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Here are some links to stay updated about the recent conflict in the Middle East.

• (Real-time) Live Universal Awareness Map https://israelpalestine.liveuamap.com/
• Ascendents.net News - Israel-Palestine Soundtrack (40 songs)
• Ascendents.net News - IDFMAP collection
• X/2023gazawar (Gaza war unit tracking) Full unit & control map
• UNRWA - Supplies and Dispatch Tracking
• ICRC - International Humanitarian Law Advisory
• State of Palestine PCBS (Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics)
• WarMapper.org - Israel
• Storymaps: Interactive Map: Israel's Operation in Gaza
• BTSELEM Interactive Map https://www.btselem.org/map
• BTSELEM Conquer & Divide Full Map
• Satellites.pro Palestine map
• Zoom.earth NASA/CSFC/EOSDIS/Aqua MODIS
• Zoom.earth NOAA GOES/JMA Himawari/EUMESAT Meteosat
• NASA Worldview NOAA-20/SOUMI NPP/Aqua/Terra

YouTube Streams/Live Cameras

@Inquizex/streams, @2RNews/streams, @hacigul1979/streams, @DDCyprus1Click/streams, SameWaveLength, LivestreamEvents 

X/Twitter Feeds

#IsraelGazaWar, #Rafah, Al Shifa, #GazaCity, #PalestineGenocide, #GazaAttack, #IsraelAttack, #IsraelTerrorists, #HamasTerrorists, #CeaseFireNow

Developing situation:

As hundreds of thousands of Palestinian citizens (low on food/water) flee south from their homes in Gaza to northern Egypt via Rafah Crossing, those allowed to enter Egypt would find themselves in even more rubble. Human Rights Watch reported Egypt's 2018 massive Sinai Demolitions were also likely war crimes. Similar to the displacement happening in Gaza, the article stated, "thousands of these evictions and demolitions appear to violate the laws of war, which prohibit such actions except for absolute military necessity or to ensure the security of the civilians involved." For the following images from Google Maps, Egypt is on the left and Gaza is on the right.

?? Des dizaines de camions transportant de l'aide humanitaire pour Gaza se sont accumulés au poste de contrôle de Rafah, du côté égyptien : des garanties de sécurité sont attendues d'Israël #Israël #Hamas #Palestine #Gaza #TelAviv #IronSwords #Rafah #Egypte

Comme l'ont écrit… pic.twitter.com/3I6qGDwRec

— X??INFOLIVE (@xinfolive) October 16, 2023

Ça y est ! C’est fait !
Les camions citernes de l’ONU transportant 150 000 litres de carburant ont traversé aujourd'hui le terminal de #Rafah pour renflouer les pompes à essence et les hôpitaux de la bande de #Gaza. pic.twitter.com/xTkqigPUjk

— Hala Oukili (@HalaOukili) October 16, 2023

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As said in this BBC article, Israel ordered a "complete siege" of Gaza. The order has been declared unacceptable by most countries, including Iran, Russia, and the United States. Efforts have been made to get Israel to stop its Gaza take-over. As Syria and Russia have communicated seeking solutions to the humanitarian crisis, it also has been reported that the U.S. is in ongoing meetings with Israel's leaders and its military cabinet. Barak Ravid from Axios rumored from an unknown source/tweeted, "Netanyahu tells Putin in a phone call: Israel won't stop its Gaza operation until it destroys Hamas' military and governmental capabilities (1st phone call between them since the war started)." Putin suggested an independent Palestinian state.

Meanwhile, Al Jazeera has stated 10/16 that Gaza has less than 24 hours of food, water, fuel, and other supplies remaining, as Associated Press reported that supply trucks in Egypt still haven't crossed into Gaza. An UN humanitarian aid warehouse in Gaza (@UNRWA) was destroyed by Israeli bombs. Late 10/16, CBS reported that U.S. Sec. of State Blinken said, "today, and at our request, the United States and Israel have agreed to develop a plan that will enable humanitarian aid from donor nations and multinational organizations to reach civilians in Gaza." News ticker captions mentioned civilians drinking sea water. News feeds also report that the WFP (World Food Program) stored food for Gaza, "We are currently storing supplies in Al-Arish (northern Egypt) to send to Gaza via Rafah. Food stocks in Gaza stores are sufficient for four or five days. Our stocks in Gaza are almost exhausted." UNICEF and Gaza government media stated that hospitals and medical teams are facing a difficult choice regarding who receives treatment due to the lack of supplies. The Secretary-General of the League of Arab States announced via Asharq News, "we must work with all force to avoid the complete collapse of the humanitarian situation in Gaza."

As the situation in Gaza worsened, in mid-October, Hamas via NBC said, "it will release all civilian hostages in an hour if Israel stops bombing Gaza" (video). (On November 3, AP News reported Israel insisted, "there would be no temporary cease-fire until the roughly 240 hostages held by Hamas are released"). November 7, Hamas via Al Arabiya clarified again, "we are ready to release foreign detainees, but the field situation hinders this from being done." On 11/09, Al Arabiya said Hamas reported, "an Israeli soldier held hostage in Gaza was killed and another captive soldier was injured in an Israeli airstrike..." On 11/13, Ennahar TV, Al-Qassam Brigades' Abu Ubaida said, "we can in a truce lasting 5 days, release the prisoners in Gaza... but the enemy (Israel) is delaying."

10/17, Israel/IDF repeatedly denied that its warplanes bombed (graphic videos) Al Ahli National Hospital in Gaza, claiming (with nicely-captured video), that it was a failed Islamic Jihad missile. Via Live Universal Awareness Map news tickers, leaders from Jordan, the Secretary-General of the Arab League, the World Health Organization, and Turkey's Erdogan condemned Israel's attacks as, "unprecedented," and "lacking basic human values." As more countries lose patience with Israel, Israel is losing patience with its neighbors. It has been reported, "Israeli national security council issues a travel warning for Turkey amid Gaza fighting and calls on all Israelis to leave the Turkey immediately." Early 10/18, a (previous) pro-Israel anti-propagandist tweeted screenshots of deleted tweets suggesting that Israel has been fabricating propaganda and lying about not bombing the hospital. In addition to hospitals, UN schools, and supply warehouses, there have also been several alleged bombings of homes, bakeries, mosques, and apartment buildings. The British Foreign Secretary via Al Arabiya said, "many jumped to conclusions about what happened in Gaza Hospital without waiting for the investigation." Iran's Foreign Minister urged a, "full boycott of Israel by the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, including expulsion of Israeli ambassadors, imposing oil embargoes against Israel, and documenting Israeli crimes and pursuing them in international courts." The ICC (International Criminal Court) is requesting that people send them information for their ongoing investigation into the situation in the State of Palestine. As the enemies continue to pull their triggers on each other, via Al Jazeera, Hamas leader Osama Hamdan should reconsider blaming/holding the American administration and Western countries responsible for the horrific massacres. Israel via Reuters continued to push the narrative that the Gaza's civilian casualties are due to misfired Hamas rockets.

10/18, via Al Arabiya, the Egyptian president Sisi cautioned, "the idea of displacing Palestinians to Sinai means dragging Egypt into a war against Israel. The continuation of military operations will have repercussions on the region and could get out of control. I propose to transfer civilians from Gaza to the Israeli Negev desert until the end of military operations." Sinai doesn't have infrastructure to support hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians; there isn't time and the region is already struggling. The distance from Rafah Crossing or anywhere in Gaza to Negev, Israel (about 90 km) is more than twice the length of the entire Gaza Strip (41 km). Via Al Jazeera, Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed, "on the need to stop war crimes against civilians, open the crossings, and stop the displacement of the population of Gaza." There needs to be a ceasefire, treaty, and/or peaceful resolution. Israel's cooperation to stop attacking frees civilian hostages. For mediating and helping settle conflicts, U.S. President Joe Biden arrived at Tel Aviv, Israel to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. After brief introductions saying how glad/proud they are to be meeting, Biden clarified that they had a lot more to discuss. After seeing the leaders talk peace, Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian Ambassador to the UN called Netanyahu, "a liar." Egypt's representative to the United Nations claimed, "Israel's bombing of Baptist Hospital was committed within the framework of a systematic plan aimed at killing and displacing the Palestinian people and liquidating their cause." Since then, there have been bombings near other Gaza hospitals. Amnesty International via Gaza Now said, Israeli forces showed shocking disregard for civilian lives and destroyed infrastructure. For developing countries (such as Israel and Palestine), blaming attacks on each other is nothing new. Somebody goes too far and then everybody suffers.

The UNRWA has been announcing their supplies are dwindling. Late 10/18, in addition to having no water or electricity, now Gaza appears to be out of food. The bombings continue as the Al Jazeera reported Israeli Prime Minister's Office continues to assess the security of the situation with members of the War Cabinet. Instead of carelessly using missiles, to minimize civilian casualties, reported by Israel Channel 12 via Al Arabiya, "the War Cabinet made it clear to (U.S. President) Biden that ground intervention in Gaza is inevitable." There are mixed emotions about the U.S. President visiting Tel Aviv as Israel displaces hundreds of thousands of Palestinian civilians, however; Al Arabiya reported that Biden enforced a two-state solution and convinced Israel to open the southern border (at Rafah Crossing) so humanitarian aid can enter south Gaza. Author and researcher, Ndagi Abdullahi Amana Nupe claimed it's the, "first US Pres to openly tell Israel to stop killing Palestinians." Meanwhile, there have been countless rumors of increased Israeli bombings at or near Rafah Crossing. From Netanyahu's spokesperson via Al Arabiya, Israel denies bombing Rafah Crossing. From the White House via Asharq News, "Biden and Sisi (Egypt) agreed on the need to maintain stability in the Middle East and prevent escalation of the conflict." Confirming that Rafah Crossing was bombed, Biden via Al Arabiya said humanitarian aid is still 2 days away, "we expect aid to enter Gaza on Friday after the crossing is repaired tomorrow, Thursday." None of it is unrealistic as there have been multiple reportings and tweets of Israel bombing targets outside of its borders, including locations in Lebanon and in Syria.

10/19, U.S. Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller explains via CBS agreement details are still being negotiated with Egyptians and Israelis for the terms to opening Rafah crossing, details such as: only allowing passage from Gaza to Egypt for citizens from certain countries (for example, U.S. citizens), and limiting number of trucks that may enter Gaza with food, water, and other supplies. Strategies are in place to help the resources reach civilians in Gaza who need it the most. "This is a top priority for the United States Government. We have everyone from the president on down with it, just because it is such a top priority, and we will continue to stay focused on it." Other top priorities: Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder via The Cradle News reported, "the crew of the guided missile destroyer USS Carney, operating in the northern Red Sea earlier today, shot down three land attack cruise missiles and several drones the were launched by Houthi forces in Yemen." Their exact target is unknown, but they suspect somewhere in Israel.

10/20: Crews are finishing the repair of Rafah Crossing. Aurora Intel reported, "over night the concrete barriers at Rafah crossing were removed. Rumours across social media are suggesting the crossing will indeed open today after POTUS discusses earlier this week, however nothing official from the crossings authorities has been issued (to my knowledge)." Mahmoud Gamal reported crews are still finishing repairs on the Palestinian side of Rafah Crossing. Once Rafah Crossing's gate is opened, American citizens can cross into Egypt. Also, there will be a first trial of delivering food/water/medicine to trusted locations. If the trucks can deliver supplies without being attacked by Hamas, Israelis, or other terrorists, then further/continued humanitarian assistance can be provided. Update: Palestinians are feeling more stressed as via Al Jazeera, UN discovered that opening the road is expected to take at least 2 more days. Also: while the U.S. planned the first trial of humanitarian aid to be a limited number of trucks, the Israel Army via Sky News Arabia insists on further restricting the humanitarian assistance by deciding if/when to allow it. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres traveled to Rafah Crossing to re-enforce, "these trucks are a lifeline for the people of Gaza. We need to get these trucks to Gaza as soon as possible and as much as needed. We are working with all parties to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza." International Red Cross via Quds Network said, "hospitals in Gaza are on the verge of collapse."

10/21, the US Embassy in Israel via Sky News reported they, "received information that the Rafah crossing will open today at ten o’clock local time." Since then, CNN anchor Kaitlin Collins reported, "the Rafah crossing closed quickly after 20 trucks went through, according to a CNN stringer on the Egyptian side of the border." CNN also documented, "celebrations erupt on Egypt side of Rafah border crossing during brief opening," (see photo). Asharq News rumored, "36 aid trucks will enter Gaza today." The Faytuks News reports Israeli Army restricted the supplies by limiting the distribution to southern Gaza and not allowing fuel. UNICEF along with the WHO and WFP reported via PassBlue reports, "44K bottles of drinking water supplied, just enough for 22,000 people for 1 day, were driven through the Rafah Crossing today as part of a 20-truck convoy w/the Egyptian Red Crescent." SameWaveLength via YouTube reported, "rights groups welcomed the short reopening but urged that more aid is desperately needed in the Palestinian enclave, where conditions continue to deteriorate." The U.S. Secretary or State Blinken thanked, "partners in Egypt & Israel, and the [UN], for facilitating the safe passage of these shipments through the Rafah border crossing. With this convoy, the international community is beginning to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza." U.S. President Joe Biden also released an official statement saying, "today, the first convoy of humanitarian assistance since Hamas’s October 7 terrorist attack on Israel crossed the border into Gaza and reached Palestinians in need," and also that the U.S., "remains committed to ensuring that civilians in Gaza have access to food, water, and medical care." Five UN relief and humanitarian agencies via Asharq News warn, "the situation in the Gaza Strip is catastrophic." Egyptian presidential spokesman via Al Arabiya said, "the Cairo (peace) summit witnessed consensus regarding the entry of aid into Gaza," meanwhile SameWaveLength via YouTube said, "Egypt criticized the international community for not doing enough to address the root causes of the conflict."

10/22 (morning), SameWaveLength reported, "the US and its allies are urging Israel to set clear goals for a potential ground assault on Gaza, placing a particular emphasis on avoiding civilian casualties, US and western officials told CNN." They also reported, "an IDF spokesperson said the military is beginning to increase its airstrikes in Gaza." Quds News reported more Israeli settler movement on more Palestinian residences and Faytuks News reported that Israel further blurred the lines between innocent civilians and terrorists by dropping more leaflets over northern Gaza saying: "Urgent warning. To the residents of Gaza - your presence north of Wadi Gaza is putting your lives at risk. Anyone who chooses not to evacuate from the north of the Gaza Strip to the south of the Gaza Strip may be identified as a partner in a terrorist organization."

InquizeX via YouTube said, "Why the Rafah Crossing is vital...the only way out of Gaza is a crossing point into Egypt that was effectively sealed..." The news ticker continued, "Little light, no beds, not enough anesthesia... in the besieged Gaza Strip, hospitals are nearing collapse as doctors work under the most trying conditions...UNICEF warns delivery of water is matter of life and death." Independent reporter Younis Tirawi said, "Israeli settlers from the Yitzhar outpost in the occupied West Bank, who attacked the Palestinian town of Huwarah, burned cars & shot at civilians, before leaving, as usual, without any consequence." Quds News Network reported, "under protection by Israeli soldiers, (Israeli) settlers set fire to Palestinians' houses and properties in Huwwarah in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus." Times of Gaza reported, "lsraeli occupation forces (IOF) bomb (Ansar) mosque in Jenin camp, in the northern West Bank," killing/injuring Palestinian Muslims, while destroying roads (video) and buildings (the West Bank isn't controlled by Hamas terrorists). Geopolitical analyst Danny Haiphong said, "this is NOT a war on Gaza, it’s a war on Palestine."

Attacks from Israel have spread across the Middle East. Syrian News Agency via Sky News Arabia reported, "Israeli bombing targets (Syria's) Damascus and Aleppo airports, putting them out of service." As Israel told Palestinian civilians on Gaza to go south, Israel bombed Rafah (southern Gaza)," Aleph x reported. Our correspondent via Sky News Arabia said, "Israeli bombing on the villages of Alma Al-Shaab and Al-Dhahira in southern Lebanon." The Lebanese (News) Agency via Al Arabiya added, "the displacement of residents from the south of the country increases as the Israeli bombing continues. Israeli bombing reached a depth of 5 km inside the Lebanese border." Al Hurra News also contributed, "Israeli bombing is now on the outskirts of the town of Maroun al-Ras in the central sector of southern Lebanon." The Lebanese News Agency even said, "1,500 Lebanese and Syrian families were displaced from the border areas with Israel to the city of Tyre (west Lebanon)."

10/22 (afternoon/evening), Director of UNRWA Operations via Al-Aqsa satellite channel updated, "the situation is terrible, humanitarian supplies are very limited, and food and drinking water have become scarce." UNRWA told Al Aribaya, "29 of our employees have been killed in the Gaza Strip since the start of the war." The spokesman for the Ministry of Health in Gaza also told Al-Aqsa, "the health system has lost all its treatment capabilities and the fuel needed to operate it." Sky News Arabia reported, "a second batch of humanitarian aid, including fuel trucks, enters the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing," but it is only a small percentage of what Gaza residents need. "Volume of aid entering Gaza so far is just 4 percent of daily average prior to the hostilities," UN said over InquizeX. CMESS journalist reported of Iranian Nuances, "Iran & Egypt FMs had a phone call. On Cairo conference, Iran FM praised Egypt's efforts regarding Gaza. He said Iran is ready to send humanitarian aid to Gaza through Egypt. Egyptian FM briefed Iran FM on Cairo conference & welcomed Iranian humanitarian aid." Pharmacist Imran Ali said, "India is sending help to the people of Gaza. India extended its helping hand. Relief material has been sent to the people of Gaza via Egypt."

10/23, since in the morning Israeli airstrikes have been ongoing. Gaza Now called them, "non-stop." Al Jazeera said they were, "unprecedented." According to Ronny via CNN, an Israeli official said, "The most violent night in Gaza since the beginning of the war. There will be no ceasefire in Gaza." Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) via N12 News said, "we attacked 320 targets in Gaza in 24 hours, including those that could endanger the forces preparing for maneuver." Ali Mahmouad (see photo/video) said, "this is what happened a few minutes ago on the night of 10/23/2023. It is a disaster. Can you imagine who can live in this complete destruction?" Twitter erupts and countless people say it is a genocide.

InquizeX via YouTube news ticker read, "U.S. Secretary of State Blinken and U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin say the United States is ready to protect American forces or personnel in the Middle East should the Israel-Hamas war escalate as they expect." Al Jazeera reported, "Abdullahian (Iranian Foreign Ministry) makes two separate calls with the head of the Hamas political bureau and the Secretary-General of Islamic Jihad." The Russian foreign minister also met with the president of Iran. After the calls, the Iranian foreign minster via Al Jazerra tweeted, "we consider resistance a legitimate right for the Palestinians, and we do not intend to expand the circle of conflict in the region." The tweet has been deleted. U.S. Pentagon press secretary reported that while there are rumors the hits toward regional U.S. bases are coordinated through Iran, hard evidence of a direct/explicit order from Tehran has not been found. What is expected: Israeli control and settler movement continue to encourage Hamas activity, so a military ceasefire won't stop the settler activities or Hamas' response to it. So the White House via Al Arabiya said, "the time is not right for a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza," because a ceasefire won't actually solve the problem/root cause. Hamas won't stop until Gaza's freedom fighters have nothing left to protect themselves from Israel. The Israeli authority/occupation/settler movement won't stop until a two-state solution is established. Therefore, the path forward is to minimize civilian casualties and reach a reasonable two-state solution as soon as possible. Asharq News reported, "the Saudi Foreign Minister and his Syrian counterpart discuss by telephone the importance of finding a just solution that meets the aspirations of the Palestinian people." If the deadline passes and Palestine and Israel can't agree, something the internationally community insists is fair, should be enforceable (peacefully) and be good enough for everybody.

10/24 (morning), political scientists and strategists dive deeper, meeting about details for the just/enforceable two-state solution. Teams are required to investigate current government situations in Palestine (in addition to its military/defense capabilities). They need to assess and document Palestine's domestic capabilities (such as the current state of infrastructure and departments), find organization, and develop a sustainable plan for success. Running a government and meeting the aspirations of Palestinians takes trustworthy people. The current conditions make identifying positions and finding the right people (for the transition) more challenging. The State of Palestine and other Palestinian Authorities need to collaborate and re-establish a Palestinian government. As details of a non-partisan world-approved solution for Palestine and Israel are settled by key members and participating countries, Palestinians can talk more about candidates and positions for starting elections of official figures (instead of acting figures). Once the world has agreed to a plan, there will be a time limit for Israel and Palestine to prevent world intervention. Any escalations or attempts to stop humanitarian aid will lead directly to implementing the world's the non-partisan solution.

Plan recommendations:

• Two-state solution (Israel and Palestine) based on the 1967 boundaries with agreed modifications.
• The capital city of Palestine is East Jerusalem.
• All of the countries are prepared to send troops, to collaborate with appropriate authorities on both sides, and to keep peace along those borders/throughout the region.
• If something is happening on the wrong side of the border, militaries help the local authorities/military peacefully enforce the law for their side of the border. The two-state solution covers those cross-border dynamics.
• Israel is not to hack away at reclaiming Palestine again. Establish the official Israel/Palestine borders and respect the borders according to international law.
• If an Israeli's property changes from Israel to Palestine, the Israeli may sell their property directly to Palestine for its property value plus a special market-based reclaim bonus percentage.
• A two-state solution (instead of three-state solution) creates clearer/more-consistent laws along the borders of Israel with West Bank and Gaza.

10/24 (afternoon), following support for the plan recommendations and understanding the overall idea, Reuters relayed that during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to meet with authorities in the region, "(Macron) proposed on Tuesday that an international coalition fighting against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria be widened to include the fight against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza." Coton replied, "Interesting... could become an international peace keeping force to guard the Gaza - Israel border?" UNRWA said via Al Jazeera Urgent, "we need to deliver fuel to Gaza, otherwise the delivery of aid and drinking water and the operation of hospitals will stop on Wednesday," Then, later they also warned via Asharq News, "we will be forced to suspend our operations in Gaza tomorrow if we do not obtain fuel immediately." UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation via Sky News Arabia said, "the siege on the Gaza Strip must be lifted and fuel brought in." An Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson said, "no fuel will enter the Gaza Strip!" According to Bloomberg TV, U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby at the White House said (on 10/23), "about 60 trucks full of humanitarian aid have entered Gaza and more is needed." Vladimir Putin via MN Times called, "for 'unhindered access' for humanitarian aid into Gaza." Our correspondent at Sky News Arabia announced, "a fourth batch of aid entered the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing." The Arab Red Crescent via Al Arabiya said, "the aid that entered Gaza does not cover the needs." The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said it has conducted over 10,000 targeted strikes in Gaza since October 7th. Sky News Arabia reported that the Secretary-General of the United Nations said, "the Israeli bombing of Gaza continues in a disturbing manner." Axios reported that the Israeli foreign mister Eli Cohen protested, but was encouraged on the sidelines (by U.S. Secretary of State Blinken and Israeli ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan) to attend the UN Security Council meeting on Gaza.

10/24 (later in the evening), an Immediate Release from the White House said, "President Joseph R. Biden Jr. spoke today with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohamed bin Salman (of Saudi Arabia) about the situation in the Middle East region. In accordance with ongoing strategies, he discussed ongoing diplomatic and military efforts to deter state and non-sate actors from widening the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The two leaders (countries) agreed on pursuing broader diplomatic efforts to maintain stability across the region and prevent the conflict from expanding. They all encouraged the delivery of humanitarian assistance from Egypt to Gaza and recognized that much more is needed. They welcomed the Gulf Cooperation Council's contribution and U.S. coordination in distributing $100 million dollars to support these humanitarian efforts. They also agreed to remain in close coordination directly and through their teams. Egypt's foreign minister said, "we need to implement an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza." Continuing to develop the plan recommendations, Al Arabiya reported the U.S. Secretary of State said, "the end of the cycle of violence will be through the two-state solution." The French foreign minister via Al Jazeera clarified, "Hamas does not represent the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip." The U.S. Secretary of State continued, "it is the Security Council's duty to expose and condemn the countries that support the Hamas movement."

10/25 (morning), UNRWA announced via Sky News Arabia Urgent, "shelters in Gaza have exceeded four times their capacity and many people are sleeping on the streets." They added, "more than 40 agency facilities were affected by the Israeli escalation in Gaza." Yashar Ali of the Huffington Post summarized Queen Rania of Jordan's interview yesterday with Amanpour/CNN (video) emphasizing the regard for all human life and further illuminated unequal double-standards used against Palestinians, including mentioning the overall news/media's unbalanced reporting on the recent attacks. Rania compared Israel and Palestine, "one is the occupier and the other is the occupied." She continued, "one has a military (one of the mightiest in the world) and the other doesn't have a military at all. So, there is a false symmetry." She also pointed out that it's rare to hear, "Palestine has a right to defend itself."

Researcher Mete Sohtaoglu stated, "Palestinians' dissatisfaction with the Abbas administration is increasing. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who has led the Palestinian Authority for 18 years, has limited influence only in the occupied West Bank." As Israeli officials try to put countries against each other, according to Al Jazeera the Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister said they, "denounce the provocative statements of some Israeli officials, the accuser of Qatar." Sky News Arabia reported, "Erdogan (Turkish President) announces the cancellation of all his plans to visit Israel." Turkey's foreign minister via Al Jazeera claimed, "Israel targets civilians in mosques and hospitals and this must be put to an end." Erdogan via Levant Kemal added that a group in Gaza believed to be Hamas are not terrorists and (behind their masks) are actually Palestinians of, "liberation and Mujahideen fighting to protect their lands and citizens (against occupying terrorists and aggressive Israeli settlers)." Another group believed to be Hamas terrorists appear to be Israeli settlers who disguise themselves as some type of Islamic radicals/extremists (scroll down for photos). Palestine Online shared a video, "Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir distributes assault rifles to the colonial Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank."

10/25 (evening), attempting to overthrow leadership at the United Nations, Israeli foreign minister, childishly using sensationalism and exaggeration, intentionally misrepresented the Secretary-General's message, The Guardian reported, as the UN's message didn't perfectly accommodate the Israelis who insisted their conduct was fully righteous and justified. Brazilian president Lula da Silva via Canal Gov commented, "this is not a war. This is a genocide that has already killed nearly 2,000 children... And honesty, I cannot understand how any human being is capable of waging a war knowing that the result will be the death of innocent children." Al Jazeera Urgent, France's president continued to push the tempo, "we need to deliver humanitarian aid to the Palestinians without delay. I decided to send a French ship to support Gaza hospitals." As Israeli prime minister Netanyahu told Sky News, "the Israeli army is preparing for a ground attack on Gaza," France's Macron via Haaretz.com stated, "massive ground invasion of Gaza would be an error on Israel's part." Sky News also reported that Macron urged, "decisive action must be taken to reach a two-state solution." The international community must formally agree on the two-state plan recommendations and set an official deadline for Israel-Palestine to find their own agreement or face international intervention. Once the deadline passes, time is up; international forces are mobilized to enforce peace along the borders.

10/26 (morning), the international community has encountered challenges adjusting the 1967 Israel-Palestine borders and also discovered that border discrepancies would complicate the border enforcement duties for the coalition of international military forces. At this time, unless (before the official plan vote) a simple explicit trade can be agreed to (by the international community), then the 1967 borders are the official borders for the international plan. To save civilian lives and minimize the damage from a ground invasion and/or further Israeli airstrikes, the international community is called to vote for the agreement, immediately.

A few hours later, according to Iranian International English and Iran’s official news agency IRNA, "Iran’s foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has arrived in New York City to hold international consultations on the Israel-Hamas conflict." Reuters via Sky News Arabia reported, "Biden stressed to Netanyahu in a phone call the importance of finding a path to lasting peace after the current crisis."

Israel doubled-down against the United Nations for division and complications among the international community. InquizeX's news ticker read, "Israel vows to teach UN a lesson by banning staff... Israel says it has started to refuse visas for UN officials to enter the country... UN chief warns of clear violations of humanitarian law in Gaza... António Guterres (respecting humantarian law), called Israel's bombardment of Gaza and subsequent civilian casualties alarming." The comments would more alarming to UK minister Robert Jenrick, and everyone else... "if they (actually) justified killing 1,400 Israelis," but they don't, at all. It's an Israeli strategy tactic: restricting UN's access to Israel restricts UN's access to get Palestinians the food, water, medicine, fuel, and other humanitarian aid they need to survive. The news ticker continued, "the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees has warned that without immediate deliveries of fuel it will soon have to sharply cut back relief operations across the Gaza Strip."

10/26 (late evening), according to Al Arabiya, the UNRWA Commissioner-General said, "the aid that entered Gaza is a drop in the ocean for the needs of more than two million civilians." At a press briefing, U.S. Secretary of State John Kirby said, "we are working our partners on the ground to see if we can accelerate and increase the flow of humanitarian assistance... It remains a high focus." Sky News Arabia reported that Iran's foreign minister said, "Hamas leaders are ready to release civilian hostages and hand them over..." The Times of Israel added, "Tehran (Iran) can play a role in an exchange deal," the Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian tells an emergency meeting of the UN General Assembly that Iran stands ready to play its part in this very important humanitarian endeavor, along with Qatar and Turkey." Arab News reported more countries have confirmed, "a two-state solution, ensuring the establishment of an independent, sovereign, contiguous and viable Palestinian state on the pre-June 4, 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as its capital. According to RFE/RL, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, “representatives of the Palestinian movement are visiting Moscow.”

10/27, there are limited accounts of footage from October 7 attacks on Israel. Gaining presence in Israel and across the world is, as Times Now had an Israeli flag in the background while the news anchor described (video), "a Holocaust denial-like phenomenon evolving in real time, as people are casting doubt on the magnitude of the atrocities that Hamas committed against our people and, in fact, recorded in order to glorify that violence." The news' video clip from October 23 cuts to overly-dramatic (blood-free) almost-cinematic footage backed by ominous music with camera angles from both sides. It appears staged; the anchor continues saying, "for journalists who can stomach the horrific truth," it lacks/doesn't nearly approach the endless evidence of sheer graphic devastation seen in Gaza.

10/27 (evening), the act is up; Asharq News said (UN) General Assembly overwhelmingly called for a humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel. Al Arabiya reported that Israel's representative to the United Nations said, "General Assembly resolutions do not have any legitimacy or importance." Israel relentlessly continued escalating its attacks, officially claiming the IDF plans to destroy tunnels below hospitals, mosques, and schools, etc. Nov 6 via Al Araby TV, Hamas said, "we call on the Secretary-General of the United Nations to form an international committee to visit hospitals in the Gaza Strip to verify the terrorist occupation’s false narrative that claims to use resistance sites."

Seemingly out of fear, many appear afraid to "cross the line of telling Israel it has anything but the right to defend itself," InquizeX news ticker read. In recent days, local and international monitoring groups have been losing the ability to keep track of the official Palestinian death count. For Gaza Strip, InquizeX along with Associated Press reported that in less then twenty days since the attacks on October 7, over 7,000 people have been killed by Israeli strikes.

10/28 (late), the same headlines continue, however; it is exhausting. The intensity of the attacks keep increasing. Feeling the weight of the destruction is staggering/sickening; writing, photos, videos, nothing quite captures the full reality enough to communicate it. Surviving the present and seeing a future is overwhelming; it's intolerable to think about the lasting effects to the Palestinian population. In response to Israel's attacks in Gaza, President Raisi of Iran via X/WION said, "Zionist regime’s crimes have crossed the red lines, which may force everyone to take action. Washington asks us to not do anything, but they keep giving widespread support to Israel."

10/29, "...after three weeks of war and a tight siege on Gaza," civilians in Palestine have reached a "breaking point," and it, "is a worrying sign that civil order is starting to break down... " the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said in a statement, Reuters reported, "the levels of frustration and despair are really very high and people are hitting rock bottom when it comes to their patience/their ability to take more." UNRWA via X/Twitter relayed from a colleague in Gaza (before the electricity and communication blackouts), "missiles are dropping on us from everywhere and nobody knows if they will live to see another day."

10/30 and 10/31 the humanitarian warnings continued. UN Human Rights Rapporteur via Asharq News said, "Israel is carrying out ethnic cleansing operations." U.S. Defense Secretary Austin told Israel's defense minister via telephone, "priority must be given to protecting civilians during IDF operations in Gaza." Along with other countries' calls for a ceasefire, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs office stated that no ceasefire will, "inevitably lead to a humanitarian disaster for which the Israeli occupation and the international community bear responsibility." U.S. Secretary of State Blinken urged, "without rapid and sustained entry of aid, the conflict between Israel and Hamas will likely expand." As the Jordanian Foreign Minister stressed "the need to deliver humanitarian aid urgently and adequately to Gaza," Al Jazeera Breaking reported from the Ministry of Health in Gaza, "generators will stop in Al-Shifa and Indonesian hospitals on Wednesday." "The World Health Organization warns of an imminent public health catastrophe in Gaza," Asharq News reported.

11/01, the battle dragged on, continuing to escalate and provoke neighboring/nearby countries. With Gaza hospitals about to shutdown and getting caught in the attacks, according to EHA News, Turkish Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca announced, "we have made all preparations to establish 20 field hospitals both in the area near the Rafah border crossing and at El Arish Airport. We are waiting for security and permits to be granted." Also, "the President of the UAE directs that a thousand Palestinian children from the Gaza Strip be treated in Emirati hospitals, accompanied by their families," Sky News reported. (On Nov 6, UAE added via Asharq News, "we will establish a field hospital inside Gaza to provide medical support in the Strip.") Deals were being reached at the Rafah crossing border to allow U.S. citizens and other foreigners to leave Gaza. A Sky News correspondent quoted the Gaza Crossings and Borders Authority, "we were informed by the Egyptian side that the Rafah crossing will operate tomorrow, Thursday, to complete the exit of the rest of the foreigners." According to Asharq News, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh explained to everyone involved, "it is important to continue operations at the Rafah crossing in both directions," and, "the scenario we presented to the mediators includes a prisoner exchange deal." Sky News reported that Haniyeh also asked the United States to stop supporting Israel's military.

11/02 and 11/03, U.S. Press Secretary Blinken traveling to Israel to help moderate talks for humanitarian pauses, minimizing civilian casualties, providing a safe path for hostages and other foreigners to leave the region, and help to bring about a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. Overwhelmingly, international players are fed up and disturbed with the ongoing seemingly endless violence, and are insisting that it must end. U.S. Department of Defense Pentagon Press Secretary announced that they, "are daily having conversations w/our Israeli counterparts about the situation in Israel and again, the importance of protecting innocent lives & taking Palestinians & others into account as they conduct their operation." According to Asharq News, 11/03 the Turkish President said, "the priority today is to impose a comprehensive ceasefire in the Gaza Strip." Soon after, according to Sky News, Israel's Foreign Minister replied, "at the present time, there is no talk about a ceasefire in Gaza." For the conflict to end: if a two-state solution cannot be negotiated in a timely manner, then losing popularity among voters, there are questions being raised reported by Politico about how much longer Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can remain in power. UNRWA spokesman via Sky News Arabia said, "drinking water is not available in the Gaza Strip." According to Al Arabiaya, the United Nations added, "the cost of meeting the needs of 2.7 million people in Gaza and the West Bank is estimated at $1.2 billion." As relocating citizens would spread the conflict and displace people from their homes, according to Al Arabiya, U.S./Blinken remained focused on the international community's two-state solution, "we focus on the two-state solution and reject the forced resettlement of Palestinians outside the Gaza Strip." NBC reported a video has surfaced appearing to show Israeli soldiers torturing and humiliating Palestinian war prisoners. Along with the increased West Bank strikes, raids, and settler activity, according to Sky News, the United Nations said, "the situation in the West Bank is worrying and requires urgent action."

11/04 through 11/07, diplomatic efforts were made to provide relief and/or stop the war. CNN reported, "there has been no new fuel into Gaza since the war began." The U.S. Department of State repeated, "it is important for Israel to distinguish between Hamas terrorists and Palestinian civilians and this continues to be something that we're raising directly with them, and we will continue to engage and conduct in the diplomacy that is required to make that clear." According to Washington Post, Biden administration officials said, "Israel’s counterattack against Hamas has been too severe and too costly in civilian casualties, but they are unable to exert significant influence on America’s closest ally in the Middle East to change its course." Sky News reported Turkey's foreign minister summoned/recalled the Turkish ambassador to Tel Aviv, "because the Israeli side did not respond to ceasefire demands." Relayed by WR_Jr71 via X, Dr. Mads Gilbert from al-Shifa Hospital asked world leaders (video), "can you hear the screams from innocent people? When are you going to stop this?" Intercept writer/translator Max Granger noticed that in 2021, "all it took for Biden to stop Israel from bombing Gaza was a phone call."

Al Arabiya reported that Iran's Foreign Minister said, "the (UN) Security Council and the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) must immediately disarm Israel’s nuclear weapons." Reuters continued, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian also called for swift international response to, "take immediate and uninterrupted action to disarm this barbaric and apartheid regime. Tomorrow is late." According to Step News Agency, the Chinese delegate to the (UN) Security Council (Zhang Jun) said, "the situation in (Gaza) is very dangerous and we do not want to see an extension of the conflict, but in reality this is what is happening." Sky News reported that Israel, "suspend(ed) Minister Amichai Eliyahu’s participation in government meetings after his call to drop a nuclear bomb on Gaza (until further notice)." Reuters reported that Maria Zakharova, Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman via RIA state news agency said, "...openness to the idea of Israel carrying out a nuclear strike on Gaza had raised a huge number of questions." "An Israeli minister’s statements regarding a possible nuclear strike are unacceptable," said the U.S. State Department, Asharq News reported.

Several U.S. officials/diplomats traveled to the Middle East. New York Times reported, "Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said Friday during a visit to Israel that he had spoken to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about concrete steps that the United States believes Israel could and should take to minimize civilian deaths... The measures include using smaller bombs..." NSC correspondent Jeff Seldin reported via VOA News, "CIA Director William Burns hitting the road, visiting several countries in the Middle East...," to meet with, "multiple intelligence counterparts & country leaders." "FMs of Egypt, Jordan, KSA (Saudi Arabia), UAE (United Arab Emirates), Qatar & the PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization)'s Executive Committee’s Secretary General," along with US SS Blinken met in Amman, Jordan, Egypt's MFA Spokesperson via X tweeted, highlighting, "intensive Arab efforts to halt the war in Gaza, & provide necessary protection to Palestinians."

According to Sky News, the Palestinian Prime Minister said, "we call on the International Criminal Court to issue an arrest warrant against the perpetrators of crimes in Gaza." Protests are continuing. Foreign Policy reported an USAID internal letter being circulated for signatures among USAID staff calls, "for an immediate ceasefire and cessation of hostilities. It also calls for the United States to join the international community in holding all parties, including the State of Israel, to international law, which includes ending Israel’s illegal occupation of the Palestinian territories and settlements on occupied land." While holding a protest sign, a Jewish Israeli from the Jewish Network for Palestinian Peace said, "my parents survived Auschwitz, I am not going to support genocide, am I? I'm here with Palestinians and we are here with Palestine, because we don't believe what the British government is doing is correct... This is illegal. This is immoral. We don't agree with it. We will never agree with it. And as Jews and myself as Israeli, I am totally against it and we will continue to be against it... People don't want to support it. They are against this government on so many other issues, but especially on this one." Senegal's ambassador to the UN said, "we can only deplore those voices who within the Israeli government continue to sow the seeds of instability encouraging the acceleration of a discriminatory and aggressive policy of settlement expulsion and demotion of houses. My delegation will never tire of denouncing these practices which are quite obviously contrary to international law.." The (live) broadcast terminated.

11/07 through 11/10, attempting to distance itself from Zionist Federation movements, the United Kingdom's representative to United Nations' General Assembly said, "we reiterate our support for the Palestinian Authority as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people. Palestinian citizens are experiencing a devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and violence is rising in the West Bank. We strongly condemn settler violence against Palestinians and maintain our long-standing position that settlements are illegal under international law, contrary to the cause of peace. To prevent further spread of the conflict, the UK will continue to invest all efforts for political solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian war. UK will work with our partners towards a two-state solution based on 1967 lines with Jerusalem as a shared capital which provides justice and security for both Israelis and Palestinians." Al Arabiya reported that French President Macron agreed, "the principle of the two-state solution serves Israel’s security, and we will not deviate from the Palestinians’ right to their state." While most countries question and condemn Israel's occupation of Gaza, British Foreign Secretary to Al Arabiya attempted, "we support the presence of a security role for Israel in Gaza for a transitional period." When the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi about who can manage security until the Palestinian Authority can take over, Apex reported that Sisi rejected the idea of the U.S. or Egypt having any role in it. He even suggested that without Hamas, Israel would have full control of Rafah, and Hamas' restricting entry is to actually an effort to protect the humanitarian supply convoys from Israeli strikes. The Palestinian via X reported (video), "Israel just bombed an aid truck coming from Egypt that was carrying water." Halab TV Today reported UN Secretary General Guterres said, "we are in constant contact with Egypt to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, and the situation there is very catastrophic. The number of civilians killed in the Gaza Strip shows that there is a clear error in Israeli military operations." Al Arabiya relayed that Hamas called, "on Egypt and the Arab countries to put pressure to keep the Rafah crossing open."

The overall dialog continued to get twisted. Similar to ambiguating/obscuring the settler movement as non-extremist (reported by Barak Ravid/Axios), instead of being against Hamas, when it's convenient sometimes Israel says, "armed Palestinians," (an excuse to continue to destroy Palestine and its infrastructure). After Hamas is eliminated, the next phase has already started blaming Palestinians for attacks. The Times of Israel reported, "troops clashed with gunmen in Jenin, with the IDF saying it carried out another drone strike against a group of armed Palestinians who were shooting at Israeli forces."

Colonel Moshe Tetro, Head of coordination and liaison for Israeli Defense Forces COGAT division (responsible for coordination of government activities in the territories) denied the humanitarian situation in Gaza is a crisis. He said that he can say so. Tetro explicitly said, "(but) I can say that there is no humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip." In a report by NBC Miami, United Nations along with Thomas White (the director of UNRWA affairs) continued to repeat, "let's be very clear, there is no place that is safe in Gaza right now." White also, "describ(ed) the enclave as a scene of death and destruction." The Palestinian Minister of Health told Sky News Arabia, "there are 18 hospitals in Gaza out of 35 that are unable to operate." Sky News also reported the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs added, "the situation is getting worse in the West Bank." According to Al Arabiya, the Red Cross urged, "the war in the Gaza Strip cannot continue for a longer period." Palestine's minster of health via Asharq News said, "the health situation in the Gaza Strip is in a state of complete collapse."

According to Axios, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said in 11/9's press briefing that while fuel and many necessities still cannot reach Gaza, an agreement for short humanitarian pauses have been reached. "Israel has agreed to start implementing a daily four-hour pause in the fighting in northern Gaza in order to allow Palestinian citizens to relocate to the south." U.S. President Joe Biden also confirmed with Axios that it had taken, "a little longer than I hoped," to meet his request for Israel to pause its attacks on Gaza. In addition to Israeli settlers terrorizing while posing as Islamic Hamas militants (see below), Newsweek identified eight wings of Hamas and factions within Palestine.

11/10 and 11/11, the French president disagreed that, "a large bombing of Gaza," was the best way for Israel to protect itself. Al Jazeera reported the Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh also rejected, "justifying Gaza war as Israeli self-defence." Quds News Network reports video published by Israeli media (graphic video), "an Israeli armed bulldozer running over a Palestinian civilian in Gaza." A video surfaced of Israeli troops using captives as human shields. Al Jazeera reported as of 11/11, "more than 11,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians," have been killed by Israeli forces. Doctors Without Borders via The Hill reported, "at the time of writing, our staff are witnessing people being shot at as they attempt to flee the Al-Shifa hospital." Director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex, Muhammad Abu Salamiya told Shehab Agency, "we lost wounded, including children, due to the occupation’s continued siege and bombing of Al-Shifa Complex." Al Arabiya informed as the hospitals and surrounding areas completely (ran) out of resources, Israeli tanks and troops have been encircling them, Al Jazeera reported.

• Al Jazeera reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's aim is to overtake and maintain control of Gaza, "I do not think that the return of settlement in Gaza is a realistic goal, and I said that our goal is to make it a demilitarized zone under security authority." Amichai Stein KANN/IPBC reported Netanyahu told mayors and council members, "we will be in charge of the security in Gaza even after the war, not international forces."


• U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's statement differed from Netanyahu's plan, "we reject the demolition of homes, the targeting of civilians, and the displacement of people in the Gaza Strip," Asharq News reported. According to Al Arabiya, the Saudi Crown Prince condemned, "the violations witnessed in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli occupation authorities." Continued via Asharq News, Blinken added, "we will not accept reducing the area of Palestinian lands in Gaza in favor of Israel."


• The Iranian president nuanced that the region needs groups resistant to Israeli influence and, "resistance groups (nations) are not under Iran's command. They are independent in making decision & taking action... And if the ceasefire meetings fail, (they) might come to the field themselves." Sky News reported he also said, "oil and trade sanctions must be imposed on Israel."

Many are learning to dismiss fabricated Israeli claims or other claims if they are obvious propaganda with terrible acting and cinematography. When asked about a military base with tunnels below the hospital, Dr. Mads Gilbert, who has worked at Al-Shifa (hospital) for 16 years said via Democracy Now (video), there is, "no evidence at all," for that. Gilbert continued in a video posted by Alpha100 via X, "where is the proof? Where are the pictures? Where is the X ray of the hospital because you have to remember that Israel has very sophisticated intelligence. Why has this brilliant Israeli intelligence system has not been able to put forward any proof?"

Al Alain News reported that world leaders continued meetings for a ceasefire strategy. "To stop this bleeding wound," Turkey's President Erdogan via AA Canli said, "we are trying to keep all international platforms active and functioning. We are using the possibilities of diplomacy to the fullest to ensure a ceasefire." President Emmanuel Macron of France told the BBC (video), “Israel must stop killing children, women and the elderly in Gaza, a ceasefire is essential.” Along with the Palestinian Authority, Hamas has also participated in ceasefire meetings, Asharq News reported. The Qatari leader via Doha News asked, "how long will the international community continue to treat Israel as if it is above international law? And how long will it be condoned to flout all international laws in its brutal, never-ending war on the country’s indigenous population?" Bangledesh News 24 stated, "the Israeli military has limited time to carry out its operations in the Gaza Strip before anger among Arabs in the region and global frustration over the rising civilian death toll constrain Israel’s goal of eradicating Hamas, U.S. officials said this week."

11/12, Reuters via N12 reported, "Hamas announced the suspension of negotiations due to the Israeli attacks on Shifa Hospital." As many have remained trapped in the hospitals, Al Jazeera reported from Palestinian Minister of Health Mai al-Kaila, "they are not evacuating people from hospitals; instead they (Israeli forces) are forcibly evicting the wounded (and workers) onto the streets, leaving them to face inevitable death." "There can be no justification for acts of war in health care facilities, leaving them with no power, food or water, and shooting at patients and civilians trying to flee. This is unconscionable, reprehensible and must stop," said Martin Griffiths UN Relief Chief via X. Al Arabiya reported UNICEF and World Health Organization also called, "for international action to stop the attack on Gaza hospitals." "Operationally there's no way to conduct a war the way the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) wants to conduct it inside Gaza territories," Israeli Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter told Reuters, "I don't know how it will end." Reuters/Hindustan Times also said the minister called the evacuations, "Gaza's Nakba" - echoing the mass dispossessions of Palestinians in 1948 (when Israel was founded).

11/13 and 11/14, as for how much longer Israel can continue its brutal attacks, Sky News reported Israel's foreign minister has assumed, "we have about two or three weeks left before international pressure escalates on us." News360 reported that IDF's Golani Brigade captured Gaza's parliament building. Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor in Geneva informed, "(2-Nov) Israel has dropped more than 25,000 tons of explosives on the Gaza Strip since the start of its large-scale war on 7 October, equivalent to two nuclear bombs." Quds News Network released video of Israeli soldiers, "bragging about their military's intention to ethnically cleanse the Gaza strip and replace the indigenous people with foreign settlers," then using the slogan, "occupying, deporting, settling," followed by a thumbs up.

Following increased escalations, Al Arabiya reported that the Israeli security cabinet approved regulations to close foreign media outlets. According to Al Arabiya News, Jordan's foreign minister rejected Israel's plans, "Netanyahu's model regarding the security presence in Gaza will be more dangerous to the region." The Jordanian king via Al Arabiya added, "we reject any idea of ??reoccupying parts of Gaza or establishing buffer zones there." Egypt's foreign minister via Sky News Arabia also rejected Israel's scheme, "statements of the Israeli Foreign Minister regarding the displacement of Palestinians are unacceptable and violate international law." WSJ reported Netanyahu's right-wing political base, "wants a solution other than the Palestinian Authority led by President Mahamoud Abbas." Hamas leader Osama Hamdan has said via Step News Agency, "the form of administration in Gaza is a matter decided by the Palestinians alone."

Without hard proof, White House and U.S. Pentagon intelligence officials confirmed their confidence that Hamas probably has stored weapons at Al-Shifa Hospital. Author S Kadinsky mentioned, "Al Shifa Hospital was built by Israel in 1987 as a humanitarian act. Designed by an Israeli architect." Hospitals remain out of service. Workers and wounded remain trapped. Staff at Al-Shifa Hospital refuse to leave the facility unless the wounded are transferred to a safe hospital, said Al-Shifa Hospital's Director via Al-Arabi News. After Dr. Hamman Alloh said to Democracy Now, "if I go, who treats my patients? We are not animals. We have the right to receive proper healthcare. You think I went to medical school and for my postgraduate degrees for a total of 14 years so I think only about my life and not my patients? Do you think this is the reason I went to med school, to think only about my life? This is not the reason why I became a doctor," he was killed by Israeli forces. Democracy Now continued to report (video) his colleagues remember him as a, "beacon of light," in a, "very dark time for humanity." U.S. President Joe Biden said, "the hospital must be protected (from Israeli strikes)," and called for, "less intrusive action (in Gaza) relative to the hospital." Doctors Without Borders reported to Asharq News, "any target that moves from the Shifa complex is targeted by Israel."

Multiple sources confirmed that all hospitals in northern Gaza have gone out of service. From inside Al-Shifa Hospital, video documentation of doctors and journalists shared by Al Jazeera and Mario Nawfal via X, is described as an, "absolute siege on Al Shifa medical complex, no one can move in yards not even between buildings. No one is even allowed to coordinate the transfer of patients between buildings." Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) interviewed by Al Jazeera explained (video) the dire situation at all Gaza hospitals, including the situation at Al-Quds hospital that continues to deteriorate. "We feel helpless!" Nebal Farsakh/PRCS continued, "no words, no words in the vocabulary to describe the desperate situation for all Palestinians... Even in the south, now people are struggling to have food, water, power, everything! ...even our hospital in the south has went out of service!" Bloomberg reported (audio) that only one hospital in Gaza was still open and that it was operating with minimum capabilities. 11/15 (early morning), as Al-Shifa hospital complex is closed in on by Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF), Gaza Notifications/X informed, "journalists around Al-Shifa Hospital were arrested...The IDF warned journalists not to stand near windows and doors and not to go outside."

