Israel - Palestinian militants launch massive attack, 7 Oct 2023

[DeDee]

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A pro-Palestinian protest has taken place outside the Israeli embassy in London, with at least 5,000 people gathering at the demonstration

Sky News on Instagram: "A pro-Palestinian protest has taken place outside the Israeli embassy in London, with at least 5,000 people gathering at the demonstration #Israel #Palestine #Protest"

 

[DeDee]

Video at link may be sensitive for some viewers
There is self-made video of her hiding in silence while under a bush for over 8 hours

At least 260 bodies were removed from the site of a music festival in Israel that was attacked by Hamas during its incursion, rescuers said.

Noa Kalash said she feared for her life as they ran for cover

Sky News on Instagram: "At least 260 bodies were removed from the site of a music festival in Israel that was attacked by Hamas during its incursion, rescuers said. Noa Kalash said she feared for her life as they ran for cover #Israel #SupernovaFestival #music #festival #Hamas"

 

[JennieM]

Supernova festival: How massacre unfolded from verified video and social media​

[…]

The BBC has analysed the footage and ran still images of the gunmen who were visible through a facial recognition tool.

It matched one of the faces with images of a man in police uniform which were available on the website of Gaza's Nuseirat municipality.

We compared these through Amazon Rekognition software and got a similarity score of between 94-97% (some campaigners, however, have raised concerns that non-white faces can be falsely identified on facial recognition tools).

The faces of three militants who took part in the attack - facial recognition tools have matched the middle gunman to images of a man in police uniform in Gaza

[…]

Supernova festival: How massacre unfolded from verified video and social media

The footage that shows joy turning to horror at an Israeli music festival in the desert.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[cuffem]

Tragic story of an Israeli couple who killed 7 Hamas militants to save their children

An Israeli couple has killed seven Hamas militants to save their children after the Hamas fighters came to their home. The woman and her husband were killed too. Oleh Vyshniakov, Israel's consul in Ukraine's Western Region, shared the couple's story.

www.yahoo.com

 

[ilovewings]

Warning - graphic photos ***

Hamas announces it will begin to EXECUTE hostages

Hamas ' armed wing said on Monday it will begin executing an Israeli civilian captive in return for any new Israeli bombing of civilian houses without pre-warning.

www.dailymail.co.uk

UPDATED: 18:02 EDT, 9 October 2023

Is anybody surprised?

 

[JennieM]

37m ago

Hamas ‘will not negotiate over captives while under Israeli fire’, says spokesperson​

Hamas will not negotiate over Israeli captives while under Israeli fire, a spokesperson for Hamas’s armed wing, Al Qassam Brigades, said.

Abu Ubaida, speaking in a video address, said Israel should be ready to “pay the price” in return for the captives’ freedom.

“It has become clear that the enemy’s hostages are at risk to the same extent as our people in light of the aggression against the Gaza Strip,” he said.

We affirm that we will not deliberate or negotiate on the issue of hostages under fire, in light of aggression, or in light of battle.

Netanyahu says Israel’s siege ‘just getting started’ – as it happened

This blog is now closed. The latest Israel-Hamas war news is here.

www.theguardian.com

 

[DeDee]

[Paywall]

Memphis-based FedEx has suspended operations in Israel following attacks over the weekend by the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza.

The logistics giant FedEx said all shipments destined to Israel currently in transition will be held “safely” in FedEx facilities.

FedEx suspends operations in Israel

 

[lonetraveler]

Sadly this is true.
The statement Iran made about “they(Iran) can do whatever they want“ with the $6B was made only days after the deal was announced….to no one’s surprise except our State Department.
The deal was announced on September 11th…yea, imagine how tone-deaf you have to be to do that. I was pretty perturbed by that but nowhere near as angry as I am today.

You are not alone with your anger. I was furious then and even more furious now.

 

[JennieM]

2m ago

US not planning to put troops on the ground in Israel, says White House​

The US has no intention of sending troops into Israel following the attacks by Hamas over the weekend, the White House said.

“There’s no intention to put US boots on the ground,” White House national security council spokesperson John Kirby told reporters.

He said the Biden administration has not seen tangible evidence Iran was directly involved in plotting the latest attacks by Hamas, but that there was “no question that there’s a degree of complicity” by Iran in supporting Hamas.

The US is not “actively considering” emergency evacuation of US citizens in Israel, a spokesperson for the US national security council said.

Netanyahu says Israel’s siege ‘just getting started’ – as it happened

This blog is now closed. The latest Israel-Hamas war news is here.

www.theguardian.com

 

[StarryStarryNight]

37m ago

Hamas ‘will not negotiate over captives while under Israeli fire’, says spokesperson​

Hamas will not negotiate over Israeli captives while under Israeli fire, a spokesperson for Hamas’s armed wing, Al Qassam Brigades, said.

Abu Ubaida, speaking in a video address, said Israel should be ready to “pay the price” in return for the captives’ freedom.

