Wildweasel
F-4 Phantoms Phorever
Maybe he did. Times like these he could probably use a laugh.
INTL "Israel is in an all-out war. " MAJOR Palestinian Ground Incursion From Gaza Into Israel Ongoing. Hundreds Killed. (Please watch for dups #1881)
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Wildweasel
F-4 Phantoms Phorever
From the pile of "contingency funds" in the Pentagon's budget every year. Since 9-11 we're talking tens of billions each year ready to be used for military assistance or US troop deployment funding.
jward
passin' thru
Israeli death toll from multi-front Hamas attack rises to more than 250
Bodies lie on a main road near Kibbutz Gevim on October 7, 2023 following an attack by Hamas terrorists. (Oren ZIV / AFP)
The death toll from the Hamas terror group’s massive attack on Israel rises to more than 250, Hebrew-language media reports say, citing medical officials.
The toll is expected to continue to rise.
At least 1,450 have been wounded, many seriously.
Dozens of civilians as well as IDF soldiers are believed to have been abducted and brought into Gaza; the IDF has confirmed that soldiers and civilians have been taken hostage, but has not specified a number.
Thousands of rockets have been fired at the south and center of the country, killing a number of people.
jward
passin' thru
27min ago
US President Joe Biden speaks about the terror attack against Israel, October 7, 2023. (Screenshot/Used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
US President Joe Biden backs Israel’s right to self defense, warns other parties in the region against joining the attack against the Jewish state, and says he is in contact with leaders around the region.
“Today the people of Israel are under attack orchestrated by a terrorist organization, Hamas. In this moment of tragedy, I want to say to them and to the world and to terrorists everywhere, the United States stands with Israel. We will not ever fail to have their back, we’ll make sure that they’ll have the help their citizens need and they can continue to defend themselves,” Biden says in a broadcast, while flanked by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
“The world has seen appalling images of thousands of rockets in a space of hours raining down on Israeli cities… Hamas terrorists crossing into Israel, killing not only Israeli soldiers but Israeli civilians in the streets, in their homes, innocent people murdered, wounded, entire families taken hostage by Hamas, just days after Israel marked the holiest of days on the Jewish calendar. It’s unconscionable.”
“Israel has the right to defend itself and its people, full stop. There’s never justification for terrorist attacks and my administration’s support for Israel’s security is rock solid and unwavering.”
“This is not a moment for any party hostile to Israel to exploit these attacks to seek advantage. The world is watching.”
“It’s also a terrible tragedy on a human level, hurting innocent people, seeing the lives that have been broken by this, the families torn apart. It’s heartbreaking.”
Biden says he has spoken to the king of Jordan and members of Congress, and told his national security team to engage with their Israeli counterparts for military, diplomatic and intelligence cooperation to “make sure Israel has what it needs.”
Biden has directed his team to be in constant contact with leaders around the region, including in Saudi Arabia, the Palestinian Authority, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, the UAE and Europe.
He says he will remain in close contact with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he spoke to earlier today.
“Let there be no mistake, the United States stands with the State of Israel,” Biden says.
www.timesofisrael.com
Biden offers ‘rock solid’ support for Jerusalem, warns others against joining attack on Israel
By Luke TressUS President Joe Biden speaks about the terror attack against Israel, October 7, 2023. (Screenshot/Used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
US President Joe Biden backs Israel’s right to self defense, warns other parties in the region against joining the attack against the Jewish state, and says he is in contact with leaders around the region.
“Today the people of Israel are under attack orchestrated by a terrorist organization, Hamas. In this moment of tragedy, I want to say to them and to the world and to terrorists everywhere, the United States stands with Israel. We will not ever fail to have their back, we’ll make sure that they’ll have the help their citizens need and they can continue to defend themselves,” Biden says in a broadcast, while flanked by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
“The world has seen appalling images of thousands of rockets in a space of hours raining down on Israeli cities… Hamas terrorists crossing into Israel, killing not only Israeli soldiers but Israeli civilians in the streets, in their homes, innocent people murdered, wounded, entire families taken hostage by Hamas, just days after Israel marked the holiest of days on the Jewish calendar. It’s unconscionable.”
“Israel has the right to defend itself and its people, full stop. There’s never justification for terrorist attacks and my administration’s support for Israel’s security is rock solid and unwavering.”