All across the world, tens of thousands (sometimes hundreds of thousands) of people per major city, publicly and peacefully, continue demonstrating their support and disapproval. Many protesters don't quite understand what they are approving or condemning. Hamas allegedly made a, "must share with the world," song and released a music video with their high morale. Subtitles translate as Israelis also released music, "we made kebab from you. We have explosive bombs. And you have mermaids. Where is your Prophet Muhammad? Your prophet will not help you now." The song continued, "explosions every week. We made kebab from you. Don't play with Israel. Hide, animals!" The crowd clapped and cheered to the music. Shared by Qur'an 5:21/X, Israelis published a music video in Arabic, "the song is a parody of a cheesy Hamas propaganda song against Israel." Press members refereed displaced/sheltered Gazan kids playing an indoor football game, "without a goal, as he stole it." Gary J. Waters via X commented, "there must be more discussion related to the hate taught to the Palestinian youth among other Muslim as well. Hate breeds Hate. God be you."

11/15, Israel's Walla foreign news desk reported, "the IDF blew up the parliament building in Gaza." Asharq News reported, "the Israeli army call(ed) on residents of areas in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza to evacuate their homes." Dr. Mads Gilbert informed Democracy Now (video) that people in the north being told by IDF to head south have been shot in the legs. Quds News Network reported (video) that a, "family decided to go back to their bombarded house and live amid its rubble in central Gaza."

AFP News Agency/X reported, "after warnings from the US and others that the Al-Shifa hospital must be protected, the Israel Defense Forces announced that they had entered the compound in Gaza City." Jordanian News Online, Khaberni reported, "after conquering Al Shifa Hospital, Israeli forces place their flag on the rooftop to mark their victory..." According to Ismail Al-Thawabta (Director General of the Government Information Office in Gaza) via Act 4 Palestine, (as of 11/15) "there are about 6,000 people, including displaced persons, patients, and medical personnel, detained in Al-Shifa Hospital." Sources from inside Al-Shifa Complex told Al-Jazeera, "the occupation army blew up a warehouse of medicines and medical devices inside the hospital." Dr. Khaled Abu Samra speaking to Al Arabi TV, Quds News Network reported, "Israeli forces took water bottles from the basement of Al Shifa Hospital, added labels to them, and then presented them to us as humanitarian aid." Israeli forces use a bulldozer to destroy the area around a Gaza hospital, TVTurk.Net reported (video). CNN journalist Ben Wedeman reported that Shifa hospital is, "the biggest hospital in Gaza. I was treated there after being shot by Israeli forces (in October 2000). It is the best medical facility in Gaza, but the situation there by all accounts is catastrophic and only getting worse... There are dozens of bodies of people who have been killed that are essentially piled up outside the hospital but they can't be buried because of the fighting that's going around it." Director General of Hospitals in Gaza told Al Jazeera, "we want to remove patients from all hospitals, especially Al-Shifa and Indonesian." Before IDF storned Al-Shifa, NPR already reported, "officials at Al-Shifa reported that the hospital had buried 170 people in a mass grave. Without power to operate incubators or other life-saving medical equipment, hospital officials say that bodies are decomposing in its courtyard and babies are dying." I24 reported the Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu asserted, "we broke through. We arrived at the outskirts of Gaza City. We entered Shifa... There is no place in Gaza that we will not reach. There is no hiding, no shelter, no refuge for the murderers of Hamas."

"After his (Israel's) lie was exposed, the IDF deleted tweets showing alleged evidence of the presence of Hamas weapons in Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza," said Hala Mahmoud via X. X News reporter Mario Nawfal along with Pakistani defense analyst Shahzaib re-shared some of the deleted video, "could be the most staged video ever?" Israel's official X page didn't delete tweeted photos captioned, "our forces found weapons, technological equipment and Hamas’ operational command center in the MRI building of the Shifa Hospital in Gaza." Satirical news nonprofit Victims of Capitalism mocked/immitated Israel and said, "see, this is why we are bombing hospitals. We raided one, found 9 AKs a Glock and 2 bottles of WD-40..." Instead of tunnels and stockpiles of weapons, X user Real_Zane claimed an unbelievable part of the video was when the Israeli spokesperson focused on the bag used to carry the weapons, "we found another go-to bag. This bag, here. And again, we opened it up in order to make sure that it's safe to touch and show. So, please don't give me any of that, you opened it up and you placed it there, this is the bag that we found!" Freelance/AJ photojournalist in Gaza via X, Walid Mahmoud captioned (photo), "a Hamas computer, with hostages photos inside, without password, inside a hospital. Are we supposed to believe this?" Gi via X commented, "I'm surprised at how stupid they are!!" Tate News via X also commented, "I'm genuinely wondering do these people think we're slow??? Like bro doesn't even try to make it sound believable." Some believe the badly faked propaganda is actually deliberate, intended artist expression (beyond their orders or assigned task). Out of hate, some go beyond/exaggerate and destroy civilian infrastructure, where-as others (who don't quite agree with the siege/occupation of Gaza) find clever ways to sabotage and sneak in the truth that they aren't so bloodthirsty. They walk the fence to avoid getting in trouble. BBC News interviewed Israeli state news spokesman, "it's a convenient response, isn't it, that every time there is an Israeli strike on some sort of facility in Gaza, you just tell us that Hamas is operating there and that's why you're fighting back." The spokesman interrupted and defended accusations, "that Israel takes pleasure at taking potshots at civilian facilities."

Sky News Arabia reported, "Hamas consider(ed) Israel’s announcement regarding the discovery of weapons in Al-Shifa Hospital a lie and a farce.” Hamas audio surfaced where two were discussing how their secret tunnels and strategic command-center base is located directly underneath the house of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, "(Hamas Operative #1) Our tunnels below Netanyahu's house are secure, right? (Hamas Operative #2) Yes, our intelligence confirms that the tunnels are undetected. Netanyahu's house serves as a strategic base for our operations. (Hamas Operative #1) Excellent. The secrecy of our underground network is crucial. We must ensure that our plans remain confidential. Agreed, our comrades are counting on us. (Hamas Operative #2) His house provides a perfect cover for our activities. (Hamas Operative #1) Our superiors are pleased with the progress. The tunnels allow us to move discreetly maintaining the element of surprise. The information we gather from our hidden location is invaluable. We can anticipate the enemy's moves and plan our actions accordingly. (Hamas Operative #1) We must continue to work securely. The success of our mission depends on maintaining the safety and integrity of our ground presence. (Hamas Operative #2) Our dedication to this cause will be remembered. Tunnels beneath Netanyahu's house are symbol of our resilience and determination. (Hamas Operative #1) We cannot afford any negligence that might expose our operations to danger. (Hamas Operative #2) Rest assured, our vigilance is unwavering. The tunnels below Netanyahu's house are the lifeline of the resistance."

"U.S. doesn’t expect Israel to update it in advance about military operations in Gaza," White House John Kirby via Barak Ravid/Axios said, however; "we didn’t give an OK for the Israeli operation in al-Shifa hospital." The international community expressed progress via Associated Press as U.S. abstained instead of rejecting previous UN peace resolutions calling for ceasefires and extended humanitarian pauses." SABC News reported that Martin Griffiths, the Under-Secretary-General of UN Humanitarian Affairs said, "protection of newborns, patients, medical staff, and other civilians must override all other concerns," and added that, "hospitals are not battlegrounds." The Polemicist (Jim Kavanagh) reported that American journalist Nathan J. Robinson had observed, "any amount of Palestinian death, however large, was justified to prevent any amount of risk to Israelis, however small." Al Jazeera reported from Jordan's Foreign Minister, "we condemn the silence over the Israeli brutality in Al-Shifa Hospital, and this silence provides cover for war crimes." As war crimes have been becoming the new normal, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said (video), "bombing schools and hospitals and apartment buildings to rubble is not normal." Dr. Mads Gilbert via SABC slammed his hand on the table (video), "when are you going to abide by international law and behave like humans? Until you do that, nobody will really respect you." Attempting to ease the tension, Egypt's foreign minister via Al Arabiya mentioned, (from the Egypt side) "Rafah crossing is open and has not been closed since the beginning of the escalation." Parties are optimistic as Al Arabiya and Reuters reported, "a Qatari-sponsored agreement includes 50 hostages of Hamas and prisoners in Israel, with a truce for 3 days."

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad via Megatron said, "we must stop any political track with Israel, and Israel’s crimes must be stopped forever and not for a temporary period. Talking with Israel will be of no use, as the judge cannot be put on trial." The Russian Ambassador in Tel Aviv via Al Arabiya claimed, "Israel is behaving extremely harshly in Gaza and does not care about civilian casualties." Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told its parliament before tweeting, "the idea of selective human rights is one that I stand against. So, I'm opposed to any innocent life being lost. We have a responsibility..."

As Spain via Asharq News announced the decision to work towards recognition of the Palestinian state, Syria followed. Al-Assad (Syria) continued, "does the Palestinian need humanitarian aid from us first or does he need protection from the upcoming genocide against him? The valiant Palestinian resistance imposed a new reality in our region, and with it we gained the political tools (variables/dynamics) that enable us to change the equations." Many countries are politically divided and with a better understanding, they can have better politics. Burst Bites reported via X, expressing solidarity, "the President of the Romanian Parliament has visited Gaza City (escorted by IDF) and announced his intention to screen a film depicting the horrors of the situation for all legislators in his country." "Palestinian Health Minister Mai Al-Kaila told the BBC she has not yet seen evidence that there was a Hamas command center at Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital, and said Israeli forces need to show evidence," Yahoo reported.

Wednesday 11/15 (evening), U.S President Joe Biden spoke out about Israeli Defense Force's escalation on al-Shifa hospital and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, "we can't let it get out of control... They were told... Told. Let me be precise. We discussed the need for them to be incredibly... careful." The president explained to the press, "this is a different story than I believed before (an indiscriminate bombing)." He even said, "...and so the idea that they are going to just stop and not do anything is not realistic... This is a different thing; they are going through these tunnels, they are going into hospitals... " President Biden said for the future of Palestine, "I made it clear to the Israelis, that I think it's a big mistake for them to think they are going to occupy/maintain Gaza." Biden also told the Israelis (to Bibi and to his war cabinet), "...the only ultimate answer here is a two-state solution that's real. We have got to get to the point where there is an ability to be able to even talk..."

11/16 through 11/18, there were numerous reports of ICU babies dying (South Asia Index/Al Jazeera), severe infections (Quds/Al Jazeera), Israeli soldiers harvesting/stealing bodies (Director-General of the MoH, Munir Al Barsh, speaking to Al Jazeera), and other overall deteriorating conditions at al-Shifa hospital. BBC reported that the false-accusations of the facility being a Hamas command-center backfired and has continued to damage Israel's credibility. Revolutionary Black Network reported, "Israel getting ripped to shreds by the corporate media over lying about Al Shifa hospital being Hamas Headquarters. Israeli propaganda is in shambles."

"A World Health Organization (WHO) humanitarian assessment team visited Al Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza and saw signs of shelling and gunfire in what was described as a death zone," Arynews reported. Quds News Network/Kareena NH via X shared video, "in Al Shifa Hospital when all people inside, including patients and medical personnel, were given one hour by the Israeli army to evacuate." After there was complete chaos in/around the hospital, TFPNewsNews/Telegraph reported, "Israel has denied that it forcibly evacuated doctors, patients and displaced people from Al Shifa hospital..." @noura_bth via X tweeted (video), "the occupation expelled the sick and wounded from Al-Shifa Hospital on their beds to walk a long road from the center of Gaza to its south in the sun, in conditions that we cannot find a word to describe..."

UNRWA chief, Philippe Lazzarini said, "the scale of destruction and loss in Gaza is staggering as lack of fuel jeopardizes entire humanitarian response." For the entire Gaza Strip, the amount of fuel Israel has started to allow might be enough to, "enable the operations of sewage facilities, bakeries, hospitals and communications infrastructure," an U.S. official said to Axios. AP, UN, and many others have reported the communication blackout has also made humanitarian operations nearly impossible. It's the most terrifying part," MSNBC reported.

The next phase for a Palestine and Israel two-state solution

October 7th when the war re-escalated, U.S. President Joe Biden flew a fleet of jets to Tel Aviv and claimed Israel, "...can defend itself today, tomorrow, as we always have." As clashes in the promised land have gotten crueler (beyond humanity), many wonder if it's time to take back the promise. Since October 7, when their relentless and non-stop counter attacks reached new levels of violence, Palestine has gained much greater international recognition. Due to Israel's failure at managing its diversity, it's more and more becoming the international decision that Palestine itself should govern/represent much of the territory, which for the past 75-100 years has been: claimed to be within Israel, under Israeli/settler control, or Hamas occupational terrorism. With a quick resolution, it's difficult stepping backward to undo over a hundred years of history and complications that were designed/intended, made to be irreversible.

The world is understanding that Israel using Hamas as an excuse for destroying government buildings doesn't help Palestine establish a government and build a country of credible lawmakers, judges, and executives. Israel-Palestine boundaries have needed resolution. Dividing the region around Jerusalem is extra complicated. Countless features are in disputed territory. Protests and disturbing demonstrations help identify extremist feelings, allowing masses to moderate themselves, however; while quelling sensationalism might temporarily lighten the fighting, it won't resolve the greater conflict. For lasting peace, every disputed instance must be resolved legally and civilly. Representatives/diplomats from Israel and Palestine need to accompany UN/mediators and physically travel to the locations, trace the perimeter, and help facilitate trading and swapping borderland so the two countries can find acceptable procedures to resolve boundary lines, to eliminate disagreements or misunderstandings about the location of the border or the intentions of the border guards. Also beyond Arab countries, all nations need to collaborate, and work to help Palestine develop the main drivers for its economy. Egypt's foreign minister told Al-Sharq, "lifting the siege on Gaza is not the responsibility of Arab and Islamic countries alone." U.S. President Joe Biden said, "as we strive for peace, Gaza and the West Bank should be reunited under a single governance structure, ultimately under a revitalized Palestinian Authority, as we all work toward a two-state solution."

Just as critical as the crisis for Gaza Strip, clashes in the West Bank have continued to escalate. Like Israel's conquering of Gaza's hospital system, West Bank hospitals have also been getting interrogated and increasingly more occupied (Ibn Sina). Al Arabiya/UNICEF reported, UNRWA schools-turned-shelters Al-Fakhoura and Tal Al-Zaatar have been bombed and hit with tanks (UNRWA/Asharq), casually causing "horrific" devastation. Also throughout the West Bank: with more bulldozers and settlers armed with troops, terrorism has increased against Palestinians concentrated in its camps. "Extremist violence against Palestinians in the West Bank must stop and those commiting the violence must be held accountable," Axios/Ravid reported President Biden said, the U.S. is prepared to, "take our own steps," and impose sanctions on Israeli settlers who are involved in attacks against Palestinians..." He specifically mentioned, "issuing visa bans against extremists attacking civilians in the West Bank." Ravid continued, "this is a big deal. It's the 1st time the U.S. is publicly considering individual sanctions against settlers."

New innovations, advanced drone strikes, and other airstrikes have been occurring throughout all regions. "Israeli armed drones use (one tonne) gravity bombs that produce no noise or smoke as they fall, making them hard for enemies to anticipate or evade," Reuters reported. Also, Breaking Defense reported new Israeli Spark UAV next-gen drones. "The world could soon glimpse how soldiers use drones and personal data to find targets," Defense One reported. "Israel’s armed drones are heralding an era of automated killing," +972 Magazine reported, "the (Israeli) army's use of UAVs has led to soaring exports and a mounting Palestinian death toll, yet there is no public debate over their legality or morality." Along with other sophisticated technology, such as the Trophy tank defense system and lightweight Spike rocket launchers, Israel Defense Forces also reported it uses specialized F-16I fighter jets that allow quick-fire/sight-based missile targeting. According to CNN, Palestine has demanded for Israel to stop flying drones in its airspace, while also offering to release hostages for Palestinian prisoners. However, Israel may have fabricated the hostage count as skepticism is growing, Jacobin reported, "for Netanyahu's government, Israeli hostages are just a propaganda tool." It's also questionable/suspicious why Israel can't provide absolute October 7th casualty numbers, even for his own people. Geopolitical and security analyst, Michael A. Horowitz reported that according to Hamas spokesperson Abu Ubaida, (due to the communication blackout) "the group has lost contact with a number of groups charged with guarding Israeli hostages, and that their fate is unknown." "As war rages, Israelis' trust in Netanyahu plummets," Haaretz reported on 11/14 that for a poll from Bar Ilan University about information reliability and decision-making regarding the war in Gaza, "results show(ed) that under 4 percent trust Netanyahu..."

11/19 and 11/20, a week after Al Jazeera reported that billionaires launched a media campaign seeking million dollar donations to, "help Israel get ahead of the narrative as the world has reacted to the intensive Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip," disinformation has been increasing. For example, using professional names and verification badges, Twitter has many fake/joke accounts (such as GazaHealth "a true parody of a health org") posing as official Palestinian government to spread Islamophobic propaganda. According to Arab News, Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud said the, "situation in Gaza is escalating in the absence of effective international action." Arab countries met with China and praised its diplomatic and leadership efforts. Arab News reported Wang Yi noted that Beijing was a good friend and brother of Arab and Muslim countries and, "has always firmly supported the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights and interests." Yi added, "the situation in Gaza affects all countries around the world, questioning the human sense of right and wrong and humanity's bottom line."

Israel insisted it would only release hostages through Egypt. According to Al Jazeera, Israeli media, and a member of Israel's mini-ministerial council, "there will be no prisoner exchange without Egyptian leadership to mediate." The Egypt Minister of Health told Sky News Arabia, "we continue to receive wounded, injured and sick Palestinians to provide medical care." Northern Gaza's Indonesian Hospital was also bombed and has been facing a similar critical situation as al-Shifa Hospital. The Palestine Chronicle reported, "now that Al-Shifa has turned into a base for the Israeli military, the Israeli army has turned its attention to the Indonesian," they added, "...northern Gaza has no medical services whatsoever." Doron Kadosh, Military correspondent for the Israeli Radio Galatas GLZ Radio said that if a hostage exchange pause/ceasefire is reached, Israel intends to maintain occupation of Gaza Strip, "the IDF will keep its forces in the Gaza Strip, and no return of forces to Israeli territory is expected." And also, "the IDF will not allow the mass return of Gazan citizens to their (destroyed) homes in the north of the Gaza Strip under the auspices of the ceasefire." Stein/Kann reported that in Qatar, Hamas leader, Ismael Haniyeh, met with Qatari officials along with the International Red Cross president (Mirjana Spoljaric). Al Jazeera said Hamas demanded, "action to stop targeting civilians in schools protected under international law." Already with over 245,000 signatures, UK Government and Parliament started a petition to, "seek a ceasefire and to end Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza Strip."

About the strive for Peace Forest

"In 1964, one year after his assassination (November 22, 1963), the Kennedy Peace Forest was inaugurated by the Jewish National Fund. By 1966, 1.5 million trees were planted, each one by hand,“ said Shalom Israel Tours. Among the 2000 guests at the 4 July 1966 dedication was U.S. Chief Justice Earl Warren and Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol. As they said, "peace," to the assassinated U.S. President, Warren echoed Kennedy, “as he would have done, I conclude with the word Shalom.” (in English: peace/harmony, including hello and goodbye)

1965-1966, Israel's John F. Kennedy Memorial, Yad Kennedy is located in west Jerusalem (in the heart of the Aminadav Forest, GoJerusalem reported). A common misconception or misinformation to understand is: contrary to NY Times/Wikipedia reporting, Yad Kennedy actually isn't in the (John F. Kennedy) Peace Forest, as Peace Forest is actually on the east side of Jerusalem.

John F. Kennedy and Warren both had thought of the region as, "the birthplace of the world's three religions," and believed in, "the all-important principle that all people are God's children and entitled to live in peace," Jewish Telegraph Agency (JTA) reported. Kennedy gave Israel America's hand as, "the first American president to sell desperately needed arms to Israel," Shalom Tours Israel reported. The monument created by David Resnick and Dov Feigin, Yad Kennedy (or Hand of Kennedy), "is shaped like a stump of a felled tree, with 51 columns," KKL-JNF reported. Encircled in the middle of the severed columns (one for each of the 50 states in the United States plus one for Washington, D.C.), is a bronze of John F. Kennedy and eternal flames/burning.

Like firewood, for the John F. Kennedy Peace Forest, "John F. Kennedy" was chopped and abbreviated simply to, "Peace Forest," or the Hebrew translation, "HaShalom Forest." Jewish Telegraph Agency (JTA)/U.S. Chief Justice Warren spoke double-talk, "John Kennedy would have been deeply pleased by this way of honoring his memory." Warren also, "recalled that the late President had a special friendship for Israel and a deep confidence in its future," and also recalled his warm relationship with the Zionist-led Jewish National Fund (JNF). According to Chief Justice: A Biography of Earl Warren (1997) by Ed Cray, Warren later wrote, "no American during my long life ever set his sights higher for a better America or centered his attacks more accurately on the evils and shortcomings of our society than did [Kennedy]."

Middle East Children's Allience (MECA) reported, "the JNF is most commonly known for its campaign to plant a tree in Israel in order to make the desert bloom." However, MECA stated that instead of planting trees in barren desert (empty of inhabitants), "(JNF) lands were, and still are, obtained from their Palestinian inhabitants through exploitative land sales, forced removal or other apartheid State policies." MECA also explained, "it is not possible to replace what is lost when people are displaced, land and a way of life is destroyed, 1,000 year old olive trees uprooted. In Palestine scores of 2,000-year-old cities and historical sites are buried under JNF planted forests and parks. Rebuilding and replanting are acts of daily resistance in Palestine."

Nir Hasson/Haaretz reported (with the Yad Kennedy Memorial built on the opposite side of Jerusalem), "on Independence Day 1968 , the area was dedicated by then-Foreign Minister Abba Eban and Mayor Teddy Kollek as the Peace Forest... intended to be a popular leisure spot and meeting place for all of the capital’s residents." Shalom Tours Israel confirmed/added, "the Peace Forest was intended to connect the eastern and western parts of Jerusalem, representing the reunification of Israel’s capital city in 1967. Its name reflects a wish that all of Jerusalem’s residents will be able to live together in harmony, and its location serves as an ideal gathering place for people of all walks of life." (2010) Laju Paul K4 (photos)/Wikipedia reported, "the Jerusalem municipality plants a tree in this forest for every child born in Jerusalem, representing the eternal hope of peace bridging the Arab and Jewish populations." In 2019 Haaretz reported, "with backing from local and national authorities," the pro-settler Elad group (hosted), "commercial and other projects," at Peace Forest. 2023, some reference Peace Forest as, "Yaldei Israel Garden."

In 1960, John F. Kennedy made clear that the U.S. supported both Israel and the Arab States', "aspirations for peace, unity, independence, and a better life - and that we are prepared to back up this moral support with economic and technical assistance." Kennedy added, "the Middle East needs water, not war; tractors, not tanks; bread, not bombs," and that non-extremist, "the original Zionist philosophy has always maintained that the people of Israel would use their national genius (divine providence, combina, etc.) not for selfish purposes..."

Chabad.org described divine providence's "Hashgacha" as, "a kind of two-way interplay between Creator and creation." "Kombinatzia (combina) is a colloquial word for a trick, or a quick unofficial creative solution to a problem. It refers to the use of personal connections and informal networks to circumvent formal practices and ways for getting ahead, or receive undue benefits. It includes all forms of favouritism such as nepotism, patronage or cronyism... (like blat in Russia, guanxi in China, wasta in the Middle East and North Africa or Vitamin B in Germany)," Global Informality Project stated. "Combina is deeply rooted in cultural contexts, but also lies at the foundation of the culture of corruption in Israel. It does not include bribery per se, but there is a certain quid pro quo involved. Combina is used in all aspects of life and includes both private and professional favours," the article continued. "The term embraces a variety of informal practices that penetrate the workings of formal institutions or official settings in Israel... Using combina is often seen to benefit a family, a circle of insiders, and implies understanding how the system works and knowing how to play the game," the article also claimed, "it is actually a good thing to be creative, smart and sneaky..."

11/21 and 11/22, an agreement was reached for hostage negotiations. Reported by Al Jazeera, White House Middle East Affairs Coordinator Brett McGurk said, "we hope that implementation of the hostage agreement will begin tomorrow, Thursday (Thanksgiving)." A few hours later, Times of Israel Reported, "in surprise delay, top Netanyahu aide says hostage release not before Friday." Fox News reported, Dr. Majed Al-Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, "both Israel and Hamas have agreed to this deal after weeks of intense negotiations. Qatar has led the mediation efforts in coordination with the United States and regional partners, for whom we express our gratitude... Our focus is now on ensuring that both sides adhere to the terms of the agreement. The details include observing a four-day humanitarian pause to facilitate the release of a number of (50) civilian hostages in exchange for (150 Palestinian) prisoners detained in Israeli prisons. The deal can be extended if the release of further hostages can be agreed... We hope this agreement is the first step towards de-escalation and securing a long-term ceasefire, followed by a comprehensive political process to end this decades-long conflict." "Today’s outcome is the result of tireless diplomacy and relentless effort across the Department and broader United States government," Fox/U.S. Secretary of State Blinken said. "I appreciate the leadership and ongoing partnership of Egypt and Qatar in this work. I also thank the government of Israel for supporting a humanitarian pause that will facilitate the transfer of hostages to safety and allow additional humanitarian assistance to reach Palestinian civilians in Gaza. While this deal marks significant progress, we will not rest as long as Hamas continues to hold hostages in Gaza."

Ever since the early 1900's, starting as a UK colony (PLDC) and reaching far beyond the current boundaries of Israel, his settlers have tried to occupy much of the Middle East. Israel has repeatedly been forced to step back and cease invading regions for colonization and settlement. Retracing history, we can follow the proven methods used to reach a ceasefire or even a peace-treaty. Much of the hostage negotiations mediated/facilitated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States has been based on advancement/modernization of shuttle diplomacy options/techniques developed in the 1970s by Henry Kissinger while working with Israel, as Israeli sources told Sky News, "Egypt and Qatar will be the guarantors of Hamas, and the United States will be the guarantor of Israel."

Looking ahead, Iran's FM nuanced caution that chaos helps keep Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in power, "if the truce between Hamas and Israel does not continue, the conditions of the region will change and the war will expand... If the truce continues, overthrow of Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu will be inevitable." In addition to the Israeli government's rock-bottom approval ratings, since October 7th, Israel's shekel currency and top banks have lost over 15% of their value. November 21 Mahmud Tahir/X reported statistics that Israel spends $250,000,000 dollars a day to sustain its war efforts, "Israel has lost $18 billion so far, amounting to 3.5% of the gross domestic product (GDP)." The Bank of Israel told Times of Israel that it, "sold $8.2 billion of foreign currency in October, helping to stem the shekel’s slide during the month of war..." Tahir continued, "it is predicted that this occupying force will pay a hefty price, as forecasts suggest that Israel's economic crisis won't end with the conclusion of the war." Asharq News reported that from White House, U.S. President Biden assured Egypt's President Sisi of his commitment to establishing a Palestinian state. The official White House press release for the phone call paved a pathway for peace, "the president reiterated that under no circumstances will the United States permit the forced relocation of Palestinians from Gaza or the West Bank, or the besiegement of Gaza, or the redrawing of the borders of Gaza."

11/23 intense Israeli attacks continued, all the way until Friday 11/24, when it was time to start the first humanitarian truce since October 7th, Al Jazeera reported. Egypt Today Magazine said that the country contacted Israel and Hamas, "to consolidate the truce agreement and prevent violations, especially after Israel opened fire in the vicinity of the Indonesian hospital." The Independent reported, "bathing in the ocean and burying the dead: how Palestinians are spending the first day of ceasefire..." Gazan Palestinians from all parties (including journalists) spent the day grateful to resupply and regroup with family. Sara, 21 a displaced Palestinian student who has lost dozens of family members and friends in the bombing, told The Independent, "I hope this will be the first and the last ceasefire and forever,” she said that the last seven weeks had been a nightmare, "the pause has brought us back to life. I can’t describe the calmness around the streets, there is no sound of airstrikes, no sound of bombing."

Following the demonstrated adherence of all parties to the terms of the truce, some hostages have been exchanged, and leaders are optimistic of further sustained calming. Governments and humanitarian organizations send in aid for Gaza. Humanitarian Monitoring Center reported, "UNHCR donated 150 tons of winter clothing and drinking water through the Egyptian Red Crescent to meet some of the most urgent humanitarian needs in Gaza." Asharq News reported that the US Army said, "there is a need to strengthen work with the Chinese army and are ready to potentially improve relations." JNS reported, "at 150 beds, (a UAE-provided) field hospital will include departments (for a variety of medical services)..." Sky News reported as the Emirati field hospital prepared to enter the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing. “This is the first Arab project in the Gaza Strip that is independent of Hamas. The hospital would be a good rehearsal for a post-Hamas government in Gaza and its management,” Hussain Abdul-Hussain, researcher at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies/JNS added. "The field hospital is being built with the approval of Israel, which established diplomatic relations with the UAE in 2020 as part of the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords' Gallant Knight 3 humanitarian operation." Along with Egypt also building a field hospital for Gazans near Rafah, “there’s an untold story emerging of Israeli-Arab coordination on humanitarian relief and preparations for a post-Hamas Gaza. From Jordanian air drops to Emirati field hospitals, what we see in foreign ministry press releases and television interviews doesn’t match the close coordination happening behind the scenes,” Richard Goldberg, Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior adviser said to JNS. According to Alkhidmat, Pakistan's leading NGO, Naveed Ali Baig hosting a Gaza Bazaar event also said, "let's unite for a cause."

"Today's releases are the start of a process. For the remaining American hostages," U.S. President Biden via Fox News said 11/25 (video), "we will not stop until we get these hostages brought home." Regarding humanitarian assistance, he updated, "we are continuing that effort, to make sure aid gets to the people who need it. More than 200 trucks arrived at the crossing point in Egypt into Gaza today... Hundreds more trucks are getting in position as well, ready to enter Gaza over the coming days to support the innocent Palestinians who are suffering greatly because of this war..." Within Israel and Palestine, Biden emphasized the need for peace, "we need to renew our resolve to pursue this two-state solution where one day Israelis and Palestinians can live side-by-side in a two-state solution, with equal measure of freedom and dignity." Outside of Israel and Palestine, Biden and Arab leaders had been balancing terms for what seems to be possibly LAS (League of Arab States) recognizing Israel and Israel's right to exist. "Israel will not enjoy security unless the Palestinians enjoy it," said Jordan's foreign minister via Asharq news. Biden continued, "I'll remain engaged with leaders throughout the Middle East as we all work together to build a better future for the region. A future where this kind of violence is unthinkable. A future all children... Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Israeli, Palestinian, Arab—grow up knowing only peace... There is an overwhelming desire on the part of the region to..." Biden explained, "as we move forward, the rest of the Arab world on the region is also putting pressure on all sides to slow this down, to bring this to an end, as quickly as we can."

The longer the truce, the more aid can arrive as UNRWA told Asharq news, "we are facing real signs of famine in Gaza." UNRWA content producer MoTaz added, "people don’t understand how much destruction in Gaza the Israeli army caused. Wait until journalists are able to reach the areas that have been out of reach... The situation is beyond catastrophic in Gaza." Quds Network reported Israel Defense Force soldiers blowing up a building (video); a soldier said, "dedicating this explosion to my daughter Ella for her birthday." Apparently, the same Israeli soldier (from IDF's Al-Shifa Hospital MRI propaganda video), Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus danced in the rubble while blasphemously playing (video) the stolen guitar of Palestinian singer, Hamada (video). Quds News reported that Hamada exclaimed, "where does the injustice stop?!"

The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator said, "What happened in the Gaza Strip is a complete Massacre... It's not just a crisis about Gaza; it's a crisis about humanity…" Mario Nawfal reported. "Journalists have paid a heavy price during this current war. More than 50 have been killed," the Electronic Intifada reported. Al Jazeera’s bureau chief in Gaza, Wael al-Dahdouh and many others lost their entire family. A determined Wael said, "I refused to let the occupation achieve its goal of shattering this voice. So I overcame my pain to appear to the world again and convey my message and the message of every Palestinian suffering in Gaza... The occupation means aggression and the continuation of these painful images of destruction, horror and hardship. Its end will mean the return of Gaza, Palestine, and the Arab region to the hugs of peace, freedom, love, calm, security and every beautiful thing... ...listen to the narrative of the Palestinians, not just the Israelis. Please do not let the world apply any double standards. We have our narrative and we only ask for justice. Justice must prevail in the world." Admad via Mondoweiss described in detail, "workers from Gaza who were stranded in Israel after October 7 were summarily arrested, interrogated, beaten, and tortured, before being declared illegal by Israeli authorities." Following a three-hour meeting between Hamas' leader Ismail Haniyeh and Iranian officials, he said that “Israel’s crimes in killing Palestinian Lebanese people is unprecedented. Israel seeks to adopt scorched earth policy in Gaza.” @missfalsteenia/X reported a UN statistic, "77% of (over 2 million) Gaza residents are now displaced from their homes." On Piers Morgan Uncensored, neither he or author Normal Finkelstein seemed to argue that multiple generations of Palestinians are imprisoned in Gaza Strip and West Bank concentration camps, however; they did debate the morality of the October 7th attack against Israel. Much is unbelievable as more videos surfaced of Israeli propaganda/fabricated stories; for example, multiple sources (including Quds News) released sensational camera footage sneaked by Fox News of Israeli Defense Forces pretending (video) to capture a prisoner.

Even during the humanitarian truce, Gazans continue to get pushed South as they were warned with dropped Israeli leaflets/fliers (photo) to not go north or return to their homes, Joe Truzman reported (video). Those who did were shot, seen by Gaza Notifications (video). Asharq News reported that Israel's defense minister stated his next plan of attack, "the army will resume intensive fighting in Gaza for at least two months immediately after the end of the truce." The Straights Times reported that Al-Shifa Hospital's director and frequent spokesperson, "Dr Mohammad Abu Salmiya was arrested along with several other senior doctors," according to Dr Khalid Abu Samra, a chief of department at the hospital. PRCS announced that ambulances accompanied by the United Nations, set off to evacuate sick and wounded. After acknowledging 31 specialized-care infants were evacuated from Al-Shifa Hospital, a WHO spokesperson more strongly emphasized (video), "180 born every day (in Gaza) and more than 20 of those on average need specialized care every day." Dr. Mads Gilbert reported from Dr. M in Gaza via SMS, observations when leaving Al-Shifa Hospital were that it seemed IDF had destroyed the buildings, equipment, and converted the complex into a prison. It was later reported by investigate journalist Sulaiman Ahmed that Israeli Defense Forces moved elsewhere, abandoning Al-Shifa Complex, along with other hospitals reported by Al Jazeera and Grayzone News' Max Blumenthal. Jinjirrie and PRSC reported that the Israeli army was besieging the Jenin Governmental Hospital along with the Ibn Sina Hospital in the occupied West Bank.

11/25 through 11/27, as the truce continued, damage was starting to be realized. A Palestinian teenager said via Shujaiya/X, "listen. You don't hear any planes... I pray everything is resolved during this time and we get a permanent truce... Life is so good without the sound of the planes." Muhammad Abdullah Al-Mismari/X shared a video: walking south in a crowd of people, someone carried a medical bag with a tube connected to an evacuated hospital patient wearing no shoes or shirt, only sweatpants. 5Pillars (video) and Al Jazeera Plus reported as Israel continued trying to stop displaced Palestinians (and journalists) in Gaza from returning (north) to check their destroyed homes during the truce. Amichai Stein from KANN Diplomatic Desk reported Israel PM Netanyahu said (11/27), "we will agree to extend the ceasefire, if the deal 10 hostages for extending the ceasefire by a day." Israeli president Isaac Herzog pointed out that it was part of the original agreement, UAE BARQ reported. AJ Plus continued reporting (video), Saddam al-Sawafiri, a disheartened Palestinian displaced from the northern Gaza Strip asked, "what's the point of a truce if I can't return to my home?"

Citizens of Palestine are in limbo. Some consider the truce an opportunity for Hamas to regroup while it is also a similar opportunity for Israel to consolidate its wins. NY Times suggested, "even if the U.S. does push Israel to end or moderate its military campaign, Israel's leaders may nevertheless ignore the criticism and plow ahead with the invasion." On Sunday November 26, Citzen YC reported that Netanyahu told U.S. President Biden, "at the end of the deal, we are returning full power to carry out our aims: destroy Hamas, ensure that Gaza won’t return to what it was and of course to free all of our hostages."

Overall sources reported, pretty much every hostage held by Hamas seemed unfazed/relaxed, Quds News reported as they they smiled/waved, "bye," to their captors, where-as those kept in Israeli prisons expressed that it was terrible. One of the prisoners via Lord Bebo/X released back to Palestine said (video), Thaer Abu Asab was, "beaten to death in Israeli prison because he asked if there is a truce. " Further showing maturity levels, Quds News reported (video) of an IDF soldier biting and bragging about stealing jewelry from houses they bombarded. Leah McElrath commented, "a dead woman’s necklace they’ve looted from the rubble has a heart on it and is of an infinity sign." Putting the destruction into perspective, Palestinian Nour Odeh also compiled an X thread of photos and videos, "the trauma is collective."

Tamara Alrifai, Director of External Relations, UNRWA suggested in addition to the bombings, the greatest contributor to the humanitarian crisis is the mass displacement of over 1 million Palestinians. The director described, "really appalling conditions that people have been living in (UN/WFP video) - on top of their losses & anxiety," causing immense disarray and immense chaos, especially in the north part of Gaza Strip. Chairman EuroMedHR Ramy Abdul reported (video), "the outcome appears designed to leave 2.3 million Palestinians bereft of their homes, and of their social infrastructure from schools to hospitals, discouraging any prospect of their return." "The specter of death is hanging over Gaza," warned Martin Griffiths, UN Undersecretary General for Humanitarian Affairs via N+1 Magazine. "With no water, no power, no food and no medicine, thousands will die. Plain and simple."

During the truce in Gaza, Israel grabbed for more territory with continued occupations and raids of West Bank camps. 11/26 during a 14-hour battle in Jenin of northern West Bank, Shatha Hanaysha/Abdalhadi Alijla reported (video) a son of a representative for Palestinian President Abbas was killed by an Israeli sniper. Gathara of The New Humanitarian commented on the death of Dr. Shamekh Abu Al Rob, "not just journalists and UN workers being targeted by Israel. It's anyone who is critical for maintaining life in Gaza." Israeli analyst Giora Eiland said approvingly, "we aim... to create conditions where life in Gaza becomes unsustainable." As a result, he added, "Gaza will become a place where no human being can exist." Major-General Ghassan Alian of the Israeli army added, "you wanted hell, you will get hell,” according to N+1 Magazine." Mondoweiss reported several were killed by drone strikes and military gunfire, Khaled Yousry/X reported (video) that a Jenin house was bombarded, Sulaiman Ahmed shared (photo) that a Palestinian Red Crescent hostage transport van was attacked, and Shehab Agency reported a Palestinian Red Crescent ambulance was targeted near Ramallah, in central West Bank. Yousry commented, "it's scary to live under an occupation that has the ability to bomb your house any time of the day or night..." Al Jazeera interviewed a young girl, 11, Raghad Mahmoud, "I lived in Indonesia and Malaysia for 6 years... ...entertainment places, restaurants, I went to everything... Here (in Palestine), you can’t have your peace because you are under Israeli aggression. You can't have anything... You can't."

After the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez recalled the Spanish ambassador from Israel," Spain’s Ione Belarra said, "Netanyahu must be brought to the International Criminal Court and tried for what he is – a war criminal," and urged governments to cut ties with Israel, impose sanctions, and enforce an arms embargo to stop the genocide in Gaza. Michael Weingardt reported that Sánchez added, "if the European Union does not recognize the Independent State of Palestine, Spain will make its own decision." Gaza Report said, "several dozen figures in Gaza stated their willingness to lay down arms and be incorporated into the future regime...," meanwhile; in a speech, Hamas Leader, Ismail Haniyeh rejected the idea of a demilitarized Palestinian state as, "he flatly exclaimed that no foreign power will rule Gaza." "Iran's Army has informed international organizations that it is prepared to deploy forces and provide medical aid for Gaza," said IANI Political Director Jason Brodsky before adding, "Israel will never allow that to happen." Helping expedite talks, "even though it has no formal diplomatic relations with Israel," Jerusalem Post reported Qatar has shuttled, "an intelligence delegation to Israel..." Sky News reported that an informed source told Reuters, "Qatari mediators are working with Israel and Hamas to resolve issues and avoid delays." "We are moved to the depth of our souls," Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seemed overjoyed.

11/27 through 11/29, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon emphasized to the UN Security Council, "the need to build on the Qatari agreement to get more hostages out & lifesaving aid into Gaza." He added, "UK’s providing a further £30m & working for a Two State Solution to ensure peace, justice & security for Israelis & Palestinians alike." Egypt's Foreign Minister said, "we must join forces to implement the internationally agreed upon solution, which is the two-state solution," Al Jazeera reported. EFE News reported that the Secretary General of the UN, António Guterres emphasized the conflict's devastation before the Security Council, "in a matter of a few weeks, the number of children killed by Israeli military operations in Gaza is far greater than the total number of children killed in an entire year by any party and in any conflict since I have been secretary-general." Baha Breaking News reported, "the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Ramallah, Mai al-Kaila, announced on Monday (11/27) on Al Hadath TV that the death toll in the Gaza Strip since the beginning of the Israeli-Hamas war has risen to 16,000, with another 35,000 injured." Sky News/United Nations warned, "the risk of famine is high in Gaza." Headlined from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's speech to his parliamentary bloc—he said, "Netanyahu has already written his name in history as the butcher of Gaza," AFP/LBC International reported. Several Israeli bombings and reports of attacks throughout Gaza and the West Bank have raised concerns about the official status of the humanitarian truce, however; hostage exchanges have continued as planned.

The world refuses to let Israel keep repeating their horror for future events like the tragic October 7th attacks. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) recommended to build trust with interparliamentary dialog and resolve "ethnic tensions that might endanger peace, security, and stability." Similar to the 1814 Treaty of Ghent, OSCE referred to the Helsinki Final Act of 1975 that outlined 10 fundamental principles for governing relations between states focusing on cooperation and the peaceful settlement of disputes."

Raising suspicion and scrambling Gaza with Kfar Aza (an Israeli settlement/kibbutz), Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf, (Chairman of Torah Judaism, Minister of Construction and Housing, and Minister in the Prime Minister's Office) happily announced, (11/28) "today the Israel Lands Authority approved the allocation of land in Kibbutz Shafiim for housing for the evacuees of Kfar Gaza. Development work will soon begin in Gaza in order to prepare the area for the construction of the temporary buildings, in the hope that very soon the residents will be able to return to their homes in peace and safety."

From Brussels on November 29, preparing for a meeting with leaders in Israel, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told NATO, "we’ll discuss with Israel how it can achieve its objective of ensuring that the terrorist attacks of October 7th never happen again, while sustaining and increasing humanitarian assistance – and minimizing further suffering and casualties among Palestinian civilians. We’ll keep our efforts going to prevent the conflict from spreading. And of course, we’ll remain focused on enabling the safe departure of American citizens and other foreign nationals from Gaza. Finally, we will work to build on the principles that I set out in Tokyo a few weeks ago for the day after in Gaza, and define the steps that we and our partners in the region can take now to lay the foundation for a just and lasting peace... There are important questions about its governance, its security, its reconstruction." As hundreds of thousands of Gazans haven't been allowed to return home, Blinken pledged to "do everything in our power to extend the pause." From November 8's speech in Tokyo, Blinken said, "begin setting the conditions for durable peace and security..." and, "...frame our diplomatic efforts now with that in mind. The United States believes key elements should include:
• No forcible displacement of Palestinians from Gaza – not now, not after the war.
• No use of Gaza as a platform for terrorism or other violent attacks.
• No reoccupation of Gaza after the conflict ends.
• No attempt to blockade or besiege Gaza.
• No reduction in the territory of Gaza.
We must also ensure no terrorist threats can emanate from the West Bank. We must also work on the affirmative elements to get to a sustained peace. These must include the Palestinian people’s voices and aspirations at the center of post-crisis governance in Gaza. It must include Palestinian-led governance and Gaza unified with the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority. And it must include a sustained mechanism for reconstruction in Gaza, ....a pathway to Israelis and Palestinians living side by side in states of their own, with equal measures of security, freedom, opportunity, and dignity. Even as we focus intensely on addressing these urgent challenges, we believe that the time is now to start the conversation about the future – not tomorrow, not after the war – today – because identifying the longer-term objectives and a pathway to get there will help shape our approach to addressing immediate needs. I know it’s hard to look ahead in this moment. It is the aim of terrorists to sow chaos, to destroy hope, to destroy lives, and, through human despair, grow their ranks and hijack the political future of the Palestinians. We cannot and we will not let them succeed." Al Jazeera reported the Jordanian King said, "we reiterate Jordan's rejection of any scenario or thinking about reoccupying parts of Gaza or establishing buffer zones there."

"November 29 – on this day in 1947, the newly formed United Nations General Assembly voted to alter the provisions of the 1922 League of Nations Mandate for Palestine and divide Israel into two entities: a Jewish state and an Arab state," JCPA reported. Jerusalem Story said, "Israel’s planning of settlements in and around Jerusalem can be observed in the extensive network of settlement blocs that are attached to each other by jurisdictional or transportational infrastructure, providing them with territorial contiguity in what are known as settlement belts. To understand these patterns in and around Jerusalem today, and the reality they produce for Palestinian communities, it is important to observe how Israeli settlement belts take the shape of three rings that encircle Jerusalem’s historic core, the municipally controlled area, and its surrounding hinterlands...
• The Inner Ring: Settlement belt in East Jerusalem within the unilaterally expanded Israeli municipal boundaries
• The Outer Ring: Settlement belt around Jerusalem outside the municipal boundaries, within the larger occupied Palestinian West Bank
• The Core Ring: Settlement belt within Palestinian neighborhoods in and around the Old City of Jerusalem...

These three rings limit the growth of Palestinian localities, serving to also sever them from one another and from their historic city." June 14, 2022, Peace Now reported a "Confiscation Order for the Eastern Ring Road was issued;" they explained that when the road is repaved, "it will immediately lead to the accelerated development of (Israeli) settlements in areas in the heart of the West Bank. At the same time, the Palestinian population of the West Bank will not be able to use the road." In addition to comparing 1967 with 2023 boundaries (PDF), Peace Now also provided informative 2023 maps of West Bank settlements and the inner ring settlement belt (PDF). Sky News reported the King of Jordan said, "Israeli military campaigns in Gaza and the West Bank undermine the right to life."

Further attempts of propaganda, discredits, media censorship, exaggerations, and disinformation, along with AI continued to sensationally engage the less informed. Associated Press reported, (some) "images are deepfakes created using artificial intelligence. If you look closely you can see clues: fingers that curl oddly, or eyes that shimmer with an unnatural light — all telltale signs of digital deception." The greater the fake, the greater its impact, AP suggested. Artificial intelligence has been a step ahead. "Every time we release a tool that detects this, our adversaries can use AI to cover up that trace evidence," said computer science professor, David Doermann. The University of Buffalo professor continued, "detection and trying to pull this stuff down is no longer the solution. We need to have a much bigger solution." In addition to the disinformation causing miscommunications, with the simple abundance of content, facts have gotten mixed up; since then it became increasingly more difficult to prevent unintentional misinformation about events' times, places, and other details. "It’s going to get worse — a lot worse — before it gets better,” said Jean-Claude Goldenstein, CEO of CREOpoint via U.S. News, "pictures, video and audio: with generative AI it’s going to be an escalation you haven’t seen."

11/30 through 12/02, after a week, the hostage exchange humanitarian truce expired and fighting restarted like the next round of a boxing match. The jabs escalated into rockets and airstrikes. A Qatari mediator/diplomat who led the negotiation efforts for the sides to reach their initial ceasefire and extensions, Abdullah Al Sulaiti admitted via NDTV/Reuters, "I've discovered that sustaining the agreement itself is equally challenging." UNICEF spokesperson James Elder announced (video), "the ceasefire is over. We can already hear the bombing. I am at a hospital... It's at 200-percent capacity... This hospital simply cannot take more children with the wounds of war. There are children everywhere (sleeping)! There was a bomb literally 50 meters from here! I cannot overstate how the capacity has been reduced of hospitals in the last seven weeks... ...allowing the killing of children! This is a war on children!"

UNRWA Director Thomas White reported via UN, more than 1.8 million Gazans – around 80-percent of the population in the enclave – have been displaced; "as we drove through Gaza City it was like a ghost town; all the streets were deserted." During a visit to Tel Aviv, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken held a press conference and met with the Israeli war cabinet officials, setting preconditions for Israel to resume attacks on Gaza, including: establishing a safe route, designating a humanitarian zone, and informing civilians about where bombing is to occur. Complying with U.S. demands, Israeli Defense Forces initially released an interactive map, "IDF splits the Strip into hundreds of zones," Times of Israel reported. A few hours later, the interactive map was replaced by IDF with two graphics for each the north half and the south half of Gaza Strip. Israeli spokesperson Eylon Levy (video) told Hamas (along with Gaza) to, "now take the mother of all thumpings." Taffy Pie/X reported, "Israel have leaflet dropped (12/01) to tell Palestinians to head to Rafah. Why? Egypt reporting that no Aide can get through Rafah because of fighting. Israel trying to obfuscate with nonsense about buffer zones."

IDF released upcoming attack plans along with evacuation orders (translated images). IDF spokesman, Lt. Col. Avijaa Adraei tweeted (original images), "Urgent Residents of the Gaza Strip The IDF has resumed forceful action against Hamas and other terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip. We kindly inform you of the following: In the northern Gaza Strip area: residents of Jabalia, Al-Shuja’iya, Al-Zaytoun, and the Old City of Gaza. Residents of Jabalia residing in the following blocks: 1772, 1808, 1811, 961, 963, 760. For your safety, we call on you to evacuate your homes immediately through the Haifa and Khalil al-Wazir axes and go to the known shelter centers and schools in the Al-Daraj and Tuffah neighborhoods and west of Gaza City. In the southern Gaza Strip: Residents of Khirbet Khuza’a, Abasan, Bani Suhaila, and Ma’an. Bani Suhaila residents residing in blocks 217, 218, 219, 220, 42, 45, 50... For your safety, we call on you to evacuate your homes immediately and go to the known shelter centers in Rafah. Al-Qarara residents residing in the following blocks: 39, 224, 2250, 2260, 2270, 2280, 2351, 132, 136, 137, 138, 139: For your safety, we call on you to evacuate your homes immediately and go to the known shelter centers in Rafah. And to the humanitarian area in Al-Mawasi neighborhood."

