Israel - Palestine

[JohnDe]

Current and former politicians sign letter supporting Palestinians and calling for government to review relationship with Israel​

MSN

"It is beyond dispute that Israel is committed to policies designed to entrench the domination of one people over another in the territories of Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

"Attempts to deny this, or smear those who allege it, are an attempt to defy truth and reality."

Isn't it great living in a country with free speech, and not dictated to by old religious laws.

It is important to understand that Islam is not just a religion and a system of theological thought. It is also a system of jurisprudence, one that finds its primary sources in religious texts and uses those texts to create legal norms, obligations, prescriptions, and prohibitions for its adherents to live and govern themselves by. All forms of jihad, including the “military jihad,” are, therefore, complex clusters of such norms, obligations, prescriptions, and prohibitions.​

https://securitypolicylaw.syr.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/FreamonB.Martyrdom-Suicide-and-Islamic-Laws-of-War1.pdf

 

[Captain_Chaza]

Any News about the Israeli Hostages?
What has the Cardinal said about THEM!?

 

[Macquack]

Isn't it great living in a country with free speech, and not dictated to by old religious laws.

I am an atheist, so I think all religions are frauds (islam, judaism, christian etc).

 

[Captain_Chaza]

If the Israelis went in any softer into Gaza than they have
Then Hezbollah with probably 100 -1000 times the Size of Hamas and her weaponry would have moved in by now

 

[JohnDe]

I am an atheist, so I think all religions are frauds (islam, judaism, christian etc).

Only one of those religions is a law, and it governs rules and practices in islamic countries.

Islam is not just a religion and a system of theological thought. It is also a system of jurisprudence, one that finds its primary sources in religious texts and uses those texts to create legal norms, obligations, prescriptions, and prohibitions for its adherents to live and govern themselves by. ​

 

[Captain_Chaza]

Only one of those religions is a law, and it governs rules and practices in islamic countries.

Islam is not just a religion and a system of theological thought. It is also a system of jurisprudence, one that finds its primary sources in religious texts and uses those texts to create legal norms, obligations, prescriptions, and prohibitions for its adherents to live and govern themselves by. ​

and Kill the Infidels !
Good Bye and have a Good Life!

 

[Dona Ferentes]

Albanese condemns antisemitism amid protests outside Lowy event​

The prime minister reiterated his firm opposition to antisemitism in a speech to the Lowy Institute on Tuesday night, as Pro-Palestine demonstrators rallied outside.

... just the caliphate boys back for another go.

 

[Macquack]

Albanese condemns antisemitism amid protests outside Lowy event​

The prime minister reiterated his firm opposition to antisemitism in a speech to the Lowy Institute on Tuesday night, as Pro-Palestine demonstrators rallied outside.

... just the caliphate boys back for another go.

Antisemitism is a word used as a weapon by Jews to stifle any criticism of their actions. If you criticise a Jew you are tarnished with this nasty word.

On the other hand it is OK to post islamophobic rants like " ... just the caliphate boys back for another go."

Just highlighting the double standard.

I note that the Zionist Frank Lowy after plundering Australia has moved back to the Motherland. He should take his Institute on Foreign Policy with him.

 

[Captain_Chaza]

Another One Walks the Plank!

 

[moXJO]

Antisemitism is a word used as a weapon by Jews to stifle any criticism of their actions. If you criticise a Jew you are tarnished with this nasty word.

On the other hand it is OK to post islamophobic rants like " ... just the caliphate boys back for another go."

Just highlighting the double standard.

I note that the Zionist Frank Lowy after plundering Australia has moved back to the Motherland. He should take his Institute on Foreign Policy with him.

Jews and Muslims believe they are the chosen ones and that it's ok to lie, steal, kill any non-believers. They are both similar in their arrogant attitudes.
Give me Christians any day.

