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Could the world BE more fucked up?

So Here’s a Thing • 1828 implied HN points • 05 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Israel Palestine Gun Control Mass Shootings Mental health
  1. The world is facing challenging, contentious, and seemingly unsolvable issues that need to be discussed to find solutions and understand different perspectives.
  2. The conflict between Israel and Gaza is heartbreaking, and it's important to show compassion for innocent lives affected by the atrocities committed by power-hungry individuals.
  3. The debate around gun control in the United States is complex, emotional, and requires open conversations to find common ground and work towards addressing the root problems.
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Inside the Pro-Israel Information War

All-Source Intelligence Fusion • 860 HN points • 08 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Israel Palestine Media Advocacy Campaigns
  1. There is a concerted effort to shape online discourse and silence pro-Palestinian voices by pro-Israel forces in Silicon Valley.
  2. Pro-Israel groups are heavily involved in shaping media coverage and advocating for Israel in the public discourse.
  3. Efforts to suppress pro-Palestinian speech, influence media outlets, and lobby lawmakers are prominent in the pro-Israel information war.

Is Israel Committing "Genocide" in Gaza?

Murtaza Hussain • 511 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Israel Gaza Genocide International Law
  1. The term 'genocide' has a specific legal definition involving the deliberate destruction of a group or part of it.
  2. In the case of Israeli actions in Gaza, public statements from officials raise questions about intent and motive for the severe suffering inflicted.
  3. An ICJ ruling of genocide against Israel could have significant international consequences, with implications for legal actions against Israeli officials and diplomatic relations.

EI Podcast: Who are Hizballah and what is the resistance axis?

Palestine is Still the Issue • 452 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Israel Lebanon Iran Palestine
  1. Israel's genocidal war in Gaza could escalate into a regional conflict involving Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and Iran.
  2. The resistance axis, led by groups like Hizballah, has been striking back against attacks by Israel and its allies.
  3. Amal Saad highlights that Hizballah is a key player in the resistance axis and dispels misconceptions about their relationship with Iran.

US blocks Gaza peace proposal at UN for 3rd time, holding world hostage

Geopolitical Economy Report • 757 implied HN points • 10 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics UN Gaza Peace Security Council Israel
  1. The United States has used its veto power in the United Nations Security Council three times in less than two months to block resolutions calling for peace in Gaza.
  2. Washington is sending billions of dollars worth of weapons to Israel, assisting the country in committing war crimes against Palestinian civilians.
  3. There is a call from many countries, especially from the Global South, to expand the Security Council and eliminate the veto power, citing a lack of credibility and effectiveness in the current system.

Gaza update: October 9 2023

Foreign Exchanges • 1356 implied HN points • 10 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Gaza Israel Lebanon Conflicts
  1. Israeli military has imposed a complete siege on Gaza with no access to essential supplies like electricity, food, water, and gas.
  2. Intense and indiscriminate airstrikes have caused significant casualties in both Israel and Gaza, escalating tensions.
  3. Hostage situation in Gaza complicates the conflict, with little progress in negotiations or truce talks between Hamas and Israeli officials.

Despite Biden's claims, Gaza health ministry death toll is accurate, say peer-reviewed scientific studies

Geopolitical Economy Report • 637 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Gaza Health Statistics Israel US
  1. Peer-reviewed scientific studies confirm the accuracy of the Gaza health ministry's death toll statistics after criticism from US President Biden.
  2. The Gaza health ministry has a history of reporting reliable figures, crucial for international organizations' use in understanding the situation.
  3. Experts from Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine found no evidence of inflated mortality reporting and confirmed the validity of the data provided by the Palestinian MoH.

South Africa accuses Israel of genocide

A Lawyer Writes • 412 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Israel South Africa International Court of Justice Genocide
  1. South Africa is asking the International Court of Justice to order Israel to halt military operations in Gaza and stop harming Palestinian civilians.
  2. Israel's Prime Minister stated that they are fighting Hamas terrorists, not the Palestinian population, and are complying with international law.
  3. The legal action includes detailed interim measures being sought by South Africa, with the court hearing taking place in The Hague.

