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Israel and Palestine (thread 3)

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GrannyGravy13 Thu 26-Oct-23 17:44:29

Just that really

GrannyGravy13 Wed 01-Nov-23 10:02:24

Oreo

GrannyGravy13

Breakfast news is reporting that Qatar has brokered a deal with Hamas and the Egyptians to open the Rafa crossing to allow the sick and wounded into Egypt for medical treatment.

A pity they won’t allow all the people waiting there with dual nationality passports who just want to get home to their own countries to go through into Egypt.

Apparently that is also a possibility according to Breakfast News (ITV) but the wounded and aid are going to take priority.

Oreo Wed 01-Nov-23 10:00:38

GrannyGravy13

Breakfast news is reporting that Qatar has brokered a deal with Hamas and the Egyptians to open the Rafa crossing to allow the sick and wounded into Egypt for medical treatment.

A pity they won’t allow all the people waiting there with dual nationality passports who just want to get home to their own countries to go through into Egypt.

Grany Wed 01-Nov-23 09:12:03

Israel is a terrorist state. They are illegally occupying Palestine, practicing apartheid against the Palestinian people. They control everything food water power electricity fuel. They have a vast arsenal of weaponry supplied by the USA and UK The Palestinians are displaced most are refugees, living in a open air concentration camp. Israel has grabbed nearly all the Palestinian land. With the continued bombardment the Palestinians and their children are living in constant fear.

Israel must end their illegal occupation and apartheid.
The U.N. Security Council and other countries must stop step in, stop supporting Israel’s genocide.

South Africa know all about apartheid they are urging other countries to step up and boycott Israel stop the genocide.
Bolivia has stopped support of Israel.
America is a warmongering country they have sanctions on about 20 countries. There days of causing wars spending billions on wars could be soon over other developing countries have better ways of doing things.

Britain should call for a ceasefire immediately millions around the world want the killing of Palestinians of which half of them are children to stop.

There was a sit in in Liverpool Street Station lead by Jews Against Genocide.They say they will stay until there is a ceasefire.

Iam64 Wed 01-Nov-23 08:11:47

Thanks GG13.

GrannyGravy13 Wed 01-Nov-23 08:11:32

Egypt is also allowing aid trucks to pass into Gaza

GrannyGravy13 Wed 01-Nov-23 08:05:04

Breakfast news is reporting that Qatar has brokered a deal with Hamas and the Egyptians to open the Rafa crossing to allow the sick and wounded into Egypt for medical treatment.

GrannyGravy13 Wed 01-Nov-23 07:52:46

Despicable post paddyann54

How dare you insult GN posters, not one post has not been sympathetic to all innocent civilians whether they be in Gaza or Israel.

As for your final solution comment that renders me speechless…

Iam64 Wed 01-Nov-23 07:41:28

The use of the words ‘final solution’ is deplorable. Paddyann is unfortunately not the first apologist for Hamas posting on gransnet to use it.

It’s also untrue to write ‘we are all sitting and watching the victim who became the aggressor’.

Katie59 Wed 01-Nov-23 07:40:45

Glorianny

Katie59

The UN and other aid agencies that are screaming in Gaza now are the same agencies that turned a blind eye to Hamas arming itself for this war. They must have known what Hamas was doing, Israel also must have had a pretty good idea what was happening and was caught unprepared by the surprise large scale attack.

Over 50 UN workers have died Katie59 you might show them some respect. They are in Gaza to ensure the huge number of refugees are fed and cared for. Not to take sides.

Aid workers know the risks they know that Hamas firing rockets and killing Israelis is going to lead to another war. Every death is a tragedy how long will it take for Hamas to accept they are not going to win this time.

Anniebach Wed 01-Nov-23 01:46:10

Unbelievable that anyone would / could use the words
‘final solution’

maddyone Tue 31-Oct-23 23:08:57

Callistemon21

"^final solution^" and using that phrase, paddyann, knowing its connotations, is abhorrent.

I agree, it’s really unacceptable.

Callistemon21 Tue 31-Oct-23 22:46:54

"^final solution^" and using that phrase, paddyann, knowing its connotations, is abhorrent.

Oreo Tue 31-Oct-23 22:42:58

A very self righteous message to the whole of GN PaddyAnn
Maybe not everybody believes the same as you, just a thought!
Btw Israel is not a terrorist state, but hamas are certainly terrorists.

Callistemon21 Tue 31-Oct-23 22:36:50

Please stop attacking posters, paddyann, this is not the first time you have done it.