“This is not a moment for any party hostile to Israel to exploit these attacks to seek advantage. The world is watching.”
“It’s also a terrible tragedy on a human level, hurting innocent people, seeing the lives that have been broken by this, the families torn apart. It’s heartbreaking.”
Biden says he has spoken to the king of Jordan and members of Congress, and told his national security team to engage with their Israeli counterparts for military, diplomatic and intelligence cooperation to “make sure Israel has what it needs.”
Biden has directed his team to be in constant contact with leaders around the region, including in Saudi Arabia, the Palestinian Authority, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, the UAE and Europe.
He says he will remain in close contact with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he spoke to earlier today.
“Let there be no mistake, the United States stands with the State of Israel,” Biden says.
Israel at war: 250 killed in Hamas assault, hostages taken to Gaza, rockets on Tel Aviv
Over 1,450 injured in unprecedented infiltration from Gaza, with terrorists at 22 sites attacking civilians and soldiers; thousands of rockets fired at Israel; reservists called up
www.timesofisrael.com
jward
passin' thru
42min ago
Israeli soldiers deploy in Sderot, Israel, on October 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has decided to extend an emergency situation to the entire State of Israel, his office says.
Earlier, Gallant declared the “special situation” within a range of 80 kilometers from the Gaza Strip.
The “special situation” allows the military’s Home Front Command to restrict gatherings and close off areas.
Gallant extends emergency situation to entire country
By Emanuel FabianIsraeli soldiers deploy in Sderot, Israel, on October 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has decided to extend an emergency situation to the entire State of Israel, his office says.
Earlier, Gallant declared the “special situation” within a range of 80 kilometers from the Gaza Strip.
The “special situation” allows the military’s Home Front Command to restrict gatherings and close off areas.
jward
passin' thru
Hamas deputy anticipates Israeli hostages will be swapped for Palestinian prisoners
By Gianluca PacchianiHamas commander Saleh al-Arouri (YouTube screenshot)
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Saleh al-Arouri, deputy head of the political bureau of Hamas, calls the terror group’s onslaught against Israel an “open battle” aimed at achieving the liberation of the Palestinian people and their holy places, following the perceived “desecration” of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem — known as the Al-Aqsa compound to Muslims — by Jewish worshipers over the holiday of Sukkot.
Al-Arouri alleges plans by Israel to impose an unspecified “new reality” at the flashpoint site after the holiday. Hamas has repeatedly accused Israel of seeking to alter the sensitive status quo at the holy site as a pretext for violence.
Al-Arouri adds that Palestinian detainees in Israeli jails are “about to be freed,” anticipating the liberation of security prisoners in exchange for dozens of Israeli hostages the group has reportedly taken, including both civilians and soldiers.
Al-Arouri says some of the Israeli hostages are “senior officers.” He falsely says Hamas does not kill or harm civilians, claiming that there are videos showing how the terror group treats civilians “humanely.” Hamas terrorists slaughtered civilians in southern Israel today, took others captive, and fired hundreds of rockets at civilian population centers.
“We have a plan for all stages of this conflict,” al-Arouri says, “both in case of an Israeli request for a ceasefire, and in case of a continuing escalation of the violence. We are prepared for all options.” He adds that an Israeli ground invasion would be the “best scenario” for Hamas.
Al-Arouri also expresses his “hope and trust” that Palestinians outside Gaza will join the fight “to defend Al-Aqsa,” especially terror groups in the West Bank. Al-Arouri is considered the de facto leader of Hamas in the West Bank.
“We entered this battle not just for a few hours. We entered it knowing that there will be consequences, and we have no choice but to fight it to achieve our high goals,” he says.
He adds that Hamas is in communication with international and regional parties, and implies that it has received offers for mediation. He also accuses the US of providing financial and military aid to Ukraine but neglecting Palestinians.
Al-Arouri touches on the possible participation of Hezbollah in the attack on Israel, saying Israel is right to fear violence on the Lebanese front in the north, claiming that Israel occupies part of Lebanon’s territory.
