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Friday, April 26, 2024

Links - 26th April 2024 (2 - Palestine/Middle East Peace)

Top Hamas official declares group is not responsible for defending Gazan civilians - "Moussa Abu Marzouk, a prominent member of Hamas’s political bureau, has declared that the terror group that rules Gaza is not responsible for protecting the Strip’s civilians, and said that the vast tunnel network underneath the enclave is only for the protection of Hamas terrorists. In an interview with Russia Today’s Arabic channel on Friday, Abu Marzouk was asked why Hamas has dug 500 kilometers (310 miles) of tunnels in the territory it has ruled over since 2007, but has never built shelters for civilians to hide during bombings... “Seventy-five percent of the population of Gaza are refugees, and it is the UN’s responsibility to protect them,” Abu Marzouk added, referencing the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) that operates across Gaza, the West Bank and other Middle East countries to provide basic services to Palestinian refugees from 1948 and their millions of descendants, who are also regarded by the agency as refugees despite never being displaced during their lifetime. Abu Marzouk claimed that it was Israel’s obligation to provide for the needs of the citizens of Gaza under the Geneva Convention, referring to the international agreement for the protection of noncombatants during armed conflicts. Hamas has fired tens of thousands of rockets aimed at Israeli cities over the past 20 years, in contravention of the same convention... 400 kilometers (248 miles) of Hamas tunnels run underneath the northern section of the Gaza Strip, and that some of them are broad enough for vehicles and motorcycles to pass through... An apprehended Hamas terrorist confirmed in an interrogation that Hamas uses hospitals and medical clinics because it knows that Israel won’t target them. The sites can be used to pass “explosives, weapons, food, medical equipment” for use by the terror group."
Damn Zionists! Why don't they allow civilians to take shelter in tunnels, forcing them out into the open so they can be slaughtered?!

YOU SAID IT: Not fit at any level - "Sam Hersh of Horizon Ottawa wants bylaw to stop ticketing protesters for noise violations. He compares the convoy protest to the Palestinian protesters by claiming the convoy protesters occupied the entire city of Ottawa, which is pure rubbish. The convoy protesters occupied the downtown core; never did they cover the entire city, so please stop comparing the unpeaceful Palestinian protesters to the convoy protesters."
Only protests the left approves of are allowed

FUREY: Councillors throw Toronto cops under bus for doing their job - "Deputy Toronto Police Chief Lauren Pogue said at a news conference Friday that police were confronted by “a very hostile crowd who actually assaulted our officers,” including a police horse, at a pro-Palestinian street protest last weekend. Pogue detailed how their concerns aren’t with the whole protest movement, but with a group of repeat agitators who continually ignore police warnings to follow the law. The group that organized the protest — the Palestinian Youth Movement — sees it differently. They gave a news conference earlier this week accusing the force of “police brutality” and called to defund the police. One should hope that Toronto council recognizes the challenges police face in a city with rising crime and public disorder. One should also hope that council would recognize that the public is now supportive of law and order issues being addressed. This means, at the very least, that council would reserve judgment on the outrageous accusations made against our officers. But six councillors decided to make the boneheaded move of releasing a public statement that effectively sides with the protesters, with zero indication that they disagree with the calls to defund the police or that the police engaged in brutality... It was signed by councillors Amber Morley, Lily Cheng, Paula Fletcher, Gord Perks, Ausma Malik and Alejandra Bravo — most of them being key allies of Mayor Olivia Chow. It continues: “Freedom of assembly is a protected right in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In these difficult times of heightened tension in the world and Toronto, these rights must be protected as part of our democratic society. It is deeply concerning to hear residents voicing fears about their freedom to engage in protests, demonstrations, and large gatherings.” We have had six months of ongoing protests in this city. None of the participants have had their democratic rights violated. And the video evidence that is available tells us that claims of “brutality” are just incorrect. Deputy Chief Pogue made it clear that police were simply enforcing laws after giving protesters repeated warnings. One police officer told me that the document was a “malicious letter that is beyond outrageous.” Another senior officer said the letter was “upsetting a lot of our folks.” No wonder officers are upset. Whether it’s the rise in violent car thefts, the growing drug crisis or policing protests that have on too many occasions descended into unlawful conduct and anti-Semitism, our officers are trying to do more and more with insufficient resources. No wonder we have a retention problem with officers looking to move to other jurisdictions. And then along come these six councillors to kick them when they’re down... What’s worse, though, is that Amber Morley and Lily Cheng both sit on the police services board."
Defending yourself when terrorism supporters attack you is police brutality

