At first glance, the agreement with Lebanon is excellent. It addresses the key elements that have been missing from every previous ceasefire agreement:
1) It has been conducted, and will continue to be conducted, directly, thereby breaking the pattern whereby Lebanon refuses to engage in direct negotiations with Israel.
2) It speaks clearly about the goal of achieving peace.
3) It places Lebanon and Israel on the same side, as two countries that both seek a sovereign, functioning Lebanese state that exercises control over all of its territory and is able to prevent attacks on Israel from its soil.
4) In doing so, it identifies Hezbollah and Iran as enemies of Lebanese sovereignty, which is exactly what they are.
5) It makes clear that the effort against Hezbollah and other actors will not be only military, but will also include economic and other means.
6) It speaks about the need to address the underlying structural problems (UNRWA? the issue of the “refugees”?).
Of course, we have all learned, through years of pain and disappointment, to be cautious about Lebanon: a country held together by bandages, which has bled us for decades, while groups such as Fatah and Hezbollah have operated from its south, exploiting its weakness to attack Israel.
Clearly, everything depends on implementation. We all have a huge and entirely justified question mark over whether there are enough people in Lebanon with the will, determination, and capacity to seize this moment.
Thanks in large part to Israel’s actions, those who have systematically undermined Lebanon’s sovereignty, from the Palestinians to Syria, Iran, and Hezbollah, have been significantly weakened. The question is whether Lebanon’ people can finally take their country back.
One final point: I very much hope that Israel’s official representatives will actively promote this agreement at every opportunity and work to firmly establish Israel as the principal actor with a clear interest in a sovereign, functioning Lebanese state that can prevent attacks from its territory by forces that seek to undermine its sovereignty. It is a simple, positive message that frames Israel’s actions as being directed toward that goal.
@hakeemjeffries Really? You're celebrating the destruction of the Democratic Party and the injecting of massive Jew Hate by these (probable/possible) new members? They took out sitting members with seniority and years of experience, and that is somehow a win?
Fuck You, you incompetent boob.
@HenMazzig Hen, I love your commentary and how you always stand up for us and against the haters.
But this, this is maybe your best clap back ever. Bravo, bravo. And Happy Pride Month!
You spent three paragraphs on how brave this is. How it’ll cost you. How the algorithm and “the defenders of Jewish Federation” are coming for a coffee shop in Portland. Read that back. You’re telling your followers that Jewish money is “blood money,” and that Jews are powerful enough to cancel a small business for defying them. That isn’t courage. It’s the oldest script there is, and you’re running it for applause.
And it is for applause. This is the most liked and shared thing you’ve ever posted. You told everyone it would cost you, and instead it became the best day your page has ever had. The Jewish Federation is the most mainstream Jewish organization in the US, and a major funder of refugee resettlement in it. You wrote that Heretic will “ALWAYS be a home for immigrants, refugees, and the displaced.” Then you tore up their check.
Rejecting the Federation isn’t a risk. Right now, it’s the most rewarded move a small business can make. You didn’t put anything on the line. You found the safest, loudest option available and called it sacrifice. Come on, Josh. You know what this gets you. Antisemitism is just good business. Just say it.
P.S. Nobody was coming back for the coffee. It tastes like puddle water. The moral grandstanding is the only thing on the menu with any kick.
Gazans marched today in protest of Hamas' rule.
Palestinians are risking their lives to call out their oppressive government. When will the Free Palestine crowd realize?
Credit: @Hamza
Incredible news!
Colombia's newly elected president just announced his first act will be to open an embassy in Jerusalem and renew their alliance with Israel. 🇨🇴🇮🇱
Good for you. Congratulations!
It’s also worth noting that this is the only “genocide” in history where large numbers of people continued attending school, earning degrees, producing vlogs, and building influencer careers, all while maintaining regular access to the internet and social media.
That’s because it isn’t a genocide.
As you watch the devastating news out of New York tonight, spare 15 minutes to read this.
If you have a Democrat friend, send it to him.
The useful idiots think they’re using Islam to take down the system and build their utopia. They have no idea that Islam is using them, to take them down along with the system, and reestablish the Islamic state on the ruins of the greatest civilization in human history.