US votes against peace in Gaza, defying vast majority of planet at UN

Geopolitical Economy Report • 857 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics UN Israel Palestine US Global South
  1. The vast majority of countries supported a proposed humanitarian truce in Gaza at the UN, with 121 countries in favor and very few against.
  2. The Global South largely backed the humanitarian truce, including countries in Asia, Africa, and even a few in Europe.
  3. Venezuela's voice was blocked at the UN due to illegal US sanctions, impacting its ability to participate in key votes regarding Gaza.

The Case for Genocide

The Chris Hedges Report • 354 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Genocide Israel South Africa International Court of Justice
  1. The International Court of Justice is considering the case for genocide against Israel for its actions in Gaza.
  2. South Africa submitted an 84-page brief supporting the claim of genocide, which Israel has denied.
  3. The ruling on genocide is a complex legal and political matter involving pressure from various parties and a focus on the intent behind the actions.

Links to Consider

In My Tribe • 364 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Israel Prison System
  1. American high incarceration rate is driven by violent crimes, not only drug offenses.
  2. Innocence holds power in American society's struggle with its history.
  3. Today's successful businesses focus on software capital and a different management culture.

US opposes peace as Israel ethnically cleanses Palestinians, waging war on 'entire nation' of Gaza

Geopolitical Economy Report • 797 implied HN points • 15 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Israel Palestine Ethnic Cleansing Humanitarian Crisis
  1. Israel is ethnically cleansing Palestinians, forcing them out of Gaza into Egypt.
  2. The US opposes calls for peace and supports Israel's scorched-earth war.
  3. Western governments, like the US and EU, show unwavering support for Israel despite concerns about civilian casualties and potential war crimes.

Video: Aaron Maté debates Ukraine / + latest on Gaza

Aaron Mate • 119 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Ukraine Gaza Israel Occupation Debate
  1. Aaron Maté participated in a debate on Al Jazeera's "Up Front" about Ukraine with a Member of Parliament and a political scientist, which was edited down to 25 minutes for broadcast.
  2. Aaron Maté also had a weekly interview with Judge Andrew Napolitano addressing Netanyahu's post-war Gaza plan, US support for Israeli occupation, and the latest updates on Ukraine.
  3. Aaron Mate's work is reader-supported, and individuals can subscribe to receive new posts and support his work.

Gaza: Where Is Hezbollah?

Kevin’s Newsletter • 589 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Middle East Resistance Conflict Palestine Israel
  1. The Axis of Resistance, led by Hezbollah and others, is monitoring the situation in Gaza closely.
  2. Hezbollah is maintaining its presence and readiness on the Lebanese border, influencing and supporting the Palestinian Resistance in Gaza.
  3. Hezbollah's ultimate goal is the liberation of Palestine, and decisions are strategically planned to achieve this in the most effective way.

In Defence of Israel

The Prism • 571 implied HN points • 25 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Israel Palestine Conflict History Peace
  1. Israel's history is complex and involves legitimate victimhood, negotiations, and conflict with Arab states.
  2. Israel's relationship with Palestinians is not accurately described as apartheid, but rather on security grounds.
  3. The Israeli government is held in check by institutions and faces different moral challenges compared to extremist groups like Hamas.

Al Jazeera's Undercover Israel Lobby Reporter Speaks on Gaza

Séamus Malekafzali • 353 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Israel Palestine Media Government Policy
  1. Al Jazeera's undercover investigation revealed extensive pro-Israel lobbying efforts targeting pro-Palestine sentiment in the US and UK.
  2. Discussions about pro-Israel lobbying have shifted from being taboo to being openly acknowledged.
  3. Israel lobby tactics in media focus on diverting attention from Israel's crimes and fabricating a crisis of anti-semitism.

Israel, Hamas, and Biden’s failed foreign policy

Nonzero Newsletter • 609 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Middle East United States Israel Palestine Iran
  1. Hamas attacked Israel to disrupt its relations with Arab states and derail normalization efforts.
  2. US foreign policy lacked cognitive empathy, failing to consider how actions would be viewed by Iran, Palestinians, and Hamas.
  3. There was a risk of increased violence due to the Trump-Biden Arab-Israel normalization drive, impacting the Middle East region.