Jonathan Glazer Oscars Speech Backed by Joaquin Phoenix, Chloe Fineman - "Joaquin Phoenix, Elliott Gould, Chloe Fineman and more than 150 other Jewish creatives have signed an open letter in support of Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech. The list of 151 signees obtained by Variety also includes Phoenix’s sister Rain, three-time Oscar nominee Debra Winger, “May December” director Todd Haynes, “Sorry to Bother You” helmer Boots Riley, acclaimed filmmaker Joel Coen, “Room” director Lenny Abrahamson, “Arrested Development” star David Cross, documentarian Amy Berg, “Barbie” actor Hari Nef, legendary playwright Tom Stoppard, former Focus Pictures CEO James Schamus, comedian Kate Berlant, “You Hurt My Feelings” director Nicole Holofcener, “Secrets & Lies” auteur Mike Leigh, “Passages” filmmaker Ira Sachs, “Gossip Girl” actor and writer Tavi Gevinson, “The Princess Bride” actor Wallace Shawn, “Bottoms” director Emma Seligman, “Mistress America” star Lola Kirke, “Zola” helmer Janicza Bravo, “Broad City” stars Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson and IndieWire film critic David Ehrlich...   “We are Jewish artists, filmmakers, writers and creative professionals who support Jonathan Glazer’s statement from the 2024 Oscars. We were alarmed to see some of our colleagues in the industry mischaracterize and denounce his remarks,” the open letter reads. “Their attacks on Glazer are a dangerous distraction from Israel’s escalating military campaign which has already killed over 32,000 Palestinians in Gaza and brought hundreds of thousands to the brink of starvation. We grieve for all those who have been killed in Palestine and Israel over too many decades, including the 1,200 Israelis killed in the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks and the 253 hostages taken.”  The letter continues, “The attacks on Glazer also have a silencing effect on our industry, contributing to a broader climate of suppression of free speech and dissent, the very qualities our field should cherish. Glazer, Tony Kushner, Steven Spielberg and countless other artists of all backgrounds have decried the killing of Palestinian civilians. We should all be able to do the same without being wrongly accused of fueling antisemitism.” “We honor the Holocaust by saying: Never again for anyone,” the statement concludes."
This won't stop the right wing anti-Semites insisting that all Jews unconditionally support Israel
Of course, free speech and dissent are only good if you push the left wing agenda

Bill Ackman on X - "Can anyone think of another situation in history where Americans were taken hostage by terrorists and our President acted as if this has not occurred.    I can’t think of one example in the last 181 days where @POTUS  Biden has expressed concern for the American hostages that are still being held by Hamas.   Does this make you feel safe as an American citizen?"
Mel on X - "Otto Warmbier. Remember him? Obama left him to rot in a North Korean labor camp while your fellow Democrats wrote op-ed’s chastising him for his “white privileged.”"
Bala on X - "Did you forget the botched Afghan withdrawal that left US Citizens stranded and the administration was worried about optics more than the reality?"

