I believe that Netanyahu is conducting a systematic ethnic cleansing and that the killing of the aid workers from WCK was intentional. The vehicles were well marked both on top and overall, they had co-ordinated with the IDF who knew where and when they would be. I understand they use drones and other visual methods of identifying targets. I think the intent is to drive NGO's out and use starvation as a weapon . Recent images obtained by Bellingcat shows unequivocal clearing of crops, green houses and orchards which will leave no source of providing food crops ( metaphorically salting the ground ). There appears to have been many extrajudicial killings of reporters, aid workers and civilians. The IDF is herding the survivors ever closer to the border with the apparent intent to drive any survivors across the border. The hospitals, infrastructure and food production have been functionally destroyed. How many dead children will it take to satisfy their need for revenge? All of them ? I support the need to destroy Hamas, but the tactics of the IDF is actually a win for Hamas . Israel has long been known to be effective in other more subtle ways in eliminating enemies, or maybe I read too many Daniel De Silva novels.
One needs to realize that Hamas, under the guidance of Putin, orchestrated all of this. They invaded Israel knowing that there would be retribution that would include the murdering of even more innocents. Even after the initial counter offense, Hamas worked to maximize the murdering of their own innocent people. The solution is clear. It is to eliminate the prime mover in all of this which is the Kremlin. It is the only ruling culture in this world that resorts to genocidal strategies like this. They are heinous - a true Evil Empire and never forget that this invasion of Israel was planned to occur on Putins birthday. That was done to establish nothing less than terror.
Canadian Jews, French Jews, US Jews etc. are citizens of their countries. It's not up to them to tell Israel what to do anymore than it is Christians, Muslims, atheists, agnostics, etc. It's up to citizens of Israel to oust the corrupt Netanyahu, which I hope they do.
I thought it is Iran not Putin attacking Israel through Hamas. Remember the large number of civilians killed in Afghanistan by an American bomb at a wedding ceremony and did Biden call for an investigation? No. Hypocrit. These aid workers would be alive if Hamas had not brutally attacked Israel. And yes Bibi is ghastly and should go.
Brinkmanship is a dumb strategy if the deck is stacked against you. Apart from the diaspora pressure proposed by Diane, Israel now needs to verify that it is still a Western democracy. Elections are the normal proof of the pudding, even if stealth WW3 is the international context.
Netanyhu is right - get rid of Hamas. Push Eygpt to temporarily house Ramas refugees. Open the northern entry under deadly controls. Causeway? Until the first storm. 30,000 killed - Hamas numbers - IDF numbers much less. Hamas "they sowed the wirlwind ". So many experts determine targeting - lets find out the truth before we condemn anyone. I'm not jewish - I think they are being treated very unfairly.
Diane, as always, I am very impressed with your broad research abilities.
Netanyahu has placed his Diaspora at risk worldwide and they need to apply pressure to oust him out of office for a more moderate Israel. Netanyahu is protecting his behind at the expense of so many innocent lives. The Middle East is a time bomb because of nefarious players like Iran, Russia and others.
I believe that Netanyahu is conducting a systematic ethnic cleansing and that the killing of the aid workers from WCK was intentional. The vehicles were well marked both on top and overall, they had co-ordinated with the IDF who knew where and when they would be. I understand they use drones and other visual methods of identifying targets. I think the intent is to drive NGO's out and use starvation as a weapon . Recent images obtained by Bellingcat shows unequivocal clearing of crops, green houses and orchards which will leave no source of providing food crops ( metaphorically salting the ground ). There appears to have been many extrajudicial killings of reporters, aid workers and civilians. The IDF is herding the survivors ever closer to the border with the apparent intent to drive any survivors across the border. The hospitals, infrastructure and food production have been functionally destroyed. How many dead children will it take to satisfy their need for revenge? All of them ? I support the need to destroy Hamas, but the tactics of the IDF is actually a win for Hamas . Israel has long been known to be effective in other more subtle ways in eliminating enemies, or maybe I read too many Daniel De Silva novels.
One needs to realize that Hamas, under the guidance of Putin, orchestrated all of this. They invaded Israel knowing that there would be retribution that would include the murdering of even more innocents. Even after the initial counter offense, Hamas worked to maximize the murdering of their own innocent people. The solution is clear. It is to eliminate the prime mover in all of this which is the Kremlin. It is the only ruling culture in this world that resorts to genocidal strategies like this. They are heinous - a true Evil Empire and never forget that this invasion of Israel was planned to occur on Putins birthday. That was done to establish nothing less than terror.
Ambition very hawkish
Thank you for this important (and courageous) posting which highlights facts which have been unspoken for far too long.
Excellent as always
Canadian Jews, French Jews, US Jews etc. are citizens of their countries. It's not up to them to tell Israel what to do anymore than it is Christians, Muslims, atheists, agnostics, etc. It's up to citizens of Israel to oust the corrupt Netanyahu, which I hope they do.
Don't understand this 'war' per se BUT I know Putin has his fingers in it.
I thought it is Iran not Putin attacking Israel through Hamas. Remember the large number of civilians killed in Afghanistan by an American bomb at a wedding ceremony and did Biden call for an investigation? No. Hypocrit. These aid workers would be alive if Hamas had not brutally attacked Israel. And yes Bibi is ghastly and should go.
Brinkmanship is a dumb strategy if the deck is stacked against you. Apart from the diaspora pressure proposed by Diane, Israel now needs to verify that it is still a Western democracy. Elections are the normal proof of the pudding, even if stealth WW3 is the international context.
Netanyhu is right - get rid of Hamas. Push Eygpt to temporarily house Ramas refugees. Open the northern entry under deadly controls. Causeway? Until the first storm. 30,000 killed - Hamas numbers - IDF numbers much less. Hamas "they sowed the wirlwind ". So many experts determine targeting - lets find out the truth before we condemn anyone. I'm not jewish - I think they are being treated very unfairly.
Diane, as always, I am very impressed with your broad research abilities.
There is now too much evidence to call the savage attack on food aid workers an accident. I hope you will rephrase your piece.
Netanyahu has placed his Diaspora at risk worldwide and they need to apply pressure to oust him out of office for a more moderate Israel. Netanyahu is protecting his behind at the expense of so many innocent lives. The Middle East is a time bomb because of nefarious players like Iran, Russia and others.
Nice article. The war is affecting the Jewish youth outside Israel and the huge Anti Semitism they have to deal with in Universities. https://www.jta.org/2024/04/03/united-states/most-jewish-parents-say-oct-7-has-affected-their-childs-college-selection-hillel-survey-finds?utm_source=JTA_Maropost&utm_campaign=JTA_Life_Stories&utm_medium=email&mpweb=1161-70680-29355
Excellent report Diane. What's your take on Gallant?
Ah so two fascists supplying Hamas. Thanks