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I don't get these things and it's the same with the very similar backtracking from Macron. Why are they backtracking? We know what they said, we know how they act and how they will act, so why do they think that they are fooling anyone? That also applies to the EU, who made a 180 on their initial response and are acting as if they were shocked by how things are moving.
I think the following tweet explains it well.

 

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Colombian President is not backing down:



"If we must suspend foreign relations with Israel, we will suspend them. We do not support genocides.

The President of Colombia is not to be insulted.

I call upon Latin America for genuine solidarity with Colombia. And if it is incapable, it will be the course of history that has the final say, just as in the great Chaco War.

Neither Yair Klein nor Raifal Eithan can define the history of Colombia's peace. They unleashed massacre and genocide in Colombia.

From the people of Israel, I seek assistance for peace in Colombia and aid for peace in Palestine and the world.

Colombia, as Bolívar and Nariño taught us, is an independent, sovereign, and just nation.

One day, the army and government of Israel will apologize for what their men did on our land by unleashing genocide. I will embrace them, and together we will mourn the atrocities of Auschwitz and Gaza, as well as Colombia's own Auschwitz.

Hitler will be defeated for the benefit of humanity, its democracy, peace, and the world's freedom."
This guy sounds like the Colombian Corbyn
 

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I've read about that Yair guy before and his links to the cartels and paramilitary groups but who is Raifal Eithan? I've never heard of him and Google didn't give me anything.
Rafi Eitan, the senior mossad guy who arranged the death squads that killed thousands of mainlyleft wing polticians in columbia - the political genocide.
 

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It appears to be a typo. It is referring to Rafael Eitan. But this seems to be more in the realm of conspiracy theory.
I understand that the involvement of these guys in Autodefensas and the fact they sent some Colombian militia leaders to train in Israel is established by Colombian police... But their link to Israel (the state) is just some conspiracy shit...
 

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I understand that the involvement of these guys in Autodefensas and the fact they sent some Colombian militia leaders to train in Israel is established by Colombian police... But their link to Israel (the state) is just some conspiracy shit...
Rafi was not only a senior mossad guy, he ended up as an advisor to Sharon and Rabin. Also its more than a coincidence that the Colombians had training in Israel and bought lots of military equipment off them, just as hundreds of politicians in columbia started being murdered again a few years ago.
 

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This kid died, because of something happening on the other side of the globe that he doesn't even know about. The world is such a shit place. Hope they lock the murderer in solitary and throw away the key.
 

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50 Palestinian human beings have been killed this week in the West Bank, and 1100 injured. IDF and the illegal settlers (should be called squatters surely?) doing the killing...but I've tried look for more info online for why, but struggling.
On that topic, there is a case from August that had an "amusing" developement that explains why peace is nearly impossible, it's all in the title of the article.

Israeli Settler Involved in Palestinian Teen's Shooting Barred From West Bank for Five Months

Edit: For people that can't see the article, there is an important piece of information this gentleman that is only barred for 5 months is a far right members that was tracked by Shin Bet for Jewish extremism.
 

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Children should be protected at an cost. The current state of the world is a clear indication that people don't give a feck about the lives of children anymore. I can't even begin to fathom the mindset someone has to be in to take the life of a child and feel nothing or feel any remorse.
 

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I shouldn't have watched, I knew I shouldn't.

I need to take a break from this thread, my mental health won't be able to cope with this avalanche of horrors.
Same. It's a lot to take in and I feel like I'm honoring the dead somehow by watching their stories but it's difficult. I can't imagine the emotional state of those who are living the nightmare.
 

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I don't get these things and it's the same with the very similar backtracking from Macron. Why are they backtracking? We know what they said, we know how they act and how they will act, so why do they think that they are fooling anyone? That also applies to the EU, who made a 180 on their initial response and are acting as if they were shocked by how things are moving.

They are really convinced that people are complete imbeciles, aren't they?
Getting votes from both sides..as always..

A tweet like this would bolster defence that US cares and probably mean a few thousand votes
 

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Hope you’re all taking care of yourself people.

As a poor attempt at slight levity, our work building in NY was attacked today (nothing serious, nobody hurt) because someone thought J Street (some lobby group or something) was the same as Jane street. After being told they were different by the security guard, they politely vacated the premises but not before sitting down for coffee in reception whilst politely asking why they named the company after the lobby group.
 

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Hope you’re all taking care of yourself people.