Rutgers Town Hall Descends Into ‘Absolute Chaos,’ as Terrified Jewish Students Flee Anti-Israel Mob Through Emergency Exits - "“Disgusting,” “inappropriate,” and “frightening” is how a Jewish student describes an anti-Israel protest at a Rutgers University town hall event with the university president on Thursday, after a mob of anti-Israel demonstrators took over the event, forcing Jewish students who feared for their safety to leave through emergency exits.   The event unfolded as the university is being investigated by a congressional committee for “its failure to protect Jewish students” and for its administrators contributing to “the development of a pervasive climate of antisemitism.” In video footage flagged by an author, Bethany Mandel, and viewed by the Sun, the university’s president, Jonathan Holloway, can be seen trying to answer questions during a Rutgers University Student Assembly event on Thursday night as he is repeatedly interrupted by student protesters screaming “coward” at him. When he doubled down on the fact that Rutgers would not cut off its research partnership with Tel Aviv University, students booed and shut down the remainder of the event. Mr. Holloway left the stage and was escorted out through an emergency exit...   Mr. Gindi recently testified to the Committee on Education and the Workforce about “Jew-hatred” that “has become rampant,” as he detailed a lengthy list of antisemitic incidents — many allowed or encouraged by the school’s administration — over the past several months...   Mr. Gindi says he went to the town hall to hear more from the president following last week’s contentious student body votes.   “No Jewish students came to protest, no flags were brought, no chants were shouted by any Jewish students whatsoever. We were there to be respectful and to hear a town hall,” he says.   On the protesters’ part, though, it was “very much an organized attack,” he says, with coordinated groups and a leader calling out the chants.   “This is very much, I believe, a pervasive minority. It’s a minority that’s making Jewish students and Jewish faculty and just Jews in general at Rutgers feel unsafe and afraid,” he says, adding that Thursday night’s meeting was “frightening” and he was “afraid to be in that room” at some points.   Both Mr. Holloway and the group of Jewish students exited through the emergency doors in the back, he says, avoiding the screaming mob of protesters.  “I refused to exit through the back doors,” Mr. Gindi says. “I’m not going to let the past horrors of my ancestors be repeated, and so I proudly walked out through the front door alone.” Although Mr. Gindi says he is thankful that Mr. Holloway is “sticking to his guns” when it comes to problems with the BDS movement and defending Tel Aviv University, he says it’s upsetting that the town hall was “dictated by the mob.”   “No group should be forced to have to exit through emergency exits during a university town hall discussion,” he says. “This isn’t acceptable for any group — Jewish, Black, Arab, Palestinian — no group should be treated this way.”... Rutgers students supporting the anti-Israel referendum plastered pictures of a Jewish student, Rivka Schafer, on flyers and hung them around campus — even targeting the student’s own dorm.   The Jewish student’s attorney, Cory Rothbort, tells the Sun that upon seeing the posters, Rivka was “shocked” and “scared.”  “The message right then and there was very clear: ‘don’t support Israel, we know where you sleep,” Mr. Rothbort says. For months, he adds, Rutgers has had a “general climate on campus that just was not favorable to Jewish students, very hostile to Jewish students.”"
The left only care about Jewish safety when they can weaponise that to shit on white people
Terrorist supporters will claim that all this is just "anti-Zionist", not anti-Semitic. But then, we know that the left say it's acceptable (actually, morally obligatory) to scream at and threaten those who oppose the left wing agenda

Meme - "Muslims have killed:
500,000 in Syria
380,000 in Yemen
240,000 in Afghanistan
500,000 in Sudan
300,000 in Iraq
50,000 in Nigeria
No mass protests in European capitals. No outrage. No ceasefire demands. No UN condemnations. Nobody cares."

Meme - "WE ATTACK ISRAEL."
"But what if they fight back?"
"Then we play the victim"

Meme - "Gen-o-cide Noun /'dgen.a.said When Palestinians lose another war they have started."