 

[Captain_Chaza]

And Another One Walks the Plank

Crikey! Jesus was a Jew and got the tap on the Shoulder by John the Baptist to take on the role of God
He did not want the job!
From what I understand
The Christians then bred into multi cultural factions and started eating there own
eg The Catholics against The Protestants for a starter

I Agree, It is great to have Free Speech
But it is Greater IMHO to BLOCK the rants and ravings of those you give NO RESPECT

 

[Captain_Chaza]

I hope you enjoy This Audio Book

 

[SirRumpole]

Hamas leader makes visit to Egypt for ceasefire talks as UN vote on aid boost to Gaza delayed yet again​

Why isn't this man under an international arrest warrant ?

He's the leader of an organisation that murders and kidnaps civilians but can apparently wander around wherever he wants.

Someone has to take responsibility for October 7 and it should be him instead of Palestinian civilians.

Hamas leader visits Egypt for ceasefire talks as Israel says major underground command centre uncovered

The leader of Hamas pays his first visit to Egypt in more than a month, a rare personal intervention in diplomacy amid talks on a new ceasefire to let aid reach Gaza and free more hostages.

www.abc.net.au

 

[mullokintyre]

And Another One Walks the Plank
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Crikey! Jesus was a Jew and got the tap on the Shoulder by John the Baptist to take on the role of God
He did not want the job!
From what I understand
The Christians then bred into multi cultural factions and started eating there own
eg The Catholics against The Protestants for a starter

I Agree, It is great to have Free Speech
But it is Greater IMHO to BLOCK the rants and ravings of those you give NO RESPECT

In the words of my good mate Engelbert Humperdinck,
"Please delete me and let me go, for I don't love you anymore".
Mick

 

[basilio]

Another world leader who doesn't believe stopping Hamas allows Israel to destroy the lives of 2 million people.

Fighting terrorism did not mean Israel had to ‘flatten Gaza’, says Emmanuel Macron​

French president calls on Israel ‘to stop this response because it is not appropriate’ as he repeats ceasefire demand


Staff and agencies in Paris
Thu 21 Dec 2023 09.40 AEDTLast modified on Thu 21 Dec 2023 09.48 AEDT


Emmanuel Macron has said that Israel’s goal of fighting terrorism did not mean it had to “flatten Gaza”, referring to its response to Hamas’s attack on 7 October.

“We cannot let the idea take root that an efficient fight against terrorism implies to flatten Gaza or attack civilian populations indiscriminately,” Macron told the France 5 broadcaster.

The French president called on Israel “to stop this response because it is not appropriate, because all lives are worth the same and we defend them”.

While acknowledging “Israel’s right to defend itself and fight terror”, Macron said France called for the protection of civilians and “a truce leading to a humanitarian ceasefire”.

Fighting terrorism did not mean Israel had to ‘flatten Gaza’, says Emmanuel Macron

French president calls on Israel ‘to stop this response because it is not appropriate’ as he repeats ceasefire demand

www.theguardian.com

 

[JohnDe]

Everyone has an opinion, and it is great that in a democracy they can voice it without fear of violence and prison. I wonder whether Hamas allow the Palestinian residence to voice their opinion or if there is fair elections. I doubt it, not when Islamic countries are governed by a religion-based law. They can't even mock their god, or their religion, forget about saying "I am an atheist, so I think all religions are frauds", that would be a death sentence.

ABC deletes journalist’s TikTok video about BDS boycotts​

The ABC has deleted a controversial TikTok video by a Palestinian journalist that has been described as being reminiscent of Hitler’s boycott of Jewish businesses.

The one-minute ABC News Australia TikTok video was published this week that discussed the controversial the Palestinian BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) scheme and told viewers “organisers say changing sentiment among customers is powerful”.

The report featured Palestinian reporter Amal Wehbe wearing a hijab and discussing BDS which lists brands that it discourages people from buying if the businesses have links to Israel.

The reporter interviewed one person for the video – a supporter of BDS – a business owner called Oz who said, “I worked out I was spending close to 40 to 50 grand a year on Israeli and American product.