Israel at war: 250 killed in Hamas assault, hostages taken to Gaza, rockets on Tel Aviv
Over 1,450 injured in unprecedented infiltration from Gaza, with terrorists at 22 sites attacking civilians and soldiers; thousands of rockets fired at Israel; reservists called up
www.timesofisrael.com
Old Greek
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FJB - 6 billion to Iran - only 17 days of oil left in SPR. Frigging Ass! Do not believe a word from him!27min ago
Biden offers ‘rock solid’ support for Jerusalem, warns others against joining attack on Israel
By Luke Tress
US President Joe Biden speaks about the terror attack against Israel, October 7, 2023. (Screenshot/Used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
US President Joe Biden backs Israel’s right to self defense, warns other parties in the region against joining the attack against the Jewish state, and says he is in contact with leaders around the region.
“Today the people of Israel are under attack orchestrated by a terrorist organization, Hamas. In this moment of tragedy, I want to say to them and to the world and to terrorists everywhere, the United States stands with Israel. We will not ever fail to have their back, we’ll make sure that they’ll have the help their citizens need and they can continue to defend themselves,” Biden says in a broadcast, while flanked by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
“The world has seen appalling images of thousands of rockets in a space of hours raining down on Israeli cities… Hamas terrorists crossing into Israel, killing not only Israeli soldiers but Israeli civilians in the streets, in their homes, innocent people murdered, wounded, entire families taken hostage by Hamas, just days after Israel marked the holiest of days on the Jewish calendar. It’s unconscionable.”
“Israel has the right to defend itself and its people, full stop. There’s never justification for terrorist attacks and my administration’s support for Israel’s security is rock solid and unwavering.”
“This is not a moment for any party hostile to Israel to exploit these attacks to seek advantage. The world is watching.”
“It’s also a terrible tragedy on a human level, hurting innocent people, seeing the lives that have been broken by this, the families torn apart. It’s heartbreaking.”
Biden says he has spoken to the king of Jordan and members of Congress, and told his national security team to engage with their Israeli counterparts for military, diplomatic and intelligence cooperation to “make sure Israel has what it needs.”
Biden has directed his team to be in constant contact with leaders around the region, including in Saudi Arabia, the Palestinian Authority, Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Oman, the UAE and Europe.
He says he will remain in close contact with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he spoke to earlier today.
“Let there be no mistake, the United States stands with the State of Israel,” Biden says.
Israel at war: 250 killed in Hamas assault, hostages taken to Gaza, rockets on Tel Aviv
Over 1,450 injured in unprecedented infiltration from Gaza, with terrorists at 22 sites attacking civilians and soldiers; thousands of rockets fired at Israel; reservists called up
Blacknarwhal
Let's Go Brandon!
....oh boy. My big client is in Tel Aviv.
jward
passin' thru
Again, as I posted upthread, their own internal documentation of discussions show that they were aware that their resumption of aid to palastine might likely provide aid to terrorists:
"In 2023, the Washington Free Beacon obtained documents indicating that State Department officials were concerned that U.S. aid could help terrorist groups. “We assess there is a high risk Hamas could potentially derive indirect, unintentional benefit from U.S. assistance to Gaza. There is less but still some risk U.S. assistance would benefit other designated groups,” the State Department wrote in the draft of a request for an exemption from laws barring the United States from sending funds into areas run by Palestinian terror groups circulated internally in March 2021."Biden Resumes Aid to Palestinians
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White House slams Republican ‘disinformation’ blaming Biden administration for Hamas attack on Israel
By Jacob Magid
US President Joe Biden walks towards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and then on to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. (AP/Andrew Harnik)
The White House slams a Republican “disinformation” campaign blaming the Biden administration for today’s Hamas attack on Israel.
Prominent Republican lawmakers as well as former president Donald Trump have claimed the US deal to release hostages from Iran gave Tehran access to funds that it is using to support Hamas.
“Not a single cent from these funds has been spent, and when it is spent, it can only be spent on things like food and medicine for the Iranian people,” says White House National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson.
“These funds have absolutely nothing to do with the horrific attacks today and this is not the time to spread disinformation,” she adds.
Israel at war: 250 killed in Hamas assault, hostages taken to Gaza, rockets on Tel Aviv
Over 1,450 injured in unprecedented infiltration from Gaza, with terrorists at 22 sites attacking civilians and soldiers; thousands of rockets fired at Israel; reservists called up
www.timesofisrael.com
jward
passin' thru
Shashank Joshi
@shashj
“Dozens of bodies are being removed from the scene where Israelis were massacred at a nature party near Kibbutz Re’im, Channel 12 reports. The reporter says the sight of the dead Israelis is unbearable.” State-supervised daycares launch open-ended strike over work conditions
‘U.S. officials said that if the Israelis knew an attack was imminent they did not share it with Washington. “We were not tracking this,” one senior U.S. military official told NBC News.’