UNRWA Arabic said, "we warn of a catastrophic epidemiological situation in Gaza," Al Arabiya reported. Times of Israel reported U.S. Blinken stated to the Israeli cabinet, "you can’t operate in southern Gaza in the way you did in the north. There are two million Palestinians there. You need to evacuate fewer people from their homes, be more accurate in the attacks, not hit UN facilities, and ensure that there are enough protected areas [for civilians]. And if not? Then not to attack where there is a civilian population... It means avoiding further significant displacement of civilians inside of Gaza. It means avoiding damage to life-critical infrastructure, like hospitals, like power stations, like water facilities. And it means giving civilians who’ve been displaced to southern Gaza the choice to return to the north as soon as conditions permit. There must be no enduring internal displacement." Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated, "the entire Israeli society is united behind the goal of dismantling Hamas, even if it takes months." Claiming they all are terrorists, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been set on eliminating both major parties that for decades have governed/controlled Palestine; "as long as I’m sitting in this chair, the Palestinian Authority, which supports, educates and finances terror, will not rule Gaza on the day after Hamas." Blinken cautioned, "I don’t think you have the credit for that... The other states in the region need to know what you are planning..." The U.S. Secretary of State tweeted about a meeting with Israeli Minister Benny Gantz, "...also spoke about the need to restore calm along the (Israel-Lebanon) Blue Line." NY Post reported Blinken summarized, "as I told the prime minister, intent matters, but so does the result... I made clear that before Israel resumed major military operations, it must put in place humanitarian civilian protection plans that minimize further casualties of innocent Palestinians...”

Via Iran International English, Iran's Foreign Minister suggested that the hostages are going to end up killed from Israeli bombings, "it seems they're not thinking about the difficult consequences of returning to war. Before it is too late, immediately stop the attacks on Gaza." Haaretz/Pfeffer confirmed, "the largest Palestinian city in the world will soon be uninhabitable... Cities have been destroyed before, in the Middle East and across the world, in both ancient and recent history. It is a seismic event for nations. Just as October 7 changed everything, so will the destruction of Gaza City." In a press briefing, U.S. NSC spokesperson John Kirby again warned (video), "we're running out of runway... Secondly, we have been very consistent and clear with our Israeli counterparts that uh we do not support a move to the South unless or until they have adequately accounted for the protection of innocent human life civilian life in southern Gaza with the understanding that there's a whole heck of a lot more innocent civilians in southern Gaza than there were a week or two ago because the Israelis opened up corridors for them to move South so um I won't get too far ahead of operations uh but what we want to see and what we're urging our Israeli counterparts to do is to make sure that there's a proper accounting for that, that appropriate safety measures (are) put in place so that these additional now hundreds of thousands of civilians are not put at greater Harm's Way than they already are right now... We continue to again urge our Israeli counterparts to factor all that in as they plan and execute military operations and as a result of... this is what the president was talking about..." Barak Ravid/Axios reported Netanyahu said, "I told Blinken we swore to destroy Hamas and nothing is going to stop us." 11/30 Blinken said, "with regard to extremist violence, all I can tell you is this: We’re looking to the Israeli Government to take some additional steps to really put a stop to this. And at the same time, we’re considering our own steps... Global Village Space reported, "the Biden administration has informed Israel that the United States will impose visa bans on Israeli extremist settlers engaged in violence against Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank in the coming weeks, according to a senior State Department official. During a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken conveyed that the U.S. will take action against an undisclosed number of individuals."

+972 Magazine reported, "Israeli army has files on the vast majority of potential targets in Gaza — including homes — which stipulate the number of civilians who are likely to be killed in an attack on a particular target. This number is calculated and known in advance to the army’s intelligence units, who also know shortly before carrying out an attack roughly how many civilians are certain to be killed." +972 continued, "when a 3-year-old girl is killed in a home in Gaza, it’s because someone in the army decided it wasn’t a big deal for her to be killed — that it was a price worth paying in order to hit [another] target. We are not Hamas. These are not random rockets. Everything is intentional. We know exactly how much collateral damage there is in every home." IDF also has an EyeBall System is nearly the size of a marble and transmits to solders a full 360° view of a room. They also increased (on a massive-scale) use of rapid target generation AI-based systems like Habsora "The Gospel" and the new/fully-operational GPS/laser-guided "Iron Sting" mortars.

Finding a Palestinian government: last known good?

In his November 30 speech, Blinken suggested if Israel and Palestine could break out of its, "cycle of violence, the cycle of conflict," what if Israel's goals could align with, "improving the lives of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank in immediate, tangible ways," and providing a credible/win-win path, a mutual co-existence, a, "legitimate aspiration for statehood," where both states earn respect and develop more constructive roles for the region... In our ongoing conversations with Israeli, Palestinian, and Arab leaders, we’ll discuss practical steps to make real a just and lasting peace and what each of us is prepared to do to help achieve it... ...we have to be willing to work through those disagreements, because the alternative – more terrorist attacks, more violence, more innocent suffering – is unacceptable... That is why the United States is here and we’re leading toward this goal. "narrowing the infrastructure gap in low- and middle-income countries to enable inclusive and sustainable growth and promote economic activity and prosperity," is according to U.S. President Biden/White House via VOA, the primary objective to Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI). Palestinians also need Freedom of Movement. According to Palestinians via Australian Senator Lisa Singh (video), "The continuous building of illegal settlements in the occupied territories is a roadblock to peace... It creates an isolation system, and it constrains freedom of movement... The separation wall is not built on the pre-1967 Green Line; it is built on Palestinian land..." A Palestinian student told Singh, "most of our dreams end at a checkpoint... " To develop compassionate/nonviolent communication (NVC) skills, Seed of Peace wrote, "...focus on clarifying what is being observed, felt, and needed, rather than on diagnosing and judging... NVC guides us to reframe how we express ourselves and hear others..."

In 2006 when Hamas' Islamic Party won Palestinian elections over President Abbas' secular party, Times of Israel explained (2020), "Hamas, which seeks to destroy Israel, is considered a terrorist organization by the United States and European Union. Many countries refused to accept the election results... A year later Hamas seized the Gaza Strip from Abbas’s forces in a bloody conflict that verged on civil war... ...parliament was suspended in 2007..." In Ramallah, West Bank, "smashed doors, dusty tables and 12 years of unread mail... ...the defunct Palestinian parliament... ...retains some official roles — including coordinating with others in the Arab world and beyond. There are parliamentary panel discussions, visits by school students and the occasional citizen looking for assistance. Committee work continues at a different rate said Ahmed Abu Dayyeh, who organizes parliamentary task forces. But more often than not there is nothing happening at all, one employee said. The article continued, "So what do they do all day? He gestured to his phone..." 20-yr Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) employee Rasha Kawas said, when there are any activities we are very happy. We feel we are working." "I spoke with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah about the conflict in Gaza and measures to improve security and freedom for Palestinians in the West Bank. I reiterated the U.S. commitment to advancing the establishment of a Palestinian state," Secretary Blinken tweeted. According to Margaret Brennan, U.S. Spokesperson Matthew Miller said that they also, "discussed ongoing efforts to accelerate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza..."

In August 2023 New Arab reported, "Israel has repeatedly used court orders to confiscate Palestinian homes, including in the Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah. Ben-Gvir joined Construction and Housing Minister Yitzchak Goldknopf to watch Israeli forces flatten homes in the Palestinian village of Tel Arad, describing it as a sacred duty and called for such demolitions every two or three weeks. In a message to local Palestinians, who have lived on the land for decades, he said (video), we govern here and this country has a landlord. New Arab continued, "he and other extremist figures such as Bezalel Smotrich were appointed to Israel's new government by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sparking alarm and outrage, including in Israel's ally the United States." Middle East Eye then reported, "the US State Department denounced Ben Gvir’s inflammatory remarks, adding that it condemned all racist rhetoric. Ben Gvir's triumphalist attendance alongside Goldknopf to oversee Palestinian families being made homeless has sparked an outcry. ...the rule of law in Israel has become political, noted one Twitter user. In a joint statement with Ben Gvir, Goldknopf said he had instructed authorities to act without compromises and concessions, to eradicate the phenomenon and to act decisively against the land thieves.

12/03 and 12/04, "many Palestinians now face being internally displaced again as Israel shifts its focus to the south." Mohammed Al Dinehy, from Rimal in Gaza City via The National said he walked with his family from the north to the south and has been told again to leave... "We really don’t know where to go, we need help." Investigative journalist Sulaiman Ahmed reported (video), "Israel forced Palestinians to move to the south of Gaza but are now bombing residential in the south." "More than 700 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza during the last 24 hours," the director-general of the Government Media Office in Gaza told Al Jazeera. "Doctors in southern Gaza have warned that infectious diseases are spreading rapidly through the territory," The Independent was told, "the area surrounding the hospital was full of infectious diseases and epidemiological issues, including fungal infections, dermatological infections and pneumonia." "Emirates field hospital opened at Rafah Municipal Stadium, Gaza Strip," 150 beds for a variety of needs, X INFOLIVE reported. "What we wish now is to be killed, to avoid going through all this feeling of threat all the time and being in that distress," a displaced Gazan told The Guardian. Via Associated Press, U.N. human rights chief Volker Türk urged an end to the war, saying civilian suffering was, "too much to bear." Ahmed Alnaouq/Al Araby TV tweeted IDF drone footage documenting celebrating soldiers destroying, "entire residential areas in Gaza." Quds News also reported, "Israeli occupation forces sent drones with speakers threatening civilians, I advise you to not resist in any form, or we will kill you." Asharq News reported, "the Palestinian Agency: Abbas says we will not surrender to the status quo and will not allow the Nakba of Palestine to be repeated." Emanuel Fabian/Times of Israel reported, "IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari says the military is expanding the ground offensive to "all areas of the Gaza Strip." Updated IDF attack plans continued to force Palestinians further south. Without infrastructure, southern Gaza can't support that many people. Without special exceptions, Gaza's southern border with Egypt has been closed to anybody wishing to leave the Strip. An UN spokesperson via Sky News said, "we call on the Israeli forces to avoid exacerbating the already catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza." During a (12/4) press conference, VOA Nike Ching reported U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, (in the south) "we do not want to see the same level of (northern) civilian casualties" and "mass displacement... It's not just intent that matters, it's the results and we are watching very closely."

A futuristic and high-powered laser interception defense system, dubbed Iron Beam was Israel's hope to succeed Iron Dome missile defense, however; its effectiveness is apparently limited to smaller projectiles. Times of Israel reported, "the weapon developed by Israeli Rafael weapons manufacturer along with US Defense contractor Lockheed Martin... Lockheed Martin is entering a new area of operations in Israel. Now, we step into the high-energy laser era and look forward to fielding operational, reliable, and highly-effective systems with teammates such as Rafael," said Joshua Shani, chief of Lockheed Martin Israel. Iron Beam appeared to be used over Jerusalem during the early AM of December 4th, according to 2R News (photo right). Quds News reported (video): Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system fired a defective interceptor missile, striking a house in Gush Dan, Tel Aviv.

The Yemini Armed Forces via BreakThrough News stated, "Yemen has pledged to block any Israeli ships from passing through the Red and Arabian Seas until the siege of Gaza ends (with missiles and drones)." Iran Nuances/Iran's foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said, "if Israeli attacks continue to escalate, the theater will expand to the region. Iran does not want expansion of the war & warns the war-mongering to end. In his December 1 speech, A Time for American Leadership, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III taught/instructed Israel to stop pushing Palestinians to support Hamas politics or other rabble-rousing resistance groups. He suggested the only way to win: is protecting civilians, "the international coalition against ISIS worked hard to protect civilians and create humanitarian corridors, even during tough battles." As Palestinians have gotten increasingly more upset, options run out. Austin lectured to stop fanning the flames & fueling the fire, "the center of gravity is the civilian population. And if you drive them into the arms of the enemy, you replace a tactical victory with a strategic defeat... ...the lesson is not that you can win in urban warfare by protecting civilians. The lesson is that you can only win in urban warfare by protecting civilians... ...the rules-based international order is central to our long-term security. It is the structure of international institutions, alliances, laws, and norms built with American leadership. ...I have personally pushed Israeli leaders to avoid civilian casualties, and to shun irresponsible rhetoric, and to prevent violence by settlers in the West Bank, and to dramatically expand access to humanitarian aid... ...every state has a duty to protect civilians during armed conflict... It will also be crucial for our work with our allies and partners after the conflict ends... So like every U.S. administration since the Six-Day War in 1967, we believe that Israelis and Palestinians must find a way to share the land that they both call home. And that means a path toward two states, living side by side in mutual security." The U.S. State Department/Sky News urged, "the Israeli government must prosecute settlers who engage in acts of violence against Palestinians."

As the world tried pressuring Israel to avoid civilian casualties, Middle East Monitor/Israel Hayom newspaper revealed, "the Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer is preparing a plan requested by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, aimed at reducing the number of Palestinian citizens in the Gaza Strip to the minimum possible..." The article added, "Netanyahu seeks to implement the plan without having to face a confrontation with the US, the international community and Egypt, which categorically opposes it." The language, "expel," twisted killing with displacing, but did not explicitly say how the population would be reduced. It said, "the plan does not express an intention to expel the Palestinians, but an attempt to reduce the population density in the Gaza Strip." "The public is on fire, they say, the soldiers inside are at the peak of motivation, there is no way to stop it now," The Cradle reported Israel's plan examined ways to, “thin the population in Gaza to a minimum.” The plan, reported by Israel Hayom on 30 November, envisages forcing Gazans to flee as refugees, whether... via the Rafah crossing or tunnels, or by boat to Europe or Africa... The sea is also open to the Gazans," Israel Hayom stated. Earlier in the week, Jerusalem Post reported Netanyahu had opposed the world, "we continue until the end – until victory! Nothing will stop us. We are convinced that we have the power, the strength, the will and the determination to achieve all the war’s goals – and we will." Anadolu English reported UNRWA warned, "Israel's attacks on the southern Gaza Strip could push 1 million Palestinian refugees towards the Egyptian border." Via Al Jazeera: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said, "too many innocent Palestinians have been killed. Frankly, the scale of civilian suffering, and the images and videos coming from Gaza are devastating." She expressed the top need for, "...a deal going forward where there will be a pause so that we can get hostages out and get aid in."

From Reuters, Qatarian lead diplomat Abdullah Al Sulaiti described Israel and Hamas as, "two parties that have zero level of confidence in each other." To accelerate shuttle-style talks," according to India Today "Qatar's foreign ministry took a muscular approach." Wording and intent needed to be clarified, an U.S. official via Reuters continued, "instead of simply passing on messages from one side to the other, the Qataris' approach to mediation was to be proactive and throw their weight into negotiations," for example: the militants distrusted Israel's pledge to "park" tanks inside Gaza Strip. Hamas delegates coordinated with their militants and negotiated from, the article continued, "their villa office across town in Doha (Qatar)... Qatari negotiators shepherded Israel and Hamas to agree on exactly (every detail/thoroughly)," Reuters also mentioned, "Qatari emissaries worked the phones and moved back and forth between different rooms." Along with Al Sulaiti, the intense/intensive November 22 meetings included Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, an Israeli "Cease-Fire Mediation Team" with Mossad (Israel intelligence/spy service) chief, David Barnea, who had flown in from Israel, and also: a delegation of Egyptian intelligence officers. "If we decided to be like postmen and deliver letters only, I doubt that we would have finished this agreement," said the Qataris, "the key was to amend what was being proposed by one side until it became acceptable by the other." Reporters/Al Arabiya were told by spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of Qatar, Majed al-Ansari, "our main focus right now, and our hope, is to reach a sustainable truce that will lead to further negotiations and eventually to an end ... to this war."

According to Al Jazeera and Netanyahu’s office, "following the impasse in the negotiations and at the direction of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, David Barnea, head of the Mossad, ordered his team in Doha to return to Israel." Doubting the entire team left, Al Jazeera suggested there should at least be somebody, "it would be foolish not to leave qualified liaison officers who can keep talking." On the same day the Qatari and Egypt-brokered truce between Israel and Hamas broke, (12/1) Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, "at the United Nations Climate Change Conference Cop28, marking the first time the Emir was photographed with an Israeli official," Middle East Eye reported. "Qatar’s foreign ministry issued a statement saying it expresses its deep regret at the resumption of the Israeli aggression against Gaza, adding that the renewed offensive complicates the diplomatic efforts." The article added that Herzog appealed. Al Jazeera reported, (12/3) "Qatar’s prime minister has said his country is calling for an immediate, comprehensive and impartial international investigation into what he called Israeli crimes in Gaza." Amnesty International said, "through massive seizures of land and property, unlawful killings, infliction of serious injuries, forcible transfers, arbitrary restrictions on freedom of movement, and denial of nationality, among other inhuman or inhumane acts, Israeli officials would be responsible for the crime against humanity of apartheid, which falls under the jurisdiction of the ICC." In February (2023), Amnesty International released a 280-page report (PDF) showing, "how Israel was imposing an institutionalized regime of oppression and domination against the Palestinian people." Israel, who is not a member protected by the International Criminal Court (ICC), "previously rejected the court’s jurisdiction," and has not caved to pressure of threats with sanctions or setting individual visa bans for a few settlers and extremists, however; for a path to peace: allowing lesser sentences to individual criminal convictions could be a deal motivator. Al Mayadeen reported, "following the end of the humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Qatar, one of the key mediators in the war on Gaza, during which he is scheduled to convene with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Macron will discuss a range of issues pertaining to the war on Gaza, such as strategies to revive the humanitarian pause, release more captives, and negotiate peace talks." During a phone call, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Macron echoed the international community, "the two-state principle is the only solution to the situation." Rebuilding Palestine had been needing international cooperation. Everyone in every country who hasn't been doing anything worthwhile—whoever thought they had something better to do: join the cause; be part of the solution.

With the reduced amount of humanitarian trucks entering through Rafah and Gaza, Palestine's increased need for supplies, more airdrops are expected, similar to how Lovin Amman reported, Jordan had dropped its fourth batch of airlifted supply crates. Secretary Austin reported, "this week, a U.S. Air Force C-17 airlifted more than 54,000 pounds of U.N. medical supplies, warm clothing, and food to the people of Gaza—and we expect more such flights in the days ahead." U.S. President Biden expressed the need to work with China (11/16), "the rest of the world expects that of us," and advancing Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI), for countries everywhere: develop win-win business collaborations with Palestine/Palestinians—socially, responsibly, and economically.

For The Day After. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, "the time is now to start the conversation about the future – not tomorrow, not after the war – today – because identifying the longer-term objectives and a pathway to get there will help shape our approach to addressing immediate needs... (The future) must include a sustained mechanism for reconstruction in Gaza, and a pathway to Israelis and Palestinians living side by side in states of their own, with equal measures of security, freedom, opportunity, and dignity." For example: the fate for experts at Abu Khoussa Farm (photos) in northern Gaza. If the business was destroyed, then it and others like it need rebuilding. The plant nursery has had greenhouses and fields filled with yard plants, hanging plants, cacti, strawberries, tomatoes, cabbage, and more. They need all of the supplies, tools/equipment, and fixtures to rebuild. Recommended industries include: infrastructure and essential workers: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, technical, medical, education, manufacturing, food processing, agriculture/nurseries, timber/forestry/wood products, furniture, construction materials, construction, re-purposing/waste reduction/scrapping/recycling, automotive/mechanics, machines/heavy machinery, metalworking, etc. While importing products and outsourcing services that are beyond its current capabilities, Palestine needs to develop its own essential products and services.

Without a long-term forest development plan or an overabundance of well-funded scientists, for some industries: barriers-to-entry will cause Palestine (for decades) to rely on importing products and outsourcing services. As other industries rebuild and Palestine can develop a reputation for its expertise in those fields, such as: horticulture/agriculture products, food, welding, repairs, assembly/disassembly, and development. Being Palestine's closest neighbor, Israel's participation is requested; establish greater cooperation together. PLC members along with other government officials/sectors can strengthen the country's routes/circles of trade: collaborate Gaza with the West Bank; focus urban planning around the hierarchy of needs (physiological, safety, etc.). Develop/extend/improve diversity along with resilience for supply-chain(s) to support Palestinian populations. Set long-term strategies. Conduct fiscal planning/budgeting. Help the majority; understand the middle class' money cycle. Help the disadvantaged; provide everyone a pathway to success... a dream. Palestine, like Israel (as August 26, 1960 John F. Kennedy gracefully told Zionists of America that it), "will endure and flourish. It is the child of hope and the home of the brave. It can neither be broken by adversity nor demoralized by success..." Kennedy said, "...an overabundance of democracy and freedom." He added to aim high, centered solely: "on the genuine needs of the Middle East and on an honorable end to these ancient quarrels." A peaceful settlement for both Palestinians and Israelis will be reached. Israeli Prime Minister's spokesperson to the Arab world Ofir Gendelman said, "...we will end it, on our terms, with a clearcut victory." A RESOLUTION: Israel must return ownership of all post-1967 claims to Palestine. Israel may propose to swap valuable forestlands bordering with Palestine in exchange for easy-to-trade settlements that previously, Israel had been developing in post-1967 Palestine. Via Israel Hayom, the IDF plans explained how to lead on/sway the U.S. President: "if there is a significant point of disagreement with the Biden administration on the Gaza issue, then it concerns this question. As for the other things, you can manipulate. To introduce humanitarian aid at the request of the American president, and even fuel. Even the new demand not to cause harm to the displaced people in the southern Gaza Strip when the IDF starts operating there, can be answered with a non-binding statement that we will try." U.S. Secretary Blinken said, "we have no illusions this is going to be easy. We will surely have disagreements along the way."

Urgent: JERUSALEM. Late 12/5 PST, X account Sinai/@sinai said, "tomorrow evening," and retweeted an article from Haaretz, "'Dangerous Provocation' | Israeli Police Greenlight Far-right March Rallying for 'Full Jewish Control' Over Temple Mount... (also known as) Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem on Thursday evening (12/7) to demand an end to control by the Waqf, the Islamic endowment which administers the holy site... The march planned to take place on the first eve of Hanukkah, and is billed as 'Macabbi March,' in a nod to an ancient Jewish revolt." Based on recent escalations and previous marches Middle East Eye reported, it was unclear: the intent and the extent of ultra-far right/extremist plans. MEE explained Israeli Flag Marches (video) along with Israeli raids and incursions on Al-Aqsa Mosque. Jeff Hester/X reported, "Muslims call this holy site Haram al-Sharif, or Dome of the Rock. This is where the Prophet Muhammad is said to have ascended to heaven. This Israeli police-greenlit march would be an incredibly provocative action, throwing gas on the flames of the Israel-Palestinian conflict." Sky News reported, "Jordan condemns the Israeli police allowing a march by extremists to pass through the neighborhoods of the Old City of Jerusalem." (12/08) Update: Via X/Jonathan L. Krohn said, "cops stopped the rightwingers west of the New Gate, before they were in eyeshot of the Damascus Gate (their planned start). ...maybe 50 were left, ranting to one another."

Multiple sources, including: a Ynet article and Quds News Network, released hostages who while captive were terrified by non-stop Israeli airstrikes, expressed fury about the talks of tunnel flooding, convinced Israel PM Netanyahu didn't care about the hostages. As IDF prepared and flooded tunnels started, Angelo Giuliano reported (video). Hend Soliman agreed, "he (Netanyahu) is activating Hannibal Directive against them." "Dovetailing with this view is a troubling but important observation..." (about the controversial protocol), "whereby Israeli forces unleash lethal force that kills Israelis and non-Israelis alike," TRT reported, from Jonathan Cook. "The Hannibal directive... was likely to have been applied as policy towards Israeli civilians captured by Hamas and held hostage in their own homes... In other words, the (IDF) army appears to have preferred to kill both Israeli civilians and the Hamas militants holding them rather than try to negotiate a release." A X/Babak Taghvaee - The Crisis Watch report (video), showed (12/5), "Israel Defense Force filling up tunnels of Hamas terrorists with waters of Mediterranean Sea..." Via Ynet, speaking to Benjamin Netanyahu, Bar Goldstein said his sister-in-law Chen and her kids (released hostages), "were under constant threat from the IDF shelling. You sat in front of us and assured us that it does not threaten their lives. They also roam the street and not only in the tunnels. They are mounted on donkeys and carts. You will not be able to recognize them on the street and you are endangering their lives. It is our duty to return them now." Then, also reported via Ynet, Ben Danzig of Kibbutz Nir Oz also attacked the members of the war cabinet, "you are irresponsible and cold-hearted. Anyone who saves one soul is as if he saved the whole world... Where were the soldiers to protect us, Mr. Gallant? We have a right to life, so the least you can do is save the abductees who are in Gaza, and it would be nice one hour earlier." Ynet reported Netanyahu replied, "...there is more darkness to expel..." Ynet continued that several members of the families of abductees shouted at Netanyahu, "Shame." Avishai Greenzeig via X/Mussa Diab listed arrests of doctors arrested/help by IDF and updated about director of Al-Shifa Hospital, Muhammad Abu Salmiya, "whose detention was extended last week by 45 days."

BBC Reported, "...through the occupied West Bank, Palestinians have said consistently that since the war in Gaza started on 7 October... ...settlers are better armed and much more aggressive... Sky News reported from Palestinian News Agency, "Israeli forces storm the city of Jenin with more than 50 military vehicles accompanied by four bulldozers." BBC continued, "so many attacks... happening that Israel's closest allies, including the United States and the United Kingdom, have condemned violence by extremist settlers and demanded that those guilty of crimes should be prosecuted. Now in effect, (12/5) U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller advised, "as President Biden recently warned, the United States is taking action to address this escalating violence in the West Bank by implementing a new visa restriction policy under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act... against individuals involved in or meaningfully contributing to the undermining of peace, security, or stability in the West Bank. This includes acts of violence against persons or property, as well as undue restrictions on civilians’ access to essential services and basic necessities. Immediate family members of such persons may also be subject to these restrictions." Sky News Reported from a United Nations spokesman, (Secretary-General) "Guterres is very concerned about the escalation of violence in the occupied West Bank." RFI Hausa reported a Hamas spokesperson said, "it (Hamas) will not run away until Israel ends its attacks on Gaza." A reporter pressed State Department Miller, "(my cousin) lives in Gaza. He’s not related to Hamas. He told me we are hungry, we don’t have food, no water for my children, for my grandchildren. He told me everything is targeting – human, unhuman, green. He told me this is – you talk about future in Gaza; they will remove Gaza from the map. What are you talking about? So please, consider for a while or think if you are – if you put yourself on their place, what do you think? What you are going to do?" Miller replied, "so first of all, let me just say I’m sorry to hear that account. I know it’s a family member. That is extraordinarily difficult, and I’m sorry to hear it. I will say that what the United States is doing to address that very situation is, number one, making clear to Israel that we do not want to see this campaign conducted in the south the way it has been conducted in the north."

Several dozen top reporters in Gaza have been killed. Having such an effect on war's narrative, a reporter asked U.S. NSC Spokesman John Kirby at a press briefing, "over 60 journalists died on the ground... they were clearly journalist... what's really happening? ...killing... humans... civilians... unarmed people... journalist every day? I'm just one more point." Kirby intercepted, "we've been very honest with our Israeli counterparts we want them to be careful cautious deliberate we don't want to see any more civilians harmed on this." When pressed, Kirby appealed to believe, "the Israelis are sitting around every morning and saying hey how many more civilians can we kill today let's go bomb a—let's go bom a school or a hospital or a residential building and just," he raised his hands, "and cause civilian casualties. They're trying to go after... Hamas." Gazan columnist, Muhammad Shehada reported (video), "Israel blows up Gaza's Palace of Justice compound which housed the Palestinian Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal, the Court of First Instance & the Magistrate. 100,000s of vital case documents are gone. Deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure is a War Crime!" Not only are Gaza journalists suppressed; breaking the will of the best journalists, silencing the reporters (along with videographers and photographers) had helped fuel the Zionist agenda. (12/5) LA Public Press wrote, "reporters at The Los Angeles Times were banned from covering Israel’s war in Gaza after they signed an open letter that criticizes the English-language press’s coverage of the violence there, and condemns Israel’s killing of journalists in the territory." Part of how billionaire Zionists stepped up their campaign to hijack American media, according to Jackson Hinkle, a Hamas spokesperson explained, "current policies of giving a political and media cover to the Zionist occupation along with open military support with heavy and internationally banned bombs is not only showing hostility to our Palestinian people but rather to the peoples of our Arab and Islamic region and all the free peoples across the world. ...(it gives) the Zionist occupation a cover to commit more genocidal crimes against our people..." Then he blamed Joe Biden, "for the green light it gave to the terrorist Zionist occupation in the current genocidal war." The political status quo is getting out of hand. Via X/@keymiftah79, American activist Chip Barnes called, "on people to stand up to the authorities, (such as the American Israel Public Affairs Committee [AIPAC]), and tell them that we want to stop the war on Gaza, and make serious changes..." "How many civilians are we allowed to watch die?" reported by BlueTree action, John Finucane MP Sinn Fein stressed, "defenseless people getting pummeled from the air by one of the most sophisticated and powerful militaries on this planet." X/@missfalsteenia cited a story from a medical patient, "if Palestinians in Gaza aren’t killed by the bombings, Israel kills them by depriving them of treatment."

"A camp of tents has been established in Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip, to house thousands of Palestinians displaced as a result of the ongoing Israeli genocide," Quds News Reported. A friend of Palestinian journalist, Hind Khoudary, who tried staying at the camp (photos) told her that, "there is no bathrooms or water. He told me it is unbearable and humiliating. He came back to Deir El Balah, he couldn’t handle it." "Israel has claimed it has created shelters with aid organisations in al Mawasi, a 'safe zone' in the south of Gaza; a Sky News team visited and found no aid, no food kitchens and no help. Juliette Touma, UNRWA Director of Communications told BBC News (video) how, "the situation is getting worse by the minute as we receive non stop SOS calls from friends and UNRWA colleagues." U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres renewed his call for a humanitarian cease-fire in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, VOA News reported Guterres stated, "amid constant bombardment by the Israel Defense Forces, and without shelter or the essentials to survive, I expect the public order to completely break down soon due to the desperate conditions, rendering even limited humanitarian assistance impossible." 12/6 NSC's John Kirby said to reporters, "there's an (IDF) inspection regime that really is the sort of the long pole in the tent so that we can make sure what's going in is legitimate humanitarian assistance... There's a lengthy line of trucks that are waiting for inspection to get in, hundreds of trucks waiting to get in, so it's not for lack of stuff, and it's not for lack of trucks, it really is the inspection regime." U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said, "you see the reports from UNRWA and from other UN agencies that the places where civilians are going are overcrowded, they need more humanitarian assistance, they need more food and water, and in that respect we don’t think Israel is doing enough. We think they need to do more to allow humanitarian assistance in. That’s why I said we want the number of trucks to increase. A hundred a day is not enough. Seventy thousand liters of fuel going in a day is not enough for the humanitarian needs."

On December 5, when asked by Al Jazeera, UNICEF's James Elder answered (video) from Khan Younis Gaza, "to me it would be embarrassing to speak of my own feelings here I can leave this place; I can leave, these people cannot leave here; they are not safe... Let's talk about the 100 United Nations colleagues... UNRWA colleagues who have been killed... The largest number of United Nations workers killed in a war in the history of the United Nations, in a 7 or 8 week period. This whole thing is immoral. It will surely be seen to be illegal. It is a bloodbath. I feel the safe zones have tried to prepare a narrative for continued massacres of children. Silence is complicity; we have to know that there must be some people who have sway here. They need to know their silence is complicity... It is utterly devastating to see and as UNICEF we continue to do everything we possibly can, but we know full well: until they stop the bombs there is a futility and that is infuriating." Reporting from a hospital, James Elder continued, "this is what this war on children looks like. This is 8 yr old Shaima. When (her) home was attacked she lost her right leg and her right arm. I don't know if you can hear the bombs outside this hospital, but as I speak this will be happening to other children... That will continue until this war on children stops. From a hospital bed, another child amputee and her family are overwhelmed; Executive VP of Quincy Institute, Trita Parsi said, "one must literally have resisted learning ANYTHING from history if one believes that this slaughter of children in Gaza makes Israel any safer. Or America for that matter." Engineer-photographer, Hamad Al-Fadala reported exploding apartments (video by Ibrahim Dahman CNN), "how many souls were exhausted here! How many lives were taken! How many dreams vanished! The guilt of the world's abandonment to the people of Gaza today is greater than yesterday, and the cost multiplies with each passing day." U.S. NSC Spokesperson stated, "the right number of Civilian casualties is zero... the ratio that is... the right number of Civilian casualties is zero; I'm not going to speak to the ratio that the IDF is putting out there..."

Via X/The truth in gaza (@Gaza7o), "honestly, we don't know what to do or what more we can document for you to stop this war. 60 days, every day a massacre, every day annihilation. Thousands of victims and civilians are killed. Every place in Gaza is targeted. There is no safe place. No place is safe. Target hospital, target displacement places, people's home are targeted, as long as you live in Gaza you are a target... There is no place to put the dead." He detailed one of numerous reports with houses being bombed that were sheltering over 50 civilians. "They have nothing to do with what is happening. We don't know what to say. We don't have any words to say." The reporter got upset, "all these massacres happened and you did nothing. What more do you want to happen to us? To stop this war." Al Araby TV reported from the Secretary-General of the United Nations, "I reiterate my call for a sustainable humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip." Vice-President of EU Commission Josep Borrell Fontelles added a, "worrying call from UN Relief Chief Griffiths. He informed me that, due to the bombing in the south of Gaza -with many victims and massive destruction- the UN won’t be able to continue operating unless there is an immediate ceasefire. As requested by the UN, the fighting must stop." Military, strategic affairs analyst and correspondent, Yaakov Lappin relayed IDF's chief of staff had said, "we have moved to third phase of ground ops." An AP/Yahoo article headlined, "Israel orders evacuations as it widens offensive, but Palestinians are running out of places to go." From the New Arab and referencing the United Nations Convention on Genocide, Craig Mokhiber, former head of the UN rights commission's New York office said, "regarding Gaza, this is the most clear-cut case of genocide I have seen in my career." Dr. Mads Gilbert reported (video), "killing goes on. Senseless killing. Israeli killing of women and children. Civilians. Nothing stops; the starvation, the thirsting, the lack of fuel, the lack of electricity, the lack of food, the lack of water, and the killing! Just goes on and goes on!!! ...try to send humanitarian aid but they don't get it because of the siege... The humanitarian coordinator for the occupied Palestinian Authority stated that, the conditions required to deliver to the people of Gaza do not exist. If possible an even more hellish scenario is about to unfold, one in which humanitarian operation may not be able to respond... As the killing continues, as the massacre continues, as the massive disease problem continues, the U.N. system is collapsing. How long are the world leaders going to sit and watch this? When is there going to be sanctions against Israel? When is there going to be some forceful opening of the fence and the siege around Gaza. Jordan has been brave; they've been flying in relief and airdropped them over Gaza. They dare what others do not dare. Where are the other nations who can do the same and say our concern is the people of Gaza... We have to stop it now; it's far overdue. It's beyond words and it's about to completely collapse the whole relief system and the medical system in Gaza. Had it not been for the Palestinian leadership and the Palestinian healthcare workers, none of these wounded would have been provided with medical help. They are now, thanks to their bravery."

For decades, the USA has been Israel's primary friend and means of stability. Via JNS/Grayzone News, Retired IDF Maj. General Yitzhak Brick suggested, "all of our missiles, the ammunition, the precision-guided bombs, all the airplanes and bombs, it’s all from the U.S. The minute they turn off the tap, you can’t keep fighting. You have no capability. … Everyone understands that we can’t fight this war without the United States. Period." Jewish News Syndicate stated, "Biden is the primary obstacle to Israeli victory... Israel cannot fight the war without U.S. resupply of the Israel Defense Forces. As a consequence, Israel is beholden to the administration’s directives. And second, if Israel follows the Biden administration’s directives, (Israel) will lose the war... Facing the U.S.-backed Egyptian refusal to permit these civilians to leave Gaza on the one hand and the U.S. directive to keep civilian casualties close to zero on the other, Israel is facing an impossible operational challenge." At 12/4 press briefing, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said, "the President and I, along with Secretary Blinken and Director Burns will stay in touch with our Israeli and Qatari counterparts as well as our Egyptian counterparts... " The Turkish President: we must work to establish an independent Palestinian state," Asharq News reported. Gaza News reported Sky News from State of Qatar Emir, "we are constantly working to extend the truce, but it is not a substitute for a permanent ceasefire." Ceasefire tracker reported, "Pope Francis has once again called for a #CeasefireNOW." (2023/12/03) he said, "in Israel and Palestine, the situation is still very grave. It's serious. And I'm pained by what is happening in this world with misery, destruction. There are many hostages that have been freed, but many are still in Gaza. Let us think of them, their families, that they might find light and hope to embrace their dear ones. There's a lot of suffering in Gaza. There is no humanitarian assistance, and I really pray and ask all of those who are involved that they may find a way of ceasefire to find solutions, different solutions, to put an end to arms that they may find a courageous way towards peace."

UNRWA told Al-Sharq, "the reality is getting worse as the war expands in southern Gaza." Sky News reported,, "the Jordanian King, in a phone call with the US President, calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the protection of civilians." Egypt Today reported on the Rafah Crossing, "Egypt has voiced concern about the continuation of Israeli military operations in the southern Gaza Strip and the continued targeting of civilians... Egypt rejects any attempts to forcibly displace Palestinians to Egyptian territory in violation of international law... Egypt emphasizes the necessity of an immediate ceasefire to end the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip and the necessity of returning to the political path to end this war. Egypt also urges the opening the way for the largest amount of humanitarian and medical aid... The number of Egyptian air bridge flights as of 12/5/2023 is 285 aircrafts, and the number of trucks is 2,312. A total of 37 ambulances, 1,788 tons of fuel, 3,391 tons of medicines, and 17,226 tons of food supplies have also been delivered. 11,067 foreign nationals and dual nationals have left the strip. Another 529 injured people left and 1,553 Egyptians also left the strip (13,149 people have left Gaza Strip via Rafah)." Sinai for Human Rights reported, "under the pretext of a security ban, (on December 7th) 80 passengers were returned to the Gaza Strip and prevented from traveling through the Rafah land crossing, bringing the total number of those banned from traveling since November 7 until today to 639 passengers." Asharq News relayed, "Egypt says it will never allow the Gaza Strip to be emptied of its residents."

Via X/Chairman EuroMedHR, Ramy Abdu| confirmed, "the assassins targeted, went after and killed the voice of Gaza, one of its best academics, a human, my dear and precious friend dr. Refaat al-Ar’eer." "What should we do? drown? commit mass suicide, is that what Israel wants? The haunting words of Dr. Refaat al-Areer, who has now been killed by Israel in Gaza," said Lowkey/X. A Human suggested, "it is obvious that Israel's goal is not Hamas. They target children, educators, academics, schools, hospitals, doctors, journalists... A few days ago, they killed the rector of Gaza University, Prof. Tayeh, and his family members in his home." Quds News Reported, "IDF soldiers party while singing I'm coming to occupy Gaza and beat Hezbollah. I stick by one mitzvah, to wipe off the seed of Amalek. I left home behind me, and won't come back until victory. We know our slogan, there are no uninvolved civilians." Israel Defense Forces placed a, "13 meter high Hanukkah Menorah in the heart of Shejaiya, inside the Gaza Strip," i24NEWS English reported (video). Khalil Sayegh MENA | MA of comparative politics responded, "a generation of Palestinians see the Menorah as a symbol of occupation and oppression. It took me long years to realize that Jewish symbols used by the state of Israel represent more..."

Spokesman for the Ministry of Health in Gaza told Al Jazeera, "we face great difficulties in operating the Al-Shifa Complex and need the support of international institutions." To help with humanitarian aid logistics amid the destruction, there are talks of US and UN coordinating negotiations with Israel to open Kerem Shalom Crossing for trucks from Israel into Gaza, located at the far southern tip of Gaza, reported Reuters. According to The Guardian, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized (video), "maximizing efforts to not only get assistance in, but to sustain the higher level of assistance that was reached during the humanitarian pause, and actually build on it. And what we've seen over the last few days we've seen, some important steps, in the direction of doing just that..."

"Having said that," Blinken stated again, "we've focused in... on the imperative of maximizing... maximizing—efforts to protect civilians... It is imperative. It remains imperative... And there does remain a gap between—exactly what I said when I was there—the intent to protect civilians and the actual results. Along with the U.S., other countries have decided to restrict visas and impose travel sanctions on violent/extremist settlers. The Guardian reported, the Belgian prime minister Alexander De Croo said, "the position of Belgium has been for a few weeks already that we want to block the access of violent convicted settlers to our territory... We are at the extremely delicate moment and respect for human rights, respect for human life, stopping the killing, innocent civilians should be a priority for everyone." He added, "we have reached out to our American colleagues (and must explore how it could be operated in practice)."

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III echoed, "President Biden calls this an inflection point in world history. And with his leadership, we have rallied our allies and partners to defend the rules-based international order." "In a letter to the council on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres took the extraordinary step of invoking the UN charter’s Article 99, which states that the secretary-general may bring to the attention of the council any matter which (in his opinion) may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security," The Guardian continued, "no one in his role had done this in decades... ...the United Arab Emirates prepared a draft resolution that will be put to a vote on Friday, according to the delegation from Ecuador, which chairs the council this month and decides on scheduling issues, Agence France-Presse," reported." The Guardian added, "UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini called for more funding, "states must find the political will to end this tragedy. Failing to act now and stop the carnage will forever stain our credibility as representatives of the international community, and fuel endless cycles of violence that will eventually engulf us all.," Lazzarini also told The Guardian, (1.9 million people) "more than 85% of the Strip’s population, have been displaced – many of them multiple times." Al Araby TV reported from the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, "the ceasefire demanded by the international community must begin immediately." Al Arabiya reported a Joint Saudi-Russian statement, "there is no way to achieve security and stability except through a two-state solution and peaceful coexistence." U.S. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said, "... The land boundary between those two countries should be respected unless or until the parties themselves reach a new agreement or a competent legal body decides otherwise. ...including by the International Court of Justice." He also stressed to minimize risk for hostages/civilians along with civilian infrastructure. U.S. President Biden (video) talked about extreme partisan border policies, "let me be clear: we need real solutions. I support real solutions at the border... We know, we all know it's (the border is) broken... This has to be a negotiation... (They can't) get everything they want without any bipartisan compromise. That's not the answer... Petty partisan angry politics can't get in the way of our responsibilities as a leading nation in the world. Literally, the entire world is watching: what will the United States do? ...do the right thing: stand with the people... Stand against the tyranny... Stand for freedom—literally... Let's get this done... This is too serious... We could come up with a compromise both changing in substance—changing policy on the border as well as security at the border." Another warning about conducting military operations, Kirby added, "...as we have in the past so will we in the future take these missiles and drones down if we perceive a threat... " Also about the gun violence, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre asked, "when will it be enough?"

(12/7) A Reporters Without Borders article headlined, "Rafah border crossing in Gaza: so that journalists can leave and others enter, open the doors! (Journalists) are now ordered by Israel to gather at the border with Egypt, without the possibility of crossing it. Conversely, international reporters are prevented from entering. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls for the opening of the Gaza border crossing at Rafah... In two months of war, no reporters have been allowed to enter the Gaza Strip through Rafah, clearly undermining the media's ability to cover the conflict." Reporters continued, (currently) "the Rafah crossing into Egypt is Gaza's only connection to the outside world. However, Israel monitors all activity on the southern border and bombed this border gate four times early in the war. This strict control allows Israel to prevent adequate aid from entering the Gaza Strip," according to Reuters, "the blockade has led to a shortage of resources needed by Gaza's civilian population, including journalists." During a security forum Egypt's Foreign Minister via 24 Ferozwala World News confirmed, "Israel is the one that determines the aid & people allowed to enter & exit the Rafah crossing, and it inspects the aid and is coordinating with it..." The Director General of the Ministry of Health in Gaza told Al Jazeera via World News/@ferozwala/X, "the Rafah crossing must be opened & field hospitals must be admitted to deal with the large number of wounded. Palestinians are dying in Gaza and are not allowed to receive treatment abroad, and this is a disgrace. Hospitals in the southern Gaza Strip cannot bear the number of wounded who were transferred from the north." Gulf Independent News reported, "the Qatar Fund for Development's ambulances arrive in the Gaza Strip via Rafah crossing for aid in rescuing wounded and transporting them to hospitals."

A new hostage exchange deal hasn't been reached. As the world has wondered why, options have drifted. Hamas' positive hostage exchange peace demonstrations/celebrations had stronger memories than any of the repeated vague lackluster/sensational inconclusive sex crime accusations. Unsubstantiated/baseless, not convincing, the exaggerations always did seem like more of the same ultra-rightwing/extreme Zionist propaganda. "Gaza is in total blackout once again, they want to distract us from the massive massacre like they did with the shifa hospital," said Leila Younsi as Electronic Intifada hosted a four-person panel exposing, "who is behind Israel's propaganda blitz alleging mass rapes by Hamas fighters." In their full 42 minute video, Debunking Israel's Mass Rapes Atrocity Propaganda, (also available via X: 7 minute summary video) the team couldn't find anything credible. Researching further continually had led to painfully sorting through more unverifiable content, 1) unrelated content labeled as Hamas, 2) old content—not even from Palestine or Israel, or 3) research has pointed back to Israel's own prisons and conduct; at times, their accusations seem like confessions. In addition to that, the number of sex crimes allegedly reported almost approached the supposed 1500 militants (CNN) that Israel reported participated in the attack on October 7. December 7th, Leila Molana-Allen told PBS, "Israeli officials say they have collected more than 1,000 testimonies of sexual atrocities, including gang rape and the mutilation of women's bodies, both before and after they were murdered. Hamas denies the claims." Mondoweiss reported along with i24 News, "despite lack of evidence, allegations of Hamas mass rape are fueling Israeli genocide in Gaza... This has occurred despite there being no substantive developments in evidence of sexual assaults from the Israeli occupation forces. Israel has repeatedly failed to provide forensic evidence, concrete photographic evidence, or victim testimonies to news organizations beyond inferences made by Israel’s forensic teams... Israel’s secrecy remains deafening; the IOF exclusively screened a 47-minute compilation of raw footage to invited journalists, as opposed to sharing the footage with news agencies... Amongst those invited, journalist Owen Jones saw no conclusive evidence for torture, sexual violence, rape, or beheadings."

“The feeling we had there was that no one was doing anything for us. The fact is that I was in a hiding place that was shelled and we had to be smuggled out and we were wounded. That’s besides the helicopter that shot at us on the way to Gaza," a released female abductee (freed with her children – but without her husband), told Netanyahu via leaked audio from CNN; she added, "you have no information. The fact that we were shelled, the fact that no one knew anything about where we were… You claim that there is intelligence." Due to other hostages being killed by Israeli Defense Forces' irresponsibility, along with accounts from angry families and released hostages condemning Netanyahu, it's reasonable to believe that the hostages are distrusting/afraid of being forced into Israel's hands (especially the foreign detainees). They have no guarantee of where they are being taken or when they will be free. Since Hamas released hostages to Israel, there have only been very limited public accounts from them, Reuters reported. In early December, one of those released hostages, Israeli 14-year-old Ela Shani via Fox & Friends provided an account, "there is not really life to go on. I am now in L.A. explaining and giving testimony about what happened and we can't go back to our house right now. Our family is staying in a hotel, which is obviously not a solution. We can't live in a hotel the rest of our lives. You know, I kind of—I'm not learning right now. I am not in school and not doing my sports and not doing anything, just these are not my life. Everything changed completely. Nothing is like it used to be..." Via CRUX, Arnold Schwarzenegger reported, "the most common thing that I heard was you want to get the message out. You want to share the message, and without really—the media, you cannot really communicate with the mass. And I think this is a story that everyone in the world needs to hear. Not just once. But as many times as possible. Because it shows once again what hate can do." Considering why Hamas had been denying the International Red Cross (ICRC) access to the hostages, led to the simple conclusion: providing proof that certain hostages (eye-witnesses about events/Israel on October 7th) are still alive, could get them all killed. Spokesman Matthew Miller said Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, "and emphasized the importance of ICRC’s humanitarian response to the conflict in Gaza..." The first week of December, IDF flooded tunnels under Gaza with a 2023 Hannibal Directive. In a press briefing, when asked about the hostages, John Kirby from the National Security Council in the White House said, "discussions are happening literally every day. Our team is in touch with our partners on this. I wish I had specific progress to speak to. I don’t. Obviously, the — we’re not close to inking another deal." During a press briefing, U.S. President Biden said, "we thought we -- I really thought -- I felt good for a while there. I thought we were making some real progress.

Striving for both countries' rights to exist—according to the State Department website's official statement: "Secretary of State Blinken met yesterday with the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye, as well as a Palestinian Authority senior official, as part of a delegation representing the Arab League and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Secretary Blinken reaffirmed the United States’ support for Israel’s right to ensure Hamas can never repeat the October 7 attacks as well as the urgency of addressing humanitarian needs in Gaza, protecting Palestinian civilians from harm, preventing displacement, and containing further spread of the conflict. The Secretary discussed the U.S. commitment to achieving lasting peace and security in the region including through the establishment of a future Palestinian state alongside the State of Israel. To help prevent further spread of the conflict, Spokesperson Matthew Miller also said Blinken met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud who then talked to Josep Borrell (High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy), Arab News reported.

"Voting for cease-fire is pro-humanity. And not, voting against is more destruction and more people will die," Haytham from Gaza City (who had lived in the USA for the last seven years) said in-person to San Francisco City Hall. Quds News reported, "after a US veto, the UN Security Council fail(ed) to pass a resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza." Asharq News reported, "Hamas denounces America’s use of its veto power against a draft resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza." The Spectator Index reported, "Israeli's defense minister thanks the US for its 'bold leadership' after it used its veto for a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire." Also covering the United Nations, Palestine Chronicle reported, "UN General Assembly Adopts Five Resolutions on Palestine." The adopted resolutions included: refugee assistance, UNRWA projects, Palestinian properties, illegal settlements, and Israeli human rights investigations. Al Jazeera reported the Qatari Foreign Minister repeated, "there must be a ceasefire in Gaza." Ironically, the real solution: Israel must ceasefire anyway, immediately, knowing the results from their attacks won't stand, because of the results (e.g. 12/9: 17,490 deaths) and everything else (e.g. burning humanitarian supplies) that has happened. The world has refused to go back to the status-quo with illegal settlement occupation, as the international community has expressed that due to the two states' requirements for mutual security, freedom, and peace: oppression and endless border disputes are no longer tolerable. Considering the potential for Israel and Palestine's recognition as members of the LAS and OIC, it is worth finding a different long-term strategy. Being a team player opens new options to a more sustainable future for Israel, for Palestine, for the region, for America, and for the world. However, Netanyahu and Israel were already committed—by swearing to defeat Hamas, as Axios/BarakRavid reported. The current conflict had religiously/prophetically compelled the most-deranged extremists/fanatics to ignite for a great, legendary, ruthless, historic, and ultimate battle: to Goliath (Israel) the less-equipped Palestine (David). Al Arabiya reported Netanyahu admitted, "international pressures to end the war are not compatible with supporting the elimination of Hamas." With Israeli forces responsible for their own decisions and locked into resolving their impossible challenge of rampage or retreat (graphic video), the U.S. simply maintained its international accountability. Three days earlier, NSC Spokesperson Kirby emphasized, "the right number of civilian casualties is zero." Then, "US President Joe Biden’s administration has circumvented congressional authority over military aid to Israel by granting emergency approval for selling $106.5 million of tank ammunition needed for the war effort against Hamas in Gaza... The emergency determination was made in the context of protecting US national security interests," the State Department said via RT. In another statement, Blinken added, "we don’t have to choose between defending Israel and aiding Palestinian civilians. We can and must do both. That is the only way to stand firmly by one of our closest allies, protect innocent lives, (and) uphold the international rules of the road that ultimately benefit the American people."