Yehuda Teitelbaum on X - "This tweet is being completely misunderstood. Let me explain.  Israel does more to protect civilians than any other army in the world including the United States. The United States knows this by virtue of their intelligence relationship with Israel. That is why they've been so supportive up until now.   So what changed?  Nothing has changed, except that Biden has now decided to appease the ceasefire crowd at the expense of the lives of the Israeli hostages.  What do you think the likelihood is of Hamas surrendering now that the US is pressuring Israel to stop the Invasion and not to go into Rafah?  In effect, in a war between our democratic ally and a genocidal terrorist group the president is choosing to pressure our ally instead of the terrorists.  And can you imagine how Iran feels right now? At a moment of critical importance while Iran is deciding whether to strike back at Israel or not they see the reaction of the United States and they know that they can strike with impunity. If Israel decides to respond, their strongest Ally will no longer be there to support them.  Let's not forget that Qatar which hosts the leaders of Hamas has had barely a sprinkling of pressure on them to do anything at all. The fact that Israel has been pressured by the Biden Administration more than Qatar is humiliating and outrageous.   This is an unacceptable and atrocious foreign policy decision but it is in line with the Biden administrations appeasement policy regarding Iran.   I hope the president finds out in the election that voters do not like weakness and cowardice.  The ceasefire crowd may be loud but they are small and the ironic part is that he won't appease them or Iran for that matter, unless he calls for the total destruction of the state of Israel.  So enough with the virtue signaling enough with the holier than thou posturing and enough with the constant undermining of the Israeli operation. If you truly believe Israel is your ally then support them and help them do what they need to do to protect themselves.  #beaFettermannotaBiden"

Yehuda Teitelbaum on X - "You don't care about Palestine.  How do I know?  One word.  Myanmar.  Myanmar has been locked in a brutal Civil War for over three years.  20 million people desperately need humanitarian aid. 15 million people face acute food insecurity. 1.6 million have been displaced from their homes. 55,000 civilians buildings have been destroyed. By 2022 over 13,000 children were reported to have been killed.  A stunning number of brutal war crimes have been reported including massacres of civilians followed by the burning of their bodies, as well as constant military strikes targeting civilians and children.  This includes a military strike on a church just 3 months ago in which 17 civilians were killed including 9 children.  The UN Special Rapporteur on Myanmar said that "Many in Myanmar have come to the conclusion that the world has forgotten them, or simply doesn’t care".  This is the sad reality.  There is no global movement to boycott Myanmar.  There are no protests in western cities.  There are no sit-ins or rallies to be found on college campuses.  Myanmar is just one example of the many terrible and horrifying things going on in the world today.   My point is not that these palestinian protestors don't care about innocent people. Many of them do. Or think they do. But they have let themselves be co-opted by a vicious movement that seeks the destruction of Israel to the exclusion of all else.  Antizionism is antisemitism when Israel is the only country in the entire world that is targeted, harassed, and condemned for every move it makes.  The fact that Israel has been condemned in the UN more than every other country combined is a black stain on the UNs reputation that negates all of their supposed moral authority. It's self evident that there are so many countries out there which violate human rights on a scale that Israel pales in comparison to.  Once you understand that the constant outrage against Israel is manufactured by hamas propagandists funded by Iran and Russia and given credence by the global media, you'll realize that there may just be another side to the story. Listen to the Israeli narrative and understand what they are fighting against. You'll be surprised how often things will become clear. Maybe what you thought was a war crime was in fact a country doing it's best to defend themselves in a sea of hatred and violence.  Do not let your empathy be hijacked by those who would be glad to see you perish. And by all means, stand up for human rights around the globe. But don't make the same mistake that so many others have. Do not let your misplaced sympathy transform into the world's oldest hatred.
Even during the current war Gaza isn't listed as the biggest crisis in the world. That would be Sudan. But again the world is silent."
Terrorist supporters like to claim that democracies need to be held to different standards than non democracies, and conveniently, these standards are unrealistically high. What this means is that in a war between a democracy and a non democracy, the democracy will always lose because it must fight with two hands behind its back

