Political Thread in memory of David Reid. (R.I.P.)

[Swissclaret]

It's not really a war though is it sinkov? Murdering and starving to death a captive audience who have nowhere else to go is murder plain & simple.

Whatever anyone wants to call it, it is a tragedy.

Whilst the left/woke brigade would not call it war, how else would one describe the actions of Hamas/ Palestinians in October 2023 as anything other than a declaration of war against the state of Israel. A small incursion? Freedom fighters trying to liberate their country - not that justifies murder, rape and other atrocities?

In any war, one side can surrender. Hamas could surrender to save its own people from further slaughter. Hamas could agree to a ceasefire and talks to try to resolve the problem. Hamas leaders could come out from behind their own people and give themselves up for the greater good of their people.

They have done none of the above so horribly, the war goes on with the resultant casualties.

Hamas has its part to play in bringing this tragedy to an end. So far they have done nothing to end peacefully what they so aggressively started.

[sinkov]

Figures obtained from the Israeli military.
Total deaths:
Palestinians killed in Gaza: at least 40,005
People killed in Israel: about 1,200
Palestinians killed in the West Bank: 623
People killed in Lebanon: around 530
Civilians
Civilians killed in Gaza: Gaza’s health ministry doesn’t distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count but says at least 5,956 women and at least 10,627 children have been killed.
Civilians and foreigners killed in Israel: 860
Children killed in Israel: 53
Civilians killed since Oct. 7 in Israel along its northern border: 24
Civilians killed in Lebanon: 97
Aid workers killed in Gaza: 284
Health workers killed in Gaza: over 500
Journalists and media workers killed: At least 113
Soldiers/Militants
Militants killed by Israel in Gaza: more than 15,000, according to the Israeli military
Israeli soldiers killed in the Gaza ground offensive: 329
Israeli soldiers killed on Oct. 7: 314
Israeli soldiers killed along Israel’s northern front since Oct. 7: 22
Militants killed in Lebanon: 377 from Hezbollah and 54 from allied groups
Destruction/Humanitarian situation in Gaza
Percentage of buildings likely damaged/destroyed: 59.3%
Percentage of homes likely damaged: more than 60%
Percentage of school buildings damaged: 85%
Hospitals that are partially functioning: 16 of 36
Palestinian civilians facing “catastrophic” food insecurity, according to the U.N.: 495,000
Percentage of students out of school: 100%
Percentage of road network damaged: 65%
Cemeteries damaged: At least 21
Injuries
Palestinians injured in Gaza since Oct. 7: 92,401
Palestinians injured in the West Bank since Oct. 7: more than 5,400
Israeli soldiers injured since Oct. 7: 2,206
Israeli civilians injured on Oct. 7: around 4,800
Displacement
Palestinians currently displaced in Gaza: 1.9 million (86% of the prewar population)
Israelis internally displaced from border communities: 62,224 (under 1% of the population)
Hostages/Prisoners
Hostages taken by Hamas-led militants on Oct. 7: 251
Hostages retrieved, released, or rescued: 140
Hostages who are alive or haven’t been confirmed dead: 74, including two who were taken before Oct. 7
Hostages confirmed to have died in Hamas captivity: 41, including two taken before Oct. 7
Palestinian prisoners freed during weeklong pause in fighting: 240

Seems very much like a war to me mon ami. A war which the terrorist scum are getting ever closer to losing. Their huge stockpile of weaponry and ammunition is starting to run low, and the IDF is ensuring that nothing more is getting through to them. It's just a matter of time.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Seems very much like a war to me mon ami. A war which the terrorist scum are getting ever closer to losing. Their huge stockpile of weaponry and ammunition is starting to run low, and the IDF is ensuring that nothing more is getting through to them. It's just a matter of time.

The IDF for all of their technology had no idea about the extent of the Hamas tunnelling, nor did they know about the October 7th attack. I would not be at all surprised if Hamas have an underground stockpile of weapons and cache of ammo. One of the US military's top brass this week said he thinks it "unlikely" the Jews can beat Hamas in Gaza, meanwhile the "Duck Shoot in a Barrel" of murdering Palestinian Arabs, journalists and hospital staff goes on unabated.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

16.08.2024: Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank on Thursday, killing a man and burning homes and cars, local authorities said.

The Israelis, many of them masked, allegedly stormed the village of Jit near Qalqilya city in what was only the latest of a series of attacks by violent settlers in the occupied region.

B@stards!

[sinkov]

"David Lammy travelling to Israel ‘to use every diplomatic lever to end war".

Jesus feckin wept, what has the Middle East done to deserve this ?

Life under Labour.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

"David Lammy travelling to Israel ‘to use every diplomatic lever to end war".

Jesus feckin wept, what has the Middle East done to deserve this ?

Life under Labour.

I have met this dude personally on two occasions, he's as much use as a chocolate teapot. Promoted way beyond his capabilities IMHO, why on earth do we keep on doing it? Gavin Williamson anyone?

[Swissclaret]

I have met this dude personally on two occasions, he's as much use as a chocolate teapot. Promoted way beyond his capabilities IMHO, why on earth do we keep on doing it? Gavin Williamson anyone?

The government you elect is the government you deserve - Thomas Jefferson.

Blame the numpties who voted Labour.

[sinkov]

"Small immigration protest sparks response from five police forces. Bournemouth rally fizzles out after three hours with no reports of disorder."

Two Tier Policing.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

"Small immigration protest sparks response from five police forces. Bournemouth rally fizzles out after three hours with no reports of disorder."

Two Tier Policing.

Last October me and the youngest lad went to Bournemouth to watch the Clarets get robbed by VAR (again). We were shocked at the amount of people lolling about on street corners and outside hotels and hostels.

Both of us thought Bournemouth is a powder keg waiting to explode and were equally shocked at the lack of a police presence. No tier policing.

[sinkov]

Last October me and the youngest lad went to Bournemouth to watch the Clarets get robbed by VAR (again). We were shocked at the amount of people lolling about on street corners and outside hotels and hostels.

Both of us thought Bournemouth is a powder keg waiting to explode and were equally shocked at the lack of a police presence. No tier policing.

It figures mon ami, the bizzies don't police the illegals, they don't want to know, and they ran away from the Roma in Leeds and left them to it. The Left gets a token presence, the white yobbos get the full monty. Three tier policing I suppose it should be called.