A top Hamas political official told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a truce of five years or more with Israel and that it would lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders.
We can call up almost a third of Israel’s total population into active military service with minimal problems.
No recruiting drives, no drafts, that is just in our already active and reserves.
We probably have more special services members who cut their teeth on war in the desert and urban areas than Hamas had at their full strength in ordinary soldiers.
We have spy satellites that can practically, and in all likelihood actually can, read the text off pages.
We got so good at making super bombs that we got bored and said “Hold my Beer” and then stuck some fucking swords on a missile just to show off.
The US Military is basically the real life version of r/HFY.
It would take a special kind of stupid to start some shit when we are handing out food and trying to appease both sides of the political spectrum, and just give the US a legit reason to fuck around for Real Real in the Middle East again.
Wonder if this will be another vaporware cease-fire like the one that was in place last October 6th that Hamas decided to ignore on the morning of October 7th.
The Israeli government has failed to comply with at least one measure in the legally binding order from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in South Africa’s genocide case, Human Rights Watch said today. Citing warnings about “catastrophic conditions” in Gaza, the court ordered Israel on January 26, 2024, to “take...
A cargo ship that was struck by a Houthi ballistic missile on Monday has created an 18-mile long oil slick in the Red Sea as it continues to take on water, two US officials said Friday....
I am asking why you think the houthis are shooting the missiles.
You said that you don’t believe their stated reason, so I am asking what you believe the reason is, the next question is why you believe that, I am asking your side and for evidence.
No side in this is perfect by far, other than the innocents, who by definition have done nothing wrong
I don’t see what reason the houthis have to lie about this, what would they have to gain by lying?
A Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year in a secret operation has been found dead in Spain, according to the main military intelligence agency in Kyiv....
A member of Israel’s war cabinet has said the country will launch its threatened ground offensive against Rafah, the last place of relative safety in Gaza, if Hamas does not release its remaining Israeli hostages by the beginning of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan in just under three weeks....
Basically I bought a large thing of grapes when we already had grapes. We’re eating them pretty much every day, but I’m worried that they’re going to go bad before we finish them. Any suggestions on what we can do with them?
The U.S., Israel’s top ally, said it instead hopes to broker a cease-fire and hostage-release agreement between Israel and Hamas, and envisions a wider resolution on the war sparked by the militant group’s Oct. 7 attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called Hamas’ demands “delusional.”...
Bangladeshi residents and others in Monfalcone say decisions to prohibit worship at cultural centres and banning burkinis at the beach is part of anti-Islam agenda...
Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established (apnews.com)
A top Hamas political official told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a truce of five years or more with Israel and that it would lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders.
Netanyahu labels US student protests ‘antisemitic’ and calls for them to end (www.theguardian.com)
Missouri Gov. rejects prison guards’ calls to stop execution of Brian Dorsey (thehill.com)
Trump Says He'll Become 'Modern Day Nelson Mandela' Over Right to Attack Judge's Daughter (www.rollingstone.com)
In a weekend Truth Social blitz, the former president threatened to violate his gag order in the upcoming hush money trial...
hell jea, a jizzard (lemmy.world)
89 stories 🤖 (jlai.lu)
US Blocks Security Council Statement Condemning IDF Killing of Gazans Seeking Aid (www.commondreams.org)
Biden announces U.S. will airdrop food aid into Gaza (www.nbcnews.com)
I certainly don't (lemmy.world)
‘Horrific massacre’: Deadly Israeli fire at Palestinians waiting for aid (www.aljazeera.com)
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/12546096...
Bacon Lettuce Tomato I guess (lemmy.world)
Israel Bolsters Ukraine’s Air Defense With Missile Warning System Amid Conflict (trendydigests.com)
Sri Lanka ends visas for hundreds of thousands of Russians staying there to avoid war (www.independent.co.uk)
Biden says he hopes for Israel-Hamas cease-fire by next Monday (www.cbsnews.com)
Wonder if this will be another vaporware cease-fire like the one that was in place last October 6th that Hamas decided to ignore on the morning of October 7th.
Why not throw a granade in there as well... (files.catbox.moe)
Texas Girl Born in Jail Heading to Harvard After Graduating at the Top of Her Class (people.com)
Israel Not Complying with World Court Order in Genocide Case (www.hrw.org)
The Israeli government has failed to comply with at least one measure in the legally binding order from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in South Africa’s genocide case, Human Rights Watch said today. Citing warnings about “catastrophic conditions” in Gaza, the court ordered Israel on January 26, 2024, to “take...
Sinking ship hit by Houthi missile leaves 18-mile oil slick in Red Sea, US officials say (www.cnn.com)
A cargo ship that was struck by a Houthi ballistic missile on Monday has created an 18-mile long oil slick in the Red Sea as it continues to take on water, two US officials said Friday....
Police beatings of pro-Palestinian schoolchildren spark outrage in Italy (www.deccanherald.com)
Arms exports to Israel must stop immediately: UN experts (www.ohchr.org)
When you're locally famous and your wife finds out about it (sh.itjust.works)
Israel orders evacuations in Gaza City, as U.N. suspends food deliveries to the north because of looting. (www.nytimes.com)
MFBC...
Gaza Health Ministry says over 29,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel-Hamas war (apnews.com)
Russian pilot who defected found dead in Spain, says Ukraine security agency (www.theguardian.com)
A Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year in a secret operation has been found dead in Spain, according to the main military intelligence agency in Kyiv....
Israel says it will launch Rafah assault if hostages not freed by Ramadan (www.theguardian.com)
A member of Israel’s war cabinet has said the country will launch its threatened ground offensive against Rafah, the last place of relative safety in Gaza, if Hamas does not release its remaining Israeli hostages by the beginning of the holy Muslim month of Ramadan in just under three weeks....
I’d rather stay up anyway (lemmy.world)
[Question] What should I do with a lot of grapes?
Basically I bought a large thing of grapes when we already had grapes. We’re eating them pretty much every day, but I’m worried that they’re going to go bad before we finish them. Any suggestions on what we can do with them?
Israel vows to 'finish the job' in Gaza as War Cabinet member threatens a Ramadan deadline for Rafah (apnews.com)
The U.S., Israel’s top ally, said it instead hopes to broker a cease-fire and hostage-release agreement between Israel and Hamas, and envisions a wider resolution on the war sparked by the militant group’s Oct. 7 attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called Hamas’ demands “delusional.”...
Brazil’s Lula compares Israel’s war on Gaza with the Holocaust (www.aljazeera.com)
Italian town in turmoil after far-right mayor bans Muslim prayers (www.theguardian.com)
Bangladeshi residents and others in Monfalcone say decisions to prohibit worship at cultural centres and banning burkinis at the beach is part of anti-Islam agenda...
Tipping culture npcs (lemmy.world)