12/11, according to Mossad Commentary/X, Israel Today reported (photo), "hospitals don't want the terrorists at their facilities as a security concern. The IDF says after a short stint, they are transferred to medical in the prison systems." The impression was that after the countless IDF raids and mass arrests of Hamas terrorists (and eliminating militant commanders), Hamas' occupational force/influence had greatly diminished.

USA Today reported the Hamas terrorist officials put that claim behind them; they moved on, and dismissed their terrorizing act as, "a desperate and transparent ploy." Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged the conflict is seeing, "the beginning of the end," as he said that Israel Defense Forces are still continuing their advancements, targeting in Gaza and in the remaining West Bank concentrations.

A comprehensive win-win dispute-settling agreement is imminent for free and independent states of both Palestine and Israel to be recognized as members: in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and also in the League of Arab States (LAS). "It will take more time, the war is in full swing, (but) I say to the Hamas terrorists it is over. Don't die...," Netanyahu expressed concern to his rivals (video).

Humanitarian and independent journalist Samer AbdelJaber reported, "I've just returned from Gaza, but it is not the Gaza I know. Streets are flooded with tents, sewage, and people with nowhere to go. Shelters are cold and overcrowded. People have nothing to eat. People in Gaza deserve hope. They need a ceasefire. This suffering must end." As Israeli forces push to advance and Palestinians continue to struggle for survival, the Secretary General of Amnesty International Agnes Callamard said to FRANCE 24 (video) that the US' veto of the emergency UN Article 99 ceasefire resolution was morally corrupt.." Robert Wood, the US deputy ambassador UN representative who vetoed the emergency Article 99 ceasefire resolution said via South China Morning Post, "any ceasefire that leaves Hamas in control ... could deny Palestinian civilians a chance to build something better for themselves."

Questions regarding Israel's deadly use of tightly regulated white phosphorus has been ongoing. While not officially banned/illegal under international law, Amnesty International reported, "one attack on the town of Dhayra (southern Lebanon) on 16 October must be investigated as a war crime because it was an indiscriminate attack that injured at least nine civilians and damaged civilian objects, and was therefore unlawful..." Truthout.org added the Amnesty report also said, (it coated) "the village in a toxic white smoke for hours afterwards." In mid October (it wasn't as identifiable), when as Israel's attacks greatly escalated, YouTube channels: InquizeX, 2R News, SameWaveLength, and LivestreamEvents had 24-hour live broadcast streams of Israeli Defense Forces bombing with white phosphorous, including on a marina (photo right). When fliers dropped (photo left), people panicked thinking it was white phosphorous, however; half the time, IDF actually was using white phosphorous (photo right). Sky News' Kay interviewed as Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner denied IDF had been using white phosphorous and insisted their operations were within international humanitarian law; at the time, that was before the international public overwhelmingly stopped trusting Israel's claims about their conducting military operations legally/responsibly. Via X/Palestine Deep Dive reported, "white phosphorous is a substance which burns the skin of those it touches. Its use as a chemical weapon is a war crime." Via Iranian PressTV, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian of Iran said, "bringing the Zionist regime’s officials to justice at an international tribunal is a public demand [of the world] and lawsuits are being filed by some governments, including Iran, in cooperation with a number of other countries We hope we would witness the trial of war criminals." Middle East Eye reported White House spokesperson John Kirby stated, "the US is concerned about reports Israel has used white phosphorus, and will be seeking more information."

More occurrences of white phosphorous to investigate:

• November 4 via News9 Plus/News Nine Live (video), footage was captured close to a white phosphorous explosion on Gaza City.
• November 10 via Al Jazeera, Ayah captioned (video), "white phosphorous dropping on northern Gaza in the vicinity of Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City,"
• October 11 via X, Fatima jehad reported (photos and video), "internationally prohibited white phosphorous missiles (arcing) in areas of the northern Gaza Strip..."
• October 11, abeer sami/X reported (photos), "Occupation bombs Gaza with internationally banned white phosphorous missiles. ...aircraft carry out a series of raids on the cities of Khan Yunis and Rafah, south of Gaza."
• October 26, Army vet. Chip Barnes/X reported (video), "Israel is bombing Gaza City with banned White Phosphorous."

There had been so much killing happening, as a clear/confirmed illegal instance with white phosphorous was still being found, covering the overwhelming killing and striving for a peaceful resolution/ceasefire remained & continued to remain the top stories/priorities.

Foreseeing only days away, a nightmare of over two-million dead Palestinians, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stressed, "there isn't time." About Israel's overall terrible lying, thoughtless misconduct, and losing political control in the conflict, B Dawah - Muaawiyah Tucker/X stated, "it would be funny if only people weren’t dying due to their lies." Amir-Abdollahian added, (the countries) "are clueless about how to either continue the war ... or negotiate a ceasefire." Retired Colonel in Jordan, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst explained (video), (posted December 10) "video analysis of the body language of the defeated in less than a minute." "Hamas on Sunday warned that Israel would not receive their prisoners alive without an exchange and negotiation and meeting the demands of the resistance", NDTV reported and added that Gazan, Mohammed Daloul, 38, who fled there with his wife and three children said, "our life has become a living hell, there's no electricity, no water, no flour, no bread, no medicine for the children who are all sick." Beyond the immediate madness, a November 2023 Medium/TrueInfoLabs article considered the effect Israel's banning of DNA tests has had for both Israelis and Palestinians. Via X/TatlTael commented on the madness and denied Israel being a true democracy, "people have no idea what happens in Israel because it is almost: What happens in Israel, stays in Israel." RT reported Iran's Foreign Minister said, "[Israel] is the number one perpetrator of crimes against children internationally. The number of infanticides is unmatched." Noting the widespread corruption and chaos, conducting diplomacy without a proper leadership/integral hierarchy had been challenging and countless people had continued to die.

Via ABC News, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote, "the hospital itself has been substantially damaged, and in acute need of oxygen and essential medical supplies, water, food and fuel... Critically, the hospital needs additional health personnel. We cannot wait any longer for a sustained ceasefire and a safe, scaled-up humanitarian response." On December 11, Live Not by Lies/Quds News reported (video), "many Bethlehem vendors have closed in solidarity with a global strike to support an end to hostilities in Gaza." They also reported that other places had partially closed, including: in the Old City of Jerusalem, at the capital of Jordan (Amman), in Beirut, Lebanon, and in Aquba."

December 11, President Joe Biden, at a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington explained Israel, "has more than the United States. It has the European Union, it has Europe, it has most of the world supporting them," however; from the event with Israeli fundraisers Biden noticed, "(Israel has been) starting to lose that support by indiscriminate bombing that takes place." He pointed to Israel's unchecked corruption, AP/ABC reported, "the (U.S.) president said he thought (Israeli) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu understood, but he wasn't so sure about the Israeli war cabinet. Israeli forces were carrying out punishing strikes across Gaza, crushing Palestinians in homes..." However, some reports suggest other leaders the military commanders are loyal to various religious and governmental leaders, oftentimes with conflicting agendas. According to new data released by the Israeli army, Middle East Eye and Times of India reported, "of the 105 Israeli soldiers killed in the Gaza Strip during the ground offensive, 20 were killed in friendly fire and other accidents." Biden repeated, "we need real solutions." During the 12/11 press conference, Miller added, "everyone needs to do more..." A reporter commented, "the prime minister of Israel, who obviously wields a great deal of power – he’s destroying the Palestinians to smithereens."

State of Palestine — State of Israel Terms for peace Drafted: 2023-12-12

"Israel is screaming in pain and asking everyone to mediate a ceasefire, and this was confirmed by the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation correspondent: "Israel asked Egypt and Qatar to mediate in order to reach a new agreement on the exchange of prisoners within the framework of a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza," Ahmed Mansour, Al-Jazeera host anchored: " • will Hamas accept Israel’s tricks again and accept the so-called temporary humanitarian truce that gives the Israelis a chance to rest, gather information, and break covenants again? Or... • will Hamas continue the battle to impose a permanent ceasefire and the withdrawal of Israeli forces..." Mansour suggested, "Israel is suffering heavy losses and is unable to achieve any military victory." The Saudi Foreign Minister along with the Prime Ministers of Australia, Canada and New Zealand issued, (Asharq/Sky News joint statements demanding) "urgent international efforts towards a permanent ceasefire in Gaza." (12/12 early morning) Israel bombed multiple areas in Gaza City, X/Gaza Notifications reported. Via X/EU and Palestinians, the EU called, "for the upholding of the Status Quo, including for Christian holy sites. The special status and character of Jerusalem and its Old City, the inviolability of its sacred spaces, and the viability of all its communities must be preserved and respected by all." The international community and Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder to the media expressed, "we will continue to expect Israel to conduct its operations in accordance with the law of armed conflict highlighting that not only does Israel have a moral obligation to protect civilians but it's also a strategic imperative." Via MEE/Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu told the mass, "the Strip will be under Israeli military control." Then (bending under international pressure) he contradicted himself and restated, "after the war, a civilian administration will operate in Gaza and the Strip will be rehabilitated under the leadership of the Gulf states." Then Netanyahu told the broadcaster, "we will not give in to international pressure." About attempts to block aid: at a 12/12 news conference President Biden spoke, "it might be time to re-think what you are doing. History will judge harshly those who turn their back on freedom's cause... ...freedom is on the line... ...it's stunning that we've gotten to this point; you know, we need to fully appreciate—fully appreciate how it's wrong—how this is being viewed around the world and being used... ...it'll endanger the freedom of almost everyone everywhere... ...and would-be aggressors everywhere would be emboldened to try to take what they can by force... ...try to find a bipartisan compromise, both in terms of: changing policy and provide the resources (needed) to secure the border... Compromise is how democracy works..." He explained that holding a country hostage, "in an attempt to force through an extreme republican partisan agenda on the border is not how it works... We need real solutions... The entire world is watching what we do, so let's show them who we are. America stands for freedom: today, tomorrow, and always. America stands against tyranny and against oppression. America stands with the people..." Several times, Biden offered the two young countries a perspective: "we need to see how they see us." Israel and Palestine would only be granted LAS and OIC membership after all allies agree and conditions are met. Middle East Eye via Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation reported, "Netanyahu said his government did not rule out the possibility of a war against the Palestinian Authority forces in the occupied West Bank and was making contingency plans to respond to such an event." The authority in Palestine—whether they (Palestinians) call it the Palestinian Authority or (citizens of Palestine) call it The Palestine Authority, obviously: they are needing to fill some vacancies at top positions. Palestine needs a government free of corruption, just as Israel needs a government free of corruption. Parties need to respect their borders/the green line. Beyond the Gulf states, the entire Arab League to Cairo and beyond (read: Charter of Arab League and OIC Charter); even Europe, the rest of the eastern hemisphere, along with the western hemisphere are all committed to ensuring—because of so much corruption exercised during the conflict, both the State of Palestine and the State of Israel find: • corruption-free governments • pathways to fair, legitimate, ethical, and sustainable economic prosperity If entities/settlers settled on land that by international law doesn't belong to them, it doesn't matter who: if Palestinians claimed Israeli land or Israel claimed parts of Palestine, they need to accept that they are not entitled to land that isn't theirs... Entities can own property in the other country, however; the state's land authority has the right to eminent domain over the illegal settlements (if they fairly compensate the property owners). Divide Israel and Palestine into thousands of sections (e.g. Gaza's Block Map) and start from there. REAL SOLUTION: Create blocks of square kilometers aligned with true north—intersecting with the center of the Well of Souls in the Foundation Stone under the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount at the Old City of Jerusalem, and pre-divide the blocks if they are on the Green Line, unless both sides agree to an alternate block map. If Israel wants East Talpiot, a fair-market-value is also needed for how much (forest) land it is worth to swap/trade for the desired blocks, however; (for reasonable borders) blocks may only be traded if a state already has territory next to it. The same idea also applies but isn't limited to places such as: Gilo, Hommat Shmuel, [Al Shalom] Peace Forest, Old City, Gethsemane, Mount Scopus, French Hill, Ramot, Pisgat Ze'ev, Alon, Nofei Prat, Kfar Adumim, Geva Binyamin Adam, Alon, Beit HaArava, Modi'in Illit, Ateret, Maale Adomim, Kalya, Almog, and everywhere else an establishment is on the wrong side of the green line. Blocks can be subdivided further if both states mutually agree. Starting with 3 rounds: both Israel and Palestine each construct an itemized list with every illegal settlement. After creating first round lists Israel and Palestine: A) (recommended) Exchange lists and appraise each item, or else... B) Consult a third-party/mediator to assign property values (note: Israel and Palestine know the fair-market-value everything is worth to them). Do not assume everything can be solved in one round, be thorough; places will get overlooked. Three rounds are guaranteed. Do not blindly negotiate critical locations in the first round. Add more rounds as necessary.

Regarding violent extremist settlements, in addition to visa bans for extremist settlers, and as Miller suggested the visa bans could be extended to former government officials or other officials involved in corruption, and then referred to sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act: to take action and combat the corruption... all around the world..." To improve U.S. national security, General Pat Ryder also hinted in the direction of deportations. This was after (in addition to the Gaza Strip) escalations have continued across Jerusalem (Shuafat, Old City/Armenian quarter), the West Bank (Al Fara'a/Tubas, Urif, Husan, Taybeh) and southern Lebanon. The State department also expressed disapproval about the public release of photos celebrating mass detainments. Again, State Department's Matthew Miller repeated the U.S. position: protect civilians and, "treat detained individuals humanely and with dignity... When you look at the totality... We need you (Israel) to open Rafah gate to allow humanitarian access in. And as you may recall, there was a big negotiation over that... We don't agree with Israel..." A reporter then told Miller, "we’re basically looking at a bit of a... societal breakdown inside Gaza in Khan Yunis, where... even if there is an increase in the number of aid trucks going in, it’s simply not going to the people." Consequences from countless actions have caused, as Miller said, the conflict had been, "posing very serious challenges, of course, to the Government of Israel and posing very severe difficulties to the Palestinian people... This conflict has posed a number of obstacles for Israel, for countries in the region, for the United States, for the entire global community. And so, we are trying to resolve this conflict – as I said, ultimately with a result that protects civilian lives to the maximum extent possible, that ensures that Hamas cannot rearm and refit and launch the attacks of October 7th again. We’re trying to work on how to achieve a lasting, secure peace for the Palestinian people and the Israeli people and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, and we are engaged every day from the President and the Secretary on down... Every country wants to see America engage," however; he insisted, "ultimately, there is not a military solution to the broader issues between the Israeli people and the Palestinian people. That is something that cannot be solved militarily," and expressed gratitude for UNRWA workers and their efforts, "they are on the front line..." Via Al Ahurra, UNRWA Commissioner-General stated, "Israel is trying to evacuate the Gaza Strip of Palestinians through its military attack and issuing (southerly) evacuation orders." To deliver more humanitarian aid, IDF via Joe Thuzman approved, "Kerem Shalom Crossing (far southern Gaza into Israel) will open for security screening to increase humanitarian aid for Gaza." 12/13, X/Fawaad I M reported, "settlers, protected by Israeli security forces, storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque."

Gaza expatriat Khaled Safi/X said (Photo right), "people were displaced from the north to the center and then to Khan Yunis. Then he forced them to move from Khan Yunis to Rafah, claiming that they were safe areas. Now he is bombing Rafah. Occupation aircraft bombed the Al-Najma area in the center of Rafah." At a White House press briefing, a reporter expressed concern for, "West Bank and potentially even including Palestinians inside of Israel..." On 12/14 a reporter to U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller commented/asked, "the State Department clearly has a stake in this whole thing. As does the rest of the administration. I'm still finding it hard to understand how it is that you guys have not at least come to some kind of preliminary conclusion as to whether you think these weapons are being used in the correct way. Or if (there) are questions about that.

Mass arrests/detainments remained in the news. Israel followed the same usual non-binding pattern of claiming they will try to be more careful (consider that IDF's indiscriminate bombings have unintentionally killed too many Palestinian civilians, and they said they would try to be more careful). Or how Times of Israel reported, "decision to suspend soldiers who sang on mosque loudspeaker shameful." It's the same thing, Miller explained, "(IDF said) that these (group detainment) photographs should not have been taken, should not have been released, and they made it clear going forward that that will not be their practice and that if they do conduct searches of detainees, they will give them their clothes back immediately. Those are obviously appropriate steps to take." Under so much corruption, Israel didn't remove the photos that remain published on the official MOSSADil/X. (12/17 update: the photos were removed from MOSSADil/X). Based on mass detainments and other events, Miller added, "we are deeply concerned by the reports of mass arrests of thousands of members' reports of torture in prison." Firstpost reported, UNRWA workers were seen among the detained. Another example: Independent British/UN journalist, Richard Medhurst relayed a Ynet report, (many) "casualties fell as a result of friendly fire on October 7, but the IDF believes that beyond the operational investigations of the events, it would not be morally sound to investigate these incidents due to... (corruption) ...the immense and complex quantity of them that took place in the kibbutzim and southern Israeli communities due to the challenging situations the soldiers were in at the time."

The Ynet usage for, "casualties fell," revealed Israel's corruption to twist and exploit the ambiguity/double-meaning for, "taking innocent civilians into account," "accounting for civilians," or "dropping civilian casualties," "indiscriminate innocent civilian casualties falling," as it all interprets to, "killing innocent civilians." A civilian harm mitigation Response Team, Maj. Gen. Ryder informed, "is standing up a center of excellence that will look at Best Practices. It will look at the body of knowledge when it comes to civilian harm mitigation and it will use Lessons Learned and also current operations to inform the types of advice and policy that the department will Implement when it comes to civilian harm mitigation... ...it relates to the Amnesty International report (white phosphorous)... ...that's part of the broader body of knowledge that's out there... ...one of many documents called from the public information space... ...to help inform their understanding of subject matter experts." Kirby stated, "the right number is zero... ...you're not going to get a different answer out of me we don't want to see a single more innocent civilian killed or wounded one is too many we've said that over and over again." Israel taunted: until there is a trial, there is no official judgment, therefore U.S. must say, "not made an official determination." Far too many Palestinians have been killed. Ryder stated, "we understand the tragic nature of any civilian death in Gaza which is why we will continue to highlight the importance of taking that into account in operations and while we will also highlight the importance of continuing to ensure a steady flow of humanitarian assistance into the Gaza area." United States National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan traveled to Israel to, "discuss the next phase of the military campaign and efforts to be more surgical and more precise and to reduce the harm to civilians," the White House reported. The previous calls from the U.S. for Israel to, take civilians into account (on the battlefield) had apparently led to more civilian deaths, as: more, "casualties dropped." Obsessed with conquest, it is the extremist duty: their group needs to go into the hell they created on a surgical ground mission to take everything into account (with precision), and whatever they find, Ryder said, "understandable, they are going to do what they need to do to prevent them from doing what they did on October 7th... It's up to Israel to talk about the progress on its operational goals... It isn't my place to talk about whether Israel is achieving its operational objectives. That's a question better addressed by Israel... You know the American way of War. You know the way that we fight and the emphasis that we place on Precision—and again, underscoring since this campaign has begun the importance of protecting civilians secretary Austin talked about this." Israel lost a conflict record ten IDF soldiers were killed in one day, Times of Israel reported. Axios reported, "high intensity phase of Gaza war needs to end within weeks, Sullivan tells Netanyahu."

Al-Jazeera reported, "applause at UN as General Assembly votes to back Gaza ceasefire; the United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a ceasefire in Gaza, but as a non-binding resolution the vote is mainly symbolic." What needs to happen is a de-escalation sequence. Miller said, "we urge all sides to exercise restraint and avoid violence... Work with all stakeholders to create conditions for free elections... We need to get back on a path to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state... ...work with all stakeholders to create conditions in which all may participate in the pre-election and election environment freely, without fear of violence or retribution. It is our belief that a healthy democracy benefits from a variety of voices speaking freely, engaged in dialogue and discussion in an exchange about the issues of the day..." Palestinian officials may consider the feasibility of replacing its currency with an Arabic or new Palestinian system (instead of the Israeli shekel). After Hamas (hybrid left-right) politics, other parties display leadership. There is overall lack of confidence about President Abbas' Fatah (moderately-left) political party (a reporter stated recent AP poll suggested 90 percent of Palestinians want for him to resign), and create an opportunity for several other, more-independent parties and nonpartisan political officials, to enter power; according to recent (12/14) Wikipedia data: List of Political Parties in the State of Palestine, several parties already have elected members in office.

U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller suggested to count on the United States' crucial leadership along with the Arab States', for each—Israel and also for Palestine—both Israel and Palestine can count on U.S. leadership, "we look forward to partnering with the government on regional security and defense cooperation... (and) carrying out that work." John Kirby stated, "what will be most effective to that end is actually getting a deal done." A reporter suggested that parties conduct official, "negotiations where they don't leave the room until they get a deal." During the meeting, (hold) a high-level counterterrorism dialog to discuss:

• Shared terrorist threats • Law enforcement & justice • Develop strategies to cooperate in critical areas, such as:
	• Establish peaceful border security • Counter the financial and political network of terror

NSC coordinator John Kirby said, "that we want to see Israel, whatever they decide to do, to move forward with the broadest consensus possible. And it’s in that spirit that he (Biden) is talking about... it's up to the Israeli people to determine who is going to represent them and their government... Judicial reform... Where the cabinet is going..." "There are conditions on the transfer of those weapons and we expect that they will be used in full compliance with international humanitarian law. And one of the things that we continue to engage with the Government of Israel about is that," Miller stated. The region has had an excess of weapons and gun violence, fueling corruption. Karine Jean-Pierre, Press Secretary for the U.S. President Biden reminded, "universal background checks, a national red flag law, ban assault weapons like the ones used to kill innocent children... (Find) common ground... ...there is far more that unites us than divides us." Combat Combina; the foundation for bias and corruption in/of Zionists and Israel—favoritsm, nepotism, cronyism—throughout all levels: education, business, politics, religion, military, along with other government and public sectors. For example: Because of corruption, via Sky News, Israeli ambassador Tzipi Hotovely rejected (video) the idea of a two-state solution, "the answer is absolutely no," she said.

On the phone, U.S. President Biden rationalized to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Jean-Pierre said, "they spoke for over an hour and in some detail about the coming weeks and what we hope and expect to see." Biden also scheduled trips to the region for National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III. Maj. Gen. Ryder stated, "additionally chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General CQ Brown Jr will join secretary Austin... ...for meetings with senior Israeli officials Jean-Pierre said, "the president reflected the reality of global opinion." Biden said, (Natanyahu) "cannot say there’s no Palestinian state at all in the future. And that’s going to be the hard part. Israel has a tough decision to make. Bibi has got a tough decision to make." A reporter asked an explanation for Biden's comment that, "Israel needs to make a change to its government;" U.S. NSC Spokesperson Kirby appealed, "I won’t talk about what we’re doing that you’re — that you’re not seeing in the media... Israel is a powerful, vibrant democracy, and any change in the government is going to have to be determined by the Israeli people... We all want to see the war end." Biden said echoes that continued from the beginning of his 50 year friendship with Netanyahu, "Bibi, I love you, but I don’t agree with a damn thing you have to say..." Mr. Kirby said, "I won’t speak for Israeli leaders or their politics." Maj. Gen. Ryder added, "the status quo that existed for a number of years is not in the interest of Israel. There needs to be a solution moving forward that addresses the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinian people while providing security to the Israeli people. We think the best way is to establish independent state (Palestine)." U.S. State Department spokesperson Matt Miller said, "we have seen a number of different statements from different officials inside the Israeli Government with respect to two states. We're going to continue to be clear about what our policy is, and what we think is the appropriate policy going forward. I say this is an appropriate policy, not just in the interest of the Palestinian people, but in the interest of the Israeli people and the interest of the long-term stability and security of Israel... We have been quite clear for some time that there are steps that we think Israel needs to take that you have seen the Israeli Government come out and say they’re not prepared to take. And you’ve seen that at times we’ve overcome those disagreements; you saw it when the Secretary traveled to the region and wanted to achieve an increase of humanitarian assistance."

A reporter asked Spokesperson Miller a small question, "Israel is the best equipped army in the world, and they have the support of mighty USA. And they’re not fighting another country; they’re fighting a small group of people in Gaza strip. How come they are taking more than two months to win their goal? How come it’s still (they are) – it seems like they are struggling." Hamas released two compilation videos in one day, showing nearly 7 minutes of combat operations: shooting IDF troops and blowing up tanks; defending their territory using urban guerilla warfare tactics. For more surgical strikes, sending out orders for hardliner Israeli ground forces offense in the concrete jungle, even tanks have had trouble advancing. With each step, their destruction everywhere, and displaced/armed Palestinians around any corner, terrorizing Israel Defense Forces had no clue what (to expect) they're doing. One thing Hamas' videos demonstrated: a rocket was all that it had taken to stop/disable their tanks (huge target), trapping anyone inside.

The internationally-decided Two-State solution requires a new shared vision of possibilities. For Palestine and Israel to achieve the Two-State solution, Mr. Kirby said, "in order to get there, you’ve got to have leadership. You’ve got to have leadership on both sides. And both sides have got to be willing not only to lead but to compromise and to be willing to come to the table and move that forward... It’s going to require leadership — solid, concerted, transparent leadership on both sides to make this happen... It's going to (also) require some leadership and some change in the Palestinian Authority... We’ve been working, before October 7th, with the Palestinian Authority to try to get them to explore and to advance certain reforms so that they can be seen as — as more credible and more authentic as a leadership capability there. And so we’re going to keep doing that." He repeated the president, "we obviously don’t want to see them lose international support for what they’re trying to do... The President still believes a two-state solution is not only possible but necessary, and we’re not going to give up... ...the first big step we were trying to get to was normalization." The following day Mr. Kirby added, "it requires leadership on all sides here to be able to roll up their sleeves and do the right thing not only for their people but for everybody in the region... this notion was... brought up by Jake... with the Crown Prince. And as you know, before October 7th, we were working towards normalization (requiring a peace treaty) between those two countries (Israel and Palestine). And the indications that we’ve gotten from the Saudis is that they’re still interested in pushing forward on that." Miller added, "peace is possible if both parties are willing to pursue it..." Kirby replied, "...a regional effort... ...a effort that we're willing to participate in to help the Palestinian Authority become reformed in such a way that they can manifest themselves in terms of governance of Gaza." Ryder also stated, "they (Israel) will continue to be one of our closest strongest partners."

Israelis and Palestinians will get indiscriminate freedom of movement, similar to how many European countries have found ways to exist with minimal borders. Europa Commission website explained the, "Schengen Area: The border-free Schengen Area guarantees free movement to more than 400 million EU citizens, along with non-EU nationals living in the EU or visiting the EU as tourists, exchange students or for business purposes (anyone legally present in the EU). Free movement of persons enables every EU citizen to travel, work and live in an EU country without special formalities. Schengen underpins this freedom by enabling citizens to move around the Schengen Area without being subject to border checks." MORE THAN only one road connecting Gaza to West Bank, ALL ROADS connecting the Province/Territory of Gaza to the Province/Territory of West Bank. Read about: "the process of joining the Schengen Area;" apply the Schengen acquis to the immediate conflict. Additionally, non-EU States have joined. Therefore, negotiate a "Schengen Area":

• Strengthen the border customs.
• Pass and enforce fair laws.
• Restrict extremists' visas.
• Press charges against violent extremists.
• Extinguish corruption; issue deportations for violent/extremist settler actions.
• Free movement is a right guaranteed to all who pass Israeli or Palestinian international customs for: tourists, exchange students, business purposes; anyone legally present in either country.

Free movement of persons enables everyone to travel, work and live in either country without special formalities (like most U.S. States). Underpin this freedom by enabling citizens to move around both countries without being subject to border checks."

Hamas accepted a Two-State Solution and Freedom of Movement: "from the river to the sea." Its leader said the, "militant group is still seeking to establish a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders." Continuing the story how members of Hamas seek to be part of the new regime, via Al Arabiya, before retracting a statement about the PLO, Hamas leader Musa Abu Marzouk via Arab News expressed joining forces, "we seek to be part of... ...and respect its commitments." In addition to a Palestinian administration, are West Bank and Gaza to be simply A) territories under Palestinian parliament or also B) provinces with their own strong governments? In addition to Palestine, Gaza Province/Gaza Territory and West Bank Province/West Bank Territory need elected representation and dedicated leaders, as Musa Abu Marzouk continued, "only elections will determine who will manage..." Miller said, "...we always support accountability for corruption and, of course, the holding of free and fair elections... We are in the middle of a conflict right now. You obviously can't have elections in the middle of conflict when people have difficulty even moving around to get access to food and water and medicine, let alone exercise their right to vote. But of course as part of a transition moving forward, we support elections, as we do everywhere in the world." A reporter referenced the AP poll with 90% Palestinian disapproval for the current President Abbas. Miller replied, "the Palestinian Authority is not in a position to step in tomorrow and begin to administer Gaza. They’re not in a position tomorrow to step in and provide a secure – security assurances and policing and other security guarantees for Gaza. But we do believe that the Palestinian Authority is the representative of the Palestinian people, and a revitalized, reformed, revamped Palestinian Authority is the proper path forward for governance of a reunited West Bank and Gaza." Once U.S. verifies Palestinian Authority is in compliance with U.S. and international laws, assistance can be given to help repair the legitimate Palestinian government, also known as the Palestinian Authority. At a 12/14 press briefing, a reporter clarified the Taylor Force Act (of 2017), "prohibits direct funding to the Palestinian Authority so long as their policy of sending Aid to the families of deceased terrorists." Mr. Kirby replied, "this is all part of what we believe should be a reformed and revitalized Palestinian Authority so that they can be credibly and authentically in charge of governance over Palestinian territories... What needs to happen to end the war today is the conditions I just laid out and there's three of them and they're not that difficult:

• Lay down your arms
• Turn over those who are responsible for the October 7 attacks
• Give up all the hostages

Three simple things and this thing could be over today... We know from history that when dictators don't pay a price for their aggression they just keep on going..." Kirby echoed Biden, "he expressed others are watching what's going on here and how this plays out, other nations friend and foe alike will certainly learn lessons from our ability here to stand up or our inability to stand up; inaction is action too." He also hinted at the U.S. TOC (Transnational Organized Crime) [PDF]. Biden stated, "I think he (Netanyahu) has to change and… This government in Israel is making it very difficult for him to move... This is the most conservative government in Israel’s history... The new folks don’t want anything remotely approaching a two-state solution... They don’t want anything to (do) with the Palestinians."

To protect the Palestinian economy and eliminate corruption: laws, ethics, and regulations must lead to/encourage healthy competition and reliable domestic growth. Miller clarified U.S. intentions, "we use our full range of criminal justice programs, including rewards for: the apprehension of individuals who have violated our law in keeping with our long standing recognized crimes; not for: what we believe are fundamental human rights, free speech, freedom of expression, and supporting democracy." Start from the ground, build up, and expand the middle class: ensure everybody has a clear path. Global research and understanding cycles of history may help leadership for Palestinians and Israelis alike to... more than compromise, excel: collaborate to do better than win-lose or tie-tie, strive for win-win solutions. Coordinate, repair, implement, modernize, and enhance/improve infrastructure. Always have ready: chains of resilient reserve/backup systems. For example, water safety plans (WSP) and clean water for areas affected by: war, natural disasters/climate crises, and rapid population growth. From the source—with elements customized for the region, establish organizational structure and options for bypassing bad components/or other damaged/compromised systems—free from: contamination/corruption, corroded iron/rust, poisonous lead, and other chemicals/minerals (more information: WHO Guidelines for drinking-water quality [e4-2022]). In addition to water infrastructure:

• Quick restoration of electricity, Energy
• Communications and Cybersecurity
• Transportation infrastructure
• Hospital/medical system

Turkish journalist, Ragip Soylu/X reported, "Turkey expects from US not to further obstruct the UN Security Council attempts to call a ceasefire in Gaza, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says." CNN reported, "unprecedented tensions between the White House and Netanyahu, as Biden feels a political price for standing with Israel."

Israel continued targeting essential people for being who they have been. From a Gaza hospital bed, optimistic to continue reporting, wounded Al Jazeera's Wael Dahdouh said (translated video) when Israeli forces targeted him along with camera operator, Samer Abu Daqqa. X/@eduinfotech101 summarized, "Israel's military prevented medical teams from reaching Abu Daqqa, leaving him bleeding for over 5 hours until he died." Continuous reporting on the conflict turned into a risk, even in America. Many journalists (the freest voices had been independent and unpaid) sacrificed more than simply putting the story ahead of themselves; the divisive politics propelled from dangerous to deadly. With Zionist corruption all over the world aimed to: fatigue/exhaust, destroy wills, break hearts, and/or even take it further—for example: to suppress the writing of this article, along with: this city, this band, this company, and its members—all it ever had taken was a few connections. According to France 24, "Iran reported executing a previously death-sentenced, alleged IDF Mossad agent, convicted of intelligence cooperation and espionage for the benefit for the hostile Zionist regime (Israel)." Following the U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's call to be more surgical and more precise..., the most distinguished had not only been killed by the indiscriminate bombings; they have gotten assassinated with surgical precision. As casualties continued to fall more deadly (like the light between the severed columns of Yad Kennedy Memorial), impacting emotions and economies, the world was engulfed.

U.S. President John F. Kennedy was energized during his famous 1961 inaugural address, "man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe... Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed... Proud of our ancient heritage—and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world. Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill... ...(we) request: that both sides begin anew the quest for peace... ...against the common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease and war itself... ...one form of colonial control shall not have passed away merely to be replaced by a far more iron tyranny. We shall not always expect to find them supporting our view. But we shall always hope to find them strongly supporting their own freedom... If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich... ...convert our good words into good deeds—in a new alliance for progress—to assist free men and free governments in casting off the chains of poverty... Let all our neighbors know that we shall join with them to oppose aggression or subversion anywhere... ...the instruments of war have far outpaced the instruments of peace, we renew our pledge of support... Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate... ...formulate serious and precise proposals for the inspection and control of arms... ... Let both sides join in creating a new endeavor, not a new balance of power, but a new world of law, where the strong are just and the weak secure and the peace preserved..." Kennedy outlined plans, "...finished in the first one hundred days. ...finished in the first one thousand days, ...in the life of this Administration... ...in our lifetime on this planet. ...let us begin... ...each generation of Americans has been summoned to... ...assure a more fruitful life for all mankind... Will you join in that historic effort? ... And so... ...my fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for (freedom)." As ongoing hostage swap negotiations along with humanitarian aid talks with Israel had been already happening among the Americans, Qataris, Egyptians and other intermediaries, Asharq News reported that Netanyahu expressed, "having no intention to speak about Negotiations with Hamas."

In another alleged IDF-admitted accident, three Israeli hostages (holding a white flag) were killed by the Israeli Defense Forces. Sky News from Netanyahu said, "the accidental killing of three hostages by Israeli forces had broken my heart... I am very proud that I prevented the establishment of a Palestinian state... We will not allow Gaza to return to Hamas or Fatah, and we will have a security presence." Also on Sky News an IDF military official reported, "if we need to say sorry, we will say sorry... We know we are getting criticized... We are (first of all) supporting these soldiers in every way possible... First of all, I can tell you we are going to hug them... I'm sure they are feeling terrible." Sky News also noted, "defence minister Yoav Gallant said he bore responsibility for everything that happened on the battlefield..." After the first 2 hostages were killed, via Sky News, an IDF military official added, "the third hostage was wounded and retreated into a nearby building where he called for help in Hebrew... Immediately the battalion commander issues a ceasefire order, but again there's another burst of fire towards the third figure and he also (accidentally) dies." The excuses and lack of discretion suggested that IDF troops are not properly trained regarding the rules of engagement. According to 5,636 votes, a 24-hour online poll by X/Propagana and co suggested most thought the killings were intentional, "55% Hannibal Directive; 45% Thought they were Pali." Among those still on the hostage list had been, via Aurora, Israel's office of the Prime Minister spokesperson Eylon Levy reported, "121 Israelis, eight Thais, a Nepalese, a Tanzanian and a French-Mexican."

X/Arya/Hamas Al-Qassam' Abu Obeida stated, "they (IDF) deliberately killed 3 of them, choosing to kill them rather than release them... This is the same blatant criminal behavior it has exhibited and continues to engage in with its captives in Gaza..." Sky News Arabia reported U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan reassured, "we will work to ensure that the hostages are released and returned to their families." Asharq News reported from the Jordanian foreign minister, "Israel is no longer committed to previous peace formulas," and "Israel destroyed efforts for 30 years of peace." Asharq News reported the Palestinian foreign minister said, "Israel deliberately displaces Palestinians..." Al Arabiya/Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, "the Saudi-Chinese-Iranian tripartite committee expressed its concern regarding the situation in Gaza." Asharq News reported that Palestinian President Abbas told NSA Sullivan, "Israel is waging a genocidal war in the Gaza Strip." Financial/political analyst, Angelo Giuliano said, "this has nothing to do with fighting Hamas. They want to make Gaza unlivable and ultimately expel Palestinians." After Rafah News reported that Saudi Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs and his UK counterpart, David Cameron, "exchanged views regarding creating conditions for the return of stability and restoring the path of a comprehensive and just peace, which guarantees the Palestinian people's access to their legitimate rights," Asharq News reported that the British government added, "the escalation of settler violence in the West Bank is unacceptable." Al Arabiya reported the Palestinian foreign minister clarified, "the Israeli army and settlers are trying to drag the Palestinians into violence in the West Bank." Al Jazeera reported while on route to meet with Palestinian Authorities, NSA Sullivan also said, "I will discuss with President Abbas strengthening the Palestinian security forces and extending control in the West Bank." The United Kingdom and Germany called for ‘sustainable’ ceasefire, the Guardian reported. Palestine Now captioned video by Ahmed Abd Rabbo, as dozens of missiles flew across the night sky into Gaza, "if this is not genocide/ indiscriminate bombing then I don’t know what is..." Quds News reported (video), "thousands of Palestinians brave the Israeli airstrikes and perform Friday prayer at a mosque in Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip." In a 9-minute speech, shared/translated by Arya/X, Hamas' military spokesperson Abu Obedia said about Israel Defense Forces, (the) "enemy is employing mercenaries (e.g. possibly view Google Map) in its acclaimed existential war... The enemy's war is based on lies and forgery, and the truth will inevitably emerge... What the enemy army officially announces regarding the numbers of deaths and injuries is not true & inaccurate..." Without proper strategy or accuracy, Israel had pushed forward, blindly and carelessly.

Stepping back, in addition to blindness and carelessness, it had also been about impulsiveness; as IDF operations could have been planned better. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III had warned Israel against turning civilians into enemies. Times of Gaza reported, "this mother in Gaza has a message to the world: There is no need to film us anymore. The whole world keeps watching us; we're not for viewing... Allah is with us. The whole world is siding with Zionists, but Allah is with us." From Tel Aviv, Israel via Forbes/NSA Sullivan told the press, "I have and will continue to state President Biden in the United States' commitment to preserving space for peace for a two-state solution where Israel's security is guaranteed. The Israeli people need and deserve to live in peace and security with their neighbors in a region that is integrated, dynamic, and stable— that is what we are working toward, that is what I discussed with my counterparts and interlocutors here in Israel and that is President Biden's fundamental vision for the future of this region." Times of Israel reported, "Sullivan does not go into specifics but says the US and Israel are looking to explore what is possible on another phase of hostage releases." Times of Israel also headlined, "'My nation is in trauma': (Israeli President) Herzog says now not the time to discuss 2-state solution." Israeli PM Netanyahu said, "we received requests for a ceasefire and the withdrawal of forces from Gaza, but we will not do that." President-Secretary Kyle Keith of Ascendents Corporation offered to join shuttle negotiations. America raises the bar for freedom, eliminating corruption and correcting every injustice—justice leads to better lives for all (of the world/everywhere).

Hospital bombings were reported: Nasser (inside video from Al Jazeera cameraman Hamdan ElDahdouh/@aya_talal/X & outside video from @Baheyyyya/X) and Gaza Health via Asharq News reported, "the Israeli army completely destroyed Kamal Adwan Hospital." X/War Monitor reported (video), "Zionist terrorist bulldozers ran over injured Palestinian civilians that were located in the courtyard of Kamal Adwan hospital a few days ago. Now that they withdrew, we can start to assess the damage they left behind…" "I'm afraid of Gaza" — IDF soldiers laughed and another soldier cried out of fear after she realized she got assigned to the Gaza Division, Dr. Philippe Grenier reported (video). Increased cyber warfare/terrorism included activity reported from: Israeli hackers via Al Jazeera/Israeli Army Radio and Israel National Cyber Directorate @IsraelCyber/X reported by Amichai Stein. Reuters reported, "Pope Francis on Sunday again suggested Israel was using terrorism tactics in Gaza, deploring the reported killing by the Israeli military of two Christian women who had taken refuge in a church complex."

X/Alexander, a former prison guard reported IDF published video uncovering an extensive terror tunnel network in northern Gaza. After that, IDF Lt. Col. (R) Peter Lerner published another video with different terror tunnel, a straight tunnel, "wide enough for a car." However, critical parts of the supposed tunnel shaft in the source video were definitely not wide enough for a car. N12/mako.co.il begged to claim (video), "the tunnel did not cross into Israeli territory..." With greater review it got more obvious, that, once again, neither of the IDF's corresponding 2D and 3D models actually correlated with the footage they claimed was from the tunnels. For both tunnel renderings, IDF used the same pictures and the same part of the map, and since the complex map was viral earlier in the day, where-as the simple design was actually posted later, it was inconclusive/difficult to confirm that any of it was real. As the IDF's 2D and 3D models were not quite based on reality (see photos) it seemed more like another lie, likely an attempt to cover-up the angering and offensive Asharq report/Live Universal Awareness Map about finding a tunnel from southern Gaza into Israel. In December 2021, Jerusalem Post reported that Israel finished completing a 3-year upgrade project for the wall around Gaza, "there is no place in the world that has built an underground barrier," said Fence Administration Director Brig.-Gen. Eran Ofir via Jerusalem Post; "it was a very complex project, both operationally and engineering-wise. The work was not easy. We went through 15 rounds of fighting, we were shot at, and we didn’t stop work for a moment. Today I can inform the residents of the Gaza Strip envelope that there is a barrier, both underground and on the surface, with advanced technology that will prevent infiltrations into Israel in the best way possible... (The barrier) does not allow for the construction of additional tunnels to infiltrate into the State of Israel... We are constantly monitoring to make sure that the other side will not pass."

AsiaUKNews reported, "Israel controls the market," and the multi-purpose tunnel/mine shaft is also for extracting elements and minerals needed for industry and agriculture (e.g. limestone, clay, marl, shale, chalk, sand, bauxite, and iron ore). Gaza has also used the tunnels for importing/trade, transporting materials, ventilation, escape routes, and bomb shelters. In addition to some tunnels extending into Israel, Tibou/X reported that Hamas claimed (video) the tunnels are flood resistant. UN Human Rights/X warned, "Israel’s flooding of tunnels with saltwater could have severe adverse human rights impacts, some long term. Goods indispensable to civilian survival could also be at risk, as well as widespread, long-term & severe environmental damage. Civilians must be protected."

Israel Radar/@MaarivOnline reported, "elite IDF units hunting for Hamas leaders in southern Gaza are using unique technologies, classified military gear..." @ghazza_gaza/X Hamas released a 30 second clip (video) striking another IDF (1979-present) Merkava tank with a Palestinian (2023) Al-Yassin 105 anti-tank rocket. Via Sulaiman Ahmed/X Hamas reported, "the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas affirms its position not to open any negotiations to exchange prisoners unless the aggression against our people stops once and for all. The movement has communicated this position to all mediators."

Foundations for the Defense of Democracies (FDD) reported, "a significant majority of Israelis do not want to permanently retake the Gaza Strip, a poll found on December 17. Most Israelis want out of post-war Gaza governance. The poll published by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem found that 56% of Israelis would oppose annexing and resettling Gaza, versus 33% who would support such a movement and 11% who were undecided... Asked who should govern Gaza after Hamas, just 11% of respondents favored the Palestinian Authority, which currently exercises weak control in the West Bank and pays out stipends to reward the families of jailed or slain terrorists. Asked who else they might want to see in charge, 23% of respondents said U.S.-aligned Arab states, 22% said the Israeli military, and 18% said an international coalition." Also, Joe Truzman, Research Analyst at FDD’s Long War Journal stated, "the post-war situation in Gaza remains uncertain. The governance of Gaza is likely to be a daunting task for any authority, given the immense destruction caused by the war. However, it is crucial for the authority assuming control to be one that can establish a constructive relationship with Israel and ensure mutual security cooperation..."

Dark clouds covered the United States—a social/political communications blackout. Twisting wrists forced compliance, media press briefings increasingly contained more reporters for friends and foes alike. Since Israel had been such a close/long-time partner, Israeli corruption had developed connections deep within the U.S. government and American companies (for example, U.S./Israel sharing stake/technology/employees for 5th-generation Lockheed Martin fighter jets—Breaking Defense reported, "Israel’s program of record includes 50 American-made F-35As." If a posture changed, everyone noticed. Not knowing who to trust, the country/media slipped into silent conflict. Officials and reporters self-censored. An Associated Press diplomatic writer asked U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller, "are you guys aware of how isolated you are?" U.S. claims/commitment to human rights and sympathetic expressions were nice, but hesitating and not acting with the international community isolated America more. Talking about the U.S. compromising, Biden explained that with Netanyahu, they exchange views and discussed the possible courses of action and possible outcomes. Next to U.S. Sec. of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, IDF Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant outright said, "we share everything..." U.S. NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby (12/19) needed to clarify his job title after a major Israeli newspaper mischaracterized him as a leading Israeli spokesperson, "I'm a spokesperson for the National Security Council and for President Biden on National Security issues." Unable to trust the government, something seemed wrong. Informing Americans, the world, simply communicating the reality about everything happening turned into a greater struggle. Along with Biden and Netanyahu knowing each other for over half of a century, since Israel had been such a long-time friend, for years U.S. and Israel integrated.

For Gaza, the horror grew more extreme, simultaneously: too many repeated attempts at lies obscured/blurred what was true (e.g. popular opinion, remaining uncertainty about tunnels, casualty counts, ethics, integrity, and moral character of any side or individual in the conflict [or lack-of], etc.). From the US Secretary of Defense, Al Arabiya reported, "the needs of two million displaced people in Gaza must be taken into account." A few days earlier, Israeli soldiers accidentally killed 3 freed hostages. Forcing any American or foreign hostages/detainees through Israel increasingly seemed more risky and complicated than: staying in Gaza, repeatedly being evacuated/displaced, hoping to not get bombed, struggling to survive the progressive humanitarian crises, and desperately needing an immediate ceasefire. After Miller expressed predictable pauses for commercial goods entering Rafah, a reporter asked, "...doesn't (it not) matter how much humanitarian aid, if they are dead?" The previous week, NPR reported the Biden Administration/Secretary of State Antony Blinken determined an emergency existed that required the immediate sale of the munitions in the U.S. national security interest. ...the purchase bypassed the congressional review requirement for foreign military sales—rare, but not unprecedented (administrations saw an urgent need for weapons to be delivered without waiting). X/Ava Hirsch commented, "don't forget that they are very young and not trained well... War is ugly for everyone," (friend and foe alike) an IDF tank blasted an IDF soldier from closer than 5 meters, and several referenced, "friendly fire." Was it an accident or intentional/corruption? Zionist soldiers angrily appealed, "why did you share this?" Hirsch continued, "is she alive or is this her head rolling down there? This is scary." Miller stated, "one thing as a general statement is one of the things that we expect of our military and we expect of militaries around the world is that if individual soldiers commit acts that are not in keeping with the rules of engagement or in violation of international humanitarian law, that those acts be investigated and, if appropriate, the responsible parties held accountable. And that is one of the differences, we think, between professional militaries in democracies, in the free world, and how we expect them to operate. So it is unfortunately true that you will often see individual soldiers, individual units commit acts that are inappropriate, that violate rules of engagement and can violate the laws of war, and what we expect is that the Israeli military or any other militaries – we expect of our own military – take the appropriate actions when they see such behavior." According to Politico and intelligence sources, "America collects information about the extent of Israel’s compliance with the laws of war."

Many sources, including: Haaretz (12/19) claimed IDF 130 casualties; Anadolu Ajansi (12/18) reported, "the Israeli army said that 461 soldiers have been killed and 1,831 others injured since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict on Oct. 7." State of Palestine - Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) reported, "Israeli Occupation Aggression on Palestine since Oct.7th 2023, Latest Update 17:00, 19/12/2023... 19968 Martyrs... 55920 Injured... 1650000 Displaced... 4605 Detainees from west bank... 306600 Damaged housing units." The Accountant/X and Middle East Monitor, on 12/11 from The Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations (UOSSM) warned of a catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Dr. Ben Thompson, a UOSSM member (representing North American Medical Doctors) released statistics (12/9 video) about events in Gaza, "we are reaching the point of no return where blatant disregard for international humanitarian law scars our collective consciousness..." Al Jazeera reported (video), "people buried alive outside Gaza hospital during Israeli raid." CBS (12/18) reported, a group of six House Democrat lawmakers with national security backgrounds on Monday, including Reps. Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA case officer, Jason Crow, a former Army Ranger who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and Mikie Sherrill, who served as a Navy helicopter pilot. The other signatories are Reps. Elissa Slotkin, a former CIA analyst, Seth Moulton, a former Marine, and Chrissy Houlahan, a former Air Force officer sent a letter to President Biden, "we are deeply concerned by PM Netanyahu's current military strategy in Gaza. The mounting civilian death toll and humanitarian crisis are unacceptable and not in line with American interests; nor do they advance the cause of security for our ally Israel..." The letter concluded: "we urge you to continue to use all our leverage to achieve an immediate and significant shift of military strategy and tactics in Gaza."

