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July 8, 2024

Times of Israel- IDF officers invoked "Hannibal Protocol " Oct 7

OMG!!!!

Times of Israel

“During the first hours of the October 7 Hamas terror onslaught in southern Israel, IDF troops on the ground were instructed to prevent the kidnapping of soldiers into Gaza by whatever means necessary, as senior officers in the Gaza Division allegedly implemented the controversial “Hannibal Protocol,” according to newly reported testimonies of soldiers and officers.”

“ The Haaretz daily newspaper reported on Sunday that it had obtained documents and collected testimonies from troops who partook in the fighting on October 7. The data, Haaretz said, collectively pointed toward the use of the Hannibal Protocol, a military order officially repealed in 2016 that granted troops broad permission to do whatever necessary to prevent the kidnapping of a fellow soldier, including potentially endangering their life.”

Further down in article:

“ According to Sunday’s report, the order to implement Hannibal-esque policies during the hours of fighting on October 7 was not limited to military bases but extended to civilians as well.

Shortly before 11:30 a.m., an order was issued in which soldiers were told that “not a single vehicle could return to Gaza” from inside Israel, for fear that it would be transporting kidnapped individuals.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/idf-officers-invoked-defunct-hannibal-protocol-during-oct-7-fighting-report/ar-BB1pyPnl




July 7, 2024

Second Gentlemen Doug Emhoff tests positive for covid

“WASHINGTON (AP) — Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19 after experiencing mild symptoms, his office announced Sunday, but his wife, Vice President Kamala Harris, has tested negative and remains asymptomatic.

Emhoff spokesperson Liza Acevedo said in a statement that the second gentleman “is fully vaccinated and three times boosted” and that he is “currently asymptomatic, continuing to work remotely, and remaining away from others at home.”


https://apnews.com/article/emhoff-positive-covid-test-harris-negative-a4a66582ecc6e2d72e1635219a4d79d7

June 24, 2024

"Crimean sunbathers struck by deadly shrapnel shower from Ukrainian missile

“Shrapnel from an intercepted US-made missile fired by Ukraine hit a beach packed with sunbathing tourists in occupied Crimea on Sunday.

Russian officials said at least five people, including three children, had died of shrapnel wounds – and they expected the death toll to rise.
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“Russia’s ministry of defence said its air-defence systems had intercepted one of five US-made ATACMS long-range artillery rockets fired by Ukraine at Crimea. It blamed the US for the attack and said that the intercepted missile had been armed with a cluster munition warhead that exploded over the beach.

“Responsibility for the deliberate missile attack on civilians in Sevastopol lies primarily with Washington, which supplied these weapons to Ukraine, as well as the Kyiv regime,” it said. “Such actions will not go unanswered.”
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ukrainian-atacms-blows-over-crimean-160906716.html

May 29, 2024

"Israel Used U.S.-Made Bombs in Strike That Killed Dozens in Rafah

NYT ‘s:

“The bombs used in the Israeli strike that killed dozens of Palestinians in a camp for displaced people in Rafah on Sunday were made in the United States, according to weapons experts and visual evidence reviewed by The New York Times.”

“Munition debris filmed at the strike location the next day was remnants from a GBU-39, a bomb designed and manufactured in the United States, The Times found. U.S. officials have been pushing Israel to use more of this type of bomb, which they say can reduce civilian casualties.”

“The key detail in the weapon debris was the tail actuation system, which controls the fins that guide the GBU-39 to a target, according to Trevor Ball, a former U.S. Army explosive ordnance disposal technician, who earlier identified the weapon on X. The weapon’s unique bolt pattern and slot where the folding fins are stowed were clearly visible in the debris, Mr. Ball said.”

