Hamas attacks Israel

[Ron in Regina]

Fine. Not talking about that. Not asking about that. What’s happening in that video between minutes about 3 & about 6?

Anyway, Gaza is currently controlled by a genocidal terrorist organization, Hamas, whose sworn purpose is the annihilation of the State of Israel and the Jewish people, and has promised to repeat the events of October 7 “again and again.” War is a shitty thing, & shitty things happen in wars…by all involved in them.

The PA is perhaps marginally better, as an outgrowth of the PLO, it is what it is. Not exactly a democracy, and that whole “Pay to Slay” thing is somewhat questionable. From what I understand, not knowing anything about this area or a conflict, the PA barely has control over the West Bank and has no control over Gaza.

Canada’s current Trudeau replacement, with his statement here in the last couple days, even with all the caveats and bullshit, when the Palestinian Authority fails to do what Carney request requests of them, it’ll be too late to retract his statement on behalf of all Canadians, & just legitimizes Hamas (& terrorism in general) more so, but that is what it is also.

 

[petros]

Fine. Not talking about that. Not asking about that. What’s happening in that video between minutes about 3 & about 6?

Anyway, Gaza is currently controlled by a genocidal terrorist organization, Hamas, whose sworn purpose is the annihilation of the State of Israel and the Jewish people, and has promised to repeat the events of October 7 “again and again.” War is a shitty thing, & shitty things happen in wars…by all involved in them.

The PA is perhaps marginally better, as an outgrowth of the PLO, it is what it is. Not exactly a democracy, and that whole “Pay to Slay” thing is somewhat questionable. From what I understand, not knowing anything about this area or a conflict, the PA barely has control over the West Bank and has no control over Gaza.

Canada’s current Trudeau replacement, with his statement here in the last couple days, even with all the caveats and bullshit, when the Palestinian Authority fails to do what Carney request requests of them, it’ll be too late to retract his statement on behalf of all Canadians, & just legitimizes Hamas (& terrorism in general) more so, but that is what it is also.

What's happening? A bunch of guys in Syria unloading a truck. At six minutes it shows the aid stockpiled since March of 2024.

Any questions?

 

[petros]

Jew York Times says:

No Proof Hamas Routinely Stole U.N. Aid, Israeli Military Officials Say

Israel has long restricted aid to Gaza on the argument that Hamas steals it to use as a weapon of control over the population. On Saturday, the Israeli military announced new airdrops of aid.

July 26, 2025
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For nearly two years, Israel has accused Hamas of stealing aid provided by the United Nations and other international organizations. The government has used that claim as its main rationale for restricting food from entering Gaza.

But the Israeli military never found proof that the Palestinian militant group had systematically stolen aid from the United Nations, the biggest supplier of emergency assistance to Gaza for most of the war, according to two senior Israeli military officials and two other Israelis involved in the matter.

In fact, the Israeli military officials said, the U.N. aid delivery system, which Israel derided and undermined, was largely effective in providing food to Gaza’s desperate and hungry population.

Now, with hunger at crisis levels in the territory, Israel is coming under increased international pressure over its conduct of the war in Gaza and the humanitarian suffering it has brought. Doctors in the territory say that an increasing number of their patients are suffering from — and dying of — starvation.

More than 100 aid agencies and rights groups warned this past week of “mass starvation” and implored Israel to lift restrictions on humanitarian assistance. The European Union and at least 28 governments, including Israeli allies like Britain, France and Canada, issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s “drip-feeding of aid” to Gaza’s two million Palestinian residents.

Israel has largely brushed off the criticism.

David Mencer, a government spokesman, said this week that there was “no famine caused by Israel.” Instead, he blamed Hamas and poor coordination by the United Nations for any food shortages.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/26/world/middleeast/hamas-un-aid-theft.html

 

[petros]

Stockpiles....​

‘A lifeline – if upheld and expanded’​

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) also welcomed Israel’s announcement and its intent to open designated corridors for aid convoys in Gaza, “where hunger has reached catastrophic levels”.

With nearly half a million people facing famine-like conditions and a third of the population going days without food, WFP said in a press statement that the measures could offer a lifeline – if upheld and expanded.

Despite recent deliveries, including 350 truckloads last week, aid workers continue to face extreme risks and logistical hurdles. WFP said it has enough food stockpiled or en route to feed Gaza’s 2.1 million residents for three months, but without a ceasefire and consistent access, the scale of need far outpaces current efforts.