Israel's war burdens continued to build. Within the Israeli government, Jerusalem Post reported, "...proposed amendments to the national budget would see Israel postponing funds intended for municipal elections, various education needs and construction until 2024, while focusing on the war effort..." Israeli political leader, Yair Lapid, referred to Israel's current budget plans: "money that could have been used by the IDF, the evacuees, or the economy that is in free-fall." In a letter, the Israeli War Cabinet's Benny Gantz told Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, "at this time, the entirety of Israeli society must contribute. The whole public knows this, and the Government of Israel ought to operate like this as well." Jerusalem Post continued, "he and the other four ministers from his party would oppose the amended budget as long as it included coalition funds or any budget that wasn’t related to the war." The consequences were already greater than anything Israel could gain. However, Israel's obsession to keep burning hotter and continue wiping out Gaza, had led to greater atrocities and pushed Palestinians and Israelis alike, increasingly deeper into chaos. Israel's crimes continued to accumulate. Anyone could deny it publicly, however; really, Israel had lost the trust of its best friend, the United States. The corruption was too pervasive, no excuse; as for drawing the line, everybody was over the line. Nobody could be trusted; nobody had integrity; with blatant self-centered disregard, Israel's leaders had taken their agenda to a staggering level. Standing next to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (12/18) said, "Israel has been profoundly changed... ...small democracy... Israelis and Palestinians have both paid too bitter a price... And extremist settlers, those committing violence must be held accountable. Asharq reported from the Palestine Foreign Ministry, "Israel violates the entire West Bank in a way that is like reoccupying it again." Al Jazeera reported the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process stated, "the situation in the West Bank is very worrying."

Israel had refused to let anyone stop them; Israel's right to defend itself had been up to Israel. Kirby said, "it's important for us, that the rest of the world, understand what is at stake here and what Hamas did on the 7th of October and how Israel has a right to defend itself." A reporter expressed concern that the U.S. seemed isolated/out of step with the international community. "The rules-based order that the United States and our allies and partners have helped stabilize... ...in place since the end of The Cold War." Kirby hit the podium with the syllables, "we still believe that rules-based order matters... There are certain nations that would like to act inimical to that... That's why..." For the crisis through the Red Sea, along with the coalition of nearly a dozen navies, 44 countries signed a document to help enforce the rules-based order. Kirby continued, "there are some core principles that are at stake here... Of course, Israel's right to exist as a nation... in addition to making sure we can help Israel defend itself... We are also leading the world in terms of trying to make life better for the people of Gaza—right now. As some ships enter the Red Sea through the Suez Canal, "U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry today to affirm U.S.-Egypt cooperation on shared priorities including the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, increasing aid to Gaza, and regional security," Matthew Miller reported. Contrasting from a World War 2 fleet, Kirby said that it's simply a task-force, a collection of ships that will operate as one unit and be placed in the Red Sea as appropriate. U.S. President Joe Biden had been on a quest to restore the soul of America (2023/09/26 remarks). Last year during a speech, Biden expressed that, (authoritarian leaders) "fan the flames of political violence that are a threat to our personal rights, to the pursuit of justice, to the rule of law, to the very soul of this country." Due to national strains, the gap/lack of public information, and perceived lack of engagement: according to some polls Insider Corner/X reported, Biden's approval ratings had suffered. Regarding a quest for America's soul, he said, "I still believe that to be true." Foley Hoag reported, (12/14) "U.S. Congress passes foreign extortion prevention act imposing liability on foreign officials who receive or demand bribes from U.S. persons or any other person while in the U.S... ...the Foreign Extortion Prevent Act (“FEPA”), as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”) for Fiscal Year 2024... Targeting the demand side of bribery, FEPA serves as a complement to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), which targets individuals and companies that pay bribes to foreign government officials... The Biden administration has previously indicated that targeting the demand side of bribery is a priority and part of the administration's strategy for combating global corruption." Exhausting negotiations continued to draft the next UN Security Council ceasefire resolution and/or Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Iran Nuances reported, "FM (Hossein Amir-Abdollahian) is on his way to Doha, Qatar, to meet Qatari officials on the situation in Gaza and also to discuss bilateral ties." While in Doha, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, before Hamas's political leader, Ismail Haniyeh's flight, "to Egypt for negotiations aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing conflict with Israel," they had a planned meeting, Iran Intl reported.

The White House 12/19 press conference included Operation PROSPERITY GUARDIAN (OPG), a multi-country partnership including: "The United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain will join the US in the new mission," Austin announced (12/18) via France 24—"several other countries have also agreed to be involved in the operation but prefer not to be publicly named, a defense official said on the condition of anonymity to discuss additional details of the new mission that have not been publicly announced." Kirby confirmed. "This is not just a U.S. issue, this is an international problem, and it deserves an international response," Austin (12/18) said. The initiative's primary mission: focus on protection for cargo ships in the Red Sea against the Houthi group (of Yemen). Considering the recent IDF attacks on Gaza churches/mosques, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, "we've spoken out against hate on any community... Certainly people should feel safe, to be able to be in a synagogue, or any religious community should be safe." Kirby called the effort, "a coalition of the willing, each nation has to decide for itself whether it is going to participate and under what circumstances. We respect that, the whole idea is protecting sovereign assets and sovereign rights and that's what we are doing here." Politico reported the Houthis' Mohammed Al-Bukaiti (Ansarallah political member), "even if America succeeds in mobilizing the entire world, our military operations will not stop unless the genocide crimes in Gaza stop and allow food, medicine, and fuel to enter its besieged population, no matter the sacrifices it costs us." Joining several other countries, via Sky News, the French Foreign Minister said: Paris will impose sanctions on some extremist Israeli settlers." Several companies, including Evergreen Shipping Company announced it will temporarily stop accepting the transportation of Israeli goods and suspend its Red Sea route, according to Reuters. Miller said, the U.S. role, "cannot be replaced by any other country, and so we will continue to play that role." Flattery doesn't make up for thousands of civilian casualties. Similar to how Gallant tried getting NSA Jake Sullivan to nod his head on camera, Gallant tried to exaggerate U.S. confidence, "Secretary Austin, the United States and Israel have never been more determined and aligned in our shared values, our shared interests and our shared goals. My friend, General Austin, you have shown the people of Israel and the entire world what it means to be a leader and a partner. There is no greater projection of our intimate ties..." UN (12/18) reported, Rik Peeperkorn, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Representative in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, will act as the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for the UN, ad interim. This follows Lynn Hastings’ departure on Saturday, and that was because of the non-renewal of her visa by the Israeli authorities. UN Secretary-General thanked Ms. Hastings, "for her dedication and professionalism and the independence and impartiality she consistently demonstrated in her role."

X/Faizal Mammar (12/18) reported, "employees protest Google's Nimbus, citing Israeli surveillance concerns. In 2021, The Guardian reported that over 300 employees wrote a letter condemning Google and Amazon for signing on Project Nimbus, "a $1.2bn contract to provide cloud services for the Israeli military and government. This technology allows for further surveillance of and unlawful data collection on Palestinians, and facilitates expansion of Israel’s illegal settlements on Palestinian land," The Guardian continued, anonymous Google and Amazon workers wrote, "we cannot support our employer’s decision to supply the Israeli military and government technology that is used to harm Palestinians... As workers who keep these companies running, we are morally obligated to speak out against violations of these core values. For this reason, we are compelled to call on the leaders of Amazon and Google to pull out of Project Nimbus and cut all ties with the Israeli military... We are anonymous because we fear retaliation. We have watched Google and Amazon aggressively pursue contracts... These contracts are part of a disturbing pattern of militarization, lack of transparency and avoidance of oversight. ...our employers signed a contract called Project Nimbus to sell dangerous technology to the Israeli military and government. This contract was signed the same week that the Israeli military attacked Palestinians in the Gaza Strip – killing nearly 250 people, including more than 60 children. The technology our companies have contracted to build will make the systematic discrimination and displacement carried out by the Israeli military and government even crueler and deadlier for Palestinians." Globes reported that Google's CEO said it has, "more than 2,000 employees in Israel and it is hard to imagine what they are going through now..." Globes also reported that Microsoft Israel's has 3,000 development and sales staff and Intel has 12,000 employees in Israel.

As the year was ending, it was the final countdown. Attempts to block aid had already happened, it was time for the international community to implement the Israel-Palestine two-state solution (before more people died). An inevitable disarmament approach/sequence had become clear. Over 20 countries had pledged to offer support in Operation PROSPERITY GUARDIAN (OPG), Middle East Eye (12/22) reported that for different reasons, both the U.S. and Russia abstained from the most-recent UN Security Council vote following several revisions and four times postponing the vote. The UNSC resolution passed anyway; the main reasons for disagreement/abstention were: 1) wording that didn't explicitly call for a ceasefire, and 2) Israel insisted on maintaining control of checkpoints and some thought more trucks could deliver supplies if the UN handled inspections. It wasn't so much about how America felt, it's all about how it looked to Israel. If America called for a ceasefire, it would oppose Israel and threaten the U.S.-Israel alliance where Israelis had enjoyed the upper-hand by U.S.' blind optimism keeping Israel happy. Not only once, multiple times since October 7th, top U.S. officials risked visiting to reason with Israel's leaders, only for them to knowingly use their creativity to offend on more horrific levels. Mohammed Hijab shared a John F. Kennedy (1962) quote, "those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." Operation PROSPERITY GUARDIAN always was inevitably going to lead back to Israel, who wasn't listed. Israel was too focused on killing everyone in Gaza; if citizens were in an evacuation area, IDF assumed they were Hamas.

Sulaiman Ahmed reported that Hamas leader, Izzat Al-Rishq said, "the threat of the American veto is once again postponing a UN decision to bring aid into the Gaza Strip, and the Biden administration is killing our people twice, with its bombs once and with starvation and withholding food and medicine again, placing its political future at the mercy of Netanyahu’s foolishness." Mario Nawfal said Al Jazeera reported that Israel's former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told current Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to get out, "Netanyahu relies on a style of deception, cheating, and political showmanship, representing a state of pure falsehood. Netanyahu should have acknowledged that there was no possibility of achieving the goals he declared in Gaza. There must be a ceasefire in Gaza, and Netanyahu should be gotten rid of."

⭐	U.S. Department of Defense (12/21) released a Website and Instructions for Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response directed under the U.S.' Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.

Outside of OPG's primary objective, Al Jazeera reported that the French president Emmanuel Macron via France 5 broadcast stated, "we cannot let the idea take root that an efficient fight against terrorism implies to flatten Gaza or attack civilian populations indiscriminately..." He emphasized the protection of civilians and strongly warned Israel, "to stop this response because it is not appropriate, because all lives are worth the same and we defend them." Then, Macron called for, "a truce leading to a humanitarian ceasefire." Al Jazeera also added: "Macron was one of the first Western leaders to support a ceasefire in Gaza. Earlier this month, he travelled to Qatar in an effort to negotiate a new pause in fighting."

Wall Street Journal (12/20) reported, "Hamas rejected an Israeli offer to stop fighting for one week in exchange for dozens of hostages, saying the group wouldn’t discuss releasing their Israeli captives until a cease-fire first goes into effect, Egyptian officials said. The head of Hamas’s political wing, Ismail Haniyeh, who met with intelligence officials in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss the offer, (and) said that he was there to obtain a cease-fire and more humanitarian aid for Gaza, the Egyptian officials said." Wall Street Journal (12/20) reported that Hamas started planning for end of Gaza War, however; "discussions threaten to widen split between the group’s political leaders in Doha and its militant wing at war with Israel... ...Husam Badran, a Hamas leader, says the group’s Doha-based political bureau wants the war to end.

X/Palestine Now (12/21) reported, "Al-Qassam Brigades affirm that the enemy army on the ground is preoccupied with searching for illusions of victory and achievement... Sometimes they celebrate discovering an old, out-of-service tunnel or bombing a used rocket launcher. Sometimes they boast about seizing military sites or offices and residences that were previously bombed with tons of explosives, and sometimes they display random destruction and killing as a reaction to their failure and massive losses. This lost, crisis-stricken, arrogant enemy has not learned a single lesson from historical experiences... ...it is disconnected from the reality of our people, ignorant of their culture and civilization, and does not comprehend the meaning of the will of free peoples striving to liberate themselves from occupation. The continuation of aggression does not allow for the release of prisoners at all, let alone their liberation through direct military operations. Therefore, if the enemy and its public want their prisoners alive, they have no choice but to stop the aggression. It is not possible to release the enemy prisoners alive except through entering into negotiation through known pathways via mediators. This is a fixed position, and there is no alternative except the continued fall of the enemy's prisoners dead by the fire of their arrogant army and by the decision of their political leadership, which evades facing and acknowledging the truth."

Israel was running out of options. Independent Press with Haaretz citing data from Limor Luria (head of the rehabilitation department, at a hearing with Health Warfare Commission) (12/20) reported, "more than 2,800 Israeli soldiers are receiving rehabilitation treatment in the Israeli Defense Ministry’s rehabilitation department since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict on Oct. 7, according to local media on Tuesday. Around 91% of the soldiers are defined as lightly injured, 6% as moderately and 3% severely... The data showed that 18% of the soldiers were suffering from mental health difficulties and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)... ...48% of the soldiers have injured limbs." "The 13th Battalion of the Golani Brigade, part of the Israeli elite forces, has completely pulled out of the Gaza Strip due to significant losses sustained during carefully executed ambushes in the al-Shujaiya neighborhood. The video shows their celebration of leaving Gaza alive," Warfare Analysis/X reported (video).

"CAPE TOWN, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Shipping companies sailing around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid Houthi attacks on the Red Sea face tough choices over where to refuel and restock, as African ports struggle with red tape, congestion and poor facilities, companies and analysts say," reported Reuters Ghana correspondent, Maxwell Akalaare. ENFOclips and others reported, "the Red Sea and the Bab el Mandeb Strait are now being mined by the Yemeni Navy. After the US and a coalition of nine other states declared they would soon launch a military action against Yemen, the mines were set to go active." Without Bab al-Mandab, "you close the main shipping artery to Israel's Eilat Port. And therefore we lost 85% of total activity," Israel's Port of Eilat's CEO, Gideon Golber told Reuters via Jerusalem Post. "We don't want to see these types of reckless, dangerous and illegal activities affecting freedom of navigation," U.S. Maj. Gen. Ryder (12/21) told the press. Al Jazeera reported, "Malaysia has banned all Israeli flagged cargo ships from docking at its ports in what it said was a response to the war in Gaza, Malaysia is accusing Israel of violating international law."

The Houthis/Ansarallah movement, committed to helping Gazans in Palestine, had attacked Israeli-backed cargo ships. Infuriating the Yemeni Ansarallah leader, Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, the U.S. established Operation PROSPERITY GUARDIAN (OPG); Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder said it, "will serve as a highway patrol of sorts. Patrolling the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to respond to and assist as necessary, commercial vessels that are transiting this vital international waterway. It's a defensive coalition meant to reassure global shipping in mariners that the international community is there to help with safe passage." A few Israeli ships previously faced hijackings/encounters, meanwhile the killings in Gaza had exceeded twenty-thousand people, UNRWA/NBC News Now estimated fifteen-thousand minors. According to Quds News correspondents, (12/22) "Israel has rejected an official Russian request to establish a field hospital in southern Gaza to assist in treating the wounded. Instead, the Israeli response was to persuade Russia to assist in the displacement of Gaza residents to Egypt by providing medical and humanitarian services on the Egyptian side of the border and exerting pressure on Egypt to accept. However, Russia rejected the proposal." Sky News reported from the Palestinian News Agency that Putin in a phone call with Palestinian President Abbas confirmed Russia’s, "support for the Palestinian people and their right to their independent state in accordance with international legitimacy." United Nations Rapporteur for the Rights of Displaced Persons, Paula Bettencourt via Radio AlKul said, "Israel seeks to permanently change the demographic composition of Gaza."

Merry Christmas — instead of a silent night and joy to the world, for the Christian Middle East, Christmas meant, "ceasefire now." Ahmed Teebi MD said that Bethlehem cancelled Christmas celebrations; more Palestinian civilians didn't need to die. "Tonight, our hearts are in Bethlehem," Pope Francis via NPR (12/24) said, "where the Prince of Peace is once more rejected by the futile logic of war, by the clash of arms that even today prevents him from finding room in the world." The Palestinian Chronicle reported, "Palestinian pastor Reverend Munther Isaac has criticized what he calls the hypocrisy and racism of the Western world, saying Gaza has become the moral compass of the world." X/Warfare Analysis from Gaza Media Office reported, "they (Israel forces) established detention camps east of Gaza City, digging large pits and placing dozens of citizens from our Palestinian people alive in them, then executed them by direct gunfire, followed by burying them with bulldozers." Israeli media via @Sprinter99800/X reported, "at a Cabinet meeting today to discuss the war in Gaza, Economy Minister Nir Barkat attacked Netanyahu during the session over his handling of the war. Barakat confirmed during the session that soldiers are being sent to ambush buildings like ducks." Like they are in a video game, Quds News reported (video), "the video shows Israeli soldiers shooting without any obvious targets to shoot at." KANN/Amichai Stein (12/25) reported Netanyahu said, The war in Gaza, "will take a long time," Hamas via X/Sulaiman Ahmed reported, "as a result of the barbaric Israeli bombing, we lost contact with the group responsible for five prisoners... We believe that the prisoners were killed in one of the Israeli raids on the Gaza Strip." Protests continued, Haaretz reported. Widening the gap between perceived intent and actual results, MOSSAD Commentary reported that Netanyahu announced to Israeli citizens, "we are deepening the war in the Gaza Strip. We will continue to fight until the complete victory over Hamas. This is the only way to return our abductees, eliminate Hamas and ensure that Gaza will no longer be a threat to Israel. It will take time, but we are united - the fighters, the people and the government. We are united and determined to fight to the end. War has a price, a very heavy price in the lives of our heroic warriors, and we do everything to preserve the lives of our warriors. But one thing will not be done - we will not stop until we achieve victory." Hamas had repeatedly said it isn't possible to exchange abductees until the fighting stops, therefore (as a result), while the IDF was going to defeat them, everybody/every threat (in Gaza) was going to die. Same concept: in addition to exchanging abductees, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres (12/22) said, "a humanitarian cease-fire is indeed something that is needed if we want humanitarian aid to be effectively delivered." Biden talked to Netanyahu — nothing. X/Guterres along with the World Food Programme stressed, "4 out of 5 of the hungriest people anywhere in the world are in Gaza... ...widespread famine looms in Gaza, where more than half a million people are facing what experts classify as catastrophic levels of hunger."

To end the war Drafted: 2023-12-26

In addition to the UN Security Council vote demanding the delivery to Gaza of humanitarian aid on a large scale, humanitarian doctor Raphaël Pitti via franceinfo (12/22) argued, "we must impose sanctions on Israel to obtain an immediate ceasefire." The U.S.-Arabic, European— ...worldwide collaborations continued as planned. Countries continued to coordinate PROSPERITY GUARDIAN operations and peace talks to bring a solution with minimal war-mongering, Iran Observer (12/24) reported, "amid high tensions in the region: Iran has deployed a new anti-ship cruise missile that operates with artificial intelligence and has a range of 1000 km. The cruise missile is capable of changing targets during its travel and avoid enemy radars." Without both: no Mediterranean Sea and also no Red Sea access—out of avenues, alleyways, or friendly neighboring allies: then, it was simply a matter of time until Israel had no options; it could be surrounded/encircled and completely cut off. The pressure could force a surrender. Only some could handle the struggle. Overall, everyone was doing their part to tend/tame the fire. The pressure would continue to build until both Israeli and Palestinian governments met to arrive at a two state solution. Recommended meetings had been at Cairo. Required: Send all of the top/leading people. Or else: there would be no representation or administration. The war/struggle and escalations would continue. While working toward a two state solution, Hamas spokesperson, Hanine Hassan (12/24) stated, "these are the conditions of Hamas and the resistance: Permanent ceasefire Withdrawal to October 6th borders Permanent Lifting the Israeli siege on Gaza Emptying of prisons Reconstruction and construction of an airport and seaport Stopping Al-Aqsa Mosque raids Ensure that no re-arrests take place Stop building settlements Stopping military campaigns and raids on camps and cities in the West Bank Establishment of a free state of Palestine. Israel would not withdraw to the green line, yet, because a deal needed to be reached to swap land. If everybody had been too lazy to solve the problem diplomatically (because it required making a big map and appraising everything), that's the problem. It was taking the best administrators... Even when seeming like too much work (or time), that's what had needed to happen: saving lives. As everyone could lose their ego, they could find peace. This world had been a community called the international community. The international community rules-based order had raised countries to new and better levels — for everybody: a more peaceful peace.

BBC News reported, Herzi Halevi, chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), told a news conference that the war would "continue for many more months." Divisions grew among the ranks of the IDF. Quds News reported that Hamas leader Mahmoud Mardawi said, "we have information about a rebellion within the reserve forces of the Israeli army in Gaza, and the army's spokespersons are making false statements about the war in Gaza." "An Israeli soldier from the Paratroop Brigade has opened fire on his colleagues after waking up from a nightmare," Middle East Monitor (12/28) reported. An Israeli civilian, Tal Mitnick was sentenced to 30 days in prison for refusing to enlist. Middle East Eye reported (video), (armed Israeli soldiers) "can be seen playing, singing and dancing in empty playgrounds in Gaza." IDF soldiers also fought each other, X/Khaberni shared (video), "two Zionist soldiers exchange punches and kicks on the roof of a house." "We are looking for babies but there is no babies left, I killed a girl that was 12, but we’re looking for babies," a soldier said (video). A Major General of the IDF broke down during a press statement (video) over the size of the losses they suffered in Gaza. There were several reports of injured IDF troops who refused to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Asharq News and Times of Israel (12/28) reported, "the number of people lost by the Israeli army in the war on Gaza exceeded 500, including officers and soldiers." Via Al Jazeera, the Commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard explained, "the Zionist entity is suffering great losses, and this is a price paid by those who occupy other people’s lands." Middle East Monitor reported, "Netanyahu’s popularity among Israeli Jews is at an all time low and both his opponents and traditional allies are calling for him to resign..." According to AOL, Netanyahu (12/25) continued, "I just came back from Gaza ... we’re not stopping, we’re continuing to fight and we’re intensifying the fighting in the coming days." AOL/Gallant added, "...Sinwar will soon meet the barrels of our guns."

As U.S.-led Operation PROSPERITY GUARDIAN was established after Israeli cargo ships were attacked, Israel Defense Forces' Mossad Commentary/X expressed disapproval and ungratefully attacked the American effort, "the rift in the administration continues between the pro Israel and the anti Israel officials in the US administration. The latest is what exactly are the US carriers doing if not for deterrence of the Iranians; Houthis and its axis? The accusation is it was a ploy to show support but do nothing in the end. countries pulled out from the operation prosperity Guardian because the Americans are not doing anything, anyway." Al Arabiya reported that Benny Gantz said, "we will continue the war and recover the detainees in Gaza, and Israel will achieve this itself." An Iranian Revolutionary Guard spokesman suggested that it appeared Israel was attempting to pressure/guilt/drag the U.S., trying to expand the Gaza war into an American-Iranian conflict, Al Arabiya reported. Mannie Fabian reported that Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said, "we are in a multi-front war, we are being attacked from seven different arenas (theaters): Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, [the West Bank], Iraq, Yemen, and Iran. I say here in the most clear way, anyone who acts against us is a potential target, there is no immunity for anyone." Al Jazeera reported that after several failed previous assassination attempts, (an) "Israeli air strike in Syria kills top Iranian military adviser... Sayyed Razi "Radhi" Mousavi was responsible for coordinating the military alliance between Syria and Iran." "Brigadier General Reza Talaei, the spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Defense, declared that Iran would respond to the Israeli crime of assassinating military advisor Seyyed Razi Mousavi at a suitable place and time," Al Mayadeen reported.

X/Dr. Mads Gilbert said that according to Al Jazeera/Middle East Analyst, Mouin Rabbani, "the escalation of violence in the occupied West Bank is part of an agenda of some Israeli officials to permanently consolidate Israel’s rule over the Palestinian territory. They are out to deliberately provoke the Palestinians to seek to create as much conflict as possible, he told Al Jazeera. They are even out to provoke the security forces of the Palestinian Authority, because in their view, should they become involved in a conflict, that would then give Israel a pretext to simply eliminate the Palestinian Authority altogether. More than 300 people (since October 7) have been killed in raids there and nearly 4,800 Palestinians have been arrested." X/The Saviour reported (video), "Israeli occupation forces raided money exchange shops in the West Bank, destroyed their contents, arrested their owners, and confiscated their money and gold!" Al Jazeera (12/28) reported that Israeli forces (video), "conducted large-scale raids across cities in the occupied West Bank targeting money exchange outlets and seizing millions of dollars they allege is used to finance resistance groups." Asharq News reported, "the United Nations asks Israel to stop lawless killings in the occupied West Bank." Mario Nawfal along with Reuters and BBC News (12/28) reported (video), (since October 7), "rapid deterioration of human rights in the West Bank..."

Gaza's infrastructure continued to suffer as Quds News (12/26) reported (video), Israeli forces targeted a Rafah Water Authority vehicle resulting in the death of three staff members. Via Asharq News, UNRWA said, "the Gaza Strip’s approach to real famine is a very serious and dangerous issue." X/Gazasunbirds (12/27) estimated (video), "do you see how far the tents stretch?? There’s more than 1.3 million people in Rafah now, almost 6x the normal population!! We can’t even find a space for tents. And they’re still closing in?? We need to stop this genocide now. There is no where left to go!" After Egypt's president Abdel Fattah El Sisi met Jordan's King Abdullah II, Asharq News and Al Arabiya released joint statements—stressing, "the importance of pushing towards a political path to establish a Palestinian state," and, "the only solution is a ceasefire." Asharq News reported that Netanyahu said to the families of Israeli prisoners, "we will return all the prisoners by negotiation or force." Al Jazeera reported that a spokesperson for Palestinian forces in Gaza, Hamas/Al Qassam Brigades' Abu Ubaida reiterated, "no exchange deals until the aggression against our people stops completely." Countries continued adding more pressure. China's Minister of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Wang Wenbin (12/22) said, "China opposes Israel building settlements on the occupied Palestinian territory. China opposes unilateral change to Jerusalem’s status and status quo shaped by history. We believe that the issue of Jerusalem’s status should be settled through negotiations." Similar to sanctions, China placed bureaucratic obstacles on tech exports to Israel. The Cradle (12/26) reported, "Israeli companies say they are facing difficulties importing tech components from China that are used for military and sometimes civilian purposes."

Shared (12/28) by X/Alpha100, John Oliver reported that it's, "worth taking a minute to underscore just how extreme his (Israel's) current government is. The truth is: Netanyahu has been struggling to hold office in the last half a decade... They actually enjoyed 5 elections in just 4 years because neither Netanyahu nor anyone else could form a stable majority. He only made it back into power, last year, by forming a coalition with those on the furthest right wing of Israeli politics, leading to: the most right wing government in the country's history. His cabinet is stocked with extremists..." X/Noga Tarnopolsky reported from another Israeli protest in Tel Aviv, where thousands called for the hostages to come home. Suhail Nassar reported (video), "the Israeli army has destroyed more than 200 archeological and ancient sites out of 325 that were registered across the Gaza Strip in the course of its devastating onslaught since Oct. 7." After the destruction of 800-year-old Qasr al-Basha (Pasha's Palace Museum/Radwan Castle) [the fort where Napoleon Bonaparte stayed in Gaza], author of Trust in Divided Societies, Abdalhadi Alijla reported, "this is a crime against humanity, heritage, and culture. It is beyond imagination. Do they think we will surrender? What Israel is doing is ending all possibilities. Period."

As the previous week, (12/22) X/Ambassador Gilad Erdan claimed approval for the red lines instead of green lines, Israeli officials tried adding confusion and false consensus, to twist the writing, change the topic/subject/focus, and hang up the diplomatic process. Their actions avoided the real issues. Paranoia and immaturity had interfered, obstructed, and prevented the pathways for peace. As Israel previously claimed Gaza already had an underground wall, Netanyahu announced plans to build an underground wall along Gaza's southern border. Ynet reported the IDF proposed, "cutting Hamas lifeline via Rafah underground barrier: wall to be erected on Egyptian side of border with Gaza using technological means to alert attempts to dig tunnels or otherwise enable smuggling of weapons to Strip; without it the military says, Hamas would be able to rebuild military capabilities." Therefore, according to Newsmax, Netanyahu even obsessed that, "the border zone between the Gaza Strip and Egypt should be under Israel's control." "The Philadelphi Corridor - or to put it more correctly, the southern stoppage point (of Gaza) - must be in our hands. It must be shut. It is clear that any other arrangement would not ensure the demilitarization that we seek," he said. Israel opposed and attempted to discredit the international community, X/Erdan said, "UN cannot be trusted to monitor the incoming aid to the Gaza Strip." Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Lior Haiat said, "Israel has made it clear that the residents of the Gaza Strip are not the enemy, and is making every effort to limit harm to civilians and to facilitate the entry of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip." X/Grey said, "if Israel wanted to help, they would reopen one of their multiple crossings to allow food in thru there. But no. They opened Karem Abu crossing for a day then struck it and killed the (UN) aid coordinator." Following condemnations about Hamas stealing humanitarian aid, X/Wolfgang (12/29) said it's, "their usual propaganda. It should create a narrative to justify the Zionist regime blocking humanitarian aid. Gaza needs at least 500 trucks every day. Israel allows only two dozens or so. 15000 trucks are stuck at Rafah crossing. Israel controls every single item going into Gaza... And it is all wrong. Even if Hamas was stealing some of the aid it does not justify in any way starving 2.3 million civilians. The humanitarian catastrophe is 100 percent Israel's intentional making (as they even admitted). They will not be able to blame it on somebody else." Martin Griffiths, UN Relief Chief stated, "you think getting aid into Gaza is easy? Think again:

• Three layers of inspections before trucks can even enter.
• Confusion and long queues.
• A growing list of rejected items.
• A crossing point meant for pedestrians, not trucks.
• Another crossing point where trucks have been blocked by desperate, hungry communities.
• A destroyed commercial sector.
• Constant bombardments.
• Poor communications.
• Damaged roads.
• Convoys shot at.
• Delays at checkpoints.
• A traumatized and exhausted population crammed into a smaller and smaller sliver of land.
• Shelters which have long exceeded their full capacity.
• Aid workers themselves displaced, killed.

This is an impossible situation for the people of Gaza and for those trying to help them. The fighting must stop." Via X/Quds News/@MrTweetX007, a kid from Gaza said (video), "some people think that the war is ending, but it's getting worse. It's not ending, it's getting worse. We are exhausted, I swear... we are exhausted. Please stop the war. I swear... the situation in Gaza is extremely hard. People are evacuating. All of them. Where should we go? ...there isn't enough space at all... How can this be? I swear the situation is hard."

Global Eye reported that President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel said, "Israeli barbarity in Gaza must stop. It’s time to end it." Protesting double-standards in the name of soverignity, South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said, "you (United Nations/international community) can’t say because Ukraine was invaded that suddenly sovereignty is important, but it was never important for Palestine... If you believe in international law, then wherever sovereignty is infringed, it must apply." South Africa instituted (against Israel) ICJ proceedings and asked the International Court of Justice to, "indicate provisional measures," Thinking Muslim/Muhammad Jalal reported South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor said, "now that we are free, we will never forget others who are oppressed... We think of the people... This is a struggle for freedom and justice! ...it is our view that Israel is committing war crimes. ...we want to see faster action. ...we will be taking further steps in terms of all available mechanisms to agitate for urgent investigation of Israel and its misdeeds. ...there is a great deal of work, all of us need to do. ...for the reform of the United Nations... The United Nations has clearly failed the people of Palestine, because it has been helpless in the face of aggression... We must insist that the United Nations cannot be limited to peace-monitoring operations; we must insist that the United Nations must have a peace-enforcement mechanism... This failure of the United Nations to protect men, women, and children—is a signal that as the world we need to be able to do much more. This is the only way that we will be able to protect people in the future... ...on this evil that has been conducted against the people of Palestine... ...let us ensure that the cause of Palestine is never forgotten..." South Africa Central News reported that Israel rejected South Africa's ICJ submission as, "baseless genocide appeal." According to Israeli MFA spokesperson, Lior Haiat, Israel's defense: "...South Africa is cooperating with a terrorist organization that is calling for the destruction of the State of Israel..." Hamas/Al Qassam Brigades' Abu Ubaida previously outlined, "the options presented to the Zionist soldier when entering the Gaza Strip, there are four options, either:

• he falls dead
• or he becomes a hostage
• or become permanently disabled
• or return with mental illness that remains forever."

"It’s clear that the IDF spokesman and senior defence officials want to depict the war as a great victory before the picture becomes clear…but (they said) creating images of victory before we have even gotten close to achieving our goals could prove very damaging of those goals," Middle East Eye reported. The article added: "many officers fighting in Gaza have told me that it will be very hard, if not impossible, to prevent Hamas from rebuilding itself, even after all the destruction the IDF has wreaked on its bases." IRNA (12/30) reported, "former Prime Minister of the (Israeli) Zionist regime Ehud Olmert has confessed that the regime’s plan to uproot the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas is unrealistic and that the regime must cease hostilities." Amid Israel's economic crisis, from selling bank shares, amending/offsetting domestic budget for military effort, trade obstacles, flatlined tourism and construction industries, and treasure-hunting in Gaza and the West Bank, Axios reported that Israel had been, "withhold(ing) part of the tax revenue it collects for the Palestinian Authority... ...raising concerns in the Biden administration about a potential economic collapse of the Palestinian Authority... (reported 12/23) Biden told Netanyahu he expects him to solve this issue, added that this conversation is over and ended the call." Axios also said that (12/28) NSA Jake Sullivan added, "we have made good progress and think this issue of tax revenue transfers is on its way to being resolved."

The White House also (again) bypassed congress and this time sold Israel some unfinished weapons parts. Axios (12/29) said, "the sale includes ancillary items, such as fuzes, primers and charges, which amount to an estimated total of $147.5 million, according to the Defense Department. The ancillary items make the 155mm shells that Israel previously bought functional, according to a State Department spokesperson." According to Iran Observer, the United States maintained close communications with Iran and Saudi Arabia, and also: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a scheduled Middle East tour this week. Times of Israel (12/29) and Le Monde (12/29) reported that Egypt had put together a three-stage cease-fire plan. Hamas announced travel plans to meet in Cairo. Following Israel's recent assassination to an Iranian military advisor and tensions in the region, via Shahid Ali, Iran announced its Qaem-105 satellite launch vehicle (4-stage rocket) is designed to function as an ICBM. The two versions (3 and 4 stages), have 10,000 km range and/or the ability to deliver a 400 kg payload.

X/Elephants News Network (12/31) reported, "an Israeli Navy warship was hit by a ballistic missile off the coast of the Gaza Strip, for the first time... The name of the Israeli Navy ship is unknown. The ship is still damaged... The type of missile that was used: Sa’ir missile." Islamic Invitation Turkey reported the Yemini Houthi/Ansarallah General Yahya Sare said, "we are ready to face the world's largest armies with the help of Allah. The people are ready, the armed forces are ready, and something even greater is to come." He added, "death," to USA and Israel. CBS (12/31) reported it was the Denmark/Singapore container ship, "Maersk Hangzhou," that was struck. "Hours later, four boats tried to attack the same U.S. container vessel. U.S. forces opened fire, sinking three of the four boats and killing the crews, U.S. Central Command said. There was no damage to U.S. personnel or equipment," they added. Escalations along the Israel-Lebanon blue line and northern front had also been intense. From even further north, Middle East Eye (1/2) reported, "Turkey sends a message to Israel by detaining dozens for spying on behalf of Mossad... A senior Turkish intel officer said, in line with our earlier warning that any attempt to operate illegally in Turkey would have grave consequences, we discourage all relevant parties from engaging in similar activities." Al Arabiya (2024/1/2) reported Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said , "we are monitoring the situation on the northern front and the finger is on the trigger." X/Haye Targaryen (12/31) reported Israeli military analyst, Amos Harel stated that Israel entered a strategic trap, "if they enter into an all-out war with Hezbollah, they will lose in Gaza and vice versa. Israel knows this. That’s why they want this so badly to be an American War."

Jerusalem Post (12/31) reported that as heavy fighting (seven brigades) continued in Gaza, some IDF brigades returned from Gaza. Advances were reported in West Bank areas of Jalazoun, Jericho, Azzun. Heavy airstrikes continued, X/Gaza Notifications and Abdullah Obead (1/1) reported (video), "Israel is bombing the area around the UN school where thousands of civilians took shelter." Mehr News reported, "Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the Israeli regime is pursuing dreams that would not come true... Some believe that the US has gone too far regarding supporting the Zionist regime in the Gaza war," because as Israelis continued killing Palestinians, U.S. was acting as an agent and doing Israel's busy work of, "negotiating with Hamas in third countries on how to control Gaza after the war and how to exchange Palestinian prisoners with Zionist prisoners," he further stressed. They didn't deserve it. Extreme Zionist aggression went too far and failed, Mehr News continued, "today, in our region, the culture of resistance and the concept of resistance are deeply intertwined with the concept of security, both at the national, regional, and global levels, Amir-Abdollahian said, emphasizing that the memory of martyr Soleimani will not be forgotten in the resistance culture."

As Mada Masr (2023/10/18) reported Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi warned, "displacing Palestinians to Sinai will make it base of operations against Israel," and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (11/8) re-iterated there would be, "no forcible displacement of Palestinians from Gaza – not now, not after the war." X/Sinai for Human Rights (12/29) reported, "words (were) said by Sheikh Saber Al-Sayyah and documented by the Sinai Foundation during the Right of Return demonstrations, in which thousands of local residents demanded the return of Rafah and Sheikh Zuweid after years of forced displacement." Jerusalem Post (12/31) reported that emigration enthusiast, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich told Army Radio, "if in Gaza there will be 100,000 or 200,000 Arabs and not 2 million the entire conversation on ‘the day after’ will look different... Let's think out of the box..." The Intercept (2023/10/14) reported, (previously) "lamenting the international delegitimization of Israel, Finance Minister Smotrich (one of the most extremist members of the most extremist Israeli government coalition), "talked openly about Israel’s need for Hamas to counter the diplomatic successes of the PA... The Palestinian Authority is a burden, and Hamas is an asset," Smotrich said in a 2015 interview, the article noted that he also said, "...no one will recognize it, no one will give it status at the [International Criminal Court], no one will let it put forth a resolution at the U.N. Security Council." According to KANN/Amichai Stein (2024/1/2), "Israel decides to appear before The Hague-based ICJ in genocide crime case filed by South Africa."

Officially uncertain, MSN/The Independent reported that via Tel Aviv radio 103 FM, Foreign Affairs Minister of Israel Eli Cohen apparently cleared aid for delivery by sea, saying: "Britain, France, Greece and the Netherlands were among countries with vessels able to land directly on the shores of Gaza, which lacks a deep-water port. He appeared to suggest he expected them to do that rather than offload aid in Israel." Business Insider (1/1) reported, taking advantage of the chaotic situation, Israeli citizen (Roi Yifrach) who never served in the military was charged with impersonating, "as a combat soldier from elite anti-terrorism units, a bomb dispersal expert, and a member of the Shin Bet internal security service..." Following Yifrach's (December 17) arrest, in his possession was found: "large amounts of weapons, grenades, magazines, walkie-talkies, a drone, uniforms, and other military equipment," Business Insider added. Chief of Columns at EuroMedHR Muhammad Shehada (12/31) reported (photo and audio), "an Israeli officer (Capt. Harel Itach) kidnapped a baby girl from Gaza & brought her to Israel (parents likely killed) per a friend of his. Capt. Itach was killed & the identity & whereabouts of the kidnapped baby are unknown. Israel’s Army Radio deleted the tweet that mentioned the incident." Investigative journalist Sulaiman Ahmed via X (1/1) reported (video) that Israeli soldiers had also kidnapped other children and babies: the (6mos and 4yrs) offspring of Hadeel Yousef Issa Al Dahdouh, married to Rushdi Al Zaza.

Further addressing Israeli-Palestinian double-standards, Physician Abraham Rumi and General's Son Author Miko Peled (12/31) criticized that "Pierce" *never* says, "Palestinians in West Bank or Gaza have equal political rights between the river and the sea. He *only* says human rights and he *always* squirms away from saying equal political rights." The Palestinian Information Center (12/30) announced, "Gaza academics carry the torch of knowledge against the Israeli aggression... ...teachers, writers, and volunteers in Gaza and across Palestine... ...their aim is to illuminate the path of knowledge against the darkness of ignorance that the ruthless Israeli aggression seeks to impose on the new generation, especially children... Despite the blockade, destruction, resource scarcity, and the difficult conditions, they continue their mission to educate the children of Gaza. They face the systematic targeting... The resistance formed in Palestine is not only with weapons but also with knowledge, culture, and the preservation of heritage, survival, and existence, emphasize(d) educational expert Nour Al-Din Nadim. ...carrying the message of knowledge as the first line of defense for the Palestinian people, their identity, and their beliefs, (noting) systematic activities to boost morale, provide event-based education, enhance culture, and reinforce the Arab-Islamic heritage among our students in Gaza.... ...the siege imposed by Israel on Gaza does not only affect food and drink but also touches upon paper, pens, and the technology that serves the entire educational process, which is the very goal explicitly mentioned by the Prime Minister of the occupation state..."

Palestinian Information Center continued that Ahmed Abu Samaan, "challenges and educates children in shelters in the central and southern regions of Gaza (Arabic, mathematics, and history), facing Israel’s hidden war of intellectual suppression..." and stated that, "the Israeli occupation not only fights Palestinians with weapons and missiles but also through intellectual suppression and mind obfuscation. The goal is to create an uneducated generation oblivious to the details (of the Palestinian cause)... ...and there is an urgent need to devise an alternative plan to ensure the continuity of the educational process in the region." Palinfo/Nadim warned, "of the psychological impact of the war on the children of Gaza and its daily reflections as they witness their families’ homes being demolished, and the fact that the world does not intervene... ...many concepts have been distorted among Gaza’s children due to the war, including justice, Arab identity, belonging to the Arab and Islamic nation, and the concept of a unified body. All of this requires the development of parallel curricula such as behavioral education, psychological therapy, and moral reinforcement." Just Jared Jr./Selena Gomez said, "people being tortured and killed or any act of hate towards any one group is horrific. We need to protect ALL people, especially children and stop the violence for good." Worldwide, for midnight New Year's Eve, via X/Maktoob Media, Jinan, spokesperson for Countdown2Ceasefire reported (video) as the world started 2024 and called for a ceasefire. A young girl and her sister hand-washed their clothes, X/Haniya Fatiha reported as one said (video), "this year was a really difficult year. And we all hope that this is the last war ever. We all hope..."

As for countries getting cleared to offload humanitarian aid by sea: suspecting that deported people could be shipped instead of humanitarian aid, Sky News reported Palestinian Prime Minister Shtayyeh said, "we objected to the waterway agreed upon by Cyprus and Israel because of our suspicions that the ships that Cyprus will operate may become deportation ships." Senator Bernie Sanders (1/2) said, "let me be clear: NO MORE U.S. funding for Netanyahu’s illegal, immoral, brutal, and grossly disproportionate war against the Palestinian people. Congress must reject any effort to pass $10 billion of unconditional military aid for the right-wing Netanyahu government." "There is a deal concluded between the United States and Israel, which stipulates reducing the escalation in Gaza in exchange for carrying out qualitative operations outside Palestine. This is the beginning of the implementation of this deal," expert in Palestinian resistance affairs, Hani Al-Dali (1/2) told Al-Mayadeen. German source, ICFI/World Socialist Web Site (1/2) spun the headline, "Israel intensifies ethnic cleansing in Gaza with US support." "Israeli minister rebuts US and reaffirms plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza," Brasil 247 reported, "Ben-Gvir, head of Israel's National Security, said the country is not a star on the American flag and will continue its plan to evict Palestinians..." Via La Diaria Mundo (1/1) Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said, "not only do I not rule out settling Jews there, but I think it is something important. U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller the U.S. condemned the inflammatory remarks, Miller (1/3) dismissed those claims suggesting those official Israeli statements didn't reflect the intent of Israeli officials. He called someone, "a brutal terrorist with civilian blood on his hands." X/Shailja Patel (1/2) said (video), "these settlers come from the U.S., Canada, UK, and Europe. They hold Western passports. They enjoy all the security, prosperity, rights and privileges of full citizenship in their Western countries. But they have insatiable greed for the land and homes of Palestinians." Palestinians had been starving at the zoo with the starving animals (1/2 video) and bathing in the cold sea (1/2 video), "...save us. This is our sea. These are our borders with the world... Send us humanitarian aid through this sea. Because this is our gateway to the world... But if you send aid through Karem Abu Salem (crossing), that means you are cooperating with the occupation to slaughter us..."

Following the ICJ's genocidal charges against Israel, X/Chelsea Vera said, "I suspect the Int. Court of Justice will demand an instant ceasefire, which rogue state Israel will ignore. Interesting to see if the US and UK continue to side with the Israelis or abandon the Pariahs. But every hour and day matters now, while thousands starve." X/Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and WHO (1/2) reported (video), "if the conditions for a cease-fire in hostilities have not been met by now, I do not know what it will take." Mahatma Gandhi once said, "the day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace." UN Stamps added, "Gandhian thinking, Gandhian modes of struggle and Gandhian ideals of achieving human liberty by conciliation, by appealing to the conscience of the opponent, have influenced some of the greatest leaders of our age. ...the life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi offers a powerful avenue to discern on what path to tread." X/Zoriaz reported, "something that strikes me about Palestinian journalists. They lay press vests on coffins. They wear them to funerals they are proud of their profession and they honour it. And yet so many journalists are silent about what is happening to then. They deserve our solidarity."

Seemingly without consequences, smiles were seen on the face of killers, Khalissee/X shared (video), "Israeli soldier in Gaza uses destruction of Palestinian home as form of entertainment. This is just fun for Israel." X/Fahad_Heaven (The Wise) commented (video), "bombing Innocents make this IOF Psychopath happy.. Clowns everywhere in this IOF." As soldiers stood from a distance, X/War Monitor reported (video), one soldier lit a smoke timed with a giant explosion updraft. Israel Defense Forces joked and made confused gestures as in the background they exploded several of Gaza's city blocks, via MOSSADil/X (video), "to those who don't understand Hebrew," they said empty talk about forgiveness, then after setting off the detonator, put up their hands and shrugged. "Israel is using a strange kind of bombs in northern Gaza right now leaving massive fire balls," via Quds News/Al Araby TV (video), multiple X sources (1/3) suspected, "thermobaric weapons/bombs" that, CNN (2023) reported, had been, "unilaterally banned by the Geneva Convention," and, "...condemned by a number of non-governmental organizations." "Israeli ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely says every school, mosque and second house is a target for Israel," X/Hamza (1/3) shared LBC (Leading Britain's Conversation) host asked (video), "if that’s a call for the destruction of all of Gaza, she asks do you have another solution?"

After Israel carried out several assassinations on senior-level Hamas and Hezbollah members, along with Iranian officials, Asharq News (1/2) reported that Hamas stopped ceasefire and prisoner exchange negotiations in Cairo and said it would continue to defend the Palestinians. Assassinations were carried out against several countries including one of the most wanted Hamas leaders, Saleh al-Arouri (1/2 Stein), and its head of operations Abu Amer (1/2 Yedioth Ahronoth Ynet/Al-Arabiya). Some leaders were assassinated on foreign soil (such as in Lebanon), which was quite dangerous and controversial. For example: if a foreign country used American soil to carry out assassinations against their enemies while visiting the U.S. (a foreign airstrike on an U.S. suburb would cause significant concern), it would demand a correction. X/Afeef Nessouli (1/2) pointed out, "...Israel can surgically target Hamas' number 2 in an apartment in the southern suburbs of Beirut (Dahieh), but has to carpet bomb all of Gaza?" Palestinian Foreign Ministry via Sky News (1/3) suggested the assassinations by Israel were because, "Israel was unable to achieve its goals in Gaza and assassinated Al-Arouri to cover up this failure." Al Jazeera and Quds News reported as Israeli correspondent and author, Marwan Bishara said (video), "assassinations have been a consistent part of Israel's foreign policy." X/Santiago Evies (1/2) said, "the Secretary General of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, is leaving Beirut for Tehran and has canceled his speech scheduled for tomorrow due to the selective assassination of the leader of Hamas in Beirut." Ahmad (1/2) said, "this is the first time Israel bombs Beirut since 2006." Asharq News (1/2) reported that the Palestinian Prime Minister condemned the assassination. Iranian Nuances (1/2) reported, "Hezbollah said the assassination of Hamas official and commanders in the heart of southern Beirut is a dangerous assault on Lebanon, its people, security, sovereignty and resistance, containing political and security messages, and that it will not go unanswered." Sky News (1/2) Lebanon announced, "it will submit an urgent complaint to the UN Security Council against the backdrop of targeting Lebanese sovereignty." Visegrád 24 (1/2) added, others, "killed in the Israeli drone strike against Beirut, Lebanon today: ...Samir Fandi, Azzam al-Akra, Mahmoud Shahin, Muhammad a-Reis, Muhammad Beshesha, Ahmed Hammoud." Visegrád 24/Joe Truzman (1/3) reported, "Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills the senior Hezbollah official, Hussein Yazbek." As Israel-Lebanon tensions reached new heights, Sky News reported (1/3) UNIFIL said, "we are concerned about any potential escalation that could have devastating consequences for populations on both sides of the border." Asharq News (1/2) via Gaza News reported the Jihad Movement spokesperson said, "the assassination of Al-Arouri is an Israeli attempt to expand the scope of the war." After a meeting, Israeli police raised the state of alert (1/2 Asharq), and the Israeli Cabinet Secretary warned, "ministers and members of the Knesset against commenting on Al-Arouri’s assassination," Sky News (1/2) reported. X/Hamas/Ismail Haniyeh (1/2) said, "our resistance leaders are fine and are carrying out their duties with full ability in the field... The Israeli army is promoting new stages of the war and the Palestinian factions are ready for confrontation... Only the Palestinian people can decide their present and future... Hamas will not allow any chaos or vacuum in Gaza until a consensual Palestinian national vision is reached." Haniyeh (1/2) added via Al Arabiya, "the war will stop under the blows of the resistance and the steadfastness of the people of Gaza." To stop the killing, they needed an idea that, "sounded better," than killing.

Media suppression was everywhere. According to Asharq News, a spokesperson of the European Union said, "forced displacement of the population of Gaza is strictly prohibited as it is a serious violation of international humanitarian law." The empty and rhetorical peace talks continued. More killing, more death, more weapons, more excuses. "(Kirby 1/3) We have no indication... (Kirby 1/4) We haven't seen..." U.S. NSC Spokesperson John Kirby expressed that he didn't believe mass displacement or genocide was Israel's plan. Kirby suggested that instead of Israel, the Islamic State from Afghanistan claimed responsibility for some of the Iranian assassinations. Iran's President (1/5) responded, "the enemy knows that Iran has become a strong country and that our armed forces are ready." The conflict was no longer about religion, it was about power and conquest. Too many citizens were uninformed and strived to climb that hierarchy. Neighbors, colleagues, and officials, were mixed up with the Zionist corruption, and the country couldn't level with people. Really, like the corruption in Israel, the corruption in America had gotten so thick that the government (including the White House) became increasingly more isolated. Axios/Barak Ravid (1/2) reported, "Secretary Blinken has rescheduled his trip to Israel from Friday to early next week, citing plans to include Turkey and Greece on his itinerary as the reason for the delay; unrelated to recent events in Lebanon." As the corrupt/lawless did not respect laws or ethics, those with just intentions were tied up; they could *only* obey the rules, follow policies, use best practices, and go by the book. Democracy was tied in knots and freedom was on the line. If everyone else's combined effort hadn't been enough, then it seemed, the world really was needing me and the work had been making a difference. Maybe it really was time to fly into Washington. But there were so many problems, everything from money to the Middle East. Keep writing or work on the system? This was going to keep repeating and degrading unless something changed. Was the government actually serious about saving the country, again? They're Americans, paid to represent the United States, they should be. X/Politico's Erin Banco, Alex Ward, and Lara Seligman (1/4) reported, "Biden administration officials are drawing up plans for the U.S. to respond to what they’re increasingly concerned could expand from a war in Gaza to a wider, protracted regional conflict... ...the war in Gaza has escalated far beyond the strip’s borders — a scenario the U.S. has tried to avoid." X/Jonathan Lemire (1/4) said, (President Biden met) "with prominent historians who urged him to call out threats to the nation’s democracy." Sane countries were sane. Many were doing what they could to prevent escalation, but realistically: the killing needed to stop. Everyone had needed a guitar. Many people could probably think it's a really good idea. Seriously though, so much was already written. The system had been critical.