‘U.S. officials are discussing enhancing intelligence sharing with the Israelis to support the Israeli government in response to the Hamas attack, according to a U.S. official and a source familiar with the discussions.’ https://nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna1
NBC: ‘U.S. officials said early assessments are that the timing of the Hamas attack was related to signs that a deal normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia & Israel was close…They also said that the 50-ya anniversary of the 1973 Arab-Israeli war also may have been a factor.’
“A trail of civilians’ bodies lay where they had encountered the advancing gunmen. On the road outside Sderot, a bloodied woman slumped dead in the seat of her car. At least nine people gunned down at a bus shelter in the town were laid out on stretchers”
View: https://twitter.com/shashj/status/1710745120440467721?s=20
Asked by reporters how Hamas had managed to catch the army off guard, Lt. Col. Richard Hecht, an Israeli army spokesman, replied, “That’s a good question.”’ https://apnews.com/article/israel
@shashj
“Dozens of bodies are being removed from the scene where Israelis were massacred at a nature party near Kibbutz Re’im, Channel 12 reports. The reporter says the sight of the dead Israelis is unbearable.” State-supervised daycares launch open-ended strike over work conditions
‘U.S. officials said that if the Israelis knew an attack was imminent they did not share it with Washington. “We were not tracking this,” one senior U.S. military official told NBC News.’
‘U.S. officials are discussing enhancing intelligence sharing with the Israelis to support the Israeli government in response to the Hamas attack, according to a U.S. official and a source familiar with the discussions.’ https://nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna1
NBC: ‘U.S. officials said early assessments are that the timing of the Hamas attack was related to signs that a deal normalizing relations between Saudi Arabia & Israel was close…They also said that the 50-ya anniversary of the 1973 Arab-Israeli war also may have been a factor.’
“A trail of civilians’ bodies lay where they had encountered the advancing gunmen. On the road outside Sderot, a bloodied woman slumped dead in the seat of her car. At least nine people gunned down at a bus shelter in the town were laid out on stretchers”
View: https://twitter.com/shashj/status/1710745120440467721?s=20
Asked by reporters how Hamas had managed to catch the army off guard, Lt. Col. Richard Hecht, an Israeli army spokesman, replied, “That’s a good question.”’ https://apnews.com/article/israel
northern watch
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EMERGENCY – Towards all-out war between Israel – Hezbollah & Iran – Israeli Defense Minister and Netanyahu address: "Forget Gaza for the next 50 years – Leave civilians"
"We will raze every part of this diabolical city to the ground."
07/10/2023 - 22:58War News 24 / 7
The Middle East is moving full steam ahead for a generalized war between Israel and Hezbollah and Iran following the statements of Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Hezbollah has already informed Egypt that if the Israelis act on their threats, then all-out conflict is the only way. Cairo was asked to mediate to mitigate the Israeli response.
But that seems impossible at this stage.
An unnamed Israeli minister told Israeli media outlet Ynet that there was a risk that Hamas attacks were aimed at distracting in the face of an attack from the north. Meanwhile, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said it was "in direct contact with the leadership of the Palestinian Resistance and is conducting a continuous assessment of events and progress of operations with them."
"Forget the Gaza you knew"
In his address, Israel's Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant (black attire and background as a sign of mourning, only the flag can be seen) said:"We will change the reality on the ground in Gaza for the next 50 years. What was before will no longer exist.
We will operate with full force."
"Today we saw the face of evil. Hamas [a terrorist organization] launched a brutal attack against the citizens of the State of Israel – it attacks men, women, children and the elderly, indiscriminately.
Hamas will understand very quickly that it has made a mistake – a serious mistake, and it will pay a price.
Fifteen years ago, as Commander-in-Chief of the Southern Command, I nearly broke my neck [destroyed] Hamas.
I was stopped by the political echelon. This phenomenon will not continue. We will change the reality on the ground in Gaza for the next 50 years.
What was before will no longer exist. We will operate at full capacity.