UN warns of ‘catastrophic hunger’ in Gaza as Israel announces humanitarian pauses

United Nations agencies welcomed on Sunday Israel’s pledge to implement daily humanitarian pauses in its military operations in Gaza, aimed at easing the flow of desperately needed aid into and across the devastated enclave.

news.un.org

 

[petros]

Palestinians are killed trying to get aid

“These food distributions are not humanitarian assistance, they are war crimes committed in broad daylight and presented to the world with compassionate language,” says Mohammed Abu Mughaisib, a physician and MSF’s deputy medical coordinator in Gaza. “Those who go to the GHF’s food distributions know that they have the same chance of receiving a sack of flour as they do of leaving with a bullet in their head.”

In addition to people wounded at GHF sites, our teams have treated dozens of patients from recurrent massacres by Israeli forces as people wait for flour from trucks that pass by.

“In the emergency room of Sheikh Radwan clinic a few days ago, dozens of patients came in, both dead and wounded,” says Willeman. “These were people who had approached trucks for flour and were ruthlessly shot by Israeli forces.

That day MSF and MoH medical teams at the clinic, in northern Gaza, treated 122 people with gunshot wounds who had been fired on while waiting for flour, while an additional 46 people were dead on arrival.

Palestine: MSF finds one in four young children and pregnant women malnourished as Israel’s policy of starvation continues | Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF ...

MSF reveals a growing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, where Israeli-imposed food restrictions are causing widespread malnutrition. With severe shortages impacting clinics and attacks on aid seekers at food distribution sites, deliberate starvation is being used as a weapon against civilians.

www.doctorswithoutborders.ca

Footage of women being shot wsiting for aid can be found on Telegram in 8K.

 

[Ron in Regina]

What's happening? A bunch of guys in Syria unloading a truck. At six minutes it shows the aid stockpiled since March of 2024.

Any questions?

Ok.

 

[petros]

Ok.

You'd best show that to IDF who couldn't find proof of Hamas thieving as reported by NYT a few days ago. It could prevent the whole ICJ crimes against humanity thing Netanyahu, Smotrich, Gen-Givr and IDF members face.

Don't hold back.

 

[Ron in Regina]

You'd best show that to IDF who couldn't find proof of Hamas thieving as reported NYT. It could prevent the whole ICJ crimes against humanity thing Netanyahu, Smotrich, Gen-Givr and IDF members face.

Don't hold back.

What? Really? I’d best…? Whatever…

War is a shitty thing, & shitty things happen in wars…by all involved in them.

You do realize there are at least two sides involved in this right? Both (or whatever number of sides there are) have all done shitty things, as war necessitates, & they (plural) will continue to do shitty things.

Anyway, Canada prides itself on its commitment to international law. Yet, as explained in a letter signed by 40 members of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom, including a former Supreme Court justice, a Palestinian state does not meet the criteria of statehood under the 1933 Montevideo Convention. It has no defined territory and, indeed, no single functioning government.

Upon the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Europeans conditioned the statehood of former Soviet republics on their respect for the rule of law, democracy, human rights, minority rights and the inviolability of national borders. A Palestinian state, both under Hamas and the PA, has an atrocious human rights record and is committed to a revanchist struggle against Israel. Neither one has held elections in nearly two decades.

At the root of the conflict lies the persistent refusal of Palestinian leadership to recognize a Jewish state in any part of the Jewish people’s historical homeland. Bilateral negotiations were intended to lead to a Palestinian state only once the Palestinians renounced terror, accepted Israel’s legitimacy and agreed to end all territorial claims.

From Alberta to Stephen Colbert: An imagined look at who Mark Carney will offer statehood to next — National Post

All Alberta has to do first is suspend its oil sector, transition its vehicle fleet to 50 per cent EVs and phase out its harmful beef sector for quinoa

apple.news

By unilaterally granting Palestinian statehood, the Palestinian leadership has no incentive to make the necessary compromises for lasting peace and coexistence. In an ever-difficult region, Canada’s plan will only make the situation worse. Is that a concern or are current optics the only concern?

For decades, Canada has explicitly rejected unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state, including in a House of Commons vote held just last year. The only reason Carney is breaking with this precedent is because of a series of events that kicked off with the slaughter and mass-rape of hundreds of Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, 2023. Prime Minister Carney is telling Palestinian society that mass violence succeeds in achieving territorial and diplomatic concessions.

