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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Gaza Stripped
…or, in Trump-speak, LOSERS can be choosers Hallelujah! Gazans, says Bibi, must have 'free choice'. Even at gunpoint. Sometime ago Israel unleashed 'Gideon's Chariots' on the Strip-of-land Gazans consider homeland. Just before this airpower-aided ground blitz, Bibi reportedly suggested folks being rendered homeless would 'desire' to 'emigrate'. It followed that, by choosing to emigrate, they'd be protected from bombardment – by those bombarding them into choosing to emigrate. Wanting it US-'owned', Trump visualises Gaza stripped into a 'freedom zone', its residents ideally opting to be cleared out along with the rubble. That way you get a 'freed-up zone', so that a Riviera runs through it. Gaza 'freed' of Gazans, property (re)developers can 'zone' in, building resorts for celebrity sun-tanners. And, consensually 'zoned out', Palestinians can 'free' themselves from demolished homes, bombed-out hospitals and weaponised hunger. Call it VRS – voluntary removal scheme. Kudos to Katz, though, for unveiling the grandest (game)plan. Israel's defence minister wants a 'humanitarian city' rising from Rafah's ruins where 600,000 Palestinians would first be shunted. Followed by everyone else still alive and cart-loadable. 'Screened', they'd all enter haven on earth. And, Katz reportedly eyeing an 'emigration plan', they'd exit when exiled…to greener pastures, naturally. Aren't refugees abroad chirpier than dead men walking to food-as-bait sites at home? Where's 'choice' here, you ask. Well, copy-Katz plainly likes Trump's 'clean-out' Gaza project to 'relocate' Gazans for – you guessed it – their own good. Here's Bibi explaining Trump's 'brilliant vision': 'It's called free choice. If people want to stay, they can stay, but if they want to leave, they should be able to…' Remember, for Trump, the best (one-state) solution to conflict is 'surrounding countries' welcoming Gaza's 'emigrants'. If only immigrants in America found him as MAGA-nanimous. So here's how Katz's 'humanitarian' (strata)gem promotes 'free choice'. Round up 2.1mn war-ravaged people caught between Hamas's atrocities and Israel's excesses. Herd them into a veritable internment camp. Let them live cheek-by-jowl, face misery and hardship, and have no exit. Then watch them depart, 'willingly'. Bibi says Gaza shouldn't be a 'prison', but an 'open place' where Palestinians (and butterflies?) are free. Well, make that 'open' as in open-air prison, where freedom's just another word for nothing left to choose. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer Views expressed above are the author's own.
Roya News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Roya News
New Hamas tactics against 'Israeli' soldiers in Gaza revealed
Hamas fighters in Gaza have 'shifted to a strategy of sacrifice, showing significantly more audacity and engaging in close combat' in an attempt to capture 'Israeli' soldiers, one senior official said, cited by Hebrew news outlet 'Israel Hayom'. As the military pushes deeper into urban areas of Gaza, the 'Israeli' military is concerned that Hamas' efforts could come to a fruition. After 21 months of war, the change in combat strategy came after the 'Israeli' military changed its approach after the latest ceasefire ended in March. Previously, it relied on short, targeted raids, but the military's goal now is to maintain a continuous presence in Gaza and its cities, the report adds. One recent incident happened last week, where Hamas fighters charged head-on an 'Israeli' soldier operating a bulldozer in the southern city of Khan Younis, killing him at close quarters after he abandoned the machinery. Hamas' military wing released a video of the incident, showing the fighters standing on top of the soldiers' lifeless body, after they took his firearms. Another recent incident happened in north Gaza's Beit Hanoun, where a planted IED killed at least five soldiers during night hours. Following the detonation, reports in Hebrew media said helicopters were deployed amid heavy gunfire as Hamas fighters charged the 'Israeli' soldiers to possibly carry out a kidnapping. The 'Israeli' military now instructs its troops to stay vigilant, but the issue poses a risk for military commanders. The army is now awaiting a decision from the government regarding the next phase of operations in Gaza, as the current operation, named 'Gideon's Chariots' is nearing its end.