“I’ve been in the boycotting of those products for just under two months.”

During the TikTok video it did not offer any dissenting views to the controversial movement and it was subsequently deleted from the ABC News TikTok account on Thursday morning.

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Despite the public broadcaster removing the video it was still available on the ABC journalist’s personal TikTok account on Thursday.

The Anti-Defamation Commission’s chair Dr Dvir Abramovich, Australia’s leading civil rights organisation fighting anti-Semitism, said the TikTok video is “beyond belief and is a kick in the stomach of every Australian Jew.”

“What is happening in ABC Land that they are now allowing taxpayers’ funds to be weaponised in order to mainstream an anti-Semitic campaign that seeks to make the longest hatred palatable and brainwash a well-intentioned young generation to buy into a dangerous agenda?,” he said.

“The evil BDS bandwagon is reminiscent of 1933 Nazi Germany when Hitler’s regime initiated a “Don’t buy from Jews” day, and to have our public broadcaster run a story that champions a malevolent cause that advocates for the destruction of Israel dishonours and taints the ABC.”

He said the ABC board and management should investigate the matter and disciplinary action be taken.

The ABC has been contacted for comment.

Under the ABC’s Code of Conduct it states that it must fulfil its charter including upholding “the fundamental journalistic principles of accuracy and impartiality, to protect the ABC’s independence and integrity.”

Executive Council of Australian Jewry co-CEO Alex Ryvchin said the conduct of the ABC was “reckless.”

“Publishing promotional content for the anti-Israel BDS movement is reckless and grossly unprofessional, particularly at a time when Jewish businesses are facing vandalism and black-listing,” he said.

“BDS is a modern inquisition that targets businesses if they don’t meet their standards of religious purity.

“The segment made no attempt at balance nor did it challenge the views of those supporting these boycotts.”

It also comes just a day after The Australian revealed ABC Sydney radio’s mornings host Antoinette Lattouf was sacked by the public broadcasterfor a series of anti-Israel posts after the taxpayer-funded broadcaster including chair Ita Buttrose and managing director David Anderson received numerous complaints about her conduct on social media.

On Thursday morning Simon Marnie was left to host both breakfast and mornings after the ABC struggled to find an urgent replacement for Lattouf.

Lattouf said she was “disappointed” by the ABC’s decision and believes she was “terminated unlawfully.”

“I’m currently considering my legal options,” she said on social media.

 

[basilio]

Found this 12 min video explainer on the state of play in Gaza as Israel undertakes a piece by piece approach to making the area uninhabitable. Offers some excellent historical context as well.

Israel-Gaza War: Where can the people of Gaza go?

Follow the latest news headlines from Australia's most trusted source. Read in-depth expert analysis and watch live coverage on ABC News.

www.abc.net.au

 

[wayneL]

Yeah, let's have a ceasefire, Hamas regroups, is resupplied by Iran, hundreds and thousands of rockets are fired at Israeli civilians (again), Hamas rapes butchers another 1500 civilians in the most cruel and abominable way (as they have promised to do).

Rinse, repeat.

 

[SirRumpole]

Yeah, let's have a ceasefire, Hamas regroups, is resupplied by Iran, hundreds and thousands of rockets are fired at Israeli civilians (again), Hamas rapes butchers another 1500 civilians in the most cruel and abominable way (as they have promised to do).

Rinse, repeat.

Israel controls pretty much all of Palestine, it's hard to see how weapons or ammunition could get in.

 

[basilio]

Yeah, let's have a ceasefire, Hamas regroups, is resupplied by Iran, hundreds and thousands of rockets are fired at Israeli civilians (again), Hamas rapes butchers another 1500 civilians in the most cruel and abominable way (as they have promised to do).

Rinse, repeat.

Or just continue to turn Gaza into rubble, kill 50,000 women and children directly and then let disease take its course for another 200k.

Meanwhile create a legacy of hatred amongst the survivors that will burn for another 50 years.

There are no good options in this disaster.