Israel - Palestinian militants launch massive attack, 7 Oct 2023

[PommyMommy]

8min ago

IDF says intense airstrikes targeted Gaza City ‘terror nest’​

The Israel Defense Forces says it launched massive airstrikes against a coastal neighborhood of Gaza City, targeting dozens of sites.

It calls the area, dubbed al-Furqan after a mosque in the area, a “nest of terror” used by Hamas to launch attacks against Israel.

Dozens of fighter jets participated in the strikes, the IDF adds.

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IDF publishes footage showing strikes against dozens of targets in the Gaza Strip

https://twitter.com/x/status/1711368185646043641

 

[Elley Mae]

Wow, I had no idea we just gave $6B to Iran. That's nuts.

It was there’s.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed off on the sanctions waivers last week, a U.S. official told CBS News, a month after U.S. and Iranian officials said an agreement in principle was in place.

U.S. clears way for release of $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds as part of prisoner swap deal

The Biden administration has cleared the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a waiver for international banks to transfer $6 billion in frozen Iranian money without fear of U.S. sanctions.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[PommyMommy]

4:33 pm

Sirens sound in Ashkelon, other towns​

Sirens ring out in a large number of cities in southern Israel as Gazan terrorists fire a large barrage of rockets.

Targeted areas include Ashkelon, Yad Mordechai, Netiv Ha’asara and other areas immediately north of the Strip.

4:32 pm

Kiryat Shmona residents told to enter bomb shelters​

The Kiryat Shmona municipality has instructed residents of the northern border city to enter their bomb shelters and remain there until further notice.

The city says it fears rocket attacks and is “in constant contact” with defense officials.

The announcement comes after the Home Front Command issued similar instructions to residents of a number of smaller communities in the area.

 

[PommyMommy]

This young woman’s grandmother was murdered by Hamas terrorists. She found out from Facebook after Hamas posted a video of the execution. This is what we are fighting against. Pure evil.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1711294658343587870

Three hour line to donate blood in Jerusalem. Thank you to each and every one of you.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1711353180733214841

 

[JennieM]

2m ago

EU freezes aid to Palestinians​

The European Commission announced this afternoon that it is putting all its development aid to Palestinians under review.

Oliver Várhelyi, the EU’s commissioner for neighbourhood and enlargement, said 691 million euros in aid is impacted.

“All payments immediately suspended. All projects put under review. All new budget proposals, incl. for 2023 postponed until further notice. Comprehensive assessment of the whole portfolio.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1711362068056613294

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

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www.theguardian.com

 

[JennieM]

Qatar mediating with Hamas officials - reports​

Mediators from Qatar have been in contact with Hamas officials to try to negotiate the release of Israeli women and children seized by the militant group and taken into Gaza, the Reuters news agency reports.

A source briefed on the talks told Reuters that the Qataris proposed the Israelis be exchanged for 36 Palestinian women and children detained in Israel.

The source said the talks were being conducted in co-ordination with the US.
Neither Israel nor Hamas have directly commented on the reports.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-67050350

 

[PommyMommy]

Liars! We have already seen how they treat hostages which is in anything BUT a "dignified way."

Israel Gaza live news: Israel orders 'siege' of Gaza with 'no electricity, food, or fuel' - BBC News
Posted at 6:266:26

Hostages will be looked after, Hamas official claims​

Speaking to BBC Radio 4's The World at One earlier, Hamas' head of international relations Basem Naim said the group is "committed and we are obliged to treat our hostages in a very human, dignified way".

He refused to confirm the number of hostages taken or number of civilians killed by Palestinian militants.

More than 700 people have been killed in Israel since Saturday,. Dozens of people were also kidnapped, with most having been taken into Gaza.

More than 500 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel began striking what it said were Hamas targets.

Naim claimed Hamas' leader Mohammad Deif instructed militants to "respect elderly, respect civilians, respect children" and "don't kill anyone who is not involved directly in the battle".

But we know that the militants in fact killed large numbers of civilians in cold blood in Israeli communities, including the massacre of nearly 300 people at the music festival near the Gaza border, many of them young people.

 

[dotr]

 

[Elley Mae]

Iranian president says Tehran will spend the $6 billion released in prisoner exchange ‘wherever we need it’

Iranian president says Tehran will spend the $6 billion released in prisoner exchange ‘wherever we need it’

Biden administration officials have said that the funds, the proceeds of Iranian oil sales to South Korea, can only be spent on humanitarian purposes.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[ilovewings]

My neighbour, a young woman I'll call KT, is not returning tomorrow as planned. But her Aunt has spoken to her and she and her grandparents had a turn of events that was a very lucky decision. Her original plan was to take her grandparents, who are in the 70's, on a nice road trip down the coast from Tel Aviv. They would have been on the road in the danger zone at the worst possible time.