On New Year's Eve, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III was rushed to Walter Reed Medical Center ICU, CBS 1/9 reported (video), with complications from a December 22 elective surgery. Causing concern, White House officials were not informed until later in the week. For over a week, Secretary Austin had remained at the hospital, recovering. The Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks handled anything needed at the Department of Defense. From the hospital resuming duties, the secretary issued a statement claiming full responsibility for the miscommunication. NSC Spokesperson John Kirby said, "it's not optimal." Karine Jean-Pierre declined to comment about the emotional reaction at the White House and said that the Pentagon was conducting a review. Kirby added, "we're also going to take steps here at the White House to make sure that we have a good tight alignment across the inter agency about notification procedures on delegation of authorities." When a reporter asked, "why should we believe anything that this administration tells us about anything ever again?" Kirby said, "it's not good; It's certainly not good... we want to make sure that it doesn't happen again... I think the Pentagon has been very very honest with themselves about the challenge to credibility by what has transpired here and by how hard it was for them to be fully transparent with the American people..." When interrupted, he replied, "just give me a second here BB." At the Pentagon briefing, Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said, "nothing is more important to the Secretary of Defense and the Department of Defense than the trust and confidence of the American people and the public... He's actively engaged in his duties... ...we'll continue to work hard to make sure that we're being as transparent as possible... ...to ensure that we are doing better... ...as we've acknowledged there were some shortfalls and so it's important that we go back and look at what those shortfalls were what could have been done better and make sure that going forward we're improving those processes... We could have done a better job last week... We recognize that we have to do a better job in terms of the timeliness and the transparency... The secretary continues to remain focused on recovering but more importantly on carrying out his duties as Secretary of Defense and defending the nation."

"Ahmed Aed Al-Salibi went missing (January 4) at a school in Al-Maghazi. There were clashes, and then the boy went missing. If you see it, please call 0599323961," reported X/MO (Abu_Salah9) who added, "no one knows his whereabouts yet, and there are fears that a psychopath has kidnapped him. Spread about him with all force, let his family rejoice that he will return very soon, God willing." X/Times of Gaza (Jan-8) reported, "earlier today: a journalist documents the horrific experience of families sheltering together who were hit by an missile that miraculously failed to detonate. They are displaced yet again, with nowhere to go." "I longed to return to my home, which no longer exists. I longed for my clothes that gave me warmth in this bitter cold. I longed for the smell of the house, for the bed to sleep in, for the dim light and quiet. 87 days have passed and we have been snoozing outside our homes that no longer exist, moving from one place to another without stability. Without the minimum necessities of life, we begin our lives as if we had just been born and descended from the moon," X/Abby Martin (Jan-5) shared words of her Gazan journalist friend Moaz Mousa, who (by Israel's bombing) lost two brothers and a house. Al Jazeera military analyst Sean Bell (Jan-6) said, "if you look at the situation on the ground, you look at the faces of the young children who have survived but their parents have been killed…..that is a petri dish, a breeding ground, for the next generation of fighters." X/Muhammad Rafay reported on an Al-Qassam fighter who was previously a gym trainer who dreamed to see Palestine free, so he can lead a regular life, "the thing that affected me the most was when a close friend of mine was martyred... We who are living with Israel truly understand what Israel wants. We know that Israel wants all of Palestine and wants to kill all Palestinians, and displace civilians and want us to be slaves under them. We are resisting an illegal occupation. There is no way Israel will leave us with any choice except that of armed resistance. It won't put forth a political solution or a truce, or a peace deal for Palestinians. It's impossible. If you were to bring world peace to Israel, you will find that the next day they are building new settlements, that they are killing arresting Palestinians (including women and little children). So for us, we need everyone to stand against Israel, not just a government body. I would live my normal life and go out and enjoy myself, I would go to the beach, and I would do everything I wanted, whatever I desired. Palestine's nature is stunning and I'm someone who loves to go out and see nature. So, I'd climb mountains and go to the beach." A background explosion clouded the sky, Times of Gaza (Jan-5) reported (video), "Gaza Loves Life: Displaced children play in the sand." A bomb fell and people started running, X/Sir Chilliebean (Jan-8) shared via X/The Saviour from _mahmoud.ram (video), "life changes quickly in Gaza! They just want to live in peace like everyone!" Gaza Notifications (1/10) shared video from sister of journalist Ibrahim Nofal, when Hadil Nofal (IG aylool29) caught Israeli bombardment hours ago; "numerous people from the Nofal family were killed in Rafah tonight. There is no news from her." Additionally, Asharq News reported, "informed sources (Jan-8) told Reuters: Israel has shifted to directing more deadly strikes against targets linked to Iran in Syria." FDD senior research analyst Joe Truzman commented, "Israel is telling (Syrian President Bashar) al-Assad: you are allowing Iranians and Hezbollah to transfer weapons and entrench themselves - so we will disrupt your lifeline and you will find yourself in a tight spot (via Reuters)."

X/Tweet Batalyon (Jan-8) reported (video), "Al-Quds Brigades, Al-Qassam Brigades, and Jihad Jibril Brigades distributing breakfast in Khan Younis, Gaza." Distributing humanitarian aid throughout Gaza continued to be a struggle. X/Olive (Jan-7) shared video via Egyptian Red Crescent, "these are the humanitarian aid items that Israeli inspection rejected from entering Gaza: Electricity generators, oxygen tanks, fridge working with solar panels." Via X/omar.alaa75 said, "I am Khaled Al-Sultan from Gaza. The situation in the central region is very difficult. Israeli occupation tanks are getting very close to us. The bombing and clashes are intense and random. My message must reach the whole world. We in Gaza are now being subjected to annihilation in a way that the human mind cannot imagine. Please save us and don't leave us alone, we are very tired." Times of Gaza (Jan-7) reported an emergency department doctor said, "I'm really scared the past few days because they're getting closer and closer and no place is safe anymore. And now I can't even get to the hospital... How come the hospital area is said to be dangerous – I mean where should the people go if they get injured?!" Globe Eye News (1/9) reported, "French Air Force delivered air aid to Gaza with C-130 military cargo planes. France became the second country to provide direct aid to Gaza."

Sky News (1/8) reported that Pope Francis called for a ceasefire, "on all fronts, including Lebanon." Warmongering, "former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visited Israel and added his signature to a shell intended to target Hezbollah military infrastructure in southern Lebanon," Astraia Intel reported (photo). From the documentary, Peace, Propaganda, & The Promised Land (2004), Noam Chomsky said about Israel and Gaza (video), "you can't defend yourselves when you're militarily occupying somebody else's land. That's not defense; call it what you like, it's not defense." According to the documentary's transcript, Prof. Robert Jensen added, "in addition to the military occupation of the West Bank and Gaza, Israel is also involved in an attempt to ideologically occupy the American media." For example: Al Jazeera reported, "feminists buy into Israel’s claims that its assault on Gaza will help liberate Palestinian women from the clutches of Hamas, and ignore the actual, grave harm the war has been inflicting on them." Also: Israel's Mossad Commentary via X joked (video) about a mystery explosion that targeted 16 Iranian ships, said to be Iranian Revolutionary Guard ships. X/Arya and X/Zainab Kazimi rejected the fake news claim and stated that wind caused a wildfire among fishing vessels.

When protesters interrupted President Joe Biden's January 8th Charleston, SC political event, demanding a ceasefire, the president said, "I understand their passion. And... I’ve been quietly working with the Israeli government to get them to reduce and significantly get out of Gaza. I’ve been using all that I can to do that." Via X/Hussain, Sayyed Abdul Malik Badr al-Din (Jan-6) discussed (video) the exclusive targeting of ships associated with Israel, "it has been declared and made clear: in the media, in positions, in speeches, and through diplomatic communication by our national delegation, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sana'a: clear attitude that no ships are targeted from any country in the world except ships associated with Israel, either owned by Israelis, partly owned by them and moving for their interests, or going to the ports of occupied Palestine carrying supplies for the Zionist enemy. This is an explicit and clear stance."

Via The National MENA, Nada Homsi (January 5) reported, "Senshel, Menshel, whatever its name is … I had to google it (Seychelles) to find out where it even is," Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah laughed at the PROSPERITY GUARDIAN partner, "turns out it’s an island at the end of the earth (east of Africa)." X/Séamus Malekafzali reported Nasrallah continued (photos), "...this one Sen Chell, Min Shell I don't even know its name." Ryder (Jan-9) confirmed (video), "we are working very actively with International Partners... Operation Prosperity Guardian (OPG) is bringing together more than 20 Nations to help safeguard international commerce and mariners that are transiting the Red Sea and you know we will continue to work very closely with those Partners to help deter by presence but also helping to safeguard those ships that are transiting." Biden and Operation PROSPERITY GUARDIAN along with U.S. Secretary of State Blinken continued to work with countries and strengthen relations and said, "what I found virtually every stop was a willingness of all of the countries involved to do important things to help Gaza stabilize and revitalize... ...that was a pretty constant theme with regard to integration to normalization... ...there's a clear interest in the region in pursuing that, but it will require that the conflict end in Gaza and it will also clearly require that there be a practical Pathway to a Palestinian State... ...the interest is there it's real and it could be transformative." AFP News Agency said the first leg of the Middle East Tour included Turkey (with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan). Blinken's Middle East tour also included scheduled trips to: Greece, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Jordan, where Jordanian King Abdullah II, (according to Al Arabiya on Jan-7) said to Blinken, "settler violence in the West Bank is unacceptable and must be addressed." and also reiterated "Jordan's complete rejection of the forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip," Sky News (1/7) relayed. Sky News had reported that Humza Yousaf MSP, First Minister of Scotland said, "in the last few weeks we've heard statements from senior Ministers in the Israeli Government calling for the resettlement of the population of Gaza, and for Israeli settlements to be established in Gaza. That is the textbook definition of ethnic cleansing and must be called out." Former US General Mark Kimmitt (1/6) told Al Jazeera (video), that, amplified through the media, somehow (e.g. per corruption/chain-of-command) the "crazy talk" of cabinet members' reflects policy. Corrupt Israel officials had taken any advantage they could. Kimmitt said there seemed to be, "grudging acceptance within the political class that this is the way to do it." After he rejected forced displacements, including internal displacements (IDP), Kimmitt acknowledged some extremists wanted to destroy Israel, however; he said, "I don't think that Israel will be permitted, if they want to be a respected member of the International Community, to allow the rhetoric of Gaza being an open air prison to continue..." Via X, Secretary of State Blinken (Jan-9) said, "I pressed on the absolute imperative to do more to protect civilians and make sure that humanitarian assistance is getting into the hands of those who need it and bring back the hostages – Americans, Israelis, and others." X/Caillerare (Jan-6) suggested support for Jewish freedom had been conflated and taken hostage by the Zionist entity. Human rights activist and 2016 Green Party vice presidential candidate Ajamu Baraka via Sputnik (Jan-6) said, "the only way that we're going to be able to stop these criminals is if we are able to restore international law and a respect for international law... Until we're able to shield power from these maniacs, all of us are basically threatened." Reflecting on Blinken's visit, X/Israeli president Isaac Herzog pushed that enemies in Gaza Strip use people of the Gaza Strip as human shields (similar to how Israel's acts of mass murder had been shielded by American media). For example: The New Arab (Jan-8) reported, "Blinken was asked about the killing of the journalists in a joint press conference in Doha with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. And while the Secretary of State offered personal sorrow, he stopped short of offering a condemnation of Israel for an indiscriminate attacks on civilians and its targeting of the press, which has so far left 110 journalists and media workers dead." During a 1/9 press briefing, following information that, "Israel's Supreme Court rejected a request from international news outlets to allow foreign journalists," NSC Spokesperson, Admiral John Kirby said, "I'm not aware that there have been requests made by outlets and denied by the Israeli government to get into Gaza... Let me go back and do some research on that if you don't mind."

X/Dan Cohen (1/6) reported (video), "video has emerged of Israeli soldier Harel Sharvit, who was recently killed, in a house in Gaza smashing his rifle through an image of the Dome of the Rock. The video was posted by Kahanist Bentzi Gopstein, who is now an advisor to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. He comments, Harel Sharvit explains what needs to be done to al-Aqsa. This apocalyptic right wing is the dominant strain of Zionism today. They want to destroy the al-Aqsa compound to initiate an end times religious war." X/Gato referenced In The Brains That Pull the Triggers (2020), pages 193 to 209, "there is scientific evidence that shows that a part of the prefrontal cortex of the brain responsible for empathy shuts off for people exposed to constant dehumanisation of the other. It's called Syndrome E why genocides can take place like right now in Gaza." Medical personnel and healthcare infrastructure continued to be targeted, Dr. Mads Gilbert stated (report), "the violations against the health system led to the death of 326 health staff and the destruction of 121 ambulances, deliberately targeting 150 health institutions, leaving 30 hospitals and 53 health centers out of service in all areas of the Gaza Strip... We call on international institutions to send medical teams and field hospitals and to ensure their access to all areas of the Gaza Strip to rescue thousands of wounded. Inhuman situation occuring in the city of Rafah, after more than half of the residents of the Gaza Strip were displaced there, in harsh conditions, due to the collapse of health and environmental services, and the lack of the minimum living necessities. Urgent steps are to be taken to prevent the humanitarian, health and environmental catastrophe in shelters, and to provide health care and appropriate food for pregnant women and chronic patients."

Al Jazeera correspondent (Jan-6) reported, "the Israeli army detains television teams, including the Al Jazeera crew, in the Gaza Strip and prevents them from continuing their work." Quds News (Jan-7) reported (photos), "journalist Wael Al Dahdouh casts a final gaze of farewell upon his son, the journalist Hamza." X/Maha Hussaini (Jan-7) said (video), "bidding farewell to his third child in around two months.. Aljazeera correspondent Wael al-Dahdouh lost his eldest son Hamza in an Israeli airstrike today. In October, he lost his wife and 2 other children in the ongoing Israeli attacks." Since a civilian car was exploded, (X/Ali Shahbaz Chaudhry reported video), the attack was either: a] an indiscriminate bombing or b] a targeted journalist hit. Israel had tried to push the narrative that they had achieved victory in Northern Gaza and approved a plan with the U.S. for the U.N. to investigate what is needed for people to return to their homes. Blinken (Jan-9) noted, "unexploded ordnances (UXO), booby traps, and other explosives that have been left by Hamas; infrastructure questions, proper support..." Via Al Arabiya (Jan-8), Israeli Defense Minister Gallant told Secretary Blinken, "changing the picture of fighting in northern Gaza will help us achieve the goals of the war." From the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, Israel, Secretary of State Antony Blinken (1/9) said, "we agreed today on a plan for the UN to carry out a mission to determine what needs to be done to allow displaced Palestinians to return to the north (of Gaza). I was also crystal clear Palestinians must be able to return home and must not be pressed to leave Gaza." X/Asharq Al-Awsat English (Jan-8) reported, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called, "on Israel to ease its military campaign in Gaza and added that Palestinians must not be expelled from the territory, referring to calls by extreme right wing Israeli politicians for settlers to return to Gaza." MSN/Irish Independent reported Tánaiste of Ireland, Micheál Martin said that the international community must redouble efforts to end the current conflict in Gaza, "Gaza is Palestinian land and is an integral part of a future state of Palestine... The need for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, and full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access is more urgent than ever... The international community simply cannot allow further civilian suffering and deaths. I urge all parties in the region to exercise restraint and avoid escalation... Our ambition should not be limited to de-escalation. We must take concrete steps to achieve long-term peace, stability and security for Palestinians and Israelis and for the region as a whole... This can only be done through a sustained and serious commitment to a two-state solution; not as an oft-repeated shibboleth but as a concrete reality." Via an X thread with several tweets revealing Israel's intent, X/Gato had said, "don't let them pretend outside of Israel that this is just about getting Hamas, when inside Israel they've been explicit that this is about ethnic cleansing and the total destruction of Gaza and all the people there." From Tel Aviv, Israel, during a press availability, Blinken (Jan-9) said, "the prime minister reaffirmed to me today that this is not the policy of Israel’s government." Then Blinken told Israel to give Palestine their money and said, "Israel must be a partner to Palestinian leaders who are willing to lead their people in living side by side in peace with Israel and as neighbors. And Israel must be – must stop taking steps that undercut Palestinians’ ability to govern themselves effectively. Extremist settler violence carried out with impunity, settlement expansion, demolitions, evictions all make it harder, not easier, for Israel to achieve lasting peace and security. The Palestinian Authority also has a responsibility to reform itself, to improve its governance – issues I plan to raise with President Abbas, among others, when we meet tomorrow... One thing that we’ve heard clearly every place we’ve gone, including in Israel, is that escalation is in no one’s interest. No one’s seeking it." Most of the attacks were either: in response to other attacks or to protest Israel's warmongering in Gaza. UN Relief Chief Martin Griffiths had issued statements, "this war should never have started. But it's long past time for it to end... It is time for the international community to use all its influence to make this happen." Al Arabiya (Jan-9) reported, "Egyptian-Jordanian-Palestinian summit tomorrow, Wednesday, in Aqaba to discuss developments in Gaza."

Hundreds of thousands in Rafah, Gaza had gotten displaced toward the southern border with Egypt. On January 10th, from the Egypt-Jordan-Palestine summit was a joint statement via Asharq News: "It is necessary to respond internationally and condemn Israel’s attempts to displace the Palestinians." Asharq reported that Egyptian President Sisi called to Blinken, "for a just and comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue that addresses the roots of the current situation." Al Jazeera said that Blinken confirmed during his meeting with Sisi in Cairo, "Washington’s commitment to ensuring that the Palestinians in Gaza are not displaced and to establish a Palestinian state." On January 11, Arab Intelligence reported, Egypt's determination to stop any forced-displacement and hold the line: "Egyptian citizens captured videos showing convoys of Egyptian army tanks and howitzers near Rafah. According to various Egyptian media, it is estimated that around 100,000 Egyptian soldiers are deployed in the Sinaï region." Arthur Morgan reported, "the Egyptian Engineering Corps have started to supply electricity to Palestinian Rafah through the Egyptian Border, by establishing and laying down temporary industrial generators in Egyptian Rafah and setting cables and other necessary infrastructure to the Palestinian side." Via X/Gulf Daily News, (Bahrain's) "King Hamad has emphasised the need to prevent the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip." Via Al Ain News, United Nations' Undersecretary for Humanitarian Affairs said, "the statements of the Israeli ministers raise serious concerns about the possibility of mass forced transfer or displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip." Truthout outlined a recently-published UN-backed Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report and said, "there are currently roughly 706,000 people in total across the world who are in populations experiencing catastrophic or famine levels of hunger, global food researchers have found. Of those people, about 577,000 are Palestinians in Gaza." Chief economist for the UN World Food Program Arif Husain confirmed in an interview with The New Yorker’s Isaac Chotiner, "Palestinians in Gaza make up 80 percent of the global population that is currently experiencing famine." Truthout and Husain also said, "the entire population of Gaza, or about 2.2 million people, will be under full-fledged famine within the next six months if Israel continues its blockade of food and other basic needs." According to Responsible Statecraft Husain also said, "I've been to pretty much any conflict, whether Yemen, whether it was South Sudan, northeast Nigeria, Ethiopia, you name it. And I have never seen anything like this, both in terms of its scale, its magnitude, but also at the pace that this has unfolded." Middle East Eye (Jan-10) reported a World Health Organization (WHO) spokesperson in Geneva said that amid, "intense bombardment, restrictions on movement, fuel shortage and interrupted communications," it was forced to cancel, "another planned (the sixth) medical aid mission to Gaza." They urged, "we call on Israel to approve requests by WHO and other partners to deliver humanitarian aid." Trends reported WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus branded it, "indescribable," and said, "delivering humanitarian aid in Gaza continues to face nearly insurmountable challenges." Israeli officials also had been preventing journalists from entering Gaza. After telling Iran to free Marshall Islands flagged vessel named after St. Nicholas, U.S. NSC Spokesperson for Strategic Communications John Kirby reported no progress, "...about the Israeli decision before the Israeli Supreme Court (banning journalists)... obviously I can't comment about... cases before the Israeli Supreme Court, but I can affirm that the United States completely supports the critical work that journalists are doing around the world and certainly in the conflict in Gaza and we want to make sure that they're able to do that safely securely effectively and with full transparency, so we discuss a wide range of topics with our Israeli counterparts. I'm not going to get into the specifics of diplomatic conversations, but I can assure you that media freedom is and will always be a part of those discussions." On the 10th, Kirby told the press, "we obviously don't want to see any innocent lives lost. We don't want to see any innocent lives any innocent people wounded (of course includes journalists), they have every right to be there to cover this conflict and we want to see their presence fully respected, and for them to be as protected as possible in a war zone. There should be no targeting of journalists—just be no targeting of individual civilians, and we're going to continue to have those conversations with our Israeli counterparts, as Secretary Blinkin did just yesterday." Due to extreme tensions, in addition to travel advisories, U.S. State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel (Jan-11) noted, "when it comes to private entities, private enterprise, corporations operating in any country, there are business advisories that the interagency puts out that exist that would serve as a resource."

Also January 11th, from The Hague, X/CIJ_ICJ held court proceedings for the case of South Africa v. Israel (video). South Africa's professor Low argued, "this is not a moment for the court to sit back and be silent. It's necessary that it assert its Authority, and itself, order compliance with the obligations, under the genocide convention. Indeed, it's hard to think of a case in recent history which has been so important for the future of international law and of this court." SEA Today News reported (video), "Palestinians gathered at the Nelson Mandela Square in Ramallah on Wednesday (1/10), to thank South Africa for supporting Palestine. The crowd held banners, calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza strip, while others waved Palestinian and South African flags." Extending support to the South African legal team as they appeared before the International Court of Justice, via X, The Nelson Mandela Foundation wished them, "strength and success in their pursuit of truth, justice and peace." "We will never forget how you showed us unwavering support and bravely took a stand for us at the world court when even our own brothers turned their backs on us in fear, " Al Jazeera amplified the voice of Haidar Eid, Associate Professor at Al-Aqsa University in Gaza. The Palestinian Prime Minister told Sky News Arabia, "we call on the International Court of Justice to issue a decision to stop the war on Gaza." "Amid speculation about who will run the coastal enclave in the future and concerns about a power vacuum (as Israel has vowed to eradicate Hamas in the ongoing war), X/Yasmina reported, "STATE OF PALESTINE Abbas is suddenly ready to assume control of Gaza. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, during a meeting with US State Secretary Antony Blinken in Ramallah, expressed readiness for the PA to assume full responsibility for the Gaza Strip as part of a comprehensive political solution. This solution would encompass the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza once Israel’s war with the Hamas terror group concludes. Abbas emphasized that achieving security and peace requires ending Israel’s military control over the territories of the State of Palestine and recognizing East Jerusalem as its capital.." According to Israeli officials, Al Jazeera reported, "the decision that Israel must take is whether it will accept a deal that leads to an end to the war and withdrawal from Gaza." The previous day, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, "leaders need to put their country first..."

X/The Palestinian Information Center covered a Jewish rabbi mourning (video) for a mother in Gaza who lost her children, "to see the pain of the Palestinian mother who lost her most precious thing in her life. And that's the children; she lost them forever. That's the most painful thing to see. How that mother is feeling... To see her baby being ripped up to pieces... by these... Zionists... Murderers... Terrorists... Soldiers. A mother that grew her child; she brought into the world. We say there are three parts to a baby: the mother, the father, and God... And see that the mother, when seeing her child torn to pieces.. ...and feeling/seeing all of the years that she gave her life (since being born)... And she yells... ...around the whole world... ...pain to see that she lost her child, forever..." X/Gaza Under Attack reported (video), "Israel is targeting anything that moves in Gaza, Palestine. In this video, see Israel targeting aid workers in Khan Yunis, Gaza." According to Asharq News, Blinken said, "The United States is focusing on ensuring that the situation in the West Bank does not explode." Via Al Jazeera, the Iranian Foreign Minister said, "the scope of the war in the region will expand if the killing of civilians continues in Gaza and the West Bank." Kirby said, "the President has spoken, I mean from an early time (I mean really early on), about his concerns about violence in the West Bank and that being perpetrated largely by settlers with extreme views, and how much he absolutely opposed that... (those) that violence needs to stop." From January 10, via X, Secretary Blinken reported that he had, "met with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss ongoing efforts to minimize civilian harm in Gaza, accelerate the delivery of humanitarian aid, end extremist violence, and work towards an independent Palestinian state."

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Taking its lead from the National Defense Strategy (NDS), on January 11th, the U.S. Department of Defense released its inaugural National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS) and NDIS fact sheet, which will guide the Department's engagement, policy development, and investment in the industrial base over the next three to five years.

Also January 11, The White House issued statements after President Biden said they, "successfully conducted strikes against a number of targets in Yemen used by Houthi rebels to endanger freedom of navigation in one of the world’s most vital waterways... I will not hesitate to direct further measures to protect our people and the free flow of international commerce as necessary." In the joint statement signed by, "Governments of Awustralia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, United Kingdom, and the United States: ...our aim remains to de-escalate tensions and restore stability in the Red Sea, but let our message be clear: we will not hesitate to defend lives and protect the free flow of commerce in one of the world’s most critical waterways in the face of continued threats." Joseph Clark of DOD News reported that DOD Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III also issued a statement following the strikes. "Today's coalition action sends a clear message to the Houthis that they will bear further costs if they do not end their illegal attacks." Austin added that the U.S. "maintains its right to self-defense and, if necessary, will take follow-on actions to protect U.S. forces." The National Independent reported, "all Gulf states allowed US and British aircraft to use their airspace for strikes on Yemen. Except Oman." Iran's Foreign Minister, Hosein Amir Abdolahian said, "Yemen's measures in support of Gaza are admirable, however, instead of attacking Yemen, the United States should stop supporting Tel Aviv's attacks on Gaza so that security can return to the region." X/Arya relayed a statement by the Yemeni Armed Forces’ spox Yahya Sarae (video): "the American-British enemy, in support of the ongoing Israeli atrocities in Gaza, has launched a heinous aggression against Yemen with 73 airstrikes targeting the capital Sana'a and the provinces of Hodeidah, Taiz, Hajjah, and Saada. These airstrikes have resulted in the martyrdom of 5 and the injury of 6 from our armed forces. The American and British aggressors bear full responsibility for their criminal aggression against our Yemeni people and it will not pass without a response and punishment. The Yemeni Armed Forces will not hesitate to target sources of threat and all hostile targets on land and sea to defend Yemen, its sovereignty, and independence. This brutal aggression will not sway Yemen from its supportive stance for the plight of the Palestinian people. The Yemeni Armed Forces affirm their commitment to preventing Israeli ships from navigating in the Arabian and Red Seas towards the occupied ports of Palestine." X/Minister-President Mark Rutte of The Netherlands said, "the objective of these strikes is to eliminate, among other things, launch platforms and missile installations used by Houthi rebels to carry out attacks in the Red Sea and the western Gulf of Aden against merchant and naval vessels. The Houthi attacks are a clear violation of international law and pose a threat to maritime personnel and trade flows. The US-British action is based on the right of self-defence, aims to protect free passage and is focused on de-escalation. The Netherlands, with its long history as a sea-faring country, places significant importance on the right of free passage and supports this targeted operation." According to Iran Observer, "Iraqi resistance forces said that if Yemen is attacked, we will hit US military bases with full force." After the foreign ministers of Iran's and Saudi Arabia's Thursday phone call, Al Arabiya reported, "Saudi Arabia said early Friday that it was following with great concern the military operations taking place in the Red Sea region." The Saudi Post (English) added, "Saudi Arabia urges restraint after US and UK air strikes target Houthi positions in Yemen." X/Anna summarized, "Yemen hasn't caused any casualties, but it has impacted Israel's support for Gaza. Surprisingly, the UK and USA, geographically distant from the Red Sea, are bombing Yemen to safeguard Israel's trade interests. The rationale behind this response is perplexing." Sky News relayed from the Ansarallah Houthis, "we will continue to target Israeli ships or those heading to Israel in the Red Sea."

Some countries repeated a consistent message, via X/Globe Eye News, China (Jan-14) re-enforced, "the establishment of an independent, fully sovereign state of Palestine and a ceasefire in Gaza." "China has called for a large-scale peace conference on Gaza," X/Jackson Hinkle (Jan-15) reported. Channel News Asia (CNA) explained China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China is calling for a, "more authoritative and effective international peace conference and a concrete timetable to implement a two-state solution." Meanwhile, in the United States, "Pro-Palestinian protesters chant ‘f–k Joe Biden,’ damage fence outside White House," NY Post reported. Since Politico headlined, "The US Is Dealing With an Israeli Leader Who’s Losing Control. Benjamin Netanyahu is waging a war while struggling to avoid prison, salvage his legacy and keep his political partners happy." Megatron/Axios (Jan-14) reported, "Biden is losing patience with Netanyahu... Biden is frustrated with the way Israel has conducted the war, and his patience is running out." X/Megatron assumed, "if Israel is found guilty of genocide, he (Biden) will be complicit in Israel's actions." Israel Halom (Jan-11) reported that Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said, "with its actions, Turkey shows that it's the executive arm of Hamas." Politico reported, "it’s not always clear who’s driving the train (in Israel)," according to a U.S. official familiar with American-Israeli discussions. Times of Israel (Jan-15) reported, (opposition leader) "Lapid accuses Prime Minister (Netanyahu) of playing politics with budget while businesses are collapsing." "This government does not know how to manage the war, is pushing us deep into an economic crisis that hurts the pocket of every citizen, has entangled us in The Hague (ICJ)..." he continued. According to Israeli journalist in Haaretz, Nehemiah Stroessler (Shtrasler) via X/Megatron agreed, "Netanyahu has turned us (Israel) into a weak state, unable to fight a war without urgent American help, and he has failed to achieve anything he promised," enraged about Israel's genocide case in the International Court of Justice, Israel not destroying Hamas, and somebody's hate for U.S. President Joe Biden.

From The Hague, The International Court of Justice had released a statement that the public hearings concluded and that the court announced it would begin its deliberation. X/F.Essa commented, "this is a pivotal moment in history to test the presence and applicability of international laws. Please, International Court of Justice, consider the laws and merits, NOT politics." As the war had become more commercialized, photos and other content was quickly copyrighted. More barriers, monopolies, and licensing procedures were established. Some information was issued exclusively to mainstream sources. The media was bought out; freedom of press fair-use became more restricted for outlets that paid journalists or earned revenue related to their news reporting. According to investigative journalist Sulaiman Ahmed, X/Bergson Group hinted, "if you support Palestine you are put on an international database... (@AU10TIXLimited) is responsible for securing everyone's data here on X." First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez via X said, "100 days of brutal Genocide in Gaza have already passed, with the complicity of United States. These are 100 days of criminal bombing on a minimal strip of land, but also of dignified resistance from the Palestinian people and growing support from the world. Cuba will not be indifferent."

Netanyahu said Israel will not be stopped, Hindustan Times (Jan-14) reported (video). "No one will stop us — not The Hague, not the Axis of Evil and no one else," he told a televised press conference, referring to the Iran-aligned "axis of resistance" groups in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen — the Daily Star (Jan-12) reported. Trying to get rid of the hostages again, Hamas released a video of the hostages asking to return home, they're dying. One hostage, Noa Argamani said, "there is no water or food. All resources have been depleted. Al Qassam soldiers are treating us well. They are caring for us as much as they can but there aren't much resources left." Other hostages in the video emphasized, "escalating danger," from continual bombardment and displacement by Israeli forces; survival was becoming more difficult. On January 14, U.S. President Biden said, "the United States and our partners have not given up. Secretary Blinken was back in the region this past week seeking a path forward for a deal to free all those still being held. I look forward to maintaining close contact with my counterparts in Qatar, Egypt, and Israel to return all hostages home and back to their families." Al Jazeera (Jan-16) reported that the Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister urged, "we must address how to end the war quickly and release the Palestinian hostages and prisoners." X/Ruby Tuesday (Jan-15) wrote, "Dear King Abdullah II, the world calls upon you (Jordan) to be a champion of human rights; airdrop to Gaza. Air drop aid for Gaza before its too late." X/Sarah Wilkinson also (Jan-13) said (video), "Your Majesty King Abdullah II, the situation in Gaza is deteriorating: please fly aid to Northern Gaza via UNSC 2720... I don't know how people are going to survive. This is where the Israelis don't have to drop bombs anymore because the diseases will do the job for them... We need food to get to people in northern Gaza... King Abdullah... I think you are the only person who understands how to do these food drops. And I think if you don't do them, then in the next week or two weeks we are going to see children start to die of diseases, which we could treat with medication, if they had medication... Please. Please do a food drop... For them to be dying of things like cholera, and typhoid, and shigella disease — in this day and age..."

"Israeli soldiers make a video riding kids' bikes in Gaza," X/CensoredMen (Jan-14) captioned (video). Piers Morgan commented, "why do Israeli soldiers keep filming themselves doing this kind of crass, insensitive thing? Why don’t their commanders stop them? Makes them look callous when so many children in Gaza are being killed." "What do you expect from a generation that had been taught hate since birth," X/Waddah Sharif shared (video) of recommended sentiments taught by Israeli schools. "If I don't steal it, someone else will Israeli Proverb," Abu Amal captioned (video) Israeli soldiers, who brought on the battlefield, power tools to loot Palestinian safes. "Israeli soldiers continue to film and release views proving genocidal intent," Quds News (Jan-14) reported a soldier pointed at goats (video), "as you can see these are the only uninvolved civilians in Gaza. We are taking care of them. Come here Fatima." To the International Court of Justice, shared by X/Heather Barr South Africa's Naledi Pandor said (video), "the facts are, the people of Palestine are denied the right to exist as human beings. They are denied the right to enjoy the freedoms and the right we so love... Our role must be to seek to build a better world... If we are true to ourselves — if we are true to our history — if we are true to what we have achieved, we will stand up and say what is being done to the people of Palestine is wrong, it is intolerable, and we will not pretend to accept it." Al Jazeera reported Jordan's Foreign Minister (Jan-16) said, "we support South Africa's lawsuit, and everyone must abide by international law." Via Sky News, he added, "failure to stop the Israeli aggression on Gaza will have serious repercussions," and, "without a two-state solution, the region will be captive to the conflict." Al Jazeera reported the Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister said, "the Arabs proposed solutions and initiatives, but the Israelis rejected them, and this must not be left without a solution." Alain Breaking News (Jan-16) reported that the Norwegian Foreign Minister said, "we are working with some European Union countries, Arab countries, and the United States on the concept of a unified Palestinian government."

GAZA STRIP — X/Volkan Albistan shared (video), "here is Gaza, 100 days later." X/Forever Palestine (Jan-14) reported (video), "hunger reaches unprecedented levels... Thousands of people west of Gaza City rushed to leave when they heard the arrival of a truck containing humanitarian aid, but I0F opened fire on them. Some of them were martyred and injured" Palestinian MD, MP, and 2005 presidential candidate, Mustafa Barghouti via X (Jan-14) also shared (video), "Israeli army shot live ammunition at Palestinian civilians in Gaza while they were trying to get humanitarian aid." Occupation supporters blamed Hamas and denied Israel's involvement. An American doctor who spent two weeks in Gaza hospitals, X/Seema Jilani said, "4 out 5 patients were children under the age of 16." Middle East Eye (Jan-12) reported (video), "Palestinian men who were detained by Israeli forces receive treatment at a hospital in Rafah... They shared details of the torture, hunger, and intense cold they endured while being held in a pit... They beat us. They burned me with cigarettes, leaving marks all over my arms." The British Medical Association (BMA) (Jan-15) released a two-page statement, "it is vital that the UK stands up for human rights and medical neutrality during this crucial period if, for no other reason, than it is the right thing to do. Dr. Phil Banfield & Dr. Latifa Patel have written to Govt requesting urgent support to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza." Displaced in Gaza, expat Samah Sabawi checked on her residence (photos), "Israeli soldiers trashed our apartment in Gaza and left antisemitic artwork on the walls. Why antisemitic? Because it incites hatred against Jews. You see, when you leave the star of David, a religious symbol, on the walls of homes you’ve invaded, trashed or demolished, when you imprint this symbol on tanks, bulldozers, and army uniforms of genocide perpetrators, you are conflating your brand of terrorism with Judaism, and this is antisemitic. Israel is antisemitic, and is harmful to Jews. It no more represents all Jews than Saudi Arabia represents all Muslims. As I see this graffiti on my bedroom wall and imagine soldiers in my home, and I think of my family in Gaza, the deaths, the destruction, I am more convinced than ever of the need for all of us to call out this sham, this lie, that it is antisemitic to criticise Israel. I believe it is antisemitic not to." After stealing dead Palestinian bodies (presumably to harvest organs), Al Jazeera and the X/Palestinian Info Center reported (video), "the Israeli military has dug up hundreds of Palestinian graves in Gaza using bulldozers, and then taken their bodies to unknown locations." Gaza journalist, Ahmed El-Madhoun via X reported, "now the south is facing genocide, similar to what happened in the north. The occupation is destroying everything – schools, universities, buildings, markets, residential structures, homes – all that we love in this city with our memories! Over 2 million refugees are currently under bombardment. Dozens have become martyrs, and the wounded cannot receive essential medical aid. As I told you before, whoever dies, survives! We need your prayers!!" X/Mariam from Gaza shared (video), "unexploded Israeli rockets and shells were dismantled by bomb disposal experts in Gaza. Just for the record, every time the war ends, a lot of people die from unexploded missiles in Gaza..." A Palestinian bids farewell to the bodies of Rafah this morning, Quds News (Jan-13) reported: "A child dies of hunger!! Where are the Muslims?"

EGYPT — "Oh Egypt come on, for God's sake!" Times of Gaza (Jan-13) reported Gazan children chanting at the Rafah crossing and asking, "for Egypt to lift the siege and allow the entry of aid into Gaza." X/Islamabad Lens (Jan-15) reported, "Israeli-Egyptian clashes reported by the Israeli media, Palestinian media reports, about the heavy clashes at the Egyptian Border with the Gaza Strip! Israeli Channel reports that Egyptian Army soldiers crossed the Israeli border & opened fire against Israeli Border forces!" X/Megatron said, "soldiers were injured and Apache helicopters were involved in the fighting. The IDF spokesman said that more than 20 smugglers entered from Egypt and began shooting at Israeli border guards. Egyptian media, on the other hand, published reports from the Egyptian Army that they too were fighting against smugglers who entered from Israel. Two reports that do not match in any way... The story with the smugglers is (probably) to calm the tensions and put out the fire." X/Joe Truzman relayed from the IDF, "following the incident in the area of the Nitzana opening along the Israeli border with Egypt, an IDF soldier was lightly injured during the exchanges of fire. She was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment and her family has been informed." X/Gaza Now reported, "there is a lot of information that the Hebrew media is trying to hide about the specific operation in which 20 Egyptian militants stormed the occupied Palestinian territories and caused heavy losses among the ranks of the Israeli occupation soldiers. Therefore, Apache helicopters intervened and bombed the Egyptian border..." They later added, "the Israeli occupation media reported the martyrdom of two Egyptian soldiers." Al Arabiya (Jan-16) reported from Egyptian Foreign Minister, "the international community is aware of the obstacles to implementing aid to Gaza and Israel’s responsibility for it."

WEST BANK — January 13, Middle East Eye reported, "with all eyes on Gaza, Israeli settlers are waging a second Nakba in the West Bank." Peter Oborne and Angelo Calianno explained Palestinians see the Palestinian Authority as, "incapable or unwilling to resist the daily incursions by Israeli forces into Nablus, and has not attempted to protect Palestinian villagers from settler assaults in nearby villages." Patriarch Hafez Hureini told Middle East Eye, "the settlers are taking advantage of the war [in Gaza] to seize the land. Now they rule everything round here. They block the entrances to our villages. They steal our possessions. They smash our solar panels and bulldoze agricultural buildings, trees and stone walls." His son said, "we have no right to apply the law. We are not safe. Our lives are in real danger," and that the situation had been, "worse in the most isolated villages." "I Have Land – but I Don't: West Bank Olive Harvest Is Yet Another Casualty of the Gaza War," Haaretz (Jan-13) headlined. They added, "the war in Gaza is making life difficult for West Bank Palestinians. In addition to checkpoints and closed roads, olive groves were declared off-limits. As the harvest ended last week, a third of the crop remained on the trees, depriving the Palestinians of a key element of their livelihood." X/Lyndsey (Jan-13) reported (video), "West Bank: Israeli OFs obstructed the work of ambulances in Al-Faraa camp after they had stormed and raised it." X/Eye on Palestine shared (video), (from January 5) "CCTV footage shows the moment when the Palestinian youth Osayed Remawi got shot and killed by the Israeli occupation forces that also opened fire at others who tried to rescue him, in Beit Rema village, north west Ramallah." UN-based independent journalist, X/Richard Medhurst (Jan-12) shared (video), (from January 9th) "Israeli occupation forces killed a Palestinian man then ran his body over with their jeep. This is in the West Bank, 3 days ago. Psychotic and deranged." The Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister stated, "what is happening in the West Bank is no better than what is happening in the Gaza Strip."

YEMEN — Occasional return fires were exchanged between U.S. forces and Yemeni Ansarallah Houthi militants. X/Megatron shared video from U.S. NSC Spokesperson John Kirby on CBS Face the Nation where they discussed, "the two Navy SEALs that are missing in the Gulf of Aden were allegedly attempting to board a ship carrying weapons from Iran to Yemen..." Kirby said, "as far as we know, that search is still ongoing." Regarding the Houthi strikes, he added, "the right choice is to stop these reckless attacks, and no matter what they say, this is not about punishing Israel. I mean, one of the ships they took a shot at yesterday was Panamanian flagged and it was taking Russian oil — it had nothing to do with Israel." Regarding strikes taken by U.S. forces, U.S. officials including Pentagon Spokesperson Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder and Defense Secretary Austin expressed satisfaction with the results. President Biden (Jan-13) added one of the reasons (video), "I don't think there were any civilian casualties."

IRAN/IRAQ/SYRIA — As a wise voice echoed, "doing nothing is better than being busy doing nothing," On January 14, even though he was busy, President Biden said that, the previous day, he had already delivered a private message to Iran. Biden said, "I've already delivered the message to Iran. They know not to do anything," X/Greg Price of SFC (Jan-15) wrote. X/Iran Defense announced (video), "Iran launched a series of ballistic missile & possible kamikaze drone strikes on targets in Iraq & Syria." NEXTA TV said four people were killed (not U.S. troops) and suggested that the 8 strikes primarily targeted Israeli Mossad spy headquarters, however; a neighboring building, the U.S. Consulate in Iraq, was also badly damaged. X/Iran Defense claimed responsibility for the bombings, however; Iranian media claimed the damage to the U.S. Consulate was unintentional. Iran Observer stated (video), "the first images of the destruction of the Mossad base in Erbil have arrived. No American base was hit, but the American consulate in Erbil was badly damaged by the shock waves from the missiles." ABC headlined, "Explosions reported near US Consulate in Iraq; Iran claims responsibility." X/Yunhi_hun reported (video) captured of a missile, "passing by the U.S. C-RAM air defense system." Iran Observer also reported Iraqis filmed (video), "missiles on their way to Syria." Reported January 14, Reuters mentioned, "Washington and its allies began operating a real-time missile data sharing system."

The mood of the world had ascended from Bob Marley's "Iron Lion Zion" (12" Mix) to "Iron Lion Zion" (Kiang Remix). Reflecting, the temporary pause actually did stop the fire and free hostages, the deal even extended, therefore; it actually was possible for both sides to collectively control themselves. X/World News (Jan-19) reported, "settlers set up tents in front of Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea and demanded that he conclude an exchange deal to return Israeli prisoners from Gaza." The assumption that Israel wouldn't be safe had already been unfounded/disproven. The hate and animosity needed to end; the walls/barriers had needed to come down. Caught chit-chatting, X/Malcolm/Palestine News (Jan-14) shared (video), "Palestinian women in the southern Gaza Strip speak to an Egyptian soldier standing behind the border fence separating Gaza and Egypt, asking for help and opening of the Rafah crossing, Gaza's only access point to the outside world." No business belonged to Israel about any such Philadelphi Corridor. Palestine was allowed, to freely conduct fair-trade/business with all of its neighbors. The harassment needed to stop. Simple. What was theirs, was theirs. What wasn't, wasn't. Times of Gaza shared (video), "Gaza Loves Life: Displaced Palestinians welcomed a new addition to their family while sheltering at a school in Gaza." Israeli Defense Forces, on the other hand, X/Sulaiman Ahmed captioned (video), "explain?" "Sure! Their [ sic ] Insane In The Membrane" (crazy insane, got no brain), X/Sir Chilliebean referred to the writings of Cypress Hill (video). From the battlefield, an IDF officer held a live chicken over his head and moved it in a clock-wise motion, X/@RIAlZamel shared (video), "religious ritual: transferring the soldiers' sins to a chicken." There was no escaping the truth; beliefs did not matter to a non-believer. Maybe there were reasons for American sayings like, "one nation, under God," and, "in God, we trust." Stevie Wonder sang "Higher Ground" — "people keep on learning. Soldiers keep on warring. World keep on turning, 'cause it won't be too long. Powers keep on lying, while your people keep on dying. World keep on turning, 'cause it won't be too long. I'm so darn glad He let me try it again, 'cause my last time on Earth, I lived a whole world of sin. I'm so glad that I know more than I knew then; going to keep on trying, 'til I reach my highest ground." Overruling a Higher power was a poor/blind choice that would never be as good. An NIH National Library of Medicine article by Theodore A. Evans, Bonnie M. Perdue, Audrey E. Parrish, and Michael J. Beran stated, "self-control is typically defined as choosing a greater, delayed reward over a lesser, more immediate reward. However, in nature, there are other costs besides delay associated with obtaining the greatest outcome including increased effort, potential punishment, and low probability of reward." Some lifeforms demonstrated greater capacity self-control to delay gratification for better quality. For others, nothing was happening in their brains; the rocks were bone-dry, but they mindlessly persisted. From January 17th's press briefing, U.S. NSC Council Spokesperson Admiral John Kirby said, "I mean, they're just driving a stake through a straw man. There's nothing there." Advising against splitting the hay, Karine Jean-Pierre said, "I wouldn't parse his words too much here." Then, Jean-Pierre ended the press briefing and told everyone to, "stay warm and dry."

Overlooking the deaths of tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians, the twisted, Israeli President Isaac Herzog, via Asharq News cried out that, "his country has lost confidence in peace processes." An Israeli soldier (in American English) was all ready for something crazy to happen, "Israel is waging war to anoint a king messiah, and build a third temple over the ruins of the al-Aqsa compound," X/Dan Cohen commented (video), "Israel is transitioning from apartheid ethno-state into genocidal theocracy. Zionism is reaching its logical conclusion." After intense months of trying to bring a solution and dealing with uncooperative idiotic criminals posing as allies, the mercy had run out. The last straw had been parsed. X/SaadaCuse commented, "God's chosen people" — "I was asked to remove the grafitti," X/Younis Tirawi (Jan-18) captioned an IDF armored excavator demolishing a house (video). X/Nour Naim (Jan-18) shared (video), "Israeli soldiers use the destruction they left behind in Gaza for commercial advertisements!" A tank flattened a car, X/Rami Abdo (Jan-20) captioned (video), "the Israeli army acts as if all crimes are permissible — murder without accountability, destruction, crushing civilians' belongings, burning homes, and looting their possessions..." X/Towards-The-Heavens commented, "he must be awarded the biggest military award for this act of Bravery... A professional army never harms the belongings of civilians... It doesn't justify in any ways... What is this act even??" X/Murali Yerrapragada replied, "barbaric." IDF soldiers consistently demonstrated blatant/obvious ill-intent. The brainwashed reality of Syndrome E sufferers was clear. They felt no empathy and no shame; that was the key. With "Angered Kids," Kid Cudi scribed, "mmm no remorse, mmm no remorse; got a couple bundles of dynamite, and some hand grenades. Oh no remorse, oh-oh no remorse; you never should've angered the kids. Yeah — na-na, na-na-na-na, na-na — the darkness is coming..." X/Record GBA (Jan-19) reported Israeli War Cabinet member, retired General Gadi Eisenkot (whose son was killed fighting in Gaza), called the country's Prime Minister a liar about military goals in Gaza and said that Netanyahu shared, "sharp and clear responsibility, for failing to protect his Country on 7 October and urged fresh elections, saying there was no trust in Israel's current leadership." Last December, Ynet reported families of hostages previously yelled, "shame," at Netanyahu's frigid, unwavering, and tastelessness, "boo-hoo," attitude regarding hostages or civilian casualties. Kindness was only ever used for an advantage; there was no humanity. Like X/Nour Naim reported Hamada said when that — IDF soldier stole his guitar, "where does the injustice stop?!" Childish attitudes could be corrected and taught maturity, but no amount of help could fix absolute stupidity. "IDF soldiers having a sword fight in Gaza," X/Lounge Digest (Jan-17) shared (video). "This is why they won't win this war," X/Maria Crouch commented, "their child hood under 10 years old mentality is not equipped to fight PROPERLY trained elite fighting men." Via X/War Watch (Jan-19), "Al Jazeera report documents the testimonies of Palestinian women regarding Israeli field executions against civilians in Gaza." To restore peace to the Holy land and free the citizens: instead of respect, radical fanatics (religious fundamentalists) and extremist patriots (nationalists) needed contempt. All they needed to defend themselves were brains, not bombs. Trading their weapons for pens could lead to a better future, unless they were too uneducated to think that it was good for them. The New York Post (Jan-16) reported that senior Israeli officials told The New York Times that the twenty-five-mile Gaza Strip's terror, "tunnels may run for anywhere between 350 to 450 miles, and boast a staggering 5,700 entrance shafts." Jimmy DarkCloud exclaimed, "350 miles of tunnel? They must not be unionized. Otherwise, they’d still be on the first mile. Hire these guys for NYC projects!" "Pink Panther Theme Song" written and composed by Henry Mancini played as, X/Lounge Digest (Jan-15) shared footage (video), "trained IDF soldiers helping each other to climb a ridge...for 2 minutes." After destroying a classroom, sitting at the back, an IDF soldier raised their hand (video), "whats's going on!" Another soldier had said, "nice, dear class 4X+6=8 can someone here tell me what the X is?" Then, he scoffed, threw something on the ground, and jumped through a hole in the wall. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said, "there is a historic opportunity that Israel has to deal with challenges that it has faced since its founding and we hope the country will take that opportunity." X/Statecraft reported that (Jan-16) National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated, "the strategy post-October 7 is that we want to see normalisation [between Israel and Saudi Arabia] tied to a political horizon for the Palestinians." Al Arabiya (Jan-18) reported Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov said, "I will present to the Security Council next week proposals for collective efforts regarding the Middle East... Work must be done to establish a Palestinian state, and Israel must realize the importance of this matter."

