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Four Israeli female soldiers released this morning

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GrannyGravy13 Sat 25-Jan-25 09:20:26

Four young women who have been held hostage by Hamas for 15 months have been released this morning. I dread to think what they have experienced during their captivity.

They are being exchanged for 200 Palestinian prisoners.

The BBC’s Middle East correspondent reported this morning that amongst the Palestinians there will be many convicted criminals who are being extradited to Countries who have agreed to accept them. They will not be allowed to remain in Gaza or the West Bank.

I cannot understand the ratio 4 - 200?

Whitewavemark2 Sun 26-Jan-25 14:58:54

Anniebach

Explains why Hamas terrorists and large number of Palestinians, male, look so healthy

It explains why there is malnutrition in Gaza. Restricting calories will result in women and children suffering as well as a large part of the male population.

Common sense.

Anniebach Sun 26-Jan-25 15:09:14

Why is a large part of the Male population killed 40% , women
and children 60%

pascal30 Sun 26-Jan-25 15:24:32

So now the American diplomats for Israel are saying that they believe that Jews have a biblical right to the West Bank BBC news today

petra Sun 26-Jan-25 15:24:37

theworriedwell

petra

Watch out for more shelling next weekend. I don’t think the promised hostage will appear 😥

On Sky news they said Israel had received evidence she was alive. Didn't say what it was, maybe a video or phone call? If she's alive and they say she's coming next week we could hope that's true.

They can’t send a video, they only have 2G. Then there’s the added problem that 80% of their cell towers have been taken out.

Whitewavemark2 Sun 26-Jan-25 15:27:16

I read that Trump is suggesting that Egypt, Jordan and other countries should take in the Palestinians.

I assume this will then leave Gaza and West Bank free for the Israelis.

pascal30 Sun 26-Jan-25 15:33:16

Whitewavemark2

I read that Trump is suggesting that Egypt, Jordan and other countries should take in the Palestinians.

I assume this will then leave Gaza and West Bank free for the Israelis.

Yes I wrote that earlier...1 and a half million.. Apparently Zionists are looking forward to building in Gaza..

Anniebach Sun 26-Jan-25 15:38:12

Zionists are a Jewish Nationalist Movement

Whitewavemark2 Sun 26-Jan-25 16:06:56

pascal30

Whitewavemark2

I read that Trump is suggesting that Egypt, Jordan and other countries should take in the Palestinians.

I assume this will then leave Gaza and West Bank free for the Israelis.

Yes I wrote that earlier...1 and a half million.. Apparently Zionists are looking forward to building in Gaza..

Sorry I’ve been out getting my new cat😊.

I know that Trumps Sil has been looking at potentially developing high end houses on the coast.

Make a tidy profit no doubt, and nice holiday homes for the better off Israeli.

Mt61 Sun 26-Jan-25 16:18:37

They were made to dress up as soldiers, they were in shorts & pyjamas when they were kidnapped! No guns In sight!

Anniebach Sun 26-Jan-25 16:29:13

Whitewave I read - build houses for those leaving Gaza,

pascal30 Sun 26-Jan-25 16:41:05

Whitewavemark2

pascal30

Whitewavemark2

I read that Trump is suggesting that Egypt, Jordan and other countries should take in the Palestinians.

I assume this will then leave Gaza and West Bank free for the Israelis.

Yes I wrote that earlier...1 and a half million.. Apparently Zionists are looking forward to building in Gaza..

Sorry I’ve been out getting my new cat😊.

I know that Trumps Sil has been looking at potentially developing high end houses on the coast.

Make a tidy profit no doubt, and nice holiday homes for the better off Israeli.

How lovely.. enjoy..

Anniebach Sun 26-Jan-25 16:45:29

BBC News - So I'd rather get involved with some of the Arab nations and build housing at a different location where maybe they can live in peace for a change." Trump

pascal30 Sun 26-Jan-25 16:48:29

Anniebach

BBC News - So I'd rather get involved with some of the Arab nations and build housing at a different location where maybe they can live in peace for a change." Trump

Trump in cahoots with Netanyahu..it's all about expansion..

Anniebach Sun 26-Jan-25 16:51:44

And building houses for the wealthy Jews ?

lixy Sun 26-Jan-25 17:04:45

Not the topic of this thread I know but the irony of Mr Trump who is busy ‘repatriating’ people from the US asking another country to take refugees is just staggering.

On topic, the deep-felt need for ‘homeland’ will be even more intense after the past 18 months. While the ceasefire is most welcome I have an unease about what will happen next and fear that David is right in that the Israelis will strike very hard.

David49 Sun 26-Jan-25 18:28:39

Egypt has stated the they want nothing to do with Palestinians, they have enough homegrown terrorists, Jordan didn’t shed too many tears when Israel took over the West Bank.

Both are paid billions by the US which maintains large armies to control internal terrorists.

pascal30 Sun 26-Jan-25 18:49:45

David49

Egypt has stated the they want nothing to do with Palestinians, they have enough homegrown terrorists, Jordan didn’t shed too many tears when Israel took over the West Bank.

Both are paid billions by the US which maintains large armies to control internal terrorists.

That's interesting David,, so I wonder how they will respond to Trumps suggestions then.. maybe he'll with draw financial support if they refuse to take the million and a half Palestinians he is talking about..

Claremont Sun 26-Jan-25 18:54:36

pascal30

So now the American diplomats for Israel are saying that they believe that Jews have a biblical right to the West Bank BBC news today

so is Annie right here.

Oreo Sun 26-Jan-25 18:59:51

David49

Egypt has stated the they want nothing to do with Palestinians, they have enough homegrown terrorists, Jordan didn’t shed too many tears when Israel took over the West Bank.

Both are paid billions by the US which maintains large armies to control internal terrorists.

I agree, can’t see any of the neighbouring countries wanting them.

theworriedwell Sun 26-Jan-25 19:07:18

Anniebach

Explains why Hamas terrorists and large number of Palestinians, male, look so healthy

And the 7 hostages. Personally I feel happy for them. Shame some people can't.

pascal30 Sun 26-Jan-25 19:38:59

Claremont

pascal30

So now the American diplomats for Israel are saying that they believe that Jews have a biblical right to the West Bank BBC news today

so is Annie right here.

well I think there is a definite move towards justifying getting rid of all Palestinians from the West Bank and Gaza under Trump's administration..

Allira Sun 26-Jan-25 20:23:02

A third of Jordan's population are refugees.

Just how many is a small country supposed to absorb?

Whitewavemark2 Sun 26-Jan-25 20:42:24

Those poor poor people.

Kalm Sun 26-Jan-25 21:09:32

I am happy all captives are being released. The Israeli hostages looked happy and healthy and were being referred to as Habibi, a term of strong endearment.
The most right wing neo fascist genocidal Israeli govt whose leader along with others is a "wanted" man; even they agreed on the terms of release. Yet in bewilderment there are pro Zionists who think Palestinians in captivity should not have been released. Smellrich was one of them.
On the other hand the Palestinian prisoners looked dejected and weary. Both sides I am sure were also happy at returning to their families, but the way the BBC along with Sky was racist in the extreme and most of the right wing MSM framed the release was beyond belief. Both sides of prisoners were treated in accordance with the Geneva convention and the ICRC protocols
However the "white western" channels of usually anti muslim/arab countries the France24, RAI did attempt fairness, covering both sets of prisoners . Just sad very sad. We have to learn to treat all races equally and with justice. It

GrannyGravy13 Sun 26-Jan-25 21:22:32

Tomorrow is the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

Holocaust Memorial Day

I hope the rest of the Israeli hostages including the children and babies are released soon.