Khaled Hassan on X - "I am an Egyptian, native-Arabic speaker, and a national security and counter-terrorism researcher. I have an MA in Intelligence and National Security and over 14 years of experience. Members of my family fought the Israelis in the 1973 and 1967 wars. But, I can tell you, with confidence, that the argument to suspend arms sales to Israel over the accidental killing of aid workers is antisemitic. It has nothing to do with decency, justice or international law.  You are singling out Israel when you haven't reacted the same way to the accidental killing of civilians by other militaries, including Arab militaries.
If we, the UK/US, stopped selling arms to every military that has accidentally killed civilians, we would stop selling arms to every single military on earth. In fact, we would stop manufacturing or buying arms for OUR OWN military, which has repeatedly killed civilians by mistake in Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia and elsewhere.
You will find below numerous examples of similar accidents in war zones. Please do not talk about something you don't understand. Do not
Amran Airstrike (Yemen, 2015): A Saudi-led coalition airstrike hit a wedding party in the village of Wahijah, near Amran, Yemen, killing at least 131 civilians and injuring scores more. The strike was condemned by international human rights organizations and highlighted the devastating toll of the conflict in Yemen.
Kunduz Airstrike (Afghanistan, 2016): A US airstrike targeting Taliban fighters in Kunduz, Afghanistan, hit a civilian home, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 civilians, including women and children. The incident occurred during a military operation to retake the city from Taliban control and raised concerns about the accuracy of intelligence and targeting procedures.
Ghaziabad Airstrike (Afghanistan, 2008): A US-led coalition airstrike targeted a suspected Taliban compound in the village of Azizabad, near Ghaziabad, Afghanistan. However, the strike hit a gathering of civilians, including women and children, resulting in the deaths of at least 90 civilians, according to Afghan officials. The incident sparked protests and led to calls for greater accountability for civilian casualties.
Khair Khana Wedding Party Strike (Afghanistan, 2008): A US airstrike targeted a wedding party in the village of Khair Khana, near Herat, Afghanistan, killing at least 47 civilians, including women and children. The strike occurred after coalition forces received reports of militant activity in the area but mistakenly targeted the wedding celebration instead.
Al-Adala Camp Bombing (Sudan, 1998): The US military launched cruise missile strikes on a pharmaceutical factory in Khartoum, Sudan, in response to the bombings of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. However, the factory was believed to be producing pharmaceuticals, and the strikes resulted in civilian casualties, including workers at the facility. The incident raised questions about the legality and effectiveness of military responses to terrorist attacks.
Al-Majalah Airstrike (Yemen, 2009): A US drone strike targeted a gathering in the village of al-Majalah in Yemen, believing it to be a training camp for Al-Qaeda militants. However, the strike hit a Bedouin camp, resulting in the deaths of 14 alleged militants and at least 41 civilians, including women and children.
Bola Boluk Airstrike (Afghanistan, 2009): A NATO airstrike targeting Taliban insurgents in the village of Bola Boluk, Afghanistan, hit a convoy of vehicles, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 civilians, including women and children. NATO initially denied civilian casualties but later acknowledged the mistake and apologized.
Sanaa Funeral Hall Strike (Yemen, 2016): A Saudi-led coalition airstrike hit a funeral hall in Sanaa, Yemen, where mourners had gathered, resulting in one of the deadliest single incidents of the Yemeni Civil War. The strike killed at least 140 people and injured more than 500 others.
Mansoura Airstrike (Syria, 2017): A US-led coalition airstrike targeting ISIS militants in the town of Mansoura, Syria, hit a building where civilians were sheltering, including families displaced by the conflict. The strike resulted in the deaths of at least 150 civilians, according to reports from local sources.
Wahat area of the Western Desert (Egypt, 2015): Security forces in Egypt mistakenly killed 12 people, including Mexican tourists, during an anti-terror operation, the interior ministry says. Egypt's interior ministry said the four vehicles the tourists were travelling in were "mistakenly dealt with" during a joint military police and armed forces operation."
Hilariously, a terrorism supporter claimed that these examples didn't count because they were from "tinpot dictatorships". Even if we take into account the fact that terrorism supporters hate the US, there's a NATO example here

Hillel Fuld on X -  "Thousands chanting “Bomb Tel Aviv” in a Gaza protest yesterday…  Wait, what? I’m being told now that this wasn’t in Gaza.   Wait, where was it?? Come again?   Folks, this happened in New York City.   Yesterday.   In 2024.   In New York.   In 2024.   After this protest, they continued on to the next one where they chanted “Ceasefire now.” Then some more “Bomb Tel Aviv”.  Then they went to a “Globalize the intifada” march and then a “Stop the war” march. Then a “Kill all the Jews” march followed by a “Give us a state” march.   You simply cannot make this stuff up. If you did, you’d be hospitalized for having delusional thoughts that are totally disconnected from the real world."
When the mask drops and terrorism supporters proclaim that a "ceasefire" means that Israel must stop defending itself and let its enemies kill as many of its people as they want

