant cost, with Gaza facing devastating retaliation.

This analysis avoids consensus-based conclusions and relies on primary motivations cited by Hamas and documented evidence, while acknowledging the complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Kill all Jews isn't in there anywhere.
 

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Isn’t something like that in the original Hamas Charter? From the River to the Sea or something like that? I can look it up when I have both hands free, or anybody here can. Talk about timing, I’m gonna have to circle back to this again later.
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Do you truly think this ends with Bibi's Hamas? Do you truly believe Israel didn't infiltrate the fuck out of Hamas when Bibi started funding and backing them? Do you have a reason why they wouldn't? I know I would if I wanted to run decades long narratives.

What does the Revisionist Zionist or Likud or Jew Power or Religious Zionist charters say?

Expell all Goyim (Muzzies and Christians) from Palestine(Jordan), parts of Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and Saudi Arabia?

Euphrates to the Sea.

Why do they believe it's theirs?

After Hamas will you get a boner for the Jordanian resistance when tanks roll into the East Bank? Historically they are Palestinians too and BTW semites. The tribes of Shem.

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Do Palestinians not have a right to defend themselves and fight for their land? Are they sub-human like us?

Yes? No?
 

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Do you truly think this ends with Bibi's Hamas? Do you truly believe Israel didn't infiltrate the fuck out of Hamas when Bibi started funding and backing them? Do you have a reason why they wouldn't? I know I would if I wanted to run decades long narratives.

What does the Revisionist Zionist or Likud or Jew Power or Religious Zionist charters say?

Expell all Goyim (Muzzies and Christians) from Palestine(Jordan), parts of Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and Saudi Arabia?

Euphrates to the Sea.

Why do they believe it's theirs?

After Hamas will you get a boner for the Jordanian resistance when tanks roll into the East Bank? Historically they are Palestinians too and BTW semites. The tribes of Shem.

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Do Palestinians not have a right to defend themselves and fight for their land? Are they sub-human like us?

Yes? No?
Then there is christian Zionists.

How cool are you with being a participant in this shit?


I want absolutely nothing to do with this bull(heifer)shit.