I ask the citizens of Israel to remain determined and support our security forces."
Netanyahu: Get out of Gaza!
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made his first public statement since Hamas fired rockets, shortly after U.S. President Joe Biden delivered a message expressing his unwavering support for Israel.Netanyahu promised to defeat Hamas but said the war would last.
"Women, children and the elderly have been killed, and people have been captured, "he said.
We will target all Hamas locations in Gaza and its leaders.
The army is now regaining control of the last settlements the militants entered.
I appeal to the residents of the Gaza Strip – get out of there now, we will get anywhere.
We will raze every part of this diabolical city where Hamas terrorists are hiding.
Civilians, leave Gaza immediately.
The Israeli army will use all means at its disposal to destroy Hamas
ΕΚΤΑΚΤΟ- Προς γενικευμένο πόλεμο Ισραήλ- Χεζμπολάχ & Ιράν – Διάγγ
Ολοταχώς προς γενικευμένο πόλεμο Ισραήλ με Χεζμπολάχ και Ιράν κινείται η Μέση Ανατολή μετά και τις δηλώσεις του ισραηλινού Υπουργού
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Old Greek
Veteran Member
From above report.
U.S. officials are discussing enhancing intelligence sharing with the Israelis to support the Israeli government in response to the Hamas attack, according to a U.S. official and a source familiar with the discussions.’
Not too sure I would trust the present US Government.
I'd guess that all we have to offer is satellite stuff.
You can bet, everything we give them will be scrutinized very heavily.
Old Greek
Veteran Member
I agree - and hope so!
jward
passin' thru
I'm sorry but they know far better than we ever could hope to know- yet- that terror does not take a holiday, and given the absolute import of the tasks their risk assessment analysts are given, "if" this "really" did come to a surprise to them, they deserve condemnation.
As to the day being chosen for a reason, even the most bumbling keystone cop amongst them grokes the import and increased risks of such dates and is more, not less, attentive to the threats. That's just simple entry lvl assessment stuff.
...which is why I'm really not fully convinced any such "caught by surprise" event occurred. :: shrug ::
naegling62
Veteran Member
If this was the "Grand Offensive" planned by Iran, Hezbollah would have attacked in coordination with Hamas. This really sounds like a "you first" situation. We'll will see soon but my bet is Hezbollah stands down besides unauthorized incursions and Gaza gets a wee bit flatter.
jward
passin' thru
remember, secondary and tertiary trauma are really real things, particularly for those of us who've already seen our share of broken/beaten/murdered people up close and personal, so keep that in mind when deciding whether or not u wish to view certain of the snuff films and photos and such that they'll be putting out.
A few months ago, I put a tutorial on the "test forum" section on how to use the spoiler function, which allows you to share content in such a way that people have a choice whether they view it or not...
Patrick Fox
@RealCynicalFox
On a mental health note for those following the current attack on Israel: I'm currently seeing a great many indications that attacks on Israeli civilians have been extensively recorded by the perpetrators. Expect to see that content filter out over the next few hours and days.
Take appropriate precautions.
2:48 AM · Oct 7, 2023
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A few months ago, I put a tutorial on the "test forum" section on how to use the spoiler function, which allows you to share content in such a way that people have a choice whether they view it or not...
Patrick Fox
@RealCynicalFox
On a mental health note for those following the current attack on Israel: I'm currently seeing a great many indications that attacks on Israeli civilians have been extensively recorded by the perpetrators. Expect to see that content filter out over the next few hours and days.
Take appropriate precautions.
2:48 AM · Oct 7, 2023
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Ragnarok
On and On, South of Heaven
Ragnarok
On and On, South of Heaven
The Book of Obadiah
Ragnarok
On and On, South of Heaven
The commander of the Nahal Infantry Brigade, Col. Yonatan Steinberg, was killed this morning during clashes with Hamas terrorists in the Kerem Shalom area
View: https://twitter.com/manniefabian/status/1710751845465940248
View: https://twitter.com/manniefabian/status/1710751845465940248
Starrkopf
Veteran Member
I've got no doubt it's going to escalate. Particularly after they go full shock and awe style tactics on gaza in retaliation. I'm no expert but I take Israel at its word when it says it's going to hit back hard.