“ The munition fragments, filmed by Alam Sadeq, a Palestinian journalist, are also marked by a series of numbers beginning with “81873.” This is the unique identifier code assigned by the U.S. government to Woodward, an aerospace manufacturer based in Colorado that supplies parts for bombs including the GBU-39.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/29/world/middleeast/israel-us-rafah-bombs.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb

May 10, 2024

#blockout2024 - kids blocking celebrities

Why are celebrities being blocked en masse after the Met Gala?
Social media users have launched 'operation blockout', where they block celebrities they believe have not used their platforms to shed light on pressing issues in Gaza, Sudan and beyond
https://www.middleeasteye.net/trending/operation-blockout-tiktok-met-gala-gaza-israel-rafah

May 6, 2024

4 Children From Gaza Arrive in U.S. for Medical Treatment

“Among the children was Fadi Alzant, 6, a gaunt boy with pale skin and strawberry blond hair who appeared dazed as the crowd rushed around his wheelchair. An airport employee grew agitated and shouted at people to disperse and to put away their cameras.
Fadi, who has cystic fibrosis and weighs about 25 pounds, is suffering from severe malnourishment caused by famine, according to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, which coordinated the children’s journeys with assistance from the World Health Organization.”

The other children included Adam Abu Ajwa, 11, from Gaza, whose shelter was bombed on Jan. 16 by a grenade and a rocket, killing his mother and brother, according to the relief fund. The rocket caused Adam to fly into the air, damaging his head and seriously hurting his lower body. His sister, Zaina Abu Ajwa, 26, was also badly injured in the attack and flew with him to Kennedy Airport, where they boarded a flight to South Carolina.


A few feet away, people gathered around Saja Bilal Junaid, 3, the youngest of the children. Saja’s head was covered entirely in bandages except for a small opening for her eyes, nose and mouth.

Her face was charred with third-degree burns after an Israeli airstrike hit her home at Jabalia refugee camp, the aid group said. She is being taken to a hospital in Dayton, Ohio, because it was not possible for her to be treated in Gaza, according to the group

(Also a 9 yr old boy in a wheelchair who was under rubble for hrs)
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/05/nyregion/gaza-children-us-hospitals.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&sgrp=c-cb


May 4, 2024

NYTS- Thousands Believe Covid Vaccines Harmed Them. Is Anyone Listening?

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/03/health/covid-vaccines-side-effects.html

“ All vaccines have at least occasional side effects. But people who say they were injured by Covid vaccines believe their cases have been ignored.”

“At least long Covid has been somewhat recognized,” said Akiko Iwasaki, an immunologist and vaccine expert at Yale University. But people who say they have post-vaccination injuries are “just completely ignored and dismissed and gaslighted,” she added.”
May 4, 2024

Report: Hamas Accepts Gaza Cease-fire Deal; Israeli Officials Reject Prospect of War Ending

Haaretz:

“Report: Hamas Accepts Gaza Cease-fire Deal; Israeli Officials Reject Prospect of War Ending
According to the report, Hamas was guaranteed by the U.S. for a full Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip and that Israeli forces will not continue fighting once the hostages are released. An Israeli official told Haaretz that 'Israel will, under no circumstances, agree to end the war as part of a deal' and is determined to enter Rafah

https://x.com/haaretzcom/status/1786717441529188604?s=46&t=YZgyyp4w_z7vW3neKxa6cQ

May 1, 2024

UCLA - all night violent clashes between pro Israel & pro Palestine protesters

Police did not stop fighting till very early morning.

BREAKING: Zionists attacking UCLA encampment with fireworks in the middle of the night, students are trying to defend the encampment.

“You stand no chance, old lady!”

https://x.com/ryangrim/status/1785622283161067568?s=46&t=YZgyyp4w_z7vW3neKxa6cQ

It's so incredibly clear that the police stood aside and let a pro Israeli lynch mob run wild at UCLA. They did nothing for two hours as violent Zionists assaulted students, launched fireworks into the encampment, and sprayed mace on students.

https://x.com/esqueer_/status/1785637622582309038?s=46&t=YZgyyp4w_z7vW3neKxa6cQ

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