But her grandparents had been wanting to go see their other children and grandchildren---who had moved to Athens a few years ago. They wanted the grandparents to move there as well, but they refused to leave Israel because they loved their home, etc.

So KT decided to fly to Athens w/her grandparents, 4 days before the attack, and now of course, they plan to stay for awhile with their family.

KT had her Aunt come and pick up her cat, because she does not know when she is returning. I was relieved to hear they were safe and it is very lucky if not miraculous that she ended up moving her elderly loved ones to be with their large extended family, right when they needed each other the most.

Her Aunt did say one thing that is worrisome---she said there had been a bit of backlash against Israeli's in Athens after the bombings began. So the family is trying to lay low and wait to see what to do next. I bet they are just happy to be all together for right now.

A twist of fate: A seemingly simple decision, a change of plans, turns out to possibly be the difference between life and death.

 

[Momoffourboys]

Liars! We have already seen how they treat hostages which is in anything BUT a "dignified way."

Israel Gaza live news: Israel orders 'siege' of Gaza with 'no electricity, food, or fuel' - BBC News
Posted at 6:266:26

Hostages will be looked after, Hamas official claims​

Speaking to BBC Radio 4's The World at One earlier, Hamas' head of international relations Basem Naim said the group is "committed and we are obliged to treat our hostages in a very human, dignified way".

He refused to confirm the number of hostages taken or number of civilians killed by Palestinian militants.

More than 700 people have been killed in Israel since Saturday,. Dozens of people were also kidnapped, with most having been taken into Gaza.

More than 500 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel began striking what it said were Hamas targets.

Naim claimed Hamas' leader Mohammad Deif instructed militants to "respect elderly, respect civilians, respect children" and "don't kill anyone who is not involved directly in the battle".

But we know that the militants in fact killed large numbers of civilians in cold blood in Israeli communities, including the massacre of nearly 300 people at the music festival near the Gaza border, many of them young people.

Yes.
Very dignified to send families videos of them raping their daughter. Very dignified to send pictures of them beheading soldiers. Very dignified taking babies from their mothers. Savages.

 

[ilovewings]

Israel is only the first target, warns Hamas Commander in resurfaced video - Watch

WATCH: Israel is only the first target, warns Hamas commander | The Jerusalem Post

Mahmoud al-Zahar: "The entire planet will be under our law, there will be no more Jews or Christian traitors."

www.jpost.com

This Hamas Commander says this is not about land, not just Palestine. "The entire planet will be under our law, there will be no more Jews or Christian traitors." Only then, if everyone adopts his law, will there be peace. pic.twitter.com/97sWBcH8yJ
— CSW Latinoamérica (@CSWLatAm) October 8, 2023

Well, Hamas is telling the world what they are- plus they are clearly delusional

 

[PommyMommy]

2min ago

Israel said to shell Hezbollah post in southern Lebanon​

The Israeli military is reportedly striking targets in southern Lebanon, following the infiltration of several gunmen into northern Israel earlier.

An image published by a reporter for the Hezbollah-linked Al-Manar outlet shows a large blast in the area.

Another clip circulating on social media shows a Hezbollah observation post being targeted.

Earlier, the IDF said it was using combat helicopters to carry out strikes in the area, after troops killed several gunmen in Israeli territory near the Lebanon border.

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IDF has bombed a Hezbollah observation post on the Lebanon border​

https://twitter.com/x/status/1711377291987542281

 

[JennieM]

1 min ago

Qatar confirms talks with Hamas and Israel​

Qatar’s foreign ministry confirmed to Reuters that it is involved in mediation talks with Hamas and Israel, including over a possible prisoner swap.

“We are in constant contact with all sides at the moment. Our priorities are to end the bloodshed, release the prisoners and make sure the conflict is contained with no regional spillover,” foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Al-Ansari told Reuters.

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

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www.theguardian.com

 

[JennieM]

39s ago

Israeli fighter jets attacking in Lebanese territory, IDF says​

Israel’s military has announced that its jets are attacking targets in Lebanon’s territory, without providing further details.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1711379904615399590

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

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www.theguardian.com

 

[JennieM]

Small-scale attack launched from southern Lebanon​

Quentin Sommerville
Reporting from southern Lebanon

For the second day in a row, a small-scale attack has been launched from southern Lebanon into Israel. A number of armed men crossed the border near the Lebanese town of Dhayra and were killed by Israeli troops, supported by helicopter gunships, according to the Israeli military.