Avraham Shalev: Sorry, Carney — 'Palestine' does not meet the test for statehood — National Post

For a country that prides itself on its respect for international law, Canada's pledge to recognize Palestinian statehood makes no sense

apple.news

I’m almost disappointed in myself for not including a single meme above. I’m sure I’ll make up for that in some future post.

 

[petros]

What? Really? I’d best…? Whatever…

You do realize there are at least two sides involved in this right? Both (or whatever number of sides there are) have all done shitty things, as war necessitates, & they (plural) will continue to do shitty things.

Anyway, Canada prides itself on its commitment to international law. Yet, as explained in a letter signed by 40 members of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom, including a former Supreme Court justice, a Palestinian state does not meet the criteria of statehood under the 1933 Montevideo Convention. It has no defined territory and, indeed, no single functioning government.

Upon the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the Europeans conditioned the statehood of former Soviet republics on their respect for the rule of law, democracy, human rights, minority rights and the inviolability of national borders. A Palestinian state, both under Hamas and the PA, has an atrocious human rights record and is committed to a revanchist struggle against Israel. Neither one has held elections in nearly two decades.

At the root of the conflict lies the persistent refusal of Palestinian leadership to recognize a Jewish state in any part of the Jewish people’s historical homeland. Bilateral negotiations were intended to lead to a Palestinian state only once the Palestinians renounced terror, accepted Israel’s legitimacy and agreed to end all territorial claims.

From Alberta to Stephen Colbert: An imagined look at who Mark Carney will offer statehood to next — National Post

All Alberta has to do first is suspend its oil sector, transition its vehicle fleet to 50 per cent EVs and phase out its harmful beef sector for quinoa

apple.news

By unilaterally granting Palestinian statehood, the Palestinian leadership has no incentive to make the necessary compromises for lasting peace and coexistence. In an ever-difficult region, Canada’s plan will only make the situation worse. Is that a concern or are current optics the only concern?

For decades, Canada has explicitly rejected unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state, including in a House of Commons vote held just last year. The only reason Carney is breaking with this precedent is because of a series of events that kicked off with the slaughter and mass-rape of hundreds of Israeli civilians on Oct. 7, 2023. Prime Minister Carney is telling Palestinian society that mass violence succeeds in achieving territorial and diplomatic concessions.

Avraham Shalev: Sorry, Carney — 'Palestine' does not meet the test for statehood — National Post

For a country that prides itself on its respect for international law, Canada's pledge to recognize Palestinian statehood makes no sense

apple.news

I’m almost disappointed in myself for not including a single meme above. I’m sure I’ll make up for that in some future post.

That's hilarious. I can't believe you believe in that bullshit. The Balfour Declaration made it a State for fuck sakes.

And then...

The Palestinian Declaration of Independence was proclaimed by Yasser Arafat on November 15, 1988, in Algiers, Algeria, during a meeting of the Palestine National Council. This declaration officially established the State of Palestine and was written by Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish. It was a significant step in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, particularly during the First Intifada, and included an implicit acceptance of UN resolutions.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Context:
The declaration occurred during the First Intifada, a Palestinian uprising against Israeli occupation. It was also influenced by King Hussein of Jordan's decision to relinquish claims to the West Bank.

Content:
The declaration asserted Palestinian sovereignty over the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip. It also included an implicit acceptance of UN Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338, which called for Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories and respect for the sovereignty of all states in the area.
Impact:

The declaration led to the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) renouncing terrorism and acknowledging Israel's legitimacy, in an attempt to gain favor with the US and Israel. It also resulted in the United Nations General Assembly acknowledging the declaration and starting to use "Palestine" instead of "PLO". By the end of 1988, 82 countries had recognized the State of Palestine.

All Canada and the other Goyim need to do is say yup. "We recognize the declaration of November 15, 1988 as the State of Palestine". That's it. It's no big process.

 

[Ron in Regina]

You'd best show that to IDF who couldn't find proof of Hamas thieving as reported NYT.

This impartial New York Times?

I’m almost disappointed in myself for not including a single meme above. I’m sure I’ll make up for that in some future post.

Phew….that was a close call. So other than everything that can be found if someone wants to take the time to crawl down that rabbit hole, who told the NYTimes that proof couldn’t be found of Hamas thieving etc…the Palestinian Health Authority?

As I’m giggling, as I’m reading this, I’m thinking back to pictures from the better part of two years ago, of the tunnels wormholing under Gaza where the UNRWA cement bags are still present, but that’s neither here or there.