FACTS
There has never been an archaeological find connecting those claiming to be indigenous Palestinians to the area they call Palestine
There has never been a language known as Palestinian nor a language unique to those today identifying as indigenous Palestinians
Those today identifying as Palestinians speak and write in Arabic but there is no sound for the letter ‘P’ in Arabic so what do they call themselves in their mother tongue if they have one
There has never been a Palestinian currency unique to those identifying today as Palestinian
There has never been one war , battle or conflict fought by those identifying themselves as indigenous Palestinians against any foreign or domestic invaders since time began until the 1960’s
There has never been an indigenous Palestinian leader until an Egyptian called Arafat promoted himself to that role in the 1960’s
There has never been a building either still standing or destroyed built by those identifying themselves as indigenous Palestinians since time began until the 1960’s .
There has never been a book written by any person identifying as an indigenous Palestinian since time began until the 1960’s
There has never been a Palestinian flag nor emblem nor identifier unique to those identifying themselves as indigenous Palestinians since time began until the 1960’s
No traveller to the geographical area now claimed by those identifying themselves as indigenous Palestinians ever recorded a Palestinian people since records began in 3000 bc until the 1960’s
There is no record of anyone identifying themselves as an indigenous Palestinian King , Queen, Prince , Princess , Religious leader , President, Prime Minister , Imam, Soldier, Sailor , Tinker , Tailor , Butcher, Baker or Candlestick maker since time began until the 1960’s
Over ninety percent of those identifying today as indigenous Palestinians are Muslim and claim the geography is theirs according to their Islamic faith . However neither Palestine , Palestinians nor Jerusalem which they claim as their religious capital are ever mentioned in the Quran which actually bestows , bequeaths and promises all of the land to the Jewish people. Therefore the Palestinians mock and defy Allah and Mohammed and are Islamophobic
The dirty secret about intl institutions, even those that claim to be the pinnacle of accountability, are political bodies with no adherence to universal principles. It’s all about ideological and personal agendas, money, and influence. It bears no resemblance to Western rule of law. There are no checks and balances, no safeguards, no transparency, and no popular representation. These bodies are not the end of impunity- they are the manifestation of it.
Following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Israeli emergency response organizations are preparing to assist local authorities with search-and-rescue efforts.
Predictably, some people will deride this as "rubble washing" or some other such nonsense.
But here's a fact: when disaster strikes - an earthquake, a tsunami, wild fires - Israel is consistently among the first countries to send doctors, rescue teams, field hospitals, and humanitarian aid.
Israel doesn't ask whether the victims share its politics. It asks who needs help. That's what decent countries do.
El Ministerio de Exteriores de #Israel prepara asistencia a #Venezuela tras los dos terremotos que ha sufrido ayer, uno de 7.2 y el segundo de 7.2 un minuto después.
🇮🇱🫂🇻🇪
- Si bien la Venezuela chavista rompió sus relaciones diplomáticas con Israel y no existe embajada israelí en Venezuela, se espera que el actual gobierno acepte la colaboración israelí como un punto de inicio para la reconciliación.
- Por mi parte, vayan mis mejores deseos al pueblo venezolano tras esta tragedia, y a pesar de que hay cortes de internet en las zonas afectadas, quiero transmitirles mi aliento y consuelo a quienes siguen a esta cuenta desde Venezuela, que son miles.
- Bendiciones 🙏
It is with great sadness that I learned about the aftermath of the earthquakes in Venezuela and the loss of life they have caused. Our condolences go out to all affected families. I wish a speedy recovery to everyone injured and strength to all those searching through the rubble and working to save lives.
Ukraine hopes that the world will find ways to help the Venezuelan people in this tragic situation, and we stand ready to assist – our first responders could join the search-and-rescue operations. We are now in communication with the Venezuelan side and the Europeans, awaiting the response to our proposal.
FIFA will allow Pride flags at the Egypt vs. Iran World Cup match despite both nations calling for them to be banned.
“The FIFA World Cup is an inclusive event that welcomes people from all backgrounds. Fans of all sexual orientations and gender identities are welcome at matches and events.”
The remaining Flotilla members held for a month by Libyan militias have been released. They were held at black sites cut off from contact. This militia is notorious for torture, forced confessions, executions and hostage taking. Yet no 24 hour coverage or enquiries. We know why.