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This Gaza war update at the BBC is like an Onion article.

"Anti-Zionism is Antisemitism"

That phrase makes my eye twitch in anger.

Israel is literally a bully state that bombs hospitals and blames it on Hamas in a classic "stop hitting yourself" dickhead bully move.

News of the attacks on local protesters in Panama by foreign expats has reached us over here and the locals aren't happy either. Teenage boys have been venting their frustrations by chasing down expats in large groups and beating them

Israel now says 1,200 were killed not 1,400. It's funny how that works.

Israel adjusts death toll from 7 October attacks to 1,200

Israel has revised downwards the death toll from last month’s Hamas attacks in the south of the country from 1,400 to about 1,200, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Friday.

“This is the updated number,” the spokesperson, Lior Haiat, told AFP.

“It is due to the fact that there were lot of corpses that were not identified and now we think those belong to terrorists not Israeli casualties.”

Israel previously said Hamas fighters who poured across the heavily militarized border on 7 October killed 1,400 people, mostly civilians, the news agency said. Friday’s statement now says that “about 1,200 people” were murdered by Hamas.

- The Guardian

I hope all the non Zionist Jews never forget the Republican debates where they spent the first half accusing anyone who was critical of Isn't real of anti-semitism.

They were a fucking joke. Like what nation are you trying to be a leader of and are you completely that stupid and ignorant? I realize it's rhetorical. But holy shit the fascist on display is frightful.

There are places on Reddit that are disproportionately reasonable: university subreddits.

The high proportion of international students and the relatively unbrainwormed population is the ideal place to actually drive political discourse in a non-genocidal direction. They're also relatively free of astroturfing and the mods tend to be less fucky.

I wonder where Zelensky would rank among people who have done the most damage to America. Like you could do adventurism for 50 years and not drain NATO's stockpiles to the degree he did

a 24-year-old journalist- Bisan, has been missing for over 17 hours.

this was her last post, i really hope shes ok.

EDIT: shes alive :)

In more positive news, the Taliban has cut opium production by 95%

“Hohsia we’re watching the debate and they’re saying tik tok is a threat to national security”

(Obviously not mentioning china has loads of other methods to use when it comes to recon) Sounds kinda silly and I don’t think there’s much evidence of that.

“Well that’s what they’re saying so I don’t know”

?

When your own parents are just a perfect representation of the average American voter

A thread on Hamas' anti-tank tactics and weaponry:

Many have asked me about the efficiency of these Rockets fired by Hamas on Israeli Merkava tanks. Merkava IV is equipped with a trophy, an active protection system designed to protect it from anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs), and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs). It intercepts them by firing counter projectiles. However, not all variants of Merkava are equipped with an APS system. Merkava IV can survive not one but several Standard RPG-7 and grenades. Merkava IV is a big challenge but it also has its limitations in Urban settings that are being exploited by Hamas. APS is not very effective when it comes to intercepting projectiles fired from a range less than 45m and very fast like Russian Kopyo SPG-9, Heavy Antitank Grenade Launcher, which does not give APS enough time to react.

Hamas is operating not standard PG-7 but PG-7VR tandem-charged with an explosively formed penetrator (EFP). Along with Al Yasin, an anti-tank tandem charged 105mm calibre rocket which is effective against reactive armour. Tandem charge refers to a projectile having two or more stages of detonation. So basically the first stage impact creates a hole allowing the the remaining part of the projectile to penetrate the case of amour more easily. Since the start of the war, we have seen multiple strategies executed by Hamas to deal with Israel Merkava IV Tanks.

1. Drone-dropped PG-7VR tandem heat PGs. Merkava IV is most vulnerable from the top. Hamas released a video of one successful attack. IDF was preparing for such tactics when moving deeper into Gaza that's why we saw Merkava tanks on the Gaza border having "salt armour".

2. Firing Al Yassin 105 tandem heat Anti-Tank missile from 'zero distance' (<50m). Video released earlier had visuals suggesting these missiles bypassed Trophy to hit armoured vehicles But keep in mind any engagement from the rear would for sure lead to penetration. Moreover, they likely fire multiple in quick succession.

3. Placing warhead right under the Trophy Active protection system on the Merkava tank, firing Al-Yassin after denoting the warhead to bypass the system.

4. Hamas also have AT-14 Kornet ATGMs, which were also used by Hezbollah during the ongoing border skirmishers with Israel, successfully targeting and destroying multiple Merkava IV Tanks.

5. Hamas also have operational Bulsae-2 laser-guided HEAT missiles. Though I read reports about Kornet but still haven't seen any video or report mentioning the operationalization of Bulsae 2 yet during the ongoing conflict.

Having said that, there are multiple factors involved when it comes to these anti-tank missiles; distance, area of impact, and missile used but even in case it doesn't fully penetrate, any successfully hit Merkava would likely need repair or in cases would be beyond repair.

Me when my dog just destroyed a couch cushion: yes you are the best girl in the whole world and you deserve all the treats and petting I know you made a mistake but sometimes these things just happen I know deep down you are the goodest girl

Me when I get around to unloading the dishwasher two minutes later than I had planned to: I am LITERAL FILTH not fit to be CALLED a PERSON

Ever notice how the mouthpieces always talk about “peace” like it was a lost set of car keys? “It’s so frustrating that we can’t find peace”

https://nitter.net/SanaSaeed/status/1723084192672542800#m

Corona Del Mar High School suspended a Palestinian student for saying ‘free Palestine’ to an Israeli student who called him a ‘terrorist’. 2 weeks prior, he was threatened w/violence by 2 Israeli students who faced no consequences.Check the book they found on the Principal’s desk

https://nitter.net/Esqueer_/status/1722977496646181029#m

Peaceful pro Palestinian protesters were assaulted by counter protesters but the narrative that it was the protesters that were violent threats is already being amplified by congressmembers.