Weird question but, and I’m sure you’re armed and dangerous with an answer, but why would Hamas/Gaza Health Authority or whomever need to post pictures of sick children with some form of diabetes (where they’re actually consuming themselves) or other illnesses, when there would literally be hundreds or thousands of other children that they could use for this purpose?

Seriously, the famine is rampant, so there would be no reason for this, right?

 

[petros]

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This impartial New York Times?

Phew….that was a close call. So other than everything that can be found if someone wants to take the time to crawl down that rabbit hole, who told the NYTimes that proof couldn’t be found of Hamas thieving etc…the Palestinian Health Authority?

As I’m giggling, as I’m reading this, I’m thinking back to pictures from the better part of two years ago, of the tunnels wormholing under Gaza where the UNRWA cement bags are still present, but that’s neither here or there.

Weird question but, and I’m sure your armed and dangerous with an answer, but why would Hamas/Gaza Health Authority or whomever need to post pictures of sick children with some form of diabetes (where they’re actually consuming themselves) or other illnesses, when there would literally be hundreds or thousands of other children that they could use for this purpose?

Seriously, the famine is rampant, so there would be no reason for this, right?

Oooo they withdrew 1 of thousands of pictures. What a win.

Why would they post that? Ask the NYT and the thousands of international journalists who aren't allowed into Gaza why they can't report on Gaza and rely on international aid groups for information and smuggled photos/videos. What do they have to hide?

Do you know what makes me laugh and will continue to make me laugh until I'm dead?

Zionism and evangelicals will never recover from this.

 

[Ron in Regina]

Oooo they withdrew 1 of thousands of pictures. What a win.

Why would they post that? Ask the NYT and the thousands of international journalists who aren't allowed into Gaza why they can't report on Gaza and rely on international aid groups for information and smuggled photos/videos. What do they have to hide?

Do you know what makes me laugh and will continue to make me laugh until I'm dead?

Zionism and evangelicals will never recover from this.

After two years of war, there’s still lots of cell phone pics, and videos coming out of Gaza right? Or are the Israeli’s blocking the Interwebs? How hard would it be to send a text?etc…& not just from the approved PR-Hamas whatever but from everybody in their dog that owns a phone?

Anyway, things to do.

 

[petros]

 

[petros]

After two years of war, there’s still lots of cell phone pics, and videos coming out of Gaza right? Or are the Israeli’s blocking the Interwebs? How hard would it be to send a text?etc…& not just from the approved PR-Hamas whatever but from everybody in their dog that owns a phone?

Anyway, things to do.

What interwebs and cellular? That takes electricity.

You really don't follow what's going on do you? You can't have interwebs in midst of a genocide.

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-says-full-internet-blackout-gaza-paralyzing-aid-operations-2025-06-12/

June 12 (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Thursday that there was a full internet blackout in the Gaza Strip, likely due to military activity damaging the last cable into the enclave, that has paralyzed aid operations.

"Lifelines to emergency services, humanitarian coordination, and critical information for civilians have all been cut. There is a full internet blackout, and mobile networks are barely functioning,” deputy U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq told reporters.

 

[Serryah]

And before anyone of the Pro-Genocide comments, the names of those taken by Hamas have been read out like this as well in vigils.

When it takes 13 hours to get from infant to nine year old children though, with more to go... when will people realize that the retaliation of Israel does nothing but make more problems?

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

And before anyone of the Pro-Genocide comments, the names of those taken by Hamas have been read out like this as well in vigils.

When it takes 13 hours to get from infant to nine year old children though, with more to go... when will people realize that the retaliation of Israel does nothing but make more problems?

"Retaliation" never does anything else. A brief review of history shows that clearly.

"They done us wrong!" is a sure-fire battle cry.

 

[Taxslave2]

What interwebs and cellular? That takes electricity.

You really don't follow what's going on do you? You can't have interwebs in midst of a genocide.

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-says-full-internet-blackout-gaza-paralyzing-aid-operations-2025-06-12/

June 12 (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Thursday that there was a full internet blackout in the Gaza Strip, likely due to military activity damaging the last cable into the enclave, that has paralyzed aid operations.

"Lifelines to emergency services, humanitarian coordination, and critical information for civilians have all been cut. There is a full internet blackout, and mobile networks are barely functioning,” deputy U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq told reporters.

You can blame Hamas and Iran for all of that.

 

[Ron in Regina]

What interwebs and cellular? That takes electricity.