As many as six men are believed to have been involved, two were killed, three wounded and one escaped back across the border to Lebanon, although there has been no official confirmation of their numbers. Mortars were also fired into Israel, which then shelled the launch sites in Lebanon.

The Iranian-backed group Hezbollah said it was not involved in today’s attack – Palestinian militant groups have also launched assaults on Israel from the volatile border area in the past.

On Sunday, Hezbollah fired a number of shells and rockets at Israeli targets, in what it called an act of solidarity with Palestinians.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-67050350

 

[sds71]

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Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone took the field Sunday attempting to win a football game, while also concerned about his parents’ safety in Israel.

The seventh-year linebacker’s parents, Sal and Judy, are stuck in Israel during the deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas.

“It’s hard,” Anzalone told The Detroit News “(It’s) really all I’ve been thinking about.”

Sal and Judy are part of a group of 53 Americans who are trapped in Israel after arriving on Oct. 2.

They are part of a tour group through the First Naples Baptist church in Naples. Fla, per the report.

The Detroit News reported the First Naples party has a flight scheduled to leave Israel via Tel Aviv on Thursday, but that area has been involved in the conflict.

Parents of Lions' Alex Anzalone stuck in Israel as part of church tour group

Sal and Judy Anzalone are part of a group of 53 Americans trapped in Israel after large-scale conflict erupted in the country over the weekend.

www.detroitnews.com

 

[JennieM]

3m ago

Sirens are now sounding in Jerusalem.

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

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www.theguardian.com

 

[Sundog]

2hr ago

Rocket alerts sound in Holon and Rishon Lezion​

Fresh rocket alerts sound in the central cities of Holon and Rishon Lezion, south of Tel Aviv.

2hr ago

Energy minister instructs authorities to cut off water to Gaza​

Energy Minister Israel Katz announces that he has instructed authorities to cut off water to the Gaza Strip.

“I instructed that the water supply from Israel to Gaza be cut off immediately,” Katz says in a statement, adding that the flow of power and fuel was ceased two days ago.

1hr ago

Rocket alerts sound in northern Israel​

Incoming rocket sirens are sounding in the north.

The alarms are blaring in the Mevo’ot Hahermon Regional Council, and the towns of Yiftah and Ramot Naftali.

1hr ago

Hezbollah threatens US, as Russia sees ‘high risk’ of 3rd party entering conflict​

Hezbollah threatens to attack American positions in the Middle East should it intervene directly in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

“Palestine is not Ukraine,” a spokesperson for the Lebanese terror group says in a statement, after the US moved warships closer to its ally Israel.

“If the US intervenes directly, all US positions in the region will become legitimate targets of the resistance axis and face our attacks. And on that day there will be no red line,” the spokesperson says.

REPORT: EGYPT SEEKS ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN PRISONER TRADE​

Egypt has engaged in negotiations with Israel and Palestinian militant groups to release Palestinian women in Israel’s prisons in exchange for Israeli women captured by Hamas militants, the state-owned Egyptian newspaper Al-Ahram reported Monday.

The daily paper quoted an unnamed source as saying that the negotiations were aimed at finalizing an agreement on the trade.

“The Egyptian government is presently awaiting responses from both parties regarding the proposed prisoners exchange and a temporary cease-fire,” Al-Ahram said.

Palestinian militant groups have claimed to be holding over 130 people who were captured in Israel in the past two days. Hamas spokesman Abdel-Latif al-Qanoua told The Associated Press by phone that the group’s fighters had captured more Israelis as recently as Monday morning.

He said the group aims to free all Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, which in the past has agreed to lopsided exchanges.

Live updates | Israel taking 'significant military steps' in response to Hamas attack

Israel’s defense minister has ordered a “complete siege” on the Gaza Strip following an unprecedented incursion into Israel by Hamas fighters. Israel formally declared war on Sunday and gave the

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I do hope they can do some' hostages for prisoner 'exchanges ---although that releases some dangerous people, most likely.

I heard on the news that there may be American citizens among the hostages taken by Hamas, but not sure if it has been confirmed by the State Department. If there are Americans among the hostages, would the U.S. government negotiate their release with a terrorist group like Hamas?

 

[JennieM]

Israel Defense Forces carries out operation against targets in Lebanon​

The Israeli military says it has deployed helicopters to attack targets inside Lebanon.
One video shared on social media appears to show a Hezbollah observation post being bombed, but the BBC has not verified this.

Earlier the IDF said it had killed at least two gunmen who crossed from Lebanon into Israel.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-67050350