Abe Froman
Senior Member
Gaza will soon be a parking lot.
psychgirl
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John Deere Girl
Veteran Member
Israel is going to take out the trash.
phloydius
Veteran Member
Speaking of "shock and awe":
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Google Translate:
Column of tanks is now heading towards southern Israel to begin the ground counteroffensive.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on Gaza residents to "leave now."
View: https://twitter.com/leverage_ok/status/1710758636916466169
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Edited to Add: Looks like 10 tanks, and if they are not shown twice, then 20 tanks.
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Google Translate:
Column of tanks is now heading towards southern Israel to begin the ground counteroffensive.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on Gaza residents to "leave now."
View: https://twitter.com/leverage_ok/status/1710758636916466169
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Edited to Add: Looks like 10 tanks, and if they are not shown twice, then 20 tanks.
phloydius
Veteran Member
Breaking Israel: Entire families and car loads of Israeli civilians have been slaughtered in the most brutal surprise attack on the Sabbath when many Israelis were celebrating #Shabat
The Israeli Defence forces appear to have been completely caught off-guard and the feared #Mossad intelligence services have failed spectacularly in preventing this horrific attack.
We are likely to see a retaliation so severe that Palestine may cease to exist.
Iran watches with interest and considers whether to take advantage of a blindsided Israel and push the attack to destroy the nation of Israel once and for all.
#IsraelUnderAttack #IsraelPalestineWar #Iran
Link to twitter post with graphic video:
The Israeli Defence forces appear to have been completely caught off-guard and the feared #Mossad intelligence services have failed spectacularly in preventing this horrific attack.
We are likely to see a retaliation so severe that Palestine may cease to exist.
Iran watches with interest and considers whether to take advantage of a blindsided Israel and push the attack to destroy the nation of Israel once and for all.
#IsraelUnderAttack #IsraelPalestineWar #Iran
Link to twitter post with graphic video:
Mtsilverback
Veteran Member
How should Israel proceed in light of the most recent actions by hamas and how the middle eastern countries have historically responded when Israel reached out for peace.
en.wikipedia.org
Khartoum Resolution - Wikipedia
danielboon
TB Fanatic
Zechariah 9 1-8 as well
True, but it does not change the fact that on Holidays it is skeleton crews. On Yom Kippur the whole country literally shuts down. No traffic anywhere.
It would be the same in this country if someone attacked us on Christmas Eve, Early Christmas morning. We would be scrambling. Even our troops are mostly on leave.
Mtsilverback
Veteran Member
Sorry, should have posted the article:
Khartoum Resolution
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the "Three Noes" policy established in April 1979 by the Republic of China, see Three Noes.
The Khartoum Resolution (Arabic: قرار الخرطوم) of 1 September 1967 was issued at the conclusion of the 1967 Arab League summit, which was convened in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, in the wake of the Six-Day War. The resolution is famous for containing (in the third paragraph) what became known as the "Three Noes" (Arabic: اللاءات الثلاث) or "The Three Noes of Khartoum" (Arabic: لاءات الخرطوم الثلاث).[1][2]
Avi Shlaim has argued that Arab spokesmen interpreted the Khartoum declarations to mean "no formal peace treaty, but not a rejection of peace; no direct negotiations, but not a refusal to talk through third parties; and no de jure recognition of Israel, but acceptance of its existence as a state" (emphasis in original). Shlaim states that the conference marked a turning point in Arab-Israeli relations by noting that Nasser urged Hussein to seek a "comprehensive settlement" with Israel. Shlaim acknowledges that none of that was then known in Israel, whose leaders took the "Three Nos" at face value.[12] Fred Khouri argued that "the Khartoum conference cleared the way for the Arab moderates to seek a political solution and to offer, in exchange for their conquered lands, important concessions short of actually recognizing Israel and negotiating formal peace treaties with her.”[13]
In the event, indirect negotiations between Israel, Jordan and Egypt eventually opened through the auspices of the Jarring Mission (1967–1973), and secret direct talks also took place between Israel and Jordan, but neither avenue succeeded in achieving a meaningful settlement, which set the stage for a new round of conflict.[citation needed]
Khartoum Resolution
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the "Three Noes" policy established in April 1979 by the Republic of China, see Three Noes.
