Israel - Palestinian militants launch massive attack, 7 Oct 2023 #11

[Momoffourboys]

Israel, the United States and Hamas are close to an agreement that would free dozens of women and children held hostage in Gaza, in exchange for a five-day pause in fighting.
The release, which could begin within the next several days — barring last-minute hitches — could lead to the first sustained pause in conflict in Gaza, according to people familiar with its provisions.


Under the terms of a detailed, six-page agreement, all parties to the conflict would freeze combat operations for at least five days while an initial 50 or more of what are believed to be a total 239 hostages are released in batches every 24 hours. Overhead surveillance would monitor movement on the ground to police the pause.

The stop in fighting is also intended to allow a significant increase in the amount of humanitarian assistance, including fuel, to enter the besieged enclave from Egypt.

The decision to accept the deal is difficult for Israel, said one person familiar with the situation who, like others, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive negotiations. While there is strong domestic pressure on Netanyahu to bring the hostages home, there are also loud voices in Israel demanding that the government not barter for their release.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/11/18/us-israel-hamas-reach-tentative-deal-pause-conflict-free-dozens-hostages/

Because Hamas has been so great abiding by ceasefires. Laughable.(not knocking you, sds71. Knocking the notion that Hamas is trustworthy)

Hamas has given no sign it would abide by ceasefire, Foreign Secretary says​

James Cleverly also urged those protesting in support of Palestine to be wary about ‘disinformation and manipulation’ from hostile states.​

Hamas has given no sign it would abide by ceasefire, Foreign Secretary says

James Cleverly also urged those protesting in support of Palestine to be wary about ‘disinformation and manipulation’ from hostile states.

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Brightchaser47]

U of A fires director of Sexual Assault Centre for signing letter questioning attacks on Israeli women | Globalnews.ca

The University of Alberta has fired the director of the Sexual Assault Centre after she signed a controversial letter regarding attacks on Israeli women.

globalnews.ca

''The University of Alberta has fired Samantha Pearson, the director of the Sexual Assault Centre after she signed an open letter penned by ousted Ontario MPP Sarah Jama that calls into question whether Israeli women were subjected to rape and sexual violence during a Hamas attack on Oct. 7.''

''The open letter states the accusations that Palestinians were guilty of sexual violence were “unverified.”

Premier Danielle Smith also released a statement on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter supporting the university’s decision. “I unequivocally agree with The University of Alberta’s decision to dismiss the director. All spaces including university campuses need to be safe for all. Anti-semitism of any kind must not be tolerated.”

You've got to be kidding me! People still don't believe that happened??? Wow. Just, Wow.

 

[fred&edna]

https://x.com/lookner/status/1726055870864249086?s=20

Washington Post: "Israel and Hamas reach tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause conflict, free dozens of hostages"

 

[Momoffourboys]

I wonder what would've happened if the Jews had been "given" a different patch of ground, say somewhere in Africa. Would Muslim extremists and terrorists still thirst and hunger for the annihilation of Jews? Or would they simply go about their business, undisturbed by their existence?

Well, we’ve all seen the videos of Hamas leaders. We’ve seen videos of marchers chanting genocidal chants . So, IMO, it wouldn’t matter where they settled or lived.

 

[Momoffourboys]

Gaza E.R. Preview
In the summer of 2006, as internal battles fractured the Palestinian Territories, WIDE ANGLE visited Shifa Hospital, the largest in the Gaza Strip, following doctors, nurses, and staff as they struggle in the face of turf wars between Hamas, rival faction Fatah, and powerful families with competing agendas. Our cameras reveal that gun-battles inside the hospital, massive shortages of pharmaceuticals and basic supplies, and unpaid salaries are routine occupational hazards at this medical outpost in the troubled Palestinian landscape.
Here’s a preview of Gaza E.R.:

Gaza E.R. ~ Preview | Wide Angle | PBS

In the summer of 2006, as internal battles fractured the Palestinian Territories, WIDE ANGLE visited Shifa Hospital, the largest in the Gaza Strip, following doctors, nurses, and staff as they struggle in the face of turf wars between Hamas, rival faction Fatah, and powerful families with...

www.pbs.org

 

[Momoffourboys]

Jess Phillips MP
@jessphillips

The use of rape as a weapon of war in the attack against Israel must not slip past us with all the horrors coming out of the war. Sexual violence in war zones is not uncommon and women's security is so fragile in peace time that it's the easiest weapon to employ

https://twitter.com/x/status/1725914223883035111

 

[fred&edna]

https://x.com/lookner/status/1726056488483881060?s=20

"Under the terms of a detailed, six-page agreement, all parties to the conflict would freeze combat operations for at least five days while an initial 50 or more hostages are released in smaller batches every 24 hours. It was not immediately clear how many of the 239 people believed to be in captivity in Gaza would be released under the deal."