Leaders
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
Irish Politician Describes Israel's Military Campaign in Gaza as ‘Barbaric'
A video went viral on social media showing Irish Politician Barry Andrews condemning Israel's war in Gaza and describing Netanyahu's campaign as 'barbaric'. Andrews noted that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his war in Gaza was a battle against barbarism. However, the civilized world has concluded that Israel is the one who conducted a campaign of barbarism, acceding to Andrews. 'A majority of European countries have finally concluded that it is barbaric to use starvation as a weapon of war,' Andrews added. He also described the statement of Bezalel Smotrich, Israeli Minister of Finance, regarding ethnic cleansing in Gaza as 'barbaric'. @palestinegaza11357 ♬ son original – palestinegaza11357 Meanwhile, Andrews called 'Gideon's Chariots' operation as 'barbaric' and blatant violation of the international humanitarian law. 'But we cannot just focus on access for aid, we also have to make sure that violence has to come to an end,' he added. What hostage has ever been released as a result of a military action? And today we read that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) fired warning shots at French diplomats and others visiting the West Bank,' he said. 'If this is the way European diplomats are treated, imagine how Palestinians are treated in the West Bank,' the politician said. At the end of his speech, Andrews said that it was unavoidable to conclude that it was the IDF that was conducting a barbaric campaign. Since the beginning of Hamas-Israel War in Gaza in 2023, the Israeli strikes have killed more than 53,500 Palestinians and wounded more than 118,000, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. Related Topics: Arab Ministers Condemn Israel's Ban on West Bank Visit Israel Plans to Build Jewish Israeli State in West Bank France May Toughen Stance on Israel Over Gaza Aid Blockage Short link : Post Views: 1
Roya News
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
'Israeli' military targets dozens of sites in Gaza in ‘Gideon's Chariots' operation
The 'Israeli' military announced the continuation of its offensive against the Gaza Strip as part of a military operation named 'Gideon's Chariots' Over the past 24 hours, the 'Israeli' army targeted multiple locations across the Gaza Strip. According to 'Israeli' army spokesperson Avichay Adraee, forces from the Southern Command, supported by military intelligence and the Shin Bet security service, carried out a series of attacks against Palestinian resistance groups. Adraee claimed that the strikes hit and destroyed military buildings, weapons depots, and sniper positions. He also stated that a number of Palestinians were neutralized in various areas throughout the Gaza Strip. Additionally, the 'Israeli' Air Force conducted more than 75 air raids targeting launch platforms, military buildings, infrastructure alleged to be used for military purposes, and weapons stockpiles.
Shafaq News
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Gaza hit by 75+ airstrikes in 24 hours
Shafaq News/ Israeli forces launched more than 75 airstrikes across the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours under the ongoing 'Gideon's Chariots' operation, the Israeli military announced on Friday. In a statement, the army reported that targets included rocket launch sites, weapons depots, sniper positions, and several command centers. Ground operations also continue in coordination with military intelligence and the Shin Bet internal security agency. #عاجل ‼️ يواصل جيش الدفاع الإسرائيلي العمل ضد المنظمات الإرهابية في أنحاء قطاع غزة ضمن عملية "عربات جدعون": أكثر من 75 هدفًا تم استهدافها خلال الساعات الـ24 الماضية⭕️ تواصل قوات جيش الدفاع في قيادة المنطقة الجنوبية، وبتوجيه من شعبة الاستخبارات العسكرية وجهاز الشاباك، عملياتها… — افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) May 23, 2025 Meanwhile, Gaza's Health Ministry reported that 107 people were killed and 247 injured in the latest round of strikes. The humanitarian situation remains severe. After nearly three months of restricted access, the United Nations confirmed the entry of 198 aid trucks through the Kerem Shalom crossing—the largest delivery since Israel imposed an 11-week blockade. An additional 90 trucks were retrieved overnight to accelerate distribution. Despite this, relief agencies confirmed that the delivery remains heavily constrained by continued hostilities. In Deir al-Balah, six members of volunteer security teams were killed while escorting an aid convoy. Gaza's media office accused Israeli forces of enabling looting by targeting those guarding humanitarian supplies. International concern over the escalating toll has prompted a rare joint statement from France, the United Kingdom, and Canada. The three governments condemned Israel's military campaign, warning of possible consequences if hostilities persist and humanitarian access is not restored. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded by accusing the leaders—Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Mark Carney—of exerting pressure that could undermine Israel's security. He also warned that easing military pressure could allow Hamas to regroup, mounting further attacks similar to those carried out on October 7. Since that date, 53,762 Palestinians have been killed, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. Tens of thousands have been injured, over 11,000 remain missing, and hundreds of thousands have been displaced.