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"The Three Noes", Khartoum Resolution, 1967
The Khartoum Resolution (Arabic: قرار الخرطوم) of 1 September 1967 was issued at the conclusion of the 1967 Arab League summit, which was convened in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, in the wake of the Six-Day War. The resolution is famous for containing (in the third paragraph) what became known as the "Three Noes" (Arabic: اللاءات الثلاث) or "The Three Noes of Khartoum" (Arabic: لاءات الخرطوم الثلاث).[1][2]
Resolution text
- The conference has affirmed the unity of Arab states, the unity of joint action and the need for coordination and for the elimination of all differences. The Kings, Presidents and representatives of the other Arab Heads of State at the conference have affirmed their countries' stand by an implementation of the Arab Solidarity Charter which was signed at the third Arab summit conference in Casablanca.
- The conference has agreed on the need to consolidate all efforts to eliminate the effects of the aggression on the basis that the occupied lands are Arab lands and that the burden of regaining these lands falls on all the Arab States.
- The Arab Heads of State have agreed to unite their political efforts at the international and diplomatic level to eliminate the effects of the aggression and to ensure the withdrawal of the aggressive Israeli forces from the Arab lands which have been occupied since the aggression of 5 June. This will be done within the framework of the main principles by which the Arab States abide, namely, no peace with Israel, no recognition of Israel, no negotiations with it, and insistence on the rights of the Palestinian people in their own country.
- The conference of Arab Ministers of Finance, Economy and Oil recommended that suspension of oil pumping be used as a weapon in the battle. However, after thoroughly studying the matter, the summit conference has come to the conclusion that the oil pumping can itself be used as a positive weapon, since oil is an Arab resource which can be used to strengthen the economy of the Arab States directly affected by the aggression, so that these States will be able to stand firm in the battle. The conference has, therefore, decided to resume the pumping of oil, since oil is a positive Arab resource that can be used in the service of Arab goals. It can contribute to the efforts to enable those Arab States which were exposed to the aggression and thereby lost economic resources to stand firm and eliminate the effects of the aggression. The oil-producing States have, in fact, participated in the efforts to enable the States affected by the aggression to stand firm in the face of any economic pressure.
- The participants in the conference have approved the plan proposed by Kuwait to set up an Arab Economic and Social Development Fund on the basis of the recommendation of the Baghdad conference of Arab Ministers of Finance, Economy and Oil.
- The participants have agreed on the need to adopt the necessary measures to strengthen military preparation to face all eventualities.
- The conference has decided to expedite the elimination of foreign bases in the Arab States.
Interpretations
Commentators have frequently presented the resolution as an example of Arab rejectionism. Abd al Azim Ramadan stated that the Khartoum decisions left only one option — war. [3] Efraim Halevy, Guy Ben-Porat, Steven R. David, Julius Stone, and Ian Bremmer all agree the Khartoum Resolution amounted to a rejection of Israel's right to exist.[4][5][6][7][8] The Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) itself enlisted the Khartoum Resolution to advocate against acceptance of Israel's right to exist as articulated in United Nations Security Council Resolution 242.[9] Benny Morris wrote that the Arab leaders "hammered out a defiant, rejectionist platform that was to bedevil all peace moves in the region for a decade" despite an Israeli offer on June 19, 1967 "to give up Sinai and the Golan in exchange for peace."[10] Odd Bull of the UNTSO opined in much the same manner in 1976.[11]Avi Shlaim has argued that Arab spokesmen interpreted the Khartoum declarations to mean "no formal peace treaty, but not a rejection of peace; no direct negotiations, but not a refusal to talk through third parties; and no de jure recognition of Israel, but acceptance of its existence as a state" (emphasis in original). Shlaim states that the conference marked a turning point in Arab-Israeli relations by noting that Nasser urged Hussein to seek a "comprehensive settlement" with Israel. Shlaim acknowledges that none of that was then known in Israel, whose leaders took the "Three Nos" at face value.[12] Fred Khouri argued that "the Khartoum conference cleared the way for the Arab moderates to seek a political solution and to offer, in exchange for their conquered lands, important concessions short of actually recognizing Israel and negotiating formal peace treaties with her.”[13]
In the event, indirect negotiations between Israel, Jordan and Egypt eventually opened through the auspices of the Jarring Mission (1967–1973), and secret direct talks also took place between Israel and Jordan, but neither avenue succeeded in achieving a meaningful settlement, which set the stage for a new round of conflict.[citation needed]
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