As a poor attempt at slight levity, our work building in NY was attacked today (nothing serious, nobody hurt) because someone thought J Street (some lobby group or something) was the same as Jane street. After being told they were different by the security guard, they politely vacated the premises but not before sitting down for coffee in reception whilst politely asking why they named the company after the lobby group.
1) They should look at a map of Washington DC’s street grid

2) Did y’all tell them that J Street is based out of Washington DC?
 

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1) They should look at a map of Washington DC’s street grid

2) Did y’all tell them that J Street is based out of Washington DC?
I’ve no idea, wasn’t there. (Sunday too so probably just security and people watching sports there) Just caught the story on slack and giggled. Assuming just angry students wanting to make a positive difference to the world or something.
 

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uss Bataan (wasp class) and carter hall (landing ship) have vanished round the south of Bahrain. Could conceivably be heading for the area, and would likely be far less ancillary and more “direct action” related than the Ford. No word whether it is or not though, could just be heading away from iran given rising tensions.

421st (F35 squadron) returned to theatre, commented on the cag group and f15e’s in Jordan the other day.

Looks like the US are quietly beefing up assets just in case. Also looks like Biden is on the way there this week, that Iranian proxies may be recruiting from Pakistan for an Israeli war, and that the heat is rising for a “first strike“ on hezbollah. Might be why the US are moving assets in.
 
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uss Bataan (wasp class) and carter hall (landing ship) have vanished round the south of Bahrain. Could conceivably be heading for the area, and would likely be far less ancillary and more “direct action” related than the Ford. No word whether it is or not though, could just be heading away from iran given rising tensions.

421st (F35 squadron) returned to theatre, commented on the cag group and f15e’s in Jordan the other day.

Looks like the US are quietly beefing up assets just in case. Also looks like Biden is on the way there this week, that Iranian proxies may be recruiting from Pakistan for an Israeli war, and that the heat is rising for a “first strike“ on hezbollah. Might be why the US are moving assets in.
That means the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is heading round the bend with them, along with their MARSOC (Spec Ops) capability.
 

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That means the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is heading round the bend with them, along with their MARSOC (Spec Ops) capability.
As far as I’m aware 26MEU is spec ops capable as opposed to spec ops ready. Jim Laporta (worth following if you’re still using twitter) explained the distinction better than I ever could. That doesn’t mean they aren’t there; DOD has specifically stated they have moved in “door kickers” (usually means devgru or delta though)


I was curious about whether the US would likely get directly involved in hostage rescue, so asked somebody who should know about these things yesterday. His answer was he suspects not, but rather to plan and assist only. Stressed it was just a guess.
 
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uss Bataan (wasp class) and carter hall (landing ship) have vanished round the south of Bahrain. Could conceivably be heading for the area, and would likely be far less ancillary and more “direct action” related than the Ford. No word whether it is or not though, could just be heading away from iran given rising tensions.

421st (F35 squadron) returned to theatre, commented on the cag group and f15e’s in Jordan the other day.

Looks like the US are quietly beefing up assets just in case. Also looks like Biden is on the way there this week, that Iranian proxies may be recruiting from Pakistan for an Israeli war, and that the heat is rising for a “first strike“ on hezbollah. Might be why the US are moving assets in.
Jesus, can we spare a few ships for whatever shenanigans the Russians will try as well, please?
 

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Personally, I think Hamas leadership, safe I Qatar, do not care how many of their own people they sacrifice. Anyone could have predicted that Israel would respond to a widespread terrorist attack that killed over a thousand civilians with overwhelming force.
But this was clearly worth it to Hamas leaders' calculations because they value more hurting Israel than protecting their own people. They were probably encouraged by Iran who would clearly see this opportunity as a great chance to scupper Israel-SA talks.
So you think Hamas has nothing else planned. One attack and then just hunker down. At the moment, I guess that seems the most plausible explanation but it is both very cruel and very cynical.
 

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As far as I’m aware 26MEU is spec ops capable as opposed to spec ops ready. Jim Laporta (worth following if you’re still using twitter) explained the distinction better than I ever could. That doesn’t mean they aren’t there; DOD has specifically stated they have moved in “door kickers” (usually means devgru or delta though)


I was curious about whether the US would likely get directly involved in hostage rescue, so asked somebody who should know about these things yesterday. His answer was he suspects not, but rather to plan and assist only. Stressed it was just a guess.
That’s correct. I pointed it out because they’re able to provide the specially trained force multiplier for any SEAL/Delta/Raider forces that are also silently moving into position in the Med.