 

[Leve]

James Cleverly also urged those protesting in support of Palestine to be wary about ‘disinformation and manipulation’ from hostile states.​

Hamas has given no sign it would abide by ceasefire, Foreign Secretary says

James Cleverly also urged those protesting in support of Palestine to be wary about ‘disinformation and manipulation’ from hostile states.

www.independent.co.uk

Respectfully snipped by me.

I take issue with this. Just because Hamas is a homicidal pedophiliac rapist terrorist organization doesn't mean they are liars. Geez

 

[MyBelle]

Finally.........long overdue.
JMO

Biden: U.S. to issue visa bans on Israeli 'extremists' attacking Palestinians in West Bank

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www.haaretz.com

U.S. Prepared to Issue Visa Bans on Israeli 'Extremists' Attacking Palestinians in West Bank, Biden Says​

The move, which President Biden revealed in a Washington Post op-ed, is the most significant punitive measure taken by his administration toward Israel since assuming power

 

[Brightchaser47]

https://x.com/lookner/status/1726056488483881060?s=20

"Under the terms of a detailed, six-page agreement, all parties to the conflict would freeze combat operations for at least five days while an initial 50 or more hostages are released in smaller batches every 24 hours. It was not immediately clear how many of the 239 people believed to be in captivity in Gaza would be released under the deal."

"A detailed, six-page agreement", and it's still not clear how many hostages would be released? Really?
ETA: With some of their leaders dead or in custody, does Hamas even know how many hostages they have or where they are, exactly? Makes me wonder.

 

[MyBelle]

And there's more.........
JMOhttps://www.politico.com/latest-news-updates/2023/israel-hamas-war

Biden orders top aides to prepare reprimands for violent Israeli settlers in West Bank

The directive seeks “options for expeditious action against those responsible” for violence, according to a memo read to POLITICO.

www.politico.com

Biden orders top aides to prepare reprimands for violent Israeli settlers in West Bank​

The directive seeks “options for expeditious action against those responsible” for violence, according to a memo read to POLITICO.

 

[Wishbone]

Israel and Hamas reach tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause conflict, free dozens of hostages​

A five-day pause in fighting, monitored by aerial surveillance, could see dozens of women and children freed from captivity in Gaza, according to people familiar with the terms of the agreement​

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/11/18/us-israel-hamas-reach-tentative-deal-pause-conflict-free-dozens-hostages/

 

[Brightchaser47]

And there's more.........
JMOIsrael-Hamas war

Biden orders top aides to prepare reprimands for violent Israeli settlers in West Bank

The directive seeks “options for expeditious action against those responsible” for violence, according to a memo read to POLITICO.

www.politico.com

Biden orders top aides to prepare reprimands for violent Israeli settlers in West Bank​

The directive seeks “options for expeditious action against those responsible” for violence, according to a memo read to POLITICO.

Biden's top aides are going to "reprimand" violent Israeli settlers? Is he running Israel now, too?

 

[dotr]

https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-deal-yet-pm-shoots-down-incorrect-reports-of-imminent-hostage-agreement/

'No deal yet: PM shoots down ‘incorrect reports’ of imminent hostage agreement​

Netanyahu says no accord ‘as of now’ amid reports of progress on deal that would free dozens of women, children in exchange for a 5-day pause; Gantz says hostages are top priority​

By TOI STAFFToday, 3:59 am''
''Channel 12 reported Saturday, citing an Arab source close to Hamas, that the latest Israeli demand was actually for approximately 87 people, including 13 mothers, 40 children, and 34 foreign nationals.

Israel has been insisting on keeping families together — parents and children — for any hostage deals, according to the report.

In exchange, Hamas would get a five-day pause, the release of some Palestinian prisoners, including women, minors, and security detainees, and the entry of higher amounts of fuel into the Gaza Strip.''

 

[Momoffourboys]

Hamas has held approximately 240 hostages for 42 days. The hostages are citizens of more than 40 countries and include 33 children.Why is anyone talking about conditioning aid to Israel rather than focusing on putting maximum pressure on Hamas to release the hostages?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1726028310231310343

 

[Momoffourboys]

Israel’s right to defend itself from genocidal terror is indisputable. We cannot abandon our obligation to free hostages, secure Israel’s democracy and eradicate Hamas. Conditioning aid to Israel is a gift to Iran and Hamas at the expense of innocent lives.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1726027783778783257

 

[otto]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1725960235880157491

 

[otto]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1726067374049386922

 

[otto]

I think we can believe that a deal has been reached when we hear that hostages have been released. Until then, the information is very confusing.

 

[fred&edna]

I think we can believe that a deal has been reached when we hear that hostages have been released. Until then, the information is very confusing.

ITA