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@jeffowski @AlliFlowers You poor dummy.

@AlliFlowers Yeah, clearly taken in by propaganda and his own stupidity of not reading original sources.

@HistoPol The AP is unable to verify any sources yet they report Hamas propaganda as fact and information provided by a Democratic country as suspect. Believe what you want. I don't care if all Gazans were to perish; their culture doesn't deserve to exist.

@HistoPol IDF Telegram

@HistoPol The IDF & the UN.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/israel-claims-audio-recordings-prove-unrwa-teachers-were-complicit-in-oct-7?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/03/1147217

Incriminating tapes of UNRWA teachers who are members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad and took part in the kidnappings and the massacre of 10/7.

#hamas #israel #Palestine #gaza

@skaly I totally get where you're coming from when you talk about supporting gender identity. It's crucial to respect how people feel about themselves, regardless of their biology. Everyone deserves to be seen and accepted for who they truly are.

But here's the thing: while we're all for respecting gender identity, we can't ignore basic biological facts. I mean, those facts are what help us understand so much about ourselves and how our bodies work. Like, when we say someone is 'male' or 'female,' it's not just about labels—it's about acknowledging real differences in biology, right?

So, if we start changing the meanings of words or pretending like biological facts don't matter, it can cause a lot of confusion. Like, imagine if we started saying that 'male' and 'female' don't mean anything biologically anymore. It might sound inclusive, but it could also lead to a lot of misunderstandings and problems down the line.

Plus, think about all the areas where biology does matter, like healthcare, sports, and education. If we start blurring the lines between gender identity and biological reality, it could make things really complicated. We need to find a balance where we respect people's identities while still recognizing the importance of biological truths.

So yeah, supporting gender identity is super important, but we've also gotta remember that basic facts and clear language are crucial for keeping our society running smoothly.

@skaly I believe you're overlooking the crux of my argument, which is that the misuse of language poses a significant threat to society and has historically paved the way towards fascism. It's a precarious trajectory, as vividly depicted in George Orwell's novel, 1984.

Houthi attacks in Red Sea having a ‘catastrophic’ effect on aid to Sudan.

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/feb/16/houthi-attacks-in-red-sea-having-a-catastrophic-effect-on-aid-to-sudan
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Any day now all the pro-Hamas protesters will flood the streets to protest this injustice, right? And I'm sure South Africa will take the Houthis to the ICJ. Probably filing the paperwork as we speak.

#hamas #houthi #Palestine #israel #gaza

Reports indicate that UNRWA has not been picking up aid for over three days, which is awaiting entry into Gaza. Israeli officials claim the agency is attempting to create a crisis after the IDF revealed tunnels underneath their headquarters.

https://twitter.com/kann_news/status/1758206950670573611?t=ZjwHKU-_lF9YWufJXIgoew&s=19

#unrwa #Palestine #israel #gaza #hamas

@HistoPol @Oeneus History is written by the victors. While I also think that's terrible, that's the way it is. Every war Israel has fought has been defensive. Every country that has wanted peace with Israel has received peace.

@HistoPol @wikipedia @marcelliotnet @Oeneus

While it's true that Arab nations initially rejected the UN Partition Plan for Palestine (Resolution 181), it's incorrect to suggest that the resolution was not realized solely because of their rejection. The plan was not fully implemented due to various factors, including the Arab-Israeli War of 1948 and subsequent territorial disputes.

UN General Assembly resolutions, including Resolution 181, are indeed non-binding. However, they still carry significant political and moral weight, even if they lack enforceability under international law.

The comparison between Resolution 181 and Israel's legal claim to statehood is not entirely accurate. Israel's declaration of statehood in 1948 was based on a combination of factors, including the UN Partition Plan, but also on the ground realities at the time, such as the Jewish population's presence and the outcome of the Arab-Israeli War of 1948.

UN resolutions can be repealed, modified, or superseded over time by subsequent resolutions or developments in international law and politics.

@HistoPol @wikipedia @marcelliotnet @Oeneus No, I don't agree. The second United Nations resolution related to the founding of an Arab state in Palestine is United Nations General Assembly Resolution 181, also known as the UN Partition Plan for Palestine. This resolution, passed on November 29, 1947, proposed the partition of Mandatory Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, with Jerusalem as a separate entity under international control. While the Jewish leadership accepted the plan, Arab leaders rejected it, leading to the Arab-Israeli War of 1948.

At some point the Palestinians have to accept responsibility for their choices. History is just a series of cause and effect.

@HistoPol @wikipedia @marcelliotnet @Oeneus okay, since you brought Wikipedia into this I'll provide more information with less simplifications.

The West Bank was not seized from Jordan after Jordan attacked Israel. Rather, it was captured by Israel during the Six-Day War in 1967, when Israel launched a preemptive strike against Egypt, Jordan, and Syria after tensions escalated in the region. Jordan had controlled the West Bank since the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.

Jordan is not carved out of Palestine. Jordan was originally part of the British Mandate of Palestine, but it became an independent kingdom in 1946, two years before Israel was established in 1948.

Israel was established in 1948, following the United Nations partition plan for Palestine, which proposed dividing the land into separate Jewish and Arab states. The establishment of Israel led to the Arab-Israeli War of 1948, during which neighboring Arab states, including Jordan, invaded the newly declared state of Israel.

Or, for the TLDR, see my previous post. 😉

@HistoPol @marcelliotnet @Oeneus The West Bank was seized from Jordan after Jordan decided to attack Israel. Jordan is the Arab state carved out of Palestine. Israel is the Jewish state carved out of Palestine.

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@HistoPol @AlliFlowers @Oeneus The difference is that I don't wade into the politics or history of those other countries. Even if I did, my positions wouldn't be grounded in my emotional reaction.

@HistoPol @marcelliotnet @Oeneus Okay, but the Palestinians have expressed a desire beyond just a Palestinian state. Their rejection of treaties and their own words indicate they seek control over the entire land, with aspirations for it to reunite with Jordan. Additionally, Palestinians reside in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, expanding beyond geographical boundaries. These territories already offer homes to Palestinian communities.

@AlliFlowers @Oeneus @HistoPol They come to me, brimming with enthusiasm but lacking in education. They're what some might call 'useful idiots.' It's baffling to think that with access to Western education, they would choose to align themselves with terrorists.

@Oeneus I still find it hilarious that none of them have bothered to look up the definition of "Zionist." It's not a pejorative.