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Bad Weather

Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter • 6949 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Middle East Conflict International relations Political Extremism Human Rights
  1. The author reflects on the unpredictability of storms and the feeling of imminent apocalypses in the midst of bad weather.
  2. There is a discussion about political figures and international affairs, focusing on the potential consequences and implications of their actions.
  3. The narrative transitions between personal reflections, societal observations, and historical analogies, all within the context of turbulent weather and its implications.

Israel Supporters Are Some Of The Worst People In The World

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 2230 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Middle East Conflict Human Rights International relations War
  1. Some Israel supporters display extreme vitriol and disregard for human suffering, justifying monstrous acts against innocent children in Gaza.
  2. The behavior of these specific Israel supporters is seen as shockingly disturbing, leading to accusations of immorality and dishonesty.
  3. The negative behavior highlighted is not exclusive to Israelis or Jews, but extends to various ideological groups, illustrating a troubling trend of unwavering support for violent actions in Gaza.

It's Journalistic Malpractice To Say Gazans Are Starving Without Saying Israel Is Starving Them

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 344 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Propaganda Middle East Conflict Media bias Humanitarian Crisis
  1. It is important for journalists to provide a balanced view when reporting on conflicts, such as mentioning both sides' roles in a situation.
  2. Media outlets can sometimes present news in a biased or propagandistic way, often omitting crucial information to shape the audience's perception.
  3. Control of major news platforms by wealthy individuals can lead to a media landscape that serves to maintain the status quo and downplay the wrongdoing of those in power.

Uppropet för Gaza är ett grymt hyckleri

Rak höger med Ivar Arpi • 5169 implied HN points • 22 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Middle East Conflict Humanitarian Crisis Political Activism
  1. The call for Gaza is seen as hypocritical by some, as it overlooks past atrocities and current aspects of the conflict.
  2. Humanitarian aid going into Gaza must pass through Egypt, not Israel, to reach those in need.
  3. Various initiatives have been launched to address the violence in Gaza, emphasizing the protection of civilians and condemnations of international law violations.
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Biden's Phony War In The Middle East

AND Magazine • 825 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Middle East Conflict Military Actions
  1. The Biden administration's responses to attacks in the Middle East have been criticized as ineffective and a show of false strength.
  2. The airstrikes seemed to have little impact, with reports suggesting that many targeted locations were empty or devoid of fighters.
  3. Critics argue that the military actions were more for political show than real strategic significance.

There Is Only One Way Out of This

Discourse Blog • 1926 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Middle East Conflict Human Rights Colonialism Occupation
  1. The violence in Palestine and Israel is directly linked to Israel's occupation, killings, and apartheid state.
  2. All human rights organizations concluded Israel is an apartheid state that systematically oppresses Palestinians.
  3. The only solution to end the violence and conflict is for Israel to end the occupation, apartheid state, and blockade of Gaza.

UK has concerns about South African claim

A Lawyer Writes • 294 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics International Law Genocide Middle East Conflict Foreign Relations
  1. The UK raises concerns about South Africa's actions against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
  2. The UK supports Israel's right to self-defense and disagrees with labeling their actions in Gaza as genocide.
  3. The International Court of Justice has called for aid into Gaza and preservation of evidence related to allegations of genocide.

Agency Capture – Biden Allocated $1.2 Billion To The United Nations Relief And Works Agency (UNRWA). It's Laced With Terrorist Extremists.

OpenTheBooks Substack • 143 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Aid Terrorism Government Accountability Middle East Conflict International relations
  1. Biden allocated $1.2 billion in Palestinian aid to UNRWA, a UN agency linked with terrorist extremists.
  2. President Trump had previously cut U.S. aid to UNRWA to zero due to concerns about funding terrorism.
  3. The United States has been the largest funder of UNRWA since its founding in 1948, providing over one-third of its budget.

February 2, 2024

Letters from an American • 10 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Iran Sanctions Middle East Conflict
  1. The U.S. military conducted strikes on multiple targets in Syria and Iraq connected to attacks on U.S. personnel, aiming to degrade capabilities and send a message to stop the attacks.
  2. Targets were selected carefully to avoid civilian casualties, showing a strategic approach to the military action.
  3. The U.S. administration seeks to prevent conflicts with Iran by responding to attacks on U.S. troops, imposing sanctions, and cutting off funding for paramilitary groups.

As Humans We Cannot Allow This to Go on: There is Something All of Us Can Do.

WritersPostNetworkBlog Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 29 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Middle East Conflict Humanitarian Crisis International relations War Crimes Global Cooperation
  1. More children are dying in Gaza today due to the conflict.
  2. There is a need for a new world order to stop the killing of innocent civilians.
  3. International involvement is crucial to prevent further loss of life and atrocities in Palestine.