January 19th, Al Jazeera reported that the President of the United Nations General Assembly said, "the continuation of the war in Gaza will affect generations of Palestinians and will nullify the peaceful solution." The Secretary-General of the United Nations said, "depriving the Palestinian people of their state will prolong the conflict." Sky News reported from the Prime Minister of Jordan, "peace with Israel is a strategic option, but the mass displacement of Palestinians will represent an existential threat." Via Asharq News, the Iranian Foreign Minister said, "Israel is waging a genocidal war in the Gaza Strip," and, "Israel must stop the war and (its) attempt to displace the Palestinians." Eddy Grant sang, (there's a) "Killer On The Rampage." "Israel is losing on the ground and in the court of public option. There is no way that this ends that doesn't leave Israel a pariah state... (they are) on borrowed time and they know it... They're doing everything they can: desperate acts of aggression to provoke... anybody," with a strong accent, OnGovernment reported that Clare Daly, an Irish Member of the European Parliament told Joe Biden, "keep our country out of your mouth!" The world was blaming The United States for having no self-esteem. Sanders proposed a new bill, "whether we like it or not, the United States is complicit in the nightmare that the people of Palestine are experiencing as we speak. And frankly I have a hard time understanding why Congress won’t act to put a stop to this suffering and address this humanitarian disaster... Congress must act. And that is why we must pass this 502b resolution..." Mr. President, no matter what your view on this terrible war may be, agree with me, you don't agree with me. We cannot bury our eyes in the sand.

Since Biden and Netanyahu hadn't directly spoken for nearly a month, difficulties correcting the complicated and corrupt U.S.-Israel relationship were of no surprise; from January 19th's Biden-Bibi conversation, all U.S. officials had to report: more nonsense; Netanyahu would not compromise. Kirby said, "I want to protect the private nature of the conversation." To prevent escalation, doing nothing was understandable, however; being passive gave Israel a green light, without being stopped, seemingly without consequences. With "Roxanne," Sting and the Police mentioned the option of putting on the red light, however; going further: Eddie Murphy and Snoop Dogg wrote and sang "Red Light." "Why is Israel so special that they get to carry out whatever they wanna carry out? And, we who fund what they're doing need to just shut up and provide the money and the weapons," American host/broadcaster, via The Young Turks - Existential Danger (transcript), Ana Kasparian said (video). Commenters claimed the U.S. had been hijacked primarily by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), whose website said includes, "more than 3 million proud, pro-Israel Americans... Democrats and Republicans," with a, "minimum annual contribution of $1,800." Others exaggerated that most Americans were radical evangelists. Eddie Murphy (with Rick James) sang, "Party All The Time."

X/Zulkarnain Banday (Jan-17) reported, "Israeli forces planted 315 bombs inside Palestine University in Gaza and then blew it up." X/Decensored News shared that reporters Said Arikat and Matt Lee asked U.S State Department Matthew Miller (video), "you have nothing to say about this??" Willard Smith and Troy Johnson wrote (he's a) "Mr. Niceguy"; America's strategy of complicity to prevent escalation simply wasn't something to keep repeating. Alice Cooper sang, "No More, Mr. Nice Guy." On January 18th, Senator of Vermont, Bernie Sanders said about the horrific humanitarian disaster in Gaza, "the U.S. should not provide another nickel to the Netanyahu government unless there is a fundamental change in military policy and their response to the humanitarian crisis." America told the Houthis to stop the attacks. And they really were trying, however; Biden said that wasn't working either. The United States was acting powerless because it had fallen hostage to maintaining a satisfactory level of calm (he's a nice guy). Zionist and Israeli corruption was well-established within American systems. Former U.S. President Richard Nixon had said (video), "it is dangerous to be America's friend and it may pay to be an enemy." "I'll ask you nicely, but he won't," President Joe Biden's eyes glowed red (video) (via heat-activated coffee cup promotion). From England, David Bowie and Brian Eno wrote, "I'm Afraid Of Americans." Earlier in 2023, Via X/The Independent, Biden had suggested (video), "God Save The Queen, (man)," possibly referring to writings of the Sex Pistols. The guys from Iron Maiden sang "No More Lies." Genesis/Phil Collins wrote, "...too many problems... And not much love to go 'round. Can't you see? This is a land of confusion!" From Creedence Clearwater Revival, Californian/American John Fogerty had wondered, "Who'll Stop The Rain?"

It was time for the U.S. president to push pause playing petty and pesky presidential partisan politics and put his party, posture, and platform, in its proper place. Kirby said that Biden was, "willing to put his shoulder to the wheel for that eventual outcome," in essence: to have a spine/backbone and quit beating around the bush. Facing the real issues was how Biden could/would win the upcoming U.S. Presidential 2024 election. Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks wrote "Landslide" — "well, I've been afraid of changin'... But time makes you bolder, even children get older, and I'm getting older too." During January 19's press briefing Kirby said that Biden believes, "it's going to take hard work and leadership." After Biden said that he thought Netanyahu would accept the right two state solution, X/Leah McElrath said, "Biden acting like Netanyahu is negotiating ultimately buys Israel more time to continue its land grabs and forced displacements of the Palestinian population in Gaza and on the West Bank. This has been going on for decades now." Kirby said that there would have to be a component for the Palestinian people, emphasizing, "good governance in Gaza." In addition to land, Palestine also needed control of its airspace and waterways. Cooley High/G.C. Cameron sang, "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday" — "How do I say goodbye to what we had? The good times that made us laugh outweighted the bad." X/Emanuel Fabien (Jan-17) reported, "the IDF denies claims by Jordan that its field hospital in southern Gaza's Khan Younis was damaged by Israeli shelling, attaching aerial imagery showing all the tents are intact... Earlier today, the Jordanian military claimed its military field hospital was badly damaged as a result of Israeli shelling in the vicinity." On January 21, Palestine Central Bureau of Statistics reported 25,296 martyrs (killed) since October 7, 2023.

As killings continued and Gaza lost power/other critical infrastructure, more American weapons were transferred to Israel; the United States became deeper entangled and entrapped. Like counter-terrorism, to counter the Zionist disinformation media campaigns, counter-disinformation campaigns developed. The war had gotten so ridiculous and confusing that countries who never had relations, pretended to fight so they could use language of their fake argument to pressure a two state solution for Palestine and Israel. Everything from border talks, to gun control, to Russia and Ukraine, the Houthi's SDGT vs FTO terrorist group designation, and free/fair elections — it all applied to the Middle East. January 16th, Karine Jean-Pierre had said Biden was, "going to continue to stand against dangerous personal revenge schemes and conspiracy theories." Iranian Observer shared (photo), "Iran and Pakistan held navy drills today in the Persian Gulf." X/The National Independent captioned (video), "footage shows aftermath of Iran's missile strikes against Jaish ul-Adl in Pakistan." NDTV World reported that the attack, "resulted in death of two innocent children while injuring three girls." Alain Breaking News (Jan-18) reported the US State Department said, "we do not believe that the tensions between Pakistan and Iran are related to the situation in Gaza." Multiple sources confirmed; the act became the mainstream news. So much disinformation made it easy to forget if everyone was only pretending to be at war. Many didn't believe that Iran and Pakistan were only coordinating joint military exercises and distributing disinformation to influence Israeli politics. After the strikes, according to radio.gov.pk from Jan-17, "Pakistan has always said terrorism is a common threat to all countries in the region that requires coordinated action." Via Al Arabiya, Iran's Foreign Minister said, "Tehran provided information about Mossad activities in Kurdistan to Baghdad." If they didn't already know, the world's navies in Operation Prosperity Guardian were the blue apron crew, on standby, the OPG ready to give Israel a, "freight check," former Fred Meyer employee, X/Graden Neal hinted, "we wore blue aprons. When people would steal we yelled Freight Check and the blue apron gang would tackle them and hold them until the police would arrive. It was wonderful. Oh how I miss the 80's and 90's." Israel and Palestine had twisted in with U.S. politics, in many ways, on some scale, and also reflected what was happening in America. With so much corruption, America wasn't America; the only way to win was to fight the corruption. That was freedom's limit; corruption wouldn't lead to sustainable peace and freedom; it would crumble. "...and so castles made of sand — into the sea, eventually," Jimi Hendrix wrote. Getting real would lead to a landslide.

After October 7th, there was no going back; Palestine was determined to establish its own state. Fact: Palestine had dreamt of freedom and Israeli occupiers were not going to be happy, but it was for the greatest good. It wouldn't hurt the honorable part of Israel to save a few thousand civilians and do something good. People did what they did with their lives. Those who had their names mentioned for doing something, that is what they did. Those who had stolen the spotlight for self-serving purposes jeopardized the trajectory for everyone's future. Their reckless authority was a shameful sham. There was so much that they didn't need. In, "My Life," The Game said, "...it ain't about race now." People weren't divided on country borders or party lines, they were divided by the root of their opinions, their influencers. Ultimately, only the divine would reign supreme and bring down the walls. Those who didn't want to believe in a higher power, didn't have to; that was their destiny. Steve Winwood wrote, "think about it, there must be a higher love, down in the heart or hidden in the stars above. Without it, life is wasted time. Look inside your heart, and I'll look inside mine... There must be someone who's feeling for me... Bring me a higher love; I could rise above on a higher love." Echoing Alphaville's "Forever Young," Jay-Z and Mr. Hudson sang, "Young Forever." Pat Benatar sang, "always I'm surprised how well you cut my feelings to the bone. Don't want to leave you really, I've invested too much time to give you up that easy (to the doubts that complicate your mind)... We belong to the light, we belong to the thunder. We belong to the sound of the words we've both fallen under. Whatever we deny or embrace for worse or for better: we belong, we belong, we belong together." Guns N Roses covered Wings/Paul McCartney's "Live and Let Die". GNR also wrote "you could be mine, but you're way out of line, ow!" The Scorpions sang "Walking On The Edge." Billy Ray Cyrus wrote, "all gave some, some gave all... Some stood through for the red, white and blue, and some had to fall." Jon from Bon Jovi wrote, "I'd Die For You." Audioslave/Chris Cornell wrote (video) "Show Me How To Live" — (intro) "...the question is not when they're gonna stop, but who's gonna stop 'em." X/Ahmed (Jan-17) reported (video), "occupation (Israeli) bulldozers destroy infrastructure in Tulkarm (West Bank)." X/Vigilante via Sir Chilliebean (Jan-18) wrote, "Israeli IOF terrorists mock Palestinian hostages in Tulkarm and thank companies that sent them food and snacks while Palestinians in Gaza starve." Louis Armstrong sang, "I see skies of blue and clouds of white. The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night, and I think to myself: what a wonderful world... ...I see friends shaking hands, saying, How do you do? They're really saying, I love you." At the 1978 One Love Peace Concert, playing "Jammin'," following the lightning strike (video), where on stage, Bob Marley demonstrated peace (video), uniting two opposing party leaders, Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley and Edward Seaga the leader of the Jamaican Labor Party. Marley's event echoed and foreshadowed times when world powers met to celebrate peace and unity. Vox highlighted Israel-Palestine peace events from 1993, 2000, and 2008. Sublime's Bradley Nowell sang, "by the rivers of Babylon, where he sat down, and there he wept, when he remembered Zion."

January 16th, Asharq News reported the White House had a, "serious and intense discussion in Qatar regarding concluding another hostage agreement." On January 17th, The Palestine Information Center via X/Palestine.news reported, Hamas and Qatar announced, "the Israeli government and the Hamas Movement have reached an agreement to allow medicines to be delivered to Israeli captives held in the Gaza Strip and for aid to be transported to residents... ...in the most affected and vulnerable areas in Gaza." An Al Arabiya correspondent (Jan-19) reported, "the European Union approves sanctions on Hamas targeting 6 individuals linked to financing the movement." X/S p r i n t e r (Jan-15) reported (video), "allegedly, the aid allocated to Gaza has expired in Rafah/Egypt, and is in a landfill!!" "Finding water is the biggest challenge," said a refugee in Rafah who had ran a swim club, Amjed Tantish told franceinfo, "it takes you a whole day just to find the basic things... All the spaces are filled with tents. There is almost no space left. People even occupy the streets. You can hardly find room to drive a car anymore." Franceinfo continued, "Amjed Tantish has been living with seven members of his family in a small plastic tent placed on the sand, which he built by buying materials on the street at a high price. There is equipment now, but the prices are ten to twenty times higher than before, he laments. I belong to the middle class, I was barely able to pay what I 'I needed." Amjed added, "It’s also complicated to find a place to charge your phone." "Hello world, it's Gaza," January 18, X/Emilia said and shared (video) where a teenager who gathered components, rigged a solar panel with a power inverter and power strip, and was simultaneously charging three phones. January 17th, Politico had reported that Biden administration had been pressing, "Israel to restore telecommunications access to Gaza amid a massive blackout that has stretched a record six days and left millions of Palestinians without power or internet." Meanwhile, Gazans fire-distilled water, X/Miriam from Gaza shared (video). January 19th, Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) announced it, "has established two new displacement camps for refugees in the Mawasi area of Rafah." Sky News (Jan-21) reported, "the Israeli cabinet agrees to transfer tax money to the Palestinian Authority."

Via Eye on Palestine (Jan-20), Journalist, Noor Harazeen reported (video), evacuated her children, "outside of Gaza through the Rafah border so they can find food and water easily and sleep tight at night. She has returned by herself to continue covering the genocide to the world." "I don't want to make these sacrifices. This is not normal," Noor said. "Waseem, an 8 year old Palestinian child, speaking of the hardships they face on the besieged Gaza Strip," X/m.m shared (video), "we don't have food. We don't have a small piece of bread. This is unfair... I am tired." Via AP/U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Jeff Merkley pointed to, "a cumbersome process that is slowing relief to the Palestinian population in the besieged territory — largely due to Israeli inspections of aid cargos, with seemingly arbitrary rejections of vital humanitarian equipment... ...everything from water testing equipment to medical kits for delivering babies." "If inspectors reject a single item in a truck, it must return with its entire cargo to be re-packaged, starting the weeks-long process all over again," said Van Hollen. The article continued, "aid groups inform the Israeli military of their movements but even once they have assurances an area is safe, it sometimes gets struck." "No place really becomes deconflicted," Merkley said. "It is not safe for them to move." Quds News Network reported (video), "Eli Escusido, the director of the Israeli Antiquities Authority shares a video documenting the theft of archaeological artifacts from Gaza." X/Younis Tirawi confirmed (photo), "the antiquities were stolen and displayed in Israel’s Kenesset!" January 21st, X/OpenBorders4Aid estimated (video) in northern Gaza, 400,000+ civilians are still, "trapped and completely cutoff from medical care and the little aid that has entered through Rafah," along with operators of, "an old grain mill being used to provide animal grain to people as a last resort for survival."

On January 21, The Palestine Chronicle and X/Sulaiman Ahmed announced that Hamas/Hamas Media Office released Our Narrative... Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, (a) "17 page book on what really happened on Oct 7." The Chronicle added, "the document (PDF) was released in both the Arabic and English languages by the Hamas Media Office. It offers a rare insight into the reasons that led the Palestinian Resistance leaders to carry out a major Resistance operation on October 7, in addition to what actually transpired on that day... The document starts by addressing Our steadfast Palestinian people, who have been subjected to a genocidal Israeli military campaign, which is, as of today, at its 107th day." The Spectator said, "the first and most important principle of war for any military campaign is the selection and maintenance of ‘the aim’. The aim must be clear and unambiguous, so that everyone, from the most senior general to the private soldier, understands what is trying to be achieved. Unfortunately for the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) the aim of the war in Gaza – the annihilation of Hamas – is neither clear, unambiguous nor achievable." X/The Saviour shared (video), "an Israeli soldier shared a video on his Facebook account featuring explosive devices weighing 4 tons that are intended for use in the destruction of the city of Khan Younis, Gaza…" Al Jazeera (Jan-22) reported, "the Israeli occupation army exhumes graves in the Khan Yunis cemetery in the southern Gaza Strip." Via its Ministry of Foreign of Affairs, The State of Palestine welcomed, "the referral to the International Criminal Court on the Situation in the State of Palestine by Chile and Mexico.

A media firestorm ensued. The White House (Jan-19) casually said that Israel was not deliberately committing war crimes and sent reporters into a frenzy. X/Mohammed Ismail_Gaza (Jan-21) shared (video) where via MSNBC Chris Hayes, U.S. Senator of Vermont, Bernie Sanders pointed out that: by Israel's unfriendly actions, basically, Joe Biden, the U.S. President, was being told by the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, "screw you!" Asharq News (Jan-22) reported the Head of Egyptian Information Service called, "on Israel to stop issuing statements that strain relations in light of the inflamed conditions." Last week, Financial Times had reported UN secretary-general António Guterres reiterated ceasefire calls and said, "the only way to manage this complexity is through a reformed inclusive networked multilateralism." He also re-enforced that a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine was, "the only way to stem the suffering." Via Al Arabiya News (Jan-22) the Jordanian Foreign Minister reiterated, "the only way to achieve security for all is the two-state solution." U.S. State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel (Jan-22) stated, "we think that a two-state solution, a creation of a Palestinian state, is the only path that gets us out of this endless cycle of violence and onto a path that provides peace and security for all." X/Pop Tingz (Jan-21) announced, "Ben & Jerry’s becomes the first major American cooperation to call for a ceasefire in Gaza." It received wide-support and a general boycott was approaching. Many wanted to de-risk. Patel announced the Monday Sanctions, "...you know that sanctions are just one of the many levers at our disposal..." X/Axios/Barak Ravid (Jan-22) reported, "Israel has given Hamas a proposal through Qatari and Egyptian mediators that includes up to two months of a pause in the fighting as part of a multi-phase deal that would include the release of all remaining hostages held in Gaza." The article said, "it is the longest period of ceasefire that Israel has offered Hamas since the start of the war." According to Axios, the opportunity is, "more forward-leaning than previous Israeli proposals," and that Israel was cautiously optimistic about the ability to make progress..." Ravid wrote, "according to the proposal, the deal would include the release of all remaining hostages who are alive and the return of the bodies of dead hostages in several phases. The first phase would see the release of women, men over the age of 60 years old and hostages who are in critical medical condition... The next phases would include the release of female soldiers, men under the age of 60 years old who are not soldiers, Israeli male soldiers and the bodies of hostages." It said that, "Israel and Hamas would agree in advance on how many Palestinian prisoners would be released for each Israeli hostage in each category." Following an agreement, "separate negotiations on the names of these prisoners would take place." Times of Israel (Jan-22) reported a poll found, "most Israelis would back US plan tying Saudi normalization to Palestinian state." X/Mansour Shouman said (video), "we are in Negotiations Under Fire as we get closer to the Permanent Ceasefire Agreement. History is being made here not only for Palestine but for all the Free World! We Love You - Keep Up the Great Work!" Recognizing that American leadership had been critical/crucial, U.S. NSC Spokesperson for Strategic Communications Admiral John Kirby (Jan-22) said, "the president is mindful that other nations are (all) watching what we do." X/State of Palestine announced, "the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates welcomes the international political movement to resolve the conflict and stresses the priority of immediately stopping the war of extermination. Israel commits major mass massacres in Khan Yunis."

"The proposal makes clear Israel will not agree to end the war and will not agree to release all 6,000 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons," however; Axios/Ravid noted, "if the deal is implemented, IDF operations in Gaza would be significantly smaller in scope and intensity after the two month pause in fighting." Asharq News clarified Israel's Minister of Heritage had said that, "if the war stops, our party will withdraw from Netanyahu’s government." Financial Times and Antropofagista/Celeste Silveira reported, "If Israel refuses to participate in the resolution plan for the conflict against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the European Union said the country will suffer consequences." El País and Politico (Jan-20) had reported, "the EU’s top diplomat Josep Borrell on Friday openly accused Israel of having financed the Palestinian militant group Hamas," and he stated: if without Israel's cooperation, then consequences that a two state solution must be, "imposed from the outside." Borrell also urged for action against illegal occupiers/settlers and extremists. According to EuroNews, "the international community considers them (the settlers) to be illegal, but has done nothing to address this illegality," and in recent months, they had been more violent. After a Palestinian-American teenager was killed in the West Bank and after learning more about, "the tragic killing," U.S. NSC John Kirby (Jan-22) said, "by all accounts that we've been able to glean so far... our deepest condolences go to the family. He (Tawfic Abdel Jabbar) was 17 years old, just a teenager. Our thoughts and prayers certainly are with the family and we call on Israel to conduct a full thorough transparent investigation into his killing and of course we have every expectation that those responsible for it will be held properly accountable. This kid is 17 years old; talk about another family that is going through some enormous grief right now..." Kirby also clarified to everyone that traumatic brain injury is a type of wound and suggested if all of their hands were tied behind their backs, then it would take away their ability to conduct harm. When reporter mentioned a generational impact, Kirby replied, "there have been too many civilians killed in this conflict and the right number: zero. And we recognize... that there could be long-term effects from that." Via Al Arabiya, Borrell said, "we will present a comprehensive approach to end the war in Gaza and launch a peace process."

Russia called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza; X/Sulaiman Ahmed (Jan-24) reported that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov insisted, "on an instant halt to hostilities in Gaza, deeming the displacement of Palestinians as intolerable. He emphasized the pressing requirement to establish a Palestinian state and expressed reservations regarding Israel's position on the two-state solution." Hamas had rejected Israel's proposal to stop fighting for two months, X/Al Arabiya (Jan-23) reported. X/Anadolu English reported from Israeli Media, "Qatar tells Israel that Hamas decided to break off negotiations on new prisoner swap deal, demands withdrawal of (occupation) forces from Gaza."

X/Megatron (Jan-24) reported that Egypt's President Sisi expressed, "I am very hurt by the words that Egypt is the reason why aid is not reaching Gaza. The Rafah crossing is open 24/7, but Israel is blocking the aid. If it was in my hands and I prevented aid from reaching Gaza, where would I go before God?" "Egypt stands on the Philadelphia Axis," Gaza Press (Jan-25) reported, "that the red line would lead to a serious ... and (a) serious threat to Egyptian-Israeli relations. Egypt rejected the occupation's attempts to seize security control of the border axis. Gaza Press continued, "the position taken by Egypt regarding the threats of Israeli occupation against the Saladin Axis Philadelphia was appreciated by the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas)."

Al Jazeera and Wall Street Journal (Jan-23) discovered, "Israel informed the United States of its intention to build a kilometer-wide buffer zone on the Gaza border." The White House John Kirby (Jan-23) restated America's opposition about Israel reducing the land area of Gaza, "we have been very clear and consistent, both in private and publicly, that we do not want to see the territory of Gaza reduced in any way." State Department's Vedant Patel (Jan-24) agreed, "we do not want to see any reduction in Gazan territory and we certainly don’t want to see any reoccupation of Gaza from Israel either." When proposed, "Hamas senior leadership could leave Gaza as part of a broader ceasefire agreement..." "We don't want to see Hamas in charge of Gaza anymore," Mr. Kirby replied, "they chose to violate the ceasefire that was in place..." HaniOnX also (Jan-24) reported (as of January 24), "Israel destroyed ~40% of 2,824 buildings in buffer zone (1km from border)."

Israeli ministers had threatened to withdraw from Netanyahu's political party if the war ended. X/Tiberius (Jan-24) reported (video), "Israeli families waiting to settle Gaza have signs that read: Conquering, settling, winning; this is settler-colonialism 101." HaniOnX (Jan-24) hinted that Israeli minister Barkat said: "Iran (Tehran) is the head of the snake & legitimate target for Israeli missile attacks." He also recommended, "to adopt the strategy that [US] President [John F.] Kennedy used in the Cuban missile crisis..." (if a resistance group attacked, then Israel would presumably attack Iran [the head of the snake]). Sky News Arabia (Jan-23) reported, "Netanyahu assures his ministers that the third phase of the war in the Gaza Strip will take 6 months." The Italian Post (Jan-24) reported that according to the analysis of reservist Colonel Gabi Siboni, senior member of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, "Hamas is increasingly weak but determined, that's why the war will be long... Very long... It will take a long time, it will take years, and the battle will be very long." "The war in Gaza isn’t going well for Israel, but it’s far from over for Netanyahu," Vox (Jan-23) headlined. Following Palestine University's demolition, X/Truth In Gaza (Jan-24) reported (video) and X/@abdjx1 shared (extended video), "these are the IDF soldiers planting bombs in houses before Khamas surprised them and killed them all on Monday. *footage released by khamas (from one of the IDF cameras)." Vox continued, (January 22nd, monday) "marked the deadliest day in the war for Israeli forces, with a total of 24 soldiers killed in southern Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces said all but three of them died in a building collapse after a rocket-propelled grenade fired by militants caused an explosion. Netanyahu called Monday one of the most difficult days since the outbreak of the war. "This is me giving you a sneak peek into hell," CNN and Christiane Amanpour (Jan-24) reported (video) of a, "visceral look at life and death inside Gaza from 20-year-old Nowara Diab – and her tribute to her two best friends, who were killed."

X/TabZ (Jan-24) released an, "official statement from Hamas: We deplore and reject the statements of the US National Security Council's Strategic Communications Coordinator, John Kirby, in which he said that the future of Gaza, after the Zionist aggression against it, cannot include the Hamas movement. We consider this statement and other similar positions of President Biden's administration to be blatant interference in the affairs of our Palestinian people, and a continuation of the guardianship approach through which it seeks to maintain its control over the decisions and choices of the peoples. We affirm that the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) is an integral component of our Palestinian people steadfast in the face of the occupation and Nazism supported by the American administration, and we will not allow it or anyone else to impose guardianship over our free people, who have the highest say in choosing their leadership and determining their fate."

Al Jazeera (Jan-22) had listed: "how Israel has repeatedly rejected Hamas truce offers." Oftentimes, pro-Israel sources like the Jerusalem Institute of Justice & Times of Israel had accused the U.N. of funding Hamas, however; when the U.S. called the bombing of, "a United Nations centre in southern Gaza that killed at least nine people and injured 75 others, "deplorable," the Israeli Army investigated, conveniently denied/"ruled out" their own involvement, and blamed the destruction on Hamas, Sky News (Jan-25) and Times of Israel (Jan-24) reported. X/Javeria Sultan shared (video), "let the whole world know what is happening in Palestine, thanks." Spokesperson Patel (Jan-24) said, "it’s incredibly concerning – incredibly concerning... We have not parsed our words about the moral and strategic imperative that the Government of Israel and the Israeli security forces have to take every effort possible to minimize civilian casualties and minimize impact on civilians... We deplore today’s attack on the UN’s Khan Younis training center. You’ve heard me say it before, you’ve heard the Secretary say it before, but civilians must be protected, and the protected nature of UN facilities (and hospitals) must be respected. And humanitarian workers must be protected so that they can continue providing civilians with the lifesaving humanitarian assistance that they need."

Zionist settlers tried to attack aid trucks on their way to Gaza via the Kerem Shalom border gate, X/Torah Judiasm (Jan-24) reported (video). X/Expat Vibes (Jan-23) reported (video), Israeli terrorists-in-training chanting, "may your village burn down," at Palestinian residences in Jerusalem — "Jewish kids are indoctrinated in the education system to hate and fear rabid and inferior Palestinians." X/Faizal Mammar (Jan-25) shared (video) of, "the reality faced by children in Gaza."

From January 24, Sky News Arabia reported from The White House: "US envoy McGurk is in Doha to hold discussions on the possibility of reaching another hostage agreement." Also from The White House, Asharq News added, "the food situation in the Gaza Strip is dangerous." X/Haadiya Sajid (photos) called on Government of Pakistan to, "break the silence" and "intervene in ICJ: History will remember that The people of Gaza documented their own genocide, The whole world watched in silence for over 100 days!" X/CensoredNws (Jan-24) captioned (video), "a video documents the IOF setting up a field prison for people in Gaza." Via X/Chirpy Chet (Jan-24) from (British) ITV news, Scottish politician Stephen Flynn addressed UK Parlaiment (video), "an unarmed Palestinian man walking under a white flag, shot and killed by the IDF. Such an act constitutes a war crime, does it not?" X/Travis shared (video).

Al Arabiya News (Jan-24) reported Egyptian Foreign Ministry said, "Gaza residents are being killed due to political maneuvers." Via HaniOnXVia, Bloomberg (Jan-25) reported, "Hamas receiving up to $12mn/mo in online money, most coming from aid orgs holding rallies. This is more than Hamas received prior to Oct 7." From X/Lara Seligman, an exclusive Politico report said, "the Pentagon estimates the U.S. military buildup in the Middle East since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks on Israel has cost $1.6 billion—a bill the department is unable to pay due to lawmakers' inability to pass a budget, per two U.S. officials." Asharq News (Jan-23) reported from the Jordanian Foreign Minister, "the risk of expanding the war in Gaza increases every day." January 23 press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, "look, if they are real about this, if they want to fix this problem, then they would get involved. They would get involved. But they haven't, right? ... Actually do something that's going to make a change for the better. And right now, that's not what we're seeing." At a January 24th press briefing, Principal Deputy State Department Spokesperson Vedant Patel (Jan-24) said, "I was very clear that the steps that have been taken have not been enough. We want to see more aid, more food, more lifesaving supplies to be allowed to enter Gaza." Patel also advised, "cultural artifacts in Gaza should remain in Gaza."

"Do not use other genocides to describe this one," a Pro-Israeli teen's accidental slip shocked city council of Burlington, Vermont, whose tax dollars had had a direct connection to the conflict. "It is a local issue as long as the United States supports Israel, sends it weapons, and [is] part of the war room in Israel," said Wafic Faour of Vermonters for Justice in Palestine, one of the lead organizers of the ballot measure to allow an, "Apartheid Free Burlington ballot question," to appear on March’s Town Meeting Day ballot, Vermont's Rake News reported.

Via HaniOnX per Reuters, "China asked Iran to cooperate in confronting attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen on Red Sea shipping or else Tehran's trade ties with Beijing will suffer." An American base was targeted (in Syria) outside the Jordanian border where three Americans were killed, X/Sulaiman Ahmed reported. Ahmed added an official Hamas statement, "the killing of three American soldiers contains the message that if the killing of innocents in Gaza does not stop, America must face the entire Islamic nation." HaniOnX (Jan-25) informed that Mossad chiefs also joined U.S. McGurk and C.I.A. officials for the multilateral talks (at Doha, Qatar). HaniOnX added that an Israeli minister accused Qatar, "of cooperation with Hamas to use the hostages as means to stop the war & keep Hamas in power." HaniOnX mentioned, "Iran-backed Houthis & Russia in talks on forcing US/Israel to stop Gaza war with Hamas." The New York Times (Jan-25) spinned, "U.S., sensing opportunity, makes new push for Gaza cease-fire... William Burns, the C.I.A. director, planned to meet Israeli, Egyptian and Qatari officials in Europe to try to secure a deal to release the Hamas hostages and a pause in the combat." Elizabeth Hagedorn reported that U.S. President Biden additionally maintained communications with Middle East partners. Also, reported by DC_Draino, the two missing Navy SEALs Christopher J. Chambers and Nathan Gage Ingram had died.

January 26th, the to-be-continued ICJ ruling caused mixed emotions, however; it demanded a follow-up response. X/Saul Staniforth said, "Israel must submit evidence to the court on the measures they are taking to meet these requirements within one month of this order." ABS-CBN News Channel said, "the ICJ on Friday said Israel must prevent genocidal acts in its war with Hamas and allow aid into Gaza, but stopped short of calling for an end to the fighting." X/Ali Abunimah said, "people, sometimes you have to take yes for an answer. Everything worth getting from this court in legal terms we got. Don’t get hung up about the word ceasefire. Israel has been ordered to stop its genocide." Abunimah had commented, "huge win. ICJ ruled that accusation of genocide against Israel is credible, that Palestinians face urgent, catastrophic situation & that Israeli leaders express genocidal intent. It ordered Israel to immediately halt killing and all other prohibited acts under Genocide convention." X/Assal Rad suggested, "this is a historic moment. The Court’s decision makes U.S. complicity more difficult for Biden officials to deny." "South Africa could not stand idly by and continue to observe the killing of thousands of Palestinian citizens," the Minister of International Relations in South Africa Naledi Pandor said via Sky News. U.S. NSC spokesperson John Kirby said the ICJ ruling was consistent with the U.S.' positions. Continuing to escalate, Barak Ravid/Axios (Jan-28) reported, "12 Israeli ministers (including from Netanyahu's Likud party) participated at a conference today about rebuilding Israeli settlements in Gaza & encouraging displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Ministers Ben Gvir, Smotrich and several others from Likud gave supportive speeches." Ali Shabaz Chaudhry shared (video), "Israeli government ministers dance at a conference planning illegal Israeli settlements in Gaza. So far, I have spotted the ministers of communication, national security, and heritage, at least." X/Hobie Brown (Jan-28) suggested reporting the evidence, "CC: @CIJ_ICJ and John Kirby."

Following an Israeli claim that 12 UNRWA staffers participated in October 7, CBS reported, "UNRWA said it had fired the employees who were accused." The U.S. paused funding to UNRWA and the U.N. launched an investigation. "Compared to 12 out of 13,000. Wild isn’t it," X/Richard commented. 30,000 people work for UNWRA, according to its website, which also already had established Whistleblower & Conflict of Interest policies for employees. The U.S. State Department demanded, "complete accountability," X/FJ (Jan-26) reported. X/Yvonne Oneill said, "joke, Israel hates UNRWA and will make up more lies." X/Hazel said, "and they lie and they lie and they lie and they lie and they lie and they lie and they lie." Via Nuno Marques/Katie Halper show, Craig Mokhiber stated, "why Israel has always hated UNRWA. It has nothing to do with Khamas!" — "...UNRWA represents a lifeline that prevents them from totally destroying civilian life in Gaza..." X/Killian Forde said, "political message from the USA. Disgusting timing." X/Adam added, "yeahhh now they'll discredit the UN because they're guilty of genocide." X/Reza Marmoulak commented, "looking forward to them halting funding to the IOF because of all the atrocities they’ve committed." X/Sarah Wilkinson shared (video), "Israeli troops plant detonators in Khan Yunis schools that explode & kill on opening — they conveniently look like food cans to starving children." Displacement camps flooded with rain, "the Israeli army is not human, how can a human being drop bombs on people who are in this situation," X/Gaza Under Attack shared (video). Al Jazeera (Jan-25) reported (video), "footage shows the moment soldiers from the Israeli occupation army attacked Palestinian police officers in Bethlehem." Israeli bulldozers destroyed roundabouts in Jenin, West Bank. Ahmed Samir (Jan-26) captioned (video), "what is the Israeli logic behind destroying civilian infrastructure in Palestine, if not pure terrorism and thirst for destruction?!" The fighting and killing continued as millions endured.

January 26th, via X/Abdul Quadir (video), Al Qassam Brigades: "a message from a number of female enemy soldiers captured by the Al-Qassam Brigades in the Gaza Strip, "time is running out. Your government is lying." An IDF soldier expressed, "how did I end up in a situation where I'm afraid of my country more than I'm afraid of Hamas? Stop lying to the citizens... I'm always under fire, attacks, explosions, tanks, running from place to place — because you don't stop the war. I am ashamed of you... Stop the war. Come to an agreement. Bring us back. Do everything so that it won't be too late." X/Uri Kurlianchik (Jan-25) reported (video), "the protest in Khan Yunis is growing. They are chanting, Netanyahu and Sinwar, we want a ceasefire! while waving white flags..." X/CroXtwit commented, "I will never trust them it could be a new trick by Hamas to move around and they all in on it!" X/Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib said, "...I've said this repeatedly: polls are inaccurate; displaced/hungry/battered & frustrated Gazans are against Hamas but fear retribution & repression. This is significant."

Fatah and Hamas parties had politically-divided Palestine's moderates (like both charismatic/extreme Republican and Democrat political leaders' effect in the U.S. — two opposing parties, two party names: united by laws and a constitution). For "Milk It" by Nirvana, Kurt Cobain wrote, "we feed off of each other; we can share our endorphins... Angel left wing, right wing, broken wing; lack of iron, I'm not sleeping," the song of freedom echoed. Foreign Policy Magazine noted, "some PA (Palestinian Authority) officials have implied that Hamas must reconsider its policies. But given the surge of Hamas’s popularity, especially in the West Bank, it’s hard to imagine that any plan for unified governance of the West Bank and Gaza wouldn’t require Hamas’s assent. The PA, weakened both by its own corrupt and autocratic practices and Israel’s annexationist West Bank policies, would seem to lack the credibility and legitimacy to govern alone." The Clash wrote, "Straight to Hell" — "there ain't no need for ya." Those who weren't part of the solution were part of the problem, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (Jan-26) expressed.

X/Robert Kovacik reported the Crown Prince of the Iran dynasty that had ruled since the year 1501, King Reza Pahlavi, who called himself an, "advocate for a Secular Democratic Iran," was greeted with a standing ovation at Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles, where he said he wanted his country back and that the people had deserved it, "trying to appease the regime is no longer tenable. Give David a chance. David is the people of Iran." Previously, from 1953 through 1979, the Iran monarchy was governed by Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, commonly referred to as "the Shah," as a secular and authoritarian ruler. The Shah rose to power after his father was forced to step down, and the Shah's relationship with the U.S. flourished over time. His government grew increasingly pro-Western..., In 1979, amid social and political tensions, the monarchy was overthrown by the Islamic Republic of Iran regime, Brown University explained. Arab News (Jan-29) reported Iran and Pakistan said that there are militants on the border between their countries that are from a third country.

The United States reiterated that it does not seek conflict or escalation with Iran. In an article referencing Tower 22, BBC News (Jan-29) reported, "Iran has denied involvement in a drone attack on a US base near Jordan's border with Syria that killed three US troops." As some Islamic militant resistance groups (including Hezbollah, Houthis, and Hamas) had developed relations with the Iranian Army and Iranian weapons suppliers, it was similar to how even though Israel acquired weapons from the United States, it didn't necessarily mean that the United States or Iran was directly behind the attacks. According to X/OSINTdefender, (Jan-30) "Iran further stated that they also did not want War, but the Targeting of Iranian Territory would be a Red-Line which would be met with Appropriate Force." The United States said it will do what it wants, whenever it wants. Attacking Iran was not the plan, however; politically, some Americans were more satisfied by keeping the "Macho Man" option (like how other countries casually had sat around and talked about attacking the United States as a past-time activity for amusement/entertainment purposes). Along with Iran, many other governments, regimes, and administrations, had struggled for public support. U.S. President Joe Biden said, "we do not want a broader war in the Middle East."

South24 (Jan-31) reported via the SPA that Iran's Foreign Minister called the Saudi Foreign Minister to discuss the situation in Gaza. Asharq News reported the White House said, "there is no reason to believe that our response will affect negotiations to release the hostages in Gaza." "Saudi, Egypt, Jordan and PA intelligence officials secretly met to discuss Gaza’s future," Middle East Monitor (Jan-29) reported. "The PA must carry out reforms in order to pave the way for a renewal in its leadership ranks. That renewal would apparently include the transfer of certain powers from PA President, Mahmoud Abbas, to a newly-appointed prime minister." Sky News (Jan-30) reported, (U.S. National Security Advisor) "Sullivan urged all possible efforts to get Hamas to release all hostages without delay." Negotiators from Israel, America, Egypt and Qatar agreed in Paris, "on a framework for a new deal regarding detainees in Gaza," NBC/Asharq News (Jan-29) reported. Asharq News relayed that a Hamas spokesperson said, "the main point being discussed now is ensuring a final ceasefire and ending the war." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied any, "so-called agreement," Jerusalem Post (Jan-31) reported. Hamas via Asharq added, "the main knot in the negotiations are the statements issued by Israeli officials." Following the previous weekend's resettle Gaza convention (which several of Israel's Knesset members attended), the White House NSC Spokesperson, John Kirby called their conduct, "irresponsible; reckless; incendiary." Flip-flopping continued as, X/Barak Ravid/Axios reported, "Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant told U.S. officials last week that he and the Israeli military will not allow the rebuilding of illegal outposts or settlements by Israeli settlers inside the Gaza Strip." From the convention, Quds News shared (video) and Oren Ziv shared (video); ZanZeon captioned, "how long will you say this was about the hostages? They are CELEBRATING the death of innocent people and their future plans of colonizing Gaza. This is not war. This is terrorism. This is a genocide." X/Zechariah Shar'abi (Jan-31) shared (video) when a Gazan condemned Hamas, "Haniyeh eats in a restaurant in Turkey, Sinwar eats steaks underground, and we eat bullets in the head."

On January 30th, X/Torah Judaism released a statement: "Zionists are lying to the whole world. Gaza has been occupied irrevocably and the Palestinians will be exiled and the occupying settlers will come to Gaza and build their homes and will never leave Gaza again. A new exile and genocide is on the way. International intervention is needed in Israel, otherwise the Zionists will never stop and will continue to occupy and steal. Radical occupying settlers are now waiting to enter Gaza and occupy Gaza lands."

Via Asharq News (Jan-31), South Africa's Foreign Minister said, "all countries are obligated to stop funding Israeli military operations." January 31st, X/RonSim said, "Biden poll numbers will continue to drop for supplying Israel with the weapons to continue their genocide on the Palestinian people of Gaza." American unions (representing approximately 7,409,500 workers) called for a ceasefire, X/Prem Thakker (Jan-29) reported. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that with the "high intensity" and "enormous" damage from the Palestine conflict, global finances have been impacted. "The conflict in the Middle East increases the complexity of the economic situation," was shared (Jan-31) via Al Arabiya. Alain Breaking News added the IMF also said, "we are discussing with the Egyptian authorities the repercussions of the Gaza war on Egypt’s economy."

For the first quarter of 2024 (since October 2023), out of the $121 million the U.S. had contributed to UNRWA, $300,000 had remained suspended until the investigation into shady employees brought satisfactory results. Miller said the State Department demanded a: "full investigation," with, "accountability," and, ensure that the problem is prevented in the future (so that it "never happens again"). After initial accusations included 12 or 13 among the thirteen-thousand Gaza staff out of the roughly thirty thousand in Palestine, the State Department updated that eight staff members had been fired and two had been suspended. UNRWA (Jan-31) also pointed out that 152 UNRWA staff had been killed and 145 UNRWA facilities damaged by bombardment since Oct 7. Asharq News (Jan-31) reported that World Health Organization said, "stopping funding for UNRWA will have catastrophic consequences for the residents of Gaza." After UNICEF told Asharq that stopping funding for UNRWA would affect the aid provided to hundreds of thousands of needy people, X/Basilah Al Homoud prayed for Egyptian President Sisi to: "remain steadfast, empowered, and gain clear victory over this dirty (displacement) plan." Seven other countries also suspended their funding for UNRWA. Arnaud Bertrand (Jan-27) called the halt unfathomable, "UNWRA staff are actually a major victim of the war with at least 152 UNRWA staffers killed by Israel in Gaza to date. In a normal world, it is Israel that should be punished for killing so many members of a humanitarian organization. But nope, it's the humanitarian organization that's getting punished, alongside with the very vulnerable population it's committed to helping." X/Buddy Hell (Jan-28) said, "I don't buy the UNWRA story. Why? The timing and the fact that it's been generated by Israel." X/JD1960A replied, "American and Isreal media are paid lapdogs they have a bias when reporting news …. Over 130 journalists killed in Gaza and no one really reports on it .. Isreal say they are members of Hamas … I f---ing hate the lies being spouted by these super powers." X/Luffy Senpai (Jan-28) expressed, "I must apologise to the People of US as for the past decades our generations have been told that it is America who holds the leash of Israel therefore, it is USA that's reasonable for the innocent killings of Palestinians but now we know that it is Israel holding the Leash on US." During a phone call with the Commissioner-General of UNRWA, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed confirmed the, "UAE’s firm support for the (UNRWA) agency," Sky News reported. Asharq News (Jan-29) reported from the Saudi Foreign Ministry, "we stress the importance of strengthening investigation procedures into allegations related to UNRWA employees to find out the facts," and, "we urge UNRWA supporters to play their role in supporting humanitarian missions towards refugees in the Gaza Strip." "We are dying slowly: Palestinians are eating grass and drinking polluted water as famine looms across Gaza," CNN (Jan-31) headlined. The UNRWA via Ragip Soylu (Jan-29) said, "our services in Gaza may stop within a month." Reuters reported, "Canada announced C$40 million ($29.8 million) in new funding to provide food, water and other humanitarian assistance to Gaza." UNICEF told Al-Sharq, "thousands of children in the northern Gaza Strip are outside the map of life and livelihood."

"A child shakes in fear as an Israeli terrorist attempts to make a propaganda video, trying to convince the public that they are some sort of heroes..." X/The Saviour (Jan-28) reported (video). X/Sulaiman Ahmed shared (video), "9 year old child taken hostage by Israel." X/Sadaf Afree (Jan-29) shared (video), "Israel martyred this young man's mother, martyred his sisters, martyred his entire family! Now this child is saying that he will fight for his country, fight for his land, fight the murderers of his family! Resistance Fighter born." X/Qasura reported via Israeli Channel 11: "Israeli dissatisfaction and anger at Abu Ubaida's book at the International Book Fair in Cairo."

West Bank escalations continued. The Israeli army shot a student and allegedly, "prevented Palestinian ambulances from assisting him until he died," X/Lord Bebo (Jan-29) reported. Israeli forces also dressed up as doctors, invaded a hospital and killed patients. "The fact that Israeli soldiers wear medical uniforms and storm the hospital to kill Palestinians is pure and simple assassination and reinforces the feeling that Israelis are acting like terrorists," X/C.Elkbir JCM commented (photo). João Miguel Aliano (Jan-30) updated, "30 bodies were found under rubble in Beit Lahia, north of Gaza, with their hands tied behind their backs. The same place where, in December, Israeli forces stripped dozens of Palestinians and staged a clearly fabricated surrender scene."

Sky News (Jan-30) reported from the British Foreign Minister, "London is considering recognizing the Palestinian state." X/Ramy Abdu| said, "...after ICJ ruling, Euro-Med Monitor says Israel has maintained its rate of killing in Gaza." The U.S. State Department said that they expect Israel to comply with the court ruling and solve it themselves. "In breach of the IJC rulings Israeli protesters have completely closed the Kerem Shalom Crossing," Nic Robertson via X/Pelham (Jan-28) reported. X/Sigma Mindset acknowledged and demanded, "it doesn’t seem like Israel plans on following any of the provisional measures handed against it. Please expedite the trial of these blatant criminals so as such the people in Gaza be protected by such barbaric demons." "U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to arrive in Israel and the region this weekend," KANN/Amichai Stein (Jan-30) announced.

Again, as John F. Kennedy said in his 1961 inaugural address, "we pledge our word that one form of colonial control shall not have passed away merely to be replaced by a far more iron tyranny." Kennedy also said, "remember that, in the past, those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside." Continually beating them down would not extinguish their fire. Reported February 3rd by HalalFlow/DW News, a spokesperson for Netanyahu said (video) that he continued to fantasize, "down the road, after Gaza is demilitarized and deradicalized, the Palestinians should have all of the powers to govern themselves, but none of the powers that could threaten Israel." They were unreasonable; their fear and hate posed the greatest threat, so they destroyed them more. Via the Irish Examiner (Feb-3), President Higgins of Ireland demanded a ceasefire and said, "as the Irish Government with others have stated, this must include the recognition of a Palestinian State. Any rhetoric which suggests a future without such a State needs to be confronted directly." Higgins also urged other countries to support the United Nations Relief Work Agency (UNRWA). New Zealand's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters (Feb-1) stated, "NZ is contributing a further $5m to support World Food Program (WFP) and UNICEF’s response to the appalling humanitarian crisis in Gaza & the West Bank. Assistance will focus on women, children & emergency food. NZ calls for immediate unimpeded access for humanitarian workers." X/100raison (Feb-2) reported, "Israeli soldiers attacked a bee farm in Gaza, stealing honeycombs, devouring them and ruthlessly destroying the entire farm." Gwynne Dyer/The Portugal News (Feb-1) remarked that most were, "responding to their chimpanzee heritage as reimagined in a thousand movies from ‘High Noon’ to ‘Die Hard XVII’. A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do, as John Wayne once put it." As Netanyahu also wanted to be a macho man, Dyer continued, "it’s Biden’s move, but he should actually make two moves. Retaliate as little as possible against Iranian proxies somewhere (because a man’s gotta do etc.), but not against Iran itself. At the same time, compel Israel to end the killing in Gaza, because that’s what is giving Iran the leverage to mobilise all these Arab volunteers against America and for the Palestinian cause. Besides, 27,000 dead Palestinians is enough revenge." Way back in July of 2014, to NBC's Brian Williams, Netanyahu expressed concern (video) about public opinion but said, "a man's gotta do, what a man's gotta do." Addressing Netanyahu's broken-record, "a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do," attitude, for the recent conflict, reported by The Hill (Jan-31), Biden had told Netanyahu last October to not get enraged/consumed by revenge." "The IDF is setting fire to houses in the Gaza Strip, on the orders of officers who lead the fighting," Haaretz (Jan-31) reported. X/Monespaceperso (Feb-1) captioned (video), "there is genocide... There is politicide... The new term is educide... Palestine has one of the worlds lowest illiteracy rates, and nearly the highest PHD per capita graduate rates worldwide. This is why Israel has strategically destroyed every single university in Gaza, posting their war crimes with glee…"

WEST BANK — invasions continued. Quds News Network (Jan-28) reported, "Israeli forces attack and beat up the paramedic Ahmad Qindeel during the ongoing night raid into Jenin in the West Bank." X/The Saviour (Feb-1) captioned (video), "Israel assault and arrest a barber in the West Bank." X/Fauzia (Jan-29) shared (video), "Israeli forces are destroying the land in the West Bank so they can construct new roads there! In the process they assaulted these civilians for no reason!" Dr. Zain Abbadi (Jan-29) reported (video), "Israeli forces destroy the water system in Nour Shams refugee camp in the West Bank city of Tulkarm, West Bank." X/Truth_In_Gaza reported (infographic), "$17 more billions for the genocide. Americans tax money keep flowing to the Jewish State. Milk the generous cow of the gentiles baby. Israel (AIPAC) OWNS the US Congress." Along with Military.com (Feb-1), X/WorldNewsView (Feb-1) reported, "Biden administration imposed sanctions on four Israeli men it accused of being involved in settler violence in the West Bank, signaling growing US displeasure with the policies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu." "In conjunction with the executive order, the Treasury Department issued an alert to financial institutions to look out for transactions that might benefit extremist settlers in the West Bank," The Toronto Star (Feb-1) reported. X/Sulaiman Ahmed (Feb-2) reported (video) of how Israel had been, "bypassing Yemini Houthis in the Red Sea with help from... UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan (via the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf)." Sky News (Feb-3) reported that Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy said, "as long as the war in Gaza continues, it is very difficult to believe that the situation in the Red Sea will improve." State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said, "we thought it was appropriate to take additional U.S. Government action, and we will continue to monitor the levels of extremist settler violence and will not hesitate to take additional actions as necessary." Miller added that since December, the US had imposed travel bans/visa restrictions on dozens of Israeli settlers. When a reporter asked about Americans with Israeli citizenship, he answered that the issue had been with the Government of Israel for not arresting and prosecuting extremist settlers engaged in violence. After condemning the expansion of settlements and considering efforts to reverse some of the settlements, Miller stated that the illegal settlements were a topic that had needed to be resolved in final negotiations over the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

X/TurDef, Turkish Defense reported from X/ U.S. Central Command (Feb-2), "U.S. Strikes 85 Iranian Targets with 125 Guided Munitions. U.S. Central Command stated that its forces conducted airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against Iran’s IRGC Quds Force." February 3rd, X/CENTCOM updated, "Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and affiliated militia groups continue to represent a direct threat to the stability of Iraq, the region, and the safety of Americans. We will continue to take action, do whatever is necessary to protect our people, and hold those responsible who threaten their safety." - said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, US CENTCOM Commander." Via Alain Breaking News (Feb-2), the Houthis said, "we carried out a military operation with ballistic missiles against Israeli targets in Eilat."