“It has become clear that the enemy’s hostages are at risk to the same extent as our people in light of the aggression against the Gaza Strip,” he said.

Netanyahu says Israel’s siege ‘just getting started’ – as it happened

This blog is now closed. The latest Israel-Hamas war news is here.

www.theguardian.com

That’s OK.
I don‘t think Israel is interested in listening to you.

 

[JennieM]

That’s OK.
I don‘t think Israel is interested in listening to you.

For a minute, I thought you meant ME! I was very confused.

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

That will be United States very shortly, its already happening.

It will be ok as long as they don’t harm each other. While I don’t agree with their message, it’s all part of being in a free society. Imo

 

[cuffem]

It will be ok as long as they don’t harm each other. While I don’t agree with their message, it’s all part of being in a free society. Imo

There are laws about spreading the call for hate and violence and that is what one side is only using, so it is not ok here.
My opinion only.

 

[DeDee]

Egypt intelligence official says Israel ignored repeated warnings of ‘something big’​

Cairo official says Israel focused on West Bank instead of Gaza; Egypt’s spy chief said to warn PM of ‘terrible operation,’ Netanyahu’s office denies​

Mounting questions over Israel’s massive intelligence failure to anticipate and prepare for a surprise Hamas assault were compounded Monday when an Egyptian intelligence official said that Jerusalem had ignored repeated warnings that the Gaza-based terror group was planning “something big” ...

The Egyptian official said Egypt, which often serves as a mediator between Israel and Hamas, had spoken repeatedly with the Israelis about “something big,” without elaborating.

He said ... a rising tide of violence over the last 18 months.

“We have warned them an explosion of the situation is coming, and very soon, and it would be big. But they underestimated such warnings,” the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn’t authorized to discuss the content of sensitive intelligence discussions with the media

Egypt's Intelligence officer called Netanyahu 10 days before attack

 

[bobbymkii]

It just seems like the tiiniest of things sets things off in this region. Like when the US moved their embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. If the US moved their embassy in the UK from London to Hartlepool you wouldn't get anywhere near the pandemonium!

Is there any actual appetite for peace in Israel whatsoever?

 

[Baby baby Jane]

You are not alone with your anger. I was furious then and even more furious now.

the release of the 6B of Iran’s frozen assets in exchange for some American detainees/prisoners? It wasn’t “aid”. Agree though, that The West’s good will gestures, trust, diplomacy are not reciprocated. “They” make a deal that benefits them, and then return to terrorism.

 

[fred&edna]

It just seems like the tiiniest of things sets things off in this region. Like when the US moved their embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. If the US moved their embassy in the UK from London to Hartlepool you wouldn't get anywhere near the pandemonium!

Is there any actual appetite for peace in Israel whatsoever?

I think there is an appetite, but when you are surrounded by terrorists... is it possible to live with hope (and trust in others) for actual peace?

 

[JennieM]

7m ago

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas expected to visit Moscow – Russian media​

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to visit Moscow, Russian news media quoted the Palestinian envoy to Moscow as saying late on Monday.

“We are awaiting an official statement from the Kremlin, from the Russian side, about when the visit will take place,” Russia’s RBC news outlet said, citing Ambassador Abdel Hafiz Nofal as saying.

“An agreement has been reached that Mr. Abbas will come here to Moscow.”

Separately, he told Russia’s state television that the two sides maintain “daily contacts.”

On Monday, Israel imposed a total blockade of the Gaza Strip after an unprecedented weekend attack by the Islamist group Hamas that has killed hundreds.

Russia condemned violence against both sides and accused the United States of ignoring the need for an independent Palestinian state.

Russian President Vladimir Putin last met with Abbas a year ago on the sidelines of a regional conference in Kazakhstan. Abbas last visited Russia two years ago, according to Russian media.

Netanyahu says Israel’s siege ‘just getting started’ – as it happened

This blog is now closed. The latest Israel-Hamas war news is here.

www.theguardian.com

 

[JennieM]

2m ago

Israeli Defence Forces update: 900 Israelis killed, 30 held hostage in Gaza​

The Israeli Defence Forces have posted their operational update almost three days into the war.

The IDF says it is “actively operating” and that more than 900 Israelis have been killed.

There are more that 30 people being held hostage in Gaza, and 2,616 Israelis injured.

Netanyahu says Israel’s siege ‘just getting started’ – as it happened

This blog is now closed. The latest Israel-Hamas war news is here.

www.theguardian.com

 

[lonetraveler]

the release of the 6B of Iran’s frozen assets in exchange for some American detainees/prisoners? It wasn’t “aid”. Agree though, that The West’s good will gestures, trust, diplomacy are not reciprocated. “They” make a deal that benefits them, and then return to terrorism.

I've never indicated it was "aid". It was funds frozen due to Iran's dealings with terrorism. It was released and Iran did not stop their dealings with terrorists.