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The Middle East - Gaza, Israel, West Bank and Syria

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Whitewavemark2 Fri 25-Jul-25 11:04:56

I’ve continued the thread but sort of opened it up a bit, as Israel has also been trying to de-stable the new Syrian government by interfering in the fracas between the various religious factions in Syria.

Israel does not want a successful government in Syria for obvious reasons. I think this story might also have legs.

Smileless2012 Sat 26-Jul-25 12:47:27

Show me where I have excused members of the UN being involved Annie? Some were involved and those that were were dismissed but that does not support Israels claim that it's the UN that's preventing aid getting through.

Anniebach Sat 26-Jul-25 12:49:22

Quote Maremia Sat 26-Jul-25 12:40:31
But you don't trust the UN??????
Or just when it suits your narrative?

You believe the UN would have lied about some of their aid workers being involved with the attack on Israel? I do not ,

growstuff Sat 26-Jul-25 13:09:30

Anniebach

Quote growstuff Sat 26-Jul-25 12:29:20
Anniebach
Quote Smileless2012 Sat 26-Jul-25 12:00:50
How many were there*Annie*, a handful I seem to remember and what does that have to do with the lies coming from the Israeli PR machine?

They were involved , you choose to excuse I do not, I didn’t
read of it through social media or newspapers, UN admitted it
and said the aid workers had been dismissed.
How did you find out, if it wasn't through social media or newspapers?

The statement was released by UN ,

How did you access the statement, if not through social media or a newspaper?

growstuff Sat 26-Jul-25 13:10:11

In any case, I thought you didn't trust the UN, so how can you know their statement is true?

Smileless2012 Sat 26-Jul-25 13:40:11

So you believe the UN when it dismisses aid workers for being involved in the attack on Israel Annie but you choose not believe that they aren't to blame for aid getting through.

AGAA4 Sat 26-Jul-25 15:36:03

The story about the UN aid workers is years old and has been resolved. It keeps being resurrected to cast doubt on the UN. The very few who may have been involved are long gone and make up a tiny percentage of all the aid workers.

Maremia Sat 26-Jul-25 15:38:13

Managed to find the footage of the big demonstration in Tel Aviv on the BBC online.
Posters and comments against the war. Worth trying to view.

Anniebach Sat 26-Jul-25 15:54:55

Sat 26-Jul-25 15:36:03
The story about the UN aid workers is years old and has been resolved. It keeps being resurrected to cast doubt on the UN. The very few who may have been involved are long gone and make up a tiny percentage of all the aid workers.

7th October 2023, attack on Israel.

5th August 2024, announcement from UN

Years ago really!

AGAA4 Sat 26-Jul-25 15:56:53

Thank you Maremia I will have a look.

AGAA4 Sat 26-Jul-25 16:08:54

It was heartening to see so many Israelis protesting about the war. Banners saying Not in our name. Wanting a new government too.

Maremia Sat 26-Jul-25 16:56:54

After that depressing vote in their parliament, to annex the West Bank, I was delighted to see the support for the Palestinians and an end to the war.

AGAA4 Sat 26-Jul-25 17:06:44

Netanyahu's government doesn't seem to be what the Israeli people want now

Maremia Sat 26-Jul-25 18:39:25

There were a lot of people at the demo, but I wonder how representative they are of the feelings of the majority.
It's a long time until the elections.
Many of those children do not have that time.

growstuff Sat 26-Jul-25 18:59:12

Anniebach

Sat 26-Jul-25 15:36:03
The story about the UN aid workers is years old and has been resolved. It keeps being resurrected to cast doubt on the UN. The very few who may have been involved are long gone and make up a tiny percentage of all the aid workers.

7th October 2023, attack on Israel.

5th August 2024, announcement from UN

Years ago really!

Does you AI app need reprogramming Annie? hmm

Maremia Sun 27-Jul-25 10:02:53

Israel says it will have a temporary truce to allow in aid. Hope that goes well enough.

AGAA4 Sun 27-Jul-25 10:10:50

I hope so too. Those people are desperate.

Maremia Sun 27-Jul-25 15:28:20

Footage now of the pallets dropping down. The crowds seem to be staying well back.
Also a convoy of trucks driving through a gate.
And how beautifully blue the sky is