You really don't follow what's going on do you? You can't have interwebs in midst of a genocide.

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/un-says-full-internet-blackout-gaza-paralyzing-aid-operations-2025-06-12/

June 12 (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Thursday that there was a full internet blackout in the Gaza Strip, likely due to military activity damaging the last cable into the enclave, that has paralyzed aid operations.

"Lifelines to emergency services, humanitarian coordination, and critical information for civilians have all been cut. There is a full internet blackout, and mobile networks are barely functioning,” deputy U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq told reporters.

You can blame Hamas and Iran for all of that.

Lots of things changed between Oct 6th & Oct 8th 2023, but not like this wasn’t not only predicted, but anticipated & desired.

Hamas knew exactly what it was doing. After all, Hamas is not just a genocidal terrorist organization dedicated to Israel’s destruction, but a savvy media operator, disseminating manipulated casualty figures that have been widely and uncritically embraced around the world, leading to international condemnation of Israel and for the world to refocus its attention to the plight of the Palestinians, a cause that at the time was receding from the headlines.

On October 7, Palestinian terrorists murdered 1,200 people, including at least seven Canadians. Instead of treating it as our fight — as we did after 24 Canadians were killed on 9/11 and after ISIS began terrorizing the Middle East — our leaders seemed intent to blame the victims and continually pressure Israel to end what clearly started as a war of self-defence.

Michael Higgins: Mark Carney abandons Canadian principles for pinky promises on Palestine — National Post

Does Carney really believe that Abbas, elected 20 years ago for a four-year term, will suddenly choose democracy?

apple.news

Now, Carney is rewarding the terrorists by recognizing a state that has no basis in reality. Geopolitically, it is rather meaningless. But it will certainly embolden those who erroneously paint Israel as an evil occupying power, and vilify Canadian Jews in the process. Oh well.

NP View: The wrong plan, the wrong reasons — National Post

Ottawa’s decision to betray Israel is geopolitically meaningless. And Canadian Jews felt abandoned long ago

apple.news

The three G7 powers are thus set to join a growing list of countries taking a performative step that does little but signal their enmity towards the only democracy in the region — Israel.

Jesse Kline: Carney's futile attempt to will a Palestinian state into existence — National Post

This is nothing but performative political theatre designed to punish Israel

apple.news

 

[petros]

Lots of things changed between Oct 6th & Oct 8th 2023, but not like this wasn’t not only predicted, but anticipated & desired.
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Hamas knew exactly what it was doing. After all, Hamas is not just a genocidal terrorist organization dedicated to Israel’s destruction, but a savvy media operator, disseminating manipulated casualty figures that have been widely and uncritically embraced around the world, leading to international condemnation of Israel and for the world to refocus its attention to the plight of the Palestinians, a cause that at the time was receding from the headlines.

On October 7, Palestinian terrorists murdered 1,200 people, including at least seven Canadians. Instead of treating it as our fight — as we did after 24 Canadians were killed on 9/11 and after ISIS began terrorizing the Middle East — our leaders seemed intent to blame the victims and continually pressure Israel to end what clearly started as a war of self-defence.

Michael Higgins: Mark Carney abandons Canadian principles for pinky promises on Palestine — National Post

Does Carney really believe that Abbas, elected 20 years ago for a four-year term, will suddenly choose democracy?

apple.news

Now, Carney is rewarding the terrorists by recognizing a state that has no basis in reality. Geopolitically, it is rather meaningless. But it will certainly embolden those who erroneously paint Israel as an evil occupying power, and vilify Canadian Jews in the process. Oh well.

NP View: The wrong plan, the wrong reasons — National Post

Ottawa’s decision to betray Israel is geopolitically meaningless. And Canadian Jews felt abandoned long ago

apple.news

The three G7 powers are thus set to join a growing list of countries taking a performative step that does little but signal their enmity towards the only democracy in the region — Israel.

Jesse Kline: Carney's futile attempt to will a Palestinian state into existence — National Post

This is nothing but performative political theatre designed to punish Israel

apple.news

Where is your bomb shelter?

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

Where is your bomb shelter?

Mine's next door.

A neighbour I don't really like much and I were talking about "preparedness." He asked me how I was "prepared." I said "I've got guns." He said "That's a good start, but ya need an underground hardened shelter and water and dried food and blah blah blah blah."

I asked "Do you have all those things?" He said "Sure do." I said "Great! Three minutes after the balloon goes up, I'll have all those things."

Our relationship got a good bit more distant after that.