Abu Obeida issued a statement that 60 hostages are dead and another 23 are buried under rubble due to Israeli bombing.

BREAKING: Academy Award nominee & movie star Ana de Armas has unfollowed former IDF soldier and attempted actress Gal Gadot on Instagram

Cuban-Israeli diplomatic relationship in real time.

Tlaib censured

Here are the dems who voted for it: https://twitter.com/JordanUhl/status/1722099671643165136

📖 The next 48 hours seem to be decisive, we're heading either to a ceasefire or escalation.

1- The situation in hospitals is extremely critical we're on the verge of starting to see mass deaths

2- Very intensive diplomatic efforts by many countries in many capitals

3- Tomorrow : Arab summit, Nasrallah speech, Islamic summit.

During Arab summits, typically, Americans try to give roles for the Arab rulers to make them look like decision makers. Americans might decide to do a ceasefire and let the Arab leaders do the talking to make it look like it was their pressure and diplomatic intelligence that led to a ceasefire. The ceasefire would provide instant relief to hospitals and the wounded and sick and avoid a catastrophe. The cinema of "the responsible Arab that made the ceasefire".

4- Iranian diplomats changed the tone from "if you continue the region is heading to escalation" to "the region is certainly heading to escalation". (Shows that the situation is critical and unbearable anymore and all the diplomatic efforts and the pressure on the field didn't lead to a ceasefire yet).

All this shows that it's either make it or break it.

God I hope so badly they’re right, might pray for the first time in years since I became an atheist tbh

https://nitter.net/me_observer_/status/1722977675701022990 https://twitter.com/me_observer_/status/1722977675701022990

Yemeni Armed Forces announce:

Their air defenses were able to shoot down an American MQ-9 drone while it was carrying out hostile, monitoring and spying activities in the airspace of Yemeni territorial waters and within the framework of American military support for the Israeli entity.

China's real estate share of GDP drops to 19.4%

This is even as China's GDP grows 5% YoY.

If you can't give us some financial support, please give us credit and we will give you back money

Zelensky's credit score:

South Africa to Withdraw Its Diplomats from Israel

Since October 7, Gaza has been under constant bombardment by Israeli forces, which has killed at least 10,022 Palestinians.

The South African government announced on Monday that the country's cabinet decided to withdraw its diplomats in Israel for consultations on the situation in Gaza.

"The South African government has decided to withdraw all its diplomats in Tel Aviv to hold consultations. The withdrawal for consultations is a serious signal that South Africa takes a very dim view of the situation in that part of the world," Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, minister in the presidency, told a press conference.

Ntshavheni said South Africa is disappointed by the continued Israeli bombardment of schools and clinics in Gaza and the closure of humanitarian crossings. "A genocide cannot be tolerated under the surveillance of the international community," Ntshavheni said.

The minister added that "the cabinet has also taken note of the continued derogatory comments by the Israeli ambassador to South Africa about those who oppose the Israeli government's atrocities and genocide."

Ntshavheni brought up the "very untenable" position of the Israeli ambassador to the country, which is why "the cabinet has decided to instruct the Department of International Relations and Cooperation to take the necessary steps within diplomatic channels and protocols to address the conduct of Israel's ambassador to South Africa."

The South African country has recently urged Israel to comply with its obligations under international law, calling on the Israeli authorities to expedite the departure of its nationals from the territory and to protect civilians in Gaza.

Since October 7, Gaza has been under constant bombardment by Israeli forces, which has killed at least 10,022 Palestinians, including 4,104 children and 2,641 women, while more than 25,000 were injured, according to updated data from the Palestinian Ministry of Health.

The collapse of hospitals and shortages of supplies - drinking water, food, medicine, electricity and fuel - amid the Israeli blockade of the enclave have forced the displacement of more than 1.5 million people..

Spanish rightwing politician shot in face in Madrid

Sadly he survived and is in stable condition

Gal Gadot was always a bad Wonder Woman. She looked the part and had the athleticism but couldn't act to save her life. DC could easily replace her with an Olympian and even they would probably end up being a marginally better actress.

Remember. And do not forget.

That cute person you sometimes see on the bus? Hamas.

Palestinian-American US congresswoman Tlaib decries effort to censure her

Rashida Tlaib, who has been an outspoken critic of Israel’s offensive in Gaza and US policy on the war, currently faces three separate resolutions attempting to censure her in the US House of Representatives.

The first resolution, introduced by firebrand Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene, failed last week.

One of the new resolutions – introduced by Republican Rich McCormick – accused Tlaib of “promoting false narratives” on the October 7 Hamas attack and “calling for the destruction of the state of Israel”.

In a statement, Tlaib said that “it’s a shame my colleagues are more focused on silencing me than they are on saving lives, as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 10,000”.

“Rather than acknowledge the voice and perspective of the only Palestinian American in Congress, my colleagues have resorted to distorting my positions in resolutions filled with obvious lies,” she said.

-Al Jazeera

Her tweet

by slammer on bskkky

Israel found the tunnel and destroyed it

Al- Qassam Brigades from the second tunnel

(Via google lens translate)

The Israeli Air Force is currently carrying out airstrikes on the cities of Aita al-Shab, Naqura and Khiam in southern Lebanon.