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Israel closes all Gaza borders.

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Wyllow3 Fri 06-Mar-26 11:08:34

Yes - taking the chance to slip it under the radar - Israel has closed the only real open border, that of Rafah. where, as it was, those needing urgent medical aid were getting through, and ready on the other side.

There is no reason whatsoever that I can see to justify this closure and punitive to the most vulnerable.

It was not just an open border, as it was, it was policed by the IDF.

Shame on you, Netanyahu, more tyranny from this regime. Defend your country by all means, but why this?

Fallingstar Fri 06-Mar-26 20:06:09

The election will be late October, but Netanyahu could bring the date forwards if he feels his military campaigns have been successful, certainly his recent murderous attacks on Iran with partner in crime Trump has boosted his standing with his own Likud party and far right cronies in the Knesset. But many Israelis blame him for putting the lives of hostages on the line for his bloodthirsty ambitions, and for destabilising the region so that Israel has become less secure. He also still has criminal charges to answer. In short his popularity is not being boosted in the same way with many Israeli voters.
But then we never thought Trump would get in again.
I am an atheist but would pray to any God that Netanyahu loses spectacularly at the next election.
Of course he had to go for Iran before his time runs out.

sixandahalf Fri 06-Mar-26 19:58:42

Nobody whining about Hamas them?

It makes me sick.

Smileless2012 Fri 06-Mar-26 19:48:11

If this war is still happening, will that put the elections on hold?

AGAA4 Fri 06-Mar-26 19:39:45

Smileless2012

I hope and pray that it does happen Maremia.

I think the elections are in October this year. I really hope he is voted out.

Tuliptree Fri 06-Mar-26 17:08:43

BN is in the middle of a long corruption trial - he keeps fighting wars to stay out of jail. That’s if. Real evil

Smileless2012 Fri 06-Mar-26 17:02:32

I hope and pray that it does happen Maremia.

BlessedArt Fri 06-Mar-26 16:51:36

Evil.

Maremia Fri 06-Mar-26 16:37:15

Isn't that what Netanyahu is concerned about? That he will be voted out in the coming elections.
That the people of Israel will judge him for what he is.
It could happen.

Chocolatelovinggran Fri 06-Mar-26 16:31:47

I agree with all of these posts. Mr Netanyahu is a wicked man. He has the ear of another man with no regard for the lives of others, Mr Trump. My hope is that the people of Israel and the USA rise up against their despots.

Cossy Fri 06-Mar-26 14:34:27

Fallingstar

They are starving again. 😢
Netanyahu is aware that this action won’t be given news space because of his latest game of war crimes.
And we have relatives and friends in Israel who are presently living in fear, their days punctuated by sirens and hours spent in bomb shelters. They hate Netanyahu and realise that his actions are not making them safer. They want elections.

He’s a truly wicked evil being!

Whitewavemark2 Fri 06-Mar-26 14:33:30

Well certainly if Trump gets his way. He is doing exactly as he did in Venezuela - that is the model for Iran. The clerics will still rule.

Israel is beyond cruel, they will use Gaza as their model.

Cossy Fri 06-Mar-26 14:33:21

Ooops Gaza

Cossy Fri 06-Mar-26 14:33:13

sixandahalf

Bastards, really.

I'll get banned now but I don't care.

I agree (not the ban, the description)

I cannot say what I really think and feel as I’d be banned for life, but Gaze situation makes me want to weep.

AGAA4 Fri 06-Mar-26 14:29:15

Although the Iranian regime was dangerous and controlling I do feel for the ordinary people of Iran.
They have lived under rule by fear and now could be more of the same if the US / Israel win this war.

What Israel has done and is still doing in Gaza is beyond inhumane. Their cruelty knows no bounds.

Whitewavemark2 Fri 06-Mar-26 14:12:31

The aid agencies were reporting this a few days ago.

How fearful of the Israelis must those in Lebanon and Iran be.

They have watched as genocide, complete ruin, starvation and constant harassment of those in Gaza and the left bank are experiencing. They must be frightened to death that this will happen to them.

silverlining48 Fri 06-Mar-26 13:33:13

Why hasn’t this been reported by the media? Shame on them and massive shame on Israel for its inhumane behaviour towards those trapped in Gaza, not forgetting the land grabbing and killing of Palestinians in the West Bank.

Sarnia Fri 06-Mar-26 12:05:33

Such cruelty to those poor people in Gaza who have suffered enough. No country should be able to deny food, water and medical supplies to those in dire need of them.

AGAA4 Fri 06-Mar-26 11:43:59

I also feel concern for the people of Israel who are being bombed now because of Netanyahu. I know he isn't a popular leader.

fancythat Fri 06-Mar-26 11:40:33

Oh no. That is bad behaviour.

David49 Fri 06-Mar-26 11:38:43

Israel are gearing up for some kind of land offensive probably Lebanon, although a raid into Iran cant be ruled out

Fallingstar Fri 06-Mar-26 11:36:53

They are starving again. 😢
Netanyahu is aware that this action won’t be given news space because of his latest game of war crimes.
And we have relatives and friends in Israel who are presently living in fear, their days punctuated by sirens and hours spent in bomb shelters. They hate Netanyahu and realise that his actions are not making them safer. They want elections.

AGAA4 Fri 06-Mar-26 11:28:34

What a truly evil thing to do. I cease to be surprised by the brutality of Netanyahu and his henchmen.

sixandahalf Fri 06-Mar-26 11:20:32

Bastards, really.

I'll get banned now but I don't care.

Wyllow3 Fri 06-Mar-26 11:19:03

Can anyone see any tactical reason whatsoever to close the Rafah border presently ? Since they control it?

Unless they want the IDF elsewhere. Gaza - the forgotten. 😡

Smileless2012 Fri 06-Mar-26 11:10:41

He's an evil man aided and abetted by another evil man.