Most of us are appalled by what has and is happening, has happened for decades, but can see the wrongs perpetrated by both sides by both Hamas and Netanyahu and his government.

We pray for a ceasefire and for some kind of truce in the future but, with the atrocities carried out by both sides, that is unlikely to happen for a very long time.
There has been discussion for years about UN peacekeepers being involved, perhaps if they had this dreadful war may have been averted.

Namsnanny Tue 31-Oct-23 22:35:27

Galaxy

I have learnt of late to be terrified of those who see themselves as the good guys.

Nothing more than this need be said

Galaxy Tue 31-Oct-23 22:07:34

I have learnt of late to be terrified of those who see themselves as the good guys.

paddyann54 Tue 31-Oct-23 21:32:00

This isn't self defence,they apparently knew about the attack and ignored the information.That left their own people vulnerable and at risk of death...as happened.
Israel is and has been a terrorist state for decades its just taking things to another level now and MUST be stopped .This is not about stopping Hamas its about wiping out the Palestinian people so they can continue their expansion onto the land.
Watch this space ,this is the "final solution" in progress and we're all sitting and watching the victim who became the aggressor .We are complicit in upwards of 8000 deaths in two weeks.I'll be back out on Saturday as will my Jewish friends ,we've been marching against Israeli state policies against the Palestinians for a long time.Shame the rest of you are so late to the cause

merlotgran Tue 31-Oct-23 21:09:31

Iam64

Im conflicted as well. I agree Israel has the right to self defence. I understand that means finding Hamas leaders, who we are told are hiding in tunnels strategically placed under hospitals, residential areas.
I accept the arguments for planned periods of ceasefire to enable essentials into Gaza - West Bank. None of this helps me accept the blanket bombing being inflicted on innocent children and civilians

I feel the same. If Israel would agree to a ceasefire, even a temporary one, to allow aid into Gaza and Hamas don’t comply, it would shift the balance of support that Israel has gradually been losing since they entered Gaza. Even their most ardent supporters are appalled by the scenes we’re seeing on the News reports.

Glorianny Tue 31-Oct-23 20:56:25

Katie59

The UN and other aid agencies that are screaming in Gaza now are the same agencies that turned a blind eye to Hamas arming itself for this war. They must have known what Hamas was doing, Israel also must have had a pretty good idea what was happening and was caught unprepared by the surprise large scale attack.

Over 50 UN workers have died Katie59 you might show them some respect. They are in Gaza to ensure the huge number of refugees are fed and cared for. Not to take sides.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 31-Oct-23 20:56:01

Katie59

The UN and other aid agencies that are screaming in Gaza now are the same agencies that turned a blind eye to Hamas arming itself for this war. They must have known what Hamas was doing, Israel also must have had a pretty good idea what was happening and was caught unprepared by the surprise large scale attack.

Unfortunately I agree

Katie59 Tue 31-Oct-23 20:44:32

The UN and other aid agencies that are screaming in Gaza now are the same agencies that turned a blind eye to Hamas arming itself for this war. They must have known what Hamas was doing, Israel also must have had a pretty good idea what was happening and was caught unprepared by the surprise large scale attack.

Iam64 Tue 31-Oct-23 20:17:45

Im conflicted as well. I agree Israel has the right to self defence. I understand that means finding Hamas leaders, who we are told are hiding in tunnels strategically placed under hospitals, residential areas.
I accept the arguments for planned periods of ceasefire to enable essentials into Gaza - West Bank. None of this helps me accept the blanket bombing being inflicted on innocent children and civilians

Callistemon21 Tue 31-Oct-23 20:11:49

merlotgran

It’s on the News now!

I missed the main news. Little trick or treaters knocked on the door, I couldn't help contrasting their happy little faces with those of the traumatised faces of children in Palestine and worrying about what has happened to the Israeli child hostages.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 31-Oct-23 20:07:33

Katie59 I am torn, Hamas are despicable on siting their operations amidst innocent civilians.

Israel has the right to avenge 7/10

I think both sides are using social media and enhancing propaganda.

Katie59 Tue 31-Oct-23 20:04:27

Iam64

It’s not acceptable for the IDF to say they were targeting a Hamas commander- they hit civilians in a refugee camp. They’re growing a new Hamas army by their actions

The refugee camp had a Hamas bunker in the middle that is now a huge crater, they are placing their rocket launchers in hospital grounds.
Casualty numbers are as reported by Hamas, believe the propaganda if you wish, the question you should ask is how much suffering is Hamas willing to inflict on the Palestinians in their aim to destroy Israel