Aviva Klompas on X - "Appalling. This is Toronto, where a mob is cheering for Iran. "The Islamic Republic of Iran has just sent tens of drones toward Israel.""
A "ceasefire" means Israel must let its people be massacred

Toronto: Pro-Palestinian protestors celebrate Iran's attack on Israel : r/Canada_sub - "I thought they wanted “ceasefire”"
"Some “ceasefires” are more equal than others"

Toronto: Pro-Palestinian protestors celebrate Iran's attack on Israel : r/Canada_sub - "How do these protesters get the time & energy to protest like this around the clock every single day?? Don't they have jobs to go to ?? Oh wait...they're on the generous Trudeau government dole."
"They scam welfare and collect money from iran directly. Plenty of money to protest as a full time job."

Toronto: Pro-Palestinian protestors celebrate Iran's attack on Israel : r/Canada_sub - "I wonder if we can setup a counter protest to free the Byzantines. “From the river to the sea Byzantium shall be free!”. “Istanbul is a colonist racist name for Constantinople!”. “There is no solution but the Jesus revolution!”"

Meme - NMH 🇮🇱 @NMHbackup: "This is so true, I have been saying this for a while, this has NOTHING to do with Israel retaliating against Hamas in Gaza. To them ALL of Israel is “theirs”  Look at this post from October 7th from “Within Our Lifetime”. They were celebrating it & “protesting” before Israel  dropped a single bomb.  Anyways you can check any of these VILE creatures what they wrote by typing in the 🔍 “until:2023-10-09 since:2023-10-07”"
"from:WOLPalestine until2023-...
Within Our Lifetime @WOLPale...: 10/7/23 "NYC Emergency Rally for Gaza: ALL OUT on Indigenous Peoples' Day @ 2pm as we mobilize to defend the heroic Palestinian resistance, honor our martyrs and let the world know that NYC stands with Gaza! Bring your flags, signs, keffiyehs + voices. Masking is encouraged."
"EMERGENCY RALLY FOR GAZA. MONDAY OCTOBER 9TH. 2:00 PM. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY. MEET OUTSIDE ZIONIST EMBASSY. 800 2ND AVE NEW YORK, NY. BRING FLAGS, SIGNS, KEFFIYEHS & YOUR VOICES"

Gad Saad on X - "Group A: We will kill every member of group B. We will annihilate you to the last one. There won't be a place in the world that you can hide. [Proceed to engage in endless attacks.]
Group B: Retaliates harshly after much restraint.
Group A: Why God? Why they hate us? Why? What did we do? Why? Why God? We are peaceful."

Mark Changizi on X - "Iranians in Paris showing support for Israel. Both are victims of the same undemocratic radical Islamic forces. (As are the Palestinian people.)"
Iranian dissidents make impression at pro-Israel demonstrations - "As protests have erupted across the world in response to the war in Gaza, members of the Iranian Diaspora have been increasingly recognized for their representation in demonstrations supporting the Jewish State. In several Western cities, Iranian dissidents have been among the main speakers in pro-Israel rallies, and Iranian flags (with some modifications from that of the Islamic Republic) have flown alongside Israel's... But even within Iran, the reaction to the war has been far more mixed than in other Muslim-majority countries. In the early days of the war, when a message of support for Hamas's attack was broadcast at a soccer game in Iran, the crowd chanted a vulgar slogan about where to put the Palestinian flag. Videos shared on social media more recently show Iranian university students jumping over or walking around Israeli flags painted on the ground, intended to be stepped on in disrespect. And in the last few days, videos have spread of a stamp that Iranian dissidents have put on currency notes with a Star of David that reads "Death to Kahmenei" in Hebrew and, according to those sharing the images, "Death to Hamas" in Farsi."
Damn Zionists!

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