The ICJ's plausible genocidal conditions ruling and federal judges confirming a, "genocide in progress," had urged the, "US government to examine support for Israel’s war," Times of Israel (Feb-1) and Truthout (Jan-31) reported. U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (Feb-2) said, "the U.S. must end its complicity in the nightmare unfolding in Gaza. That is why I will be offering an amendment to the supplemental bill to ensure zero funding for the continuation of Netanyahu’s illegal, immoral war against the Palestinian people." X/Jackson Hinkle (Jan-31) reported, "Secretary of State Blinken has asked the State Department to analyze options for possible US and international recognition of a Palestinian state after the Gaza War." Blinken also met with Sigrid Kaag, the UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza. In addition to improving the delivery of humanitarian assistance and the eventual reconstruction of Gaza, they stressed de-confliction. X/FQ Extra/Cosimo Caridi (Jan-31) reported, ...for the first time in weeks there is a truce proposal that both sides are considering. Liberation of 3 Palestinians for every Israeli kidnapped. Israel would obtain the non-withdrawal of the IDF from the Strip..." X/PiQ (Feb-1) forecasted, "Hamas is unlikely to reject a Gaza ceasefire proposal it received from mediators this week, but will not sign it without assurances that Israel has committed to ending the war, a Palestinian official close to the talks said on Thursday." On February 2nd, Herald.id (Indonesia) headlined, "(Israel) continuing to slaughter Gaza residents, South Africa urges to immediately issue warrant for the Israeli PM's (Netanyahu's) arrest." There was a mix of emotions: X/Censored Men (Feb-1) shared (video) of some soldiers celebrating being told they are leaving Gaza. X/Abier (Feb-1) felt apprehensive, "there is something fishy going on. The sudden withdrawal of Israel army from parts of Gaza! The sudden unconfirmed announcement of an approaching ceasefire deal; I’m not comfortable.." X/Darian NAFO (Feb-1) reported (video), "The 55th Reserve Brigade has been operating in the Khan Yunis area and will be rotating out." X/Lord Bebo shared from Mahmoud Abusalama (video), "IDF withdrew so hastily, they even left some weapons." X/Hind Khoudary (Feb-1) reported (video), "people are thirsty for a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. They want to go home. Nothing is official, but people are celebrating the positive news." On February 1st, the State Department press briefing discussed a key moment regarding events, reporters anticipated a breakthrough. Who, what, why, bases were covered. Al Arabiya sources (Feb-3) reported, "America supports aspects of the proposed truce agreement in Gaza and calls on Israel to accept it." The State Department added that it's, "...a better idea than the terrorism and death and destruction..."

X/TabZ (Feb-3) reported (video), "the demonstrations turned violent in Tel Aviv. Israelis clash with eachother and attacking eachother. Police also attacked families of hostages in Gaza." President Biden (Feb-2) had offered Israel advice from American history, "at a moment of deep division in our nation, President Lincoln said, we are not enemies. He said, we are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Scripture tells us the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness. I believe that's our collective calling today." Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters sang, "This Is A Call" — "seems that all they ever wanted was a brother." From February 1st's National Prayer Breakfast, Joe Biden said, "this is a calling to stand against hate, to remember the very idea of America." Biden recalled a prayer from Chaplain Barry Black: "that in our labor may we illuminate the darkness of doubt, may we distinguish between truth and falsehood, and may we see possibilities that are now hidden." "The Gaza Municipality issues a distress call: We call on the United Nations and international organizations to intervene immediately to provide the necessary fuel, materials, and equipment to maintain the lines and to save the lives of the Palestinians," X/Milcotto (Feb-2) reported.

February 4th, X/Variety reported (video) that writer of "Sweet Dreams" (Are Made Of This), The Eurythmics' Annie Lennox at the Grammys said, "artists for ceasefire. Peace in the world." Asharq News (Feb-5) reported that Hamas rejected the latest ceasefire proposal, "the proposed truce agreement did not include a ceasefire and Israel’s withdrawal from the Gaza Strip," and, "any proposed truce agreement must include a complete cessation of the war." More important than hostage lives, Asharq (Feb-5) reported Netanyahu confirmed that they rejected Palestinian independence, "he will not accept Hamas’ demands to release the hostages." X/World Times (Feb-4) reported Russian President Vladimir Putin said, "only those who have a heart of STONE can sit quietly and look at the events in the Gaza Strip!" X/S p r i n t e r (Feb-4) reported on Israeli Channel 12, "about 30 thousand people left Israel in just one day. Today, we had the largest amount of output from Israel since October 7." U.S. State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel (Feb-5) said, "as it relates to visas, our visa process is quite rigorous and quite solid and... ...the process is strict. The process is adjudicated in the utmost strict rigorous and legal manner."

X/AA Gagnon (Feb-2) reported, "Gaza Strip: Damage assessment — UNESCO is conducting a preliminary damage assessment for cultural properties through remote monitoring based on satellite imagery and analysis provided by UNITAR/UNOSAT, as on-the-ground assessments are impossible in the current situation." The Guardian's Kaamil Ahmed (Feb-4) wrote (article), "Everything beautiful has been destroyed: Palestinians mourn a city in tatters. More than 200 buildings of cultural and historical significance have been reduced to rubble in Gaza, including mosques, cemeteries and museums." X/UNRWA (Feb-5) reported and captioned (video), "in north Gaza Strip, the scale of destruction and loss is staggering. This footage shows one of our UNRWA health centres. There is nothing left. This is an unprecedented level of destruction and forced displacement, taking place in front of our eyes."

A week following the "murky" allegations against a small group of UNRWA workers, "at least 16 donor countries, including the top two contributors – the US and Germany – have frozen funding to humanitarian relief agency," France24 (Feb-5) reported. X/mahmoud_abdall7 (Feb-6) shared (photo) of, "UNRWA workers kidnapped and tortured by Israel in Gaza." Reported (Feb-5) by Asharq News, the Secretary-General of the United Nations appointed, "an independent review group led by the French Foreign Minister to evaluate UNRWA." As the Egyptian President via Asharq News (Feb-4) warned, "UNRWA’s role is pivotal and irreplaceable in providing support to the people of Gaza." The result: several countries stepped up and increased their support for UNRWA, meanwhile; the other countries contributed to other agencies, including World Food Program (WFP) and other NGO's (possibly PRCS - Palestinian Red Crescent Society, International Red Cross, etc). Diversifying and decentralizing investments for Palestinian humanitarian relief, would likely increase the reliability of several ongoing support objectives. X/José Andrés (Feb-4) thanked the Royal Jordanian Air Force along with the Royal Netherlands Air Force (video), for allowing World Central Kitchen to join in an airdrop mission to deliver food for people of Gaza. The specialized airdrop also included guided containers with medicine to land near Field Hospital 77. The Jordanian News Agency also (Feb-5) reported. Asharq News (Feb-6) announced the World Health Organization signed, "an agreement worth $10 million with the King Salman Relief Center to support more than one million people in Gaza." X/Daniella Modos-Cutter (Feb-4) reported (video), "...Israeli settlers at the Port of Ashdod are blocking trucks destined for Gaza — carrying essential humanitarian aid — from passing through."

Similar to how in mid-January, Arthur Morgan had reported when the Egyptian Engineering Corps, "started to supply electricity to Palestinian Rafah through the Egyptian Border..., by establishing and laying down temporary industrial generators in Egyptian Rafah and setting cables and other necessary infrastructure to the Palestinian side," X/Jessy Fandy (Feb-4) reported (photos), "Egypt is working on supplying Gaza with water pipes along its borders to provide the Palestinian Rafah city with water pipes to serve and help over one million evacuated Palestinian to get their essentials basic life needs to survive. Free Palestine." According to X/Chris McGreal of The Guardian (Feb-4 article), "CNN staff say network’s pro-Israel slant amounts to journalistic malpractice. CNN insiders say pressure from the top results in credulous reporting of Israeli claims and silencing of Palestinian perspectives." "BBC shame on you!" X/Lana (Feb-4) shared and captioned (video), "demonstrators gathered outside the Broadcasting House in London in protest of BBC's biased reporting of Israel's crimes against Palestinians in Gaza." Patel (Feb-5) remarked, "we have concerns of all incidents of violence and restrictions on media freedom, freedom of expression, including internet freedom... ...and peaceful assembly & association... We're working to combat mis and disinformation..."

"I am not a sheep, if there is a ceasefire in Gaza, we will LEAVE the government!" February 4th, Israeli extremists, Knesset member Ben Gvir (via Asharq) and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (via GlobalSecurity.org) continued to give inflammatory remarks about forcefully expelling Palestinians from Gaza and promoting settler activity. Asharq (Feb-4) reported the French Foreign Minister condemned and rejected, "the forced displacement of the population of Gaza." "On 30 January, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that the plan to flood tunnels under the Gaza Strip, a strategy that has been the subject of rumours since December, is being implemented at a number of undisclosed locations." Nature.com (Feb-2) reported, "one of the biggest concerns is that seawater used to flood the tunnels will contaminate an important coastal aquifer, which lies between Gaza, Egypt and Israel and supplies nearly 80% of Gaza’s water." BBC (Feb-5) announced a, DENTED — "McDonald's has missed a key sales target, partly due to customers boycotting the firm for its perceived support of Israel." "Biden called Netanyahu a bad f–king guy," the New York Post (Feb-4) headlined. Middle East Monitor (Feb-5) said, "Israel’s Channel 13 has reported that U.S. President Joe Biden is putting pressure on the Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza for at least four months, as part of a multi-stage deal, which will include the normalisation of relations with Saudi Arabia." Biden also (Feb-6) urged congress to pass a supplemental $10 billion spending bill that included funds for protecting the U.S. border along with other international interests. The State Department's Vedant Patel (Feb-5) stated, "of which, $1.4 billion is for humanitarian aid for Gaza." Al Arabiya (Feb-6) reported U.S. Secretary of State Blinken and Egyptian President Sisi also met/discussed, "efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza." "No negotiations on the southern border before stopping the war on Gaza," a source close to Hezbollah (Feb-5) told Al-Sharq.

Daily Sabah (Feb-4) reported, "Israeli forces in Gaza systematically destroying buildings in attempt to create buffer zone inside Palestinian territory raises fears among experts, rights groups over over civilian cost." "Palestine’s international legitimacy will depend on the shape of its next state," the French Foreign Minister (Feb-4) stated. Ascendents.net News (Feb-6) confirmed (map) the online version of the Israeli Defense Force's Gaza blocks/Leaflet map was updated with the buffer zone along Gaza's perimeter, labeled as, "Terror Prevention Isolation Area." In Doha during Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, they spoke of a "time-bound" clear path to a Palestinian state. The Emir also said, "we call the international community to assume responsibility and call for a ceasefire. It is time – high time – for an international community decision to a ceasefire." While reminding about the opportunity for Israel and the region, Blinken acknowledged the people and the Government of Israel had "hard decisions" to make and that when visiting Netanyahu he would focus on "real and clear results – not simply a change in intent, but a change in what actually results."

The Palestinian Information Center (Feb-4) reported from a Palestinian Red Crescent spokesperson, "there are indicators warning of a humanitarian catastrophe in Al-Amal Hospital, which has been besieged for the 14th day in a row, in Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip. He added that the hospital is still under heavy fire, and the movement of paramedics and displaced people has been prevented, confirming that two displaced people were injured in the vicinity of the hospital." February 5th some were evacuated and X/PRCS shared and captioned from Amer Abu Aysha (video), "a heartbreaking scene captures an elderly, sick woman forced to evacuate Al-Amal Hospital yesterday, resting on one of the hospital beds along a rugged path, fleeing the ongoing Israeli bombardment and evacuation orders targeting displaced individuals at the hospital." X/PRCS (Feb-6) reported, "our teams at Al-Amal Hospital and the PRCS headquarters in Khan Yunis remain besieged for the sixteenth consecutive day, amidst continued communication disruptions and the occupation's targeting of the vicinity of Al-Amal Hospital." "The grandfather of missing 4 year-old Hind Hamada pleas for help in finding her." X/Translating Palestine reported on February 4th (video), "she & the rescue team dispatched to get her in Gaza have not been heard from in 5 days."

After Israeli Defense Forces updated its map of Gaza (see above) with the Terror Prevention Isolation Area, Asharq News (Feb-8) reported from the United Nations Commissioner for Human Rights, "Israel’s destruction of buildings in Gaza to establish a buffer zone is a war crime." Al Jazeera News reported the UN also said, "the massive destruction in Gaza amounts to a flagrant violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention..."

NOTICE: Countless Live Universal Awareness Map modifications during three months from mid-Nov of 2023 to mid-Feb of 2024, included: removing the English label for "Peace Forest" and blurring the Old City's dark grey boundary (obfuscating with the Israel-Palestine "Green Line"). Many sites were renamed or relabeled from Arabic to Hebrew. The same settings were used, however; some map dimensions seemed rescaled.

From Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, "participants in the meeting on Gaza stressed the importance of recognizing the State of Palestine on the 1967 (Green Line) borders," Asharq News (Feb-8) reported. Seen below: greater zoom still did not reveal the English labels for "Peace Forest" or "Gethsemane" (which had been located east of the Green Line [on the Palestinian side]).

X/Khalissee (Feb-7) captioned South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor stating (video), "South Africans who join IOF to fight in Gaza will be prosecuted on return." X/Sulaiman Ahmed (Feb-8) reported (video), South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor and her family received death threats from Israeli agents, "this is how Israeli agents behave and they seek to intimidate you. So, we must not be intimidated."

X/Amichai Stein (Feb-6) announced the U.S. told Israel, "in a few weeks, the issue of normalization with Saudi Arabia and the chance to promote it will be almost impossible. You have weeks to decide." On February 8th, during a State Department press briefing, a reporter suggested needing an answer by X date.

The White House (Feb-8) informed the press, "negotiations continue regarding the release of prisoners and the agreement to stop fighting." Asharq News (Feb-7) reported that U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met Palestinian President Abbas in Ramallah, West Bank. At the meeting, Israel Noticias (Feb-7) reported that President Abbas urged U.S. Secretary Blinken, "to increase pressure on Israel to release funds intended for Ramallah, which Israel has been withholding under the pretext that they could be transferred to Hamas." "The President highlighted the importance of US recognition of the State of Palestine, calling on the US to support Palestine’s endeavor to gain full membership in the United Nations by a decision of the UN Security Council. He further called for the convening of an international peace conference," Palestinian WAFA News Agency (Feb-7) reported. Via X, Secretary Blinken (Feb-8) stated, "the families in Gaza whose survival depends on deliveries of aid from Israel are just like our families. They are mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, who want to earn a decent living, send their kids to school, and have a normal life. We must not lose sight of that."

X/Quds News Network (Feb-8) relayed from Israeli Kann News, "30 Israeli soldiers returned from Gaza infected with a deadly virus and that they are in critical condition." X/Sulaiman Ahmed (Feb-8) captioned (video), "female Palestinian journalist heckled by Israeli forces." "13 civilians were martyred west of Gaza City after the IDF bombed a drinking water distribution truck. Civilians were waiting for their turn to fill water for their families. The IOF is committing blatant war crimes documented by the citizens with impunity," X/Manfred (Feb-8) reported (photos).

X/The Saviour (Feb-7) reported (photo), "Israeli settlers have set up tents to camp on the border crossing all day and all night to prevent humanitarian aid trucks from reaching Gaza!" The tents appeared to be supplied. On Feburary 8th, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, Vedant Patel pushed Israel to open the Erez border crossing and told them, "take every step to ensure delivery of aid isn't blocked by anyone... Rafah is also a region that is a key conduit for access of humanitarian aid. The Rafah border crossing is where foreign nationals, including American citizens and LPRs (lawful permanent residents), are able to safely depart."

BBC News (Feb-7) reported, "Mr Netanyahu also confirmed on Wednesday that Israeli forces have been ordered to prepare to operate in the southern Gaza city of Rafah - where tens of thousands of Palestinians have fled in order to escape the fighting." "Washington (Kirby) warns Israel of the risk of disaster if it launches a military operation in Rafah," X/Al Arabiya (Feb-8) reported. Vedant Patel (Feb-8) explained, "we have yet to see any evidence of serious planning for such an operation. And to do – conduct such an operation right now with no planning and little thought in an area where there is sheltering of a million people would be a disaster... We would not support the undertaking of something like this without serious and credible planning..." Patel also expressed concern about Americans in Gaza and West Bank who had been detained by Israeli forces and updated that they were working, "through the appropriate consular channels."

Hamas had rejected, however; amended the Paris proposal, Sky News (Feb-6) reported from Hamas Media, "the amendments to the Paris proposal relate to the ceasefire and reconstruction in Gaza," and, "to the return of the displaced, the removal of the wounded, and the lifting of the siege on Gaza." After acknowledging possible nonstarters with Israeli officials, Asharq reported the White House (Feb-8) stated, "we saw positive parts in Hamas’ response to the agreement proposal and we are optimistic about that." Al Jazeera reported Blinken added that there is, "space for agreement to be reached." From Tel-Aviv, during the February 7th Press Availability, Secretary Blinken called for a, "concrete, time-bound, irreversible path to a Palestinian state... All that we can do is to show what the possibilities are, what the options are, what the future could be, and compare it to the alternative. And the alternative right now looks like an endless cycle of violence and destruction and despair. We know where the better path lies, but I don’t minimize in any way the very difficult decisions that would need to be made by all concerned to travel down that path."

Egyptian (Feb-9) sources told Al-Sharq, "Tel Aviv rejects Hamas’ demands for a comprehensive ceasefire."

Below an UNRWA facility, after uncovering a buried/alternate entrance to an underground corridor with solar panel power inverters and computer servers, Times of Israel (Feb-10) reported that Israeli Defense Forces claimed it was a Hamas terror communications center/command and control hideout. "...nerve center..." Israeli Government Spokesman, Eylon Levy called it. X/Assaf, MD (Feb-10) replied (photos), "that is a under ground cool room for solar panel inverter equipment along side a server box for the UNRWA headquarters. Enough with the fake propaganda. The green boxes is a Prostar 10KW/10KVA On Off Grid Hybrid Solar Inverter 48V MPPT Solar Inverter 3 Phase Inverter."

Holding hands, singing and dancing, Quds News Network (Feb-9) reported (video), "Israeli settlers continue to prevent humanitarian aid trucks from entering Gaza for over 10 days amid reports regarding daily deaths from starvation." "Israeli soldiers from the 55 Paratroopers Brigade have recently posted videos on their unofficial community page, in which one scene reveals the deliberate targeting of an unarmed Palestinian and the destruction of entire neighborhood blocks in Gaza," X/Carlos Vela (Feb-9) reported (video). X/DOAM (Feb-10) reported (video), "a Palestinian desperately trying to rescue a child who was shot by an Israeli sniper in front of Al-Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza." Quds News Network (Feb-11) reported (video), "Israeli snipers shot and injured a displaced civilian seeking shelter in Nasser Hospital. Israeli forces have been besieging the hospital for days, firing at anyone on sight, terrorizing hundreds of civilians seeking shelter there." Asharq News and the World Health Organization (Feb-9) reported, "721 attacks on healthcare facilities in the Palestinian territories since October 7." Also (Feb-11) from Quds News (video), "footage emerging from Israeli soldiers' social media accounts shows them shooting and launching rockets indiscriminately at Palestinian houses solely for the purpose of entertainment." "An Israeli-Filipino soldier Aaron Rafael stationed in Rimal Neighborhood, west Gaza City, posts a TikTok video hours ago showing him looting Palestinian homes & stealing expensive watches," X/Younis Tirawi (Feb-10) reported. X/Alpha100 (Feb-9) shared (videos), "as well as shooting sheep, cats & rubble! the IOF is now using tanks to kill horses in Gaza. Why is the US supplying more ammunition to these Psychopaths? We await for the day these WarCriminals are held accountable for their crimes; they are the absolute worst of humanity!" X/Bin Ghalib (Feb-10) shared (photos and video) of, "the car in which the (missing) child Hind and 5 members of her family were martyred, and the vehicle of the paramedics who went to rescue her and were killed by the occupation army in western Gaza."

On February 9th, X/Prime Minister of Israel released a statement: "It is impossible to achieve the goal of the war of eliminating Hamas by leaving four Hamas battalions in Rafah. On the contrary, it is clear that intense activity in Rafah requires that civilians evacuate the areas of combat. Therefore, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the IDF and the security establishment to submit to the Cabinet a combined plan for evacuating the population and destroying the battalions."

Via BBC and Saul Staniforth, Israeli journalist Gideon Levy stated (video), "if the United States wants to prevent the next catastrophe, & Rafah is going to be a major catastrophe, the US has to be decisive and take measures." When asked about Israels plan to move people out of Rafah, Levy replied, "where to?" X/Mohamed Bar. (Feb-10) confirmed,"evacuate to where, Rafah is the edge of the map, the last safe havan in Gaza, what’s left is Egypt or the Sea, or inner Palestine." Earlier this month, AA reported German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock had warned Israel, "I and our American partners have been making it clear to the Israeli government for some time that the people of Gaza cannot disappear into thin air." Via BBC, the Commissioner-General of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini (Feb-10) said, "there is a sense of growing anxiety and growing panic in Rafah. People have absolutely no idea where else to go. Any large-scale military operation among this population can only lead to an additional layer of endless tragedy that's unfolding in Gaza."

Sky News and The Washington Post (Feb-11) reported, "American officials doubt Israel’s ability to achieve a complete military victory in Gaza." Alain Breaking News (Feb-10) reported that Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said, "Israel has not achieved any tangible achievement after 4 months of war."

On February 10th, X/Chavista0101 and Times of Israel reported, "Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu believes that due to international pressure, the operation to eliminate Hamas battalions in the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip must be completed by March 10." Via Al Jazeera, Iran's Foreign Minister (Feb-10) said, "the end of the war in Gaza means the end of the work of Netanyahu and his government." He added, "Israel cannot fight a war on two fronts..." Asharq News reported. A protest erupted; "looks for once like the IDF is grossly outmatched by anti-Zionist Jews," Thomas Dodson captioned and Sulaiman Ahmed (Feb-9) shared (video). The 99th Great Granddaughter of Patriarch Abraham of Israel denounced them, "they’re not Jews. Jews don’t do this. They’re Nazi Zionists. There’s no other reason for this. They’re NOT chosen." Throughout Israel, "the situation is fraught with anger and will explode soon..." X/Moshi Yair (Feb-10) reported (video). "Our children are dying from hunger. What should we eat? Should we eat grass? We have nothing to eat. We demand them to bring us aid and help us! Where should we go? Our children are freezing in the cold," a (hysterical) Palestinian from the north of Gaza said via X/Eye on Palestine (video).

Israeli Channel 13 via Sky News (Feb-10) had reported, "Netanyahu requested the remobilization of reserve soldiers in order to prepare for the military invasion of Rafah." "Israeli strikes kill 44 Palestinians in Rafah after Netanyahu says ground invasion is coming there," X/TribLIVE (Feb-10) reported.

Countless sources expressed even stronger disapproval and concern. With Financial Times, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council & Councillor for Longsight Ward, Councillor Luthfur Rahman OBE (Feb-10) stated, "Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses US and UN pleas for Israel not to attack Rafah yet the US still fund his murderous campaign. Clearing Rafah the largest refugee camp in the World with 1.5 million Gazan’s is not war or self defence it’s textbook ethnic cleansing." Sky News (Feb-11) reported, "David Cameron, the UK's foreign secretary, expressed deep concerns about the idea, while Germany said it was a catastrophe in the making." The Dutch foreign minister, Bruins Slot called it, "unjustifiable." Via Al Jazeera (Feb-11) the Omani Foreign Ministry warned about, "dangerous repercussions of the occupation's continued aggression against the Gaza Strip and its move towards storming Rafah." Sky News (Feb-11) added that Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry (Feb-10) stated, "very serious repercussions." Al Arabiya (Feb-9) reported, "Egypt sends large security reinforcements and patrols to the border with Gaza." "Egypt warns it could suspend Camp David peace treaty if Israel storms Rafah," The New Arab (Feb-10) reported. Egypt's President Sisi also confirmed to U.S. President Biden, "Egypt’s firm position remains determined to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza as soon as possible." Via Al Arabiya, Amir-Abdollahian (Feb-10) updated, "Iranian-Saudi discussions are continuing in order to stop the war in Gaza." "Either victory or martyrdom: Gazans vow to stay put in Rafah," PRESSTV (Feb-10) headlined.

On February 10th, via X/Alex Barnicoat, Hamas released a statement (photo): "We call on all world powers to forcefully stop the massacres and prevent the Rafah disaster. We will not leave Rafah under any circumstances and we have made the decision to die here." For the, "million homeless people in Rafah," Barnicoat asked, "who are the terrorists again?" and added, "in preparation for Israel’s impending attack on the civilians in Rafah, Hamas has significantly increased their numbers of troops surrounding the outskirts of Rafah. If Israel wants to enter into Rafah, they are going to be met with a hard challenge."

Egypt's Foreign Minister (Feb-10) warned, "any increase in the scope of military actions in Gaza will have serious consequences." Nearby explosions panicked a crowd, X/@Eka_Dutajaladri (Feb-10) shared (video), "Israeli Zionist terrorists began targeting Rafah in Gaza Rafah, a refugee camp settlement of 1.9 million Palestinians on the border with Egypt. Previously, Netanyahu ordered the Israeli Zionist army to invade Rafah even though there were many civilians and children." Early February 12th, X/Radwan Al-Akhras shared (video), "a very violent Israeli bombardment targets the city of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip. The city is crowded with about one and a half million displaced people!!!"

"Thousands of Palestinians -- some of them already displaced multiple times -- flee the city of Rafah in southern Gaza to Deir el-Balah amid circulating reports of an imminent full-fledged Israeli ground offensive in Rafah," Quds News Network (Feb-12) reported (video). U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller (Feb-13) stated, "we have funded flour that would provide food for 1.5 million Gazans for five months. It is critical that this flour make it to Gaza. It is critical that people have access to the nourishment that it would provide. And we are engaging with the Government of Israel to try and make sure, not – that flour can continue to get in, not just as a one-off shipment, but over – for a sustained period over months. We had a commitment from the Government of Israel to let that flour go through, and we expect them to deliver on that commitment." February 12th, a reporter told him that saying they're over the top was not exactly leverage. The tormenting and civilian killings continued, "in many cases, no, absolutely we are not (happy)," Matthew Miller (Feb-12) said, "they are still alarmingly high; they are still way too high." It's gotten really bad; U.S. NSC Strategic Communications Coordinator, John Kirby (Feb-13) said, "Israel is in a fight literally for their lives." Miller didn't start threatening repercussions (e.g. magic wand/taking away weapons), however; he did suggest for Israel to do what he said. When a reporter asked, "why there was a delay in confirming that the Israelis would take part in" (peace talks), Miller responded that the State Department would not speak on behalf of the Israeli Government and, "these are sensitive negotiations going on that do not just involve the United States but involve the Government of Israel, which is ultimately the country that would have to make that decision, as well as the governments of Qatar and Egypt. And I don’t think I should say anything from this podium that could be seen in any way to impact those negotiations one way or the other." RTVC (Feb-14) reported the President of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas urged, "the group that rules Gaza to reach a peace agreement. Cairo is the scene of talks to achieve a ceasefire and release the hostages held by the Palestinian group." Al Arabiya (Feb-14) reported, "Cairo sent a message to Israel rejecting the military operation in Rafah," and also told them (Israel) to, "stop officials’ provocative statements against Egypt." Biden allegedly said lately Netanyahu was being a pain in his ass (killing him); meanwhile, Defense Secretary Austin went back to the hospital. Reporters expressed concerns for their health. Justifying their conduct had been exhausting; Miller dismissed questions, "I don’t want to kind of give a day-by-day, step-by-step update." Regarding repeated displacements, a reporter (Feb-14) commented, "it’s déjà vu all over again." Miller added, "we are reviewing reports of human rights violations and civilian harm incidents through the CHIRG process..."

Further degrading overall humanitarian efforts, on February 12, X/PRCS (Palestinian Red Crescent Society) emphasized, "we say we are not targets.... Yet we are seeing our team members being killed. Our ambulances are being bombed and shot at. And hospitals have been destroyed." Continuing to tear apart the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA's) reputation, X/Barak Ravid (Feb-13) reported Bezalel Smotrich, the Finance Minister of Israel said in a statement: "now the world also knows that UNRWA is a central part of the Nazi Hamas war machine. There is a consensus inside the cabinet of the need to prevent the aid from reaching Hamas & I will use my authority to make sure this is the case." Al Arabiya reported (Feb-13) reported, "the European Commission calls on UNRWA to review the CVs of its employees by independent experts." Many demanded holding Israel to the same standards (including requiring written responsibility agreements for arms sales). "An appeals court ordered the Dutch government on Monday to halt the export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel," the Associated Press (Feb-12) reported; "it is undeniable that there is a clear risk that the exported F-35 parts are used in serious violations of international humanitarian law," Judge Bas Boele said in reading out the ruling. Middle East Eye (Feb-12) reported more Israeli corruption: "in a cabinet meeting with Israeli army chief of staff Herzi Halevi, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir demanded the military shoot women and children in Gaza that come near Israel." Jerusalem Post (Feb-11) reported, a blood-thirsty Ben-Gvir also had argued, "that the IDF chief was making the decisions rather than the cabinet," and called for the Israeli government to re-examine its policies and procedures. X/Younis Tirawi (Feb-13) captioned/shared (video), "Israeli soldiers post a video on social media showing the destruction & burning of food warehouses in western Gaza City 3 days ago. This comes after a severe famine affecting North Gaza, where people are struggling for survival..."

In the West Bank, X/Defense for Children (Feb-11) reported (photo), "Israeli forces shot & killed 17-year-old Palestinian-American Mohammad Ahmed Mohammad Khdour..." Also: "Israeli soldiers filmed themselves destroying a Palestinian shop in Ramallah and posted it on their social media accounts," Quds News Network (Feb-11) reported (video). X/The Saviour (Feb-12) reported, "Israel's government approves a decision to close down Al Jazeera offices across the 1948-occupied territories." Sky News (Feb-13) reported from the Palestinian Foreign Minister: "it is necessary to stop the practices of settlers and the Israeli army in the West Bank." Following the destruction West Bank community leader's home, Miller condemned the demolition, "he (Fakhri Abu Diab) is a community leader in East Jerusalem. We believe that demolition not only obviously damages his home, and his family, and the lives that they have built there, but the entire community who live in fear that their homes may be next. This has been their family home for generations. Part of the structure dates back to before 1967. He has been an outspoken community leader, including against demolitions, and now his family has been displaced. But I want to – I would also like to reiterate that the impact of these demolitions – this is obviously not the first – goes beyond just the impact on this individual family. These acts obstruct efforts to advance a durable and lasting peace and security that would benefit not just Palestinians, but Israelis; they damage Israel’s standing in the world; and they make it ultimately more difficult for us to accomplish all of the things we are trying to accomplish that would ultimately be in the interest of the Israeli people. And so we condemn them and we’ll urge them – continue to urge that they not continue.

Al Mayadeen (Feb-12) reported the Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine said, "these crimes confirm that the Nazi and criminal government of the entity does not care about public opinion or its allies among the normalization camp." X/Sulu_News (Feb-12) reported, "International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan said he was deeply concerned about reports of the bombardment and potential entry of Israeli troops into Rafah in Gaza, saying that his office may be pushed to take action against Israel." Also, stated (Feb-13) from the Presidency of South Africa, "the South African Government has made an urgent request to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to consider whether the decision announced by Israel to extend its military operations in Rafah, which is the last refuge for surviving people in Gaza, requires that the court uses its power to prevent further imminent breach of the rights of Palestinians in Gaza." U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (Feb-14) said, "how do you do something like Rafah and make sure all those innocent people not only are protected physically, but can have access to aid?"

On February 12, during a press meeting with U.S. President Biden, Jordanian King Abdullah II said, "we cannot stand by and let this continue. We need a lasting ceasefire now. This war must end... It is imperative that UNRWA continues to receive the support it needs to carry out its mandate. The potential threat of Palestinian displacement beyond the borders of Gaza and the West Bank is something we view with extreme concern and cannot be allowed... It is also important to stress that the separation of the West Bank and Gaza cannot be accepted." Sullivan (Feb-14) said that everyone needs to be doing everything the can, "including the government of Israel, to try to reach a deal..." Palestinian politician, Hussein Al-Sheikh (Feb-13) told Al-Sharq, "the Arab group led by Saudi Arabia is preparing a joint paper that includes 3 steps to stop the war." Asharq News (Feb-13) reported, "the Russian Foreign Minister says that the situation in the Middle East is escalating and becoming more severe." "Families of Israeli detainees in Gaza protest in front of Netanyahu's residence in occupied Jerusalem after he announced that he did not approve sending an Israeli delegation to Cairo for follow-up talks over a possible hostage deal," Quds News Network (Feb-14) reported. X/News IADN (Feb-13) reported (video), "Ukraine has claimed that Russia has fired Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles against it for the first time." February 14th, Congressman Mike Turner issued a statement saying that President Biden should declassify intelligence related to a serious national security threat. According to a (Feb-14) White House reporter, Turner had said it's an, "urgent matter with regard to a destabilizing foreign military capability." The next day (Thursday, Feb-15) Sullivan had a planned meeting with intelligence officials. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (Feb-12) expressed concern about misinformation and disinformation affecting people's lives. On February 15th, after Mr. Kirby officially announced the classified threat, Jeff, a reporter pressed Maj. General Patrick J. Ryder, "is it like GoldenEye, the thing from the 1995 Bond movie? And is the — is it time for all of us from the ground to join Jed and the Wolverines?" Ryder answered, "Jeff, I'm not sure how to respond to that. I guess we just have to live and let die."

X/Foreign Affairs (Feb-15) reported from CNN/WaPo columnist, Fareed Zakaria, "if Washington retreats from its leading role in world affairs, it will erode the United States’ own natural advantages—and invite an array of powers and players to step in and fill new power vacuums across the globe." "I’m an American doctor who went to Gaza. What I saw wasn’t war — it was annihilation," Dr. Irfan Galaria (Feb-16) told the Los Angeles Times. Al Jazeera (Feb-16) reported, Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-general of Hezbollah said, "if the Americans stop supplying weapons to Israel, the Israeli war on Gaza will stop immediately." Via X/Democracy Now! (Feb-15) Kenneth Roth reported, "only Joe Biden has the power to stop the massive bloodshed that an invasion of Rafah would cause." (Win Without War) Urges Biden to Prevent Catastrophic Israeli Assault on Rafah," CommonDreams.org (Feb-15) announced that the WWW director said: "the Biden administration must use every tool at their disposal to stop it from taking place." On February 15th, prime ministers from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand released a joint statement of concern and called for a ceasefire.

On February 17th, via X/Sulaiman Ahmed, the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia released an official statement (photo): "The priority now must be to end the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. We are convinced that the only way to stabilize the region is through the establishment of a Palestinian state. We made it clear to the Americans and others that the priority is to deal with the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The focus now is on the ceasefire and the arrival of aid to Gaza. We indicated from the beginning that an unrestrained Israeli response would inflame feelings. We have to understand that we are not only dealing with a moral issue, but rather it is related to the security of the entire region."

On February 16th, U.S. President Joe Biden had remarked about calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: "...over the last several days — almost an hour each... I’ve made the case — and I feel very strongly about it — that there has to be a temporary ceasefire to get the prisoners out, to get the hostages out... ...I’m hoping that you — that the Israelis will not make any massive land invasion in the meantime. So, it’s my expectation that’s not going to happen. There has to be a ceasefire temporarily to get those hostages — and, by the way, there are — we’re in a situation where there are American hostages, American citizens that are being held hostage. It’s not just — not just Israelis; it’s American hostages as well."

The G7 (Feb-17) released a joint-statement: "we are concerned about the risk of forced displacement of Palestinian civilians out of Gaza." From Cairo, The President of Brazil via Al-Sharq (Feb-15) said, "Israel’s behavior in Gaza has no explanation, as it kills women and children under the pretext of fighting Hamas." Earlier in the week, "thousands of Palestinians evacuated Rafah city and moved to the city of Deir Al Balah and Al Nusirat refugee camp in the middle of the Gaza Strip..." X/Tarek Badr reported. "Israeli attack in Deir - Al Balah, Gaza," Anadolu Ajansi/Ali Jadallah (Feb-18) shared (photos).

Arab TV (Feb-15) reported the Irish Foreign Minister announced, "funding of 20 million euros to UNRWA during the current year." X/Mohamad Safa (Feb-17) reported (photo) that The Weeknd (singer) donated to the World Food Program (WFP), "$2.5 million to humanitarian aid in Gaza. Four million meals to feed more than 173,000 families for two weeks." The New Arab (Feb-17) reported according to top US diplomat David Satterfield, "Palestinian police officers (were) killed by Israeli forces guarding Gaza aid in Rafah."

The strive for peace continued; on February 17th, Middle East Eye had reported, "the head of the Turkish Relief Foundation IHH Bulent Yildirim announced, a short while ago, during a huge public rally in Istanbul, the completion of preparations for the launch of a naval fleet towards Gaza to break the siege on its people: The time for talking is over. We will go down to the sea, we will reach Gaza, and we will break the siege." A (Feb-20) Qatari-Kuwaiti joint-statement emphasized, "the need for the international community to assume its responsibilities to stop military operations in the Palestinian territories and protect civilians." Also on February 20th, Time reported, "the U.S. has drafted a resolution for the U.N. Security Council that calls for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza and warns against Israel’s planned offensive in Rafah." They added that the draft resolution, "which also calls for the release of Israeli hostages," would be privately discussed. The U.S. had as planned, previously vetoed, "a different resolution from Algeria calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire." Sky News (Feb-22) reported Russia's delegate to the Security Council said, "stopping funding for UNRWA constitutes blackmail and we condemn attempts to discredit UNRWA."

Inflammatory actions were like inflammatory statements; they encouraged further acts of escalation, therefore; as reporting tactics improved, to ease public excitement and deter further acts of harm, escalatory and sensational shock-value instances were omitted unless they seemed key/essential to this overall report. Greater focus was directed to diplomacy and civilian populations, however; the reporting of each story still needed to be considered more-carefully, as from shining light and bringing awareness (to anything), information & intelligence would be used (by the wrong people), to further escalation. For example: maybe it would somehow inadvertently greenlight further violence by reporting that airstrikes on Rafah had already been occurring, as X/FRTSPF (Feb-24) had shared (video). From Philadelphia, PA, a passerby, X/Issam Haltam shared the same video and claimed that Israel had used a scorched earth policy and dropped white phosphorous. X/Norma (Feb-24) reported (video) alleged Israeli settlers/colonists and militants (disguised as members of Hamas) orchestrated publicity stunts. On February 25th, the International Middle East Media Center (IMEMC) reported "Israeli conscientious objector Sophia Orr, was detained by Israeli authorities on Sunday after burning the draft order requiring her to join the Israeli military. She told the recruitment bureau in Tel Hashomer that she refuses to join the army and take part in the machine of war and apartheid." Palestine Today (Feb-29) reported, "at least 81 Palestinians were killed and more than 700 were injured after Israeli bombardment against Palestinian civilians while they were waiting for the arrival of humanitarian aid on Al Rasheed Street, in Gaza. U.S. State Department's Matthew Miller (Feb-29) stated, "if there’s anything that the aerial footage of today’s incident makes clear, it is just how desperate the situation on the ground is. People need more food; they need more water; they need medicine and other humanitarian goods, and they need it now... ...the Secretary has made clear directly in conversations with Israeli Government partners and as have others in the United States Government that we want to see a crossing opened in the north as soon as possible."

On February 23, X/Maryum Ruqayyah had reported, the ICJ rejected South Africa's latest application and said, "the escalation in Rafah does not demand the indication of additional provisional measures." Earlier in the week, X/Sky News had reported from Bloomberg, "Britain is considering limiting some of its arms exports to Israel if it storms Rafah." The U.S. State Department (Feb-28) mentioned, "the National Security Memorandum that the President issued in early February that outlines a procedure that is not specific to the State of Israel but is specific to all countries that receive military assistance from the United States, that those countries provide us written assurances that recipients, number one, will use the weapons in accordance with the use – with the law of war; and number two, will facilitate and not arbitrarily deny or restrict humanitarian assistance." Miller urged all parties to stop obstructing the delivery of humanitarian aid and added that the department had been conducting processes for, "every country that receives military assistance from the United States to make sure they are aware of the requirements of the National Security Memorandum, make sure that they are aware of the timeline that is outlined in the National Security Memorandum. Again, this is all public; it requires a 45-day timeline for these countries to provide written assurances."

Reuters (Feb-23) reported that the Biden administration restored the U.S.' multiple-decade long-term stance that, "Israel's expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank is inconsistent with international law." They added that U.S. Secretary of State Blinken said, "our administration maintains a firm opposition to settlement expansion, and in our judgment this only weakens, doesn't strengthen, Israel's security." The department (Feb-28) called for Israel to halt its settler program as following, "establishment of an independent Palestinian state, that would necessarily include the inability for Israel to build settlements in what is another country at that point. Now, the issue of existing settlements, as we have always been clear, is something that would have to be discussed in negotiations between all the parties."

After a reporter brought up how: in Israeli prisons, on almost a weekly basis, a Palestinian imprisoned had been killed by torture, U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller (Feb-26) commented, "we want every prisoner, every detainee anywhere in the world to be treated humanely, to be treated in accordance with international law... ...that’s true in Russia, it’s true in Israel, it’s true everywhere in the world."

On February 26th, GPB reported Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu touted provocative statements regarding Israel's plans to unconditionally invade Rafah. On February 26th and again on February 28th, U.S. State Department Matthew Miller confirmed that a credible plan for invading Rafah had not been publicly presented. Al Jazeera (Feb-28) reported the U.S. State Department is ready to hold more individuals accountable regarding extremist violence in the West Bank. On February 29th, the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (Feb-28) reported (for Gaza since 7/10/2023), "30365 martyrs, 74925 injured, 11270 detainees."

Gaza's humanitarian situation and the threat of famine had become so critical it couldn't be assumed that negotiating a temporary ceasefire, humanitarian pause, or even somehow believing that the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan (starting March 10) would provide sufficient relief, U.S. State Department (Feb-28) discussed the imminent need for improved delivery of humanitarian assistance throughout the territory. Admiral John Kirby from the NSC (Feb-27) briefed, "USAID Administrator Samantha Power is in Israel this week for a series of meetings, including ongoing efforts by the United States to increase the delivery of lifesaving humanitarian assistance to civilians that live in Gaza. Today, the Administrator announced that the United States will provide an additional $53 million in urgently needed humanitarian assistance, which will include assistance to the World Food Program and other international NGOs providing resources for food, shelter, water, medicine, sanitation, hygiene all to the people of Gaza and the West Bank. This brings the total amount of funding announced by the United States government since the 7th of October to more than $180 million. Now, there is no question that much more aid is needed to address the critical and urgent needs on the ground." Miller said, "we’re not just waiting for a hostage deal. We are trying to address that issue now while also recognizing that the best solution to the problem would be a temporary ceasefire." Miller also hinted at a possible agreement for a pause on Monday, March 4th. In recent weeks, Biden's Middle East envoy from Israel had said that there was progress in talks with Hamas. The News (Feb-29) reported, "United States President Joe Biden and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani Thursday underscored that the release of hostages would result in an immediate and sustained ceasefire in Gaza over a period of at least six weeks." Kirby (Feb-27) added, "it’s not about trying to beat the clock to Ramadan. It’s about trying to get these two sides to come to closure on a deal that, again, would get all those hostages out and get the fighting stopped... We take these conversations very seriously. And without getting into specific details or disclosing some of the things that we’ve been hearing, we are taking them on board. And we are willing to adjust the way we’re approaching the conflict and the way we’re talking about the conflict to reflect those concerns. But we’re taking them very seriously... ...the National Security Council has been a part and parcel of these conversations, and we’re coming back from them, we feel, informed, more educated, and certainly more understanding of some of the concerns that are out there in the Arab community and — Arab American community. And, again, we’re taking that on board, and we’re doing — and we’re acting on it."

X/Khalid Al-Jufairi, PhD (Feb-24) had reported, "Egypt has beefed up security along its shared northern border with the Gaza Strip following Netanyahu’s February 9 announcement of a planned ground offensive in Rafah. The impending crisis has left Egypt’s President el-Sisi with little options."

After Al-Sharq (Feb-18) reported Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh demanded, "a two-state solution and recognition of the State of Palestine," i24 News reported (Feb-26) he presented, "the resignation of his government to (Palestinian Authority) President Abbas." Also: i24 added Shtayyeh called for the Palestinian Authority to take control of Gaza and stressed, "we will remain in confrontation with Israel until the Palestinian state is established... The next stage requires the Authority’s management of all Palestinian territories; ...its challenges require new governmental and political arrangements." The State Department (Feb-28) stated, "we are committed to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state... They are not currently a state... We are trying to establish sovereignty for the Palestinians... And we do support self-determination for the Palestinian people." Miller added that reopening the consulate for Palestinians in Jerusalem is, "something that we continue to look at." On February 25th, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah Movement told Al-Arabiya, "there is no talk with Hamas about joining the PLO and the priority is to stop the war."

Al Jazeera (Feb-29) reported Benjamin Netanyahu said that he was seeking, "to double or triple conscription and prepare a law to support the army and its efforts." Via Al Jazeera, the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated, "Gaza is witnessing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe and the UN Security Council must move for an immediate ceasefire." Anadolu English (Mar-1) reported from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, "Gaza crisis is testament to the collapse of current global order." X/Ragip Soylu (Mar-5) relayed that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan updated, "Cyprus turned into a weapons and ammunition logistical base for Israel."

On February 29th, via X/Jehad Abusalim shared an article they wrote (Feb-21) for The Jerusalem Fund: "The war in Gaza isn't just about Palestinian rights; it's about the very nature of the world we live in... Gaza has become a model for making entire populations rightless and justifying their exclusion from life, taking away their dignity, and using tools of explicit and implicit violence and surveillance to kill and discipline them when they rebel against these conditions. So, when Gaza says NO to all these things, it's not just defending itself and the Palestinian cause; it's also protecting the world from normalizing policies that make people unworthy of life and dignity just because they belong to the wrong ethnic, religious, or class group. When this battle is over, you'll thank Gaza for stopping dangerous precedents from being set and established, and for asserting that people cannot be killed, erased, and destroyed by the more privileged."

Al-Sharq reported the UNRWA (Feb-26) had stated, "supplies entering Gaza decreased by 50% in February compared to their level in January." UNRWA continued via Al Jazeera, "aid is supposed to increase, not decrease, to meet the huge needs of two million Palestinians living in desperate conditions." X/Dr. Anastasia Maria Loupis (Mar-2) announced, "the European Commision said Friday that it will resume funding for the UNRWA after reports cast doubt on Israeli government claims that employees had been involved in the Oct. 7 attacks." February 29th, a source with knowledge told X/Barak Ravid, "President Biden spoke on the phone today with the Emir of Qatar and discussed the Gaza hostage deal negotiations... After the call Biden told reporters that the aid convoy incident in Gaza (would) likely complicate the efforts to get a deal." On Friday (the 29th) the Brazilian government also said, "that the killing of over 100 people seeking humanitarian aid in Gaza shows that Israel's military action there has no ethical or legal boundaries and renewed its call for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict," X/Idrees Ali via Reuters (Mar-1) reported. X/Jehad Abusalim shared aerial footage (video). On the ground, X/Nader shared from Al Jazeera (video).

Quds News Network (Mar-1) reported, "six US pro-Israel House of Representatives returned from an Israel trip stating that Israel's Netanyahu has utter disregard for Palestinian lives and fearing that he is moving toward Gaza’s total destruction. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut, Sean Casten of Illinois, Madeleine Dean of Pennsylvania, Becca Balint of Vermont, and Salud Carvajal and Mark Takano of California said that Netanyahu has shamefully been unwilling to allow humanitarian services in at the scale needed, and his plan for Gaza foresees Israel with a permanent occupation of Gaza. X/Daniel Seidemann (Mar-1) recommended, "that the United States would hold Israel accountable against the same benchmarks applied everywhere else, and that the United States would display, in word and in deed, that Palestinian lives matter every bit as much (as) Israeli lives do... For a start." Mr. Miller (Mar-4) said, "you’ve heard us say when it comes to other matters, it’s the results that matter, not the intent. Right now not enough aid is getting in and not enough aid is getting distributed, and that needs to change... ...it is an issue now, and it’s one that the Government of Israel needs to work with the United Nations to determine an answer to now, because there is a very urgent need on the ground." Mr. Miller (Mar-5) continued, "some of the obstacles that we have seen from the Israeli political establishment: you have seen ministers in the Israeli Government block the release of flour from the port at Ashdod; you have seen ministers of the Israeli Government supporting protests that blocked aid from going in to Kerem Shalom. So all of those things are obstacles coming from ministers inside the Israeli Government that we have called out, that we have said are unacceptable, and that we have said should end." Miller updated that Israeli bombardment of Gaza was a significant factor and that the State Department was still waiting for the United Nations to finish investigating UNRWA. He also told Israel to be careful and mentioned their need (as it is with all countries) to fulfill all U.S. statutory requirements. One upcoming requirement: Mr. Miller foreshadowed for those who receive U.S. military assistance — a crackdown on non-compliant countries 45 days from (early February) when the President issued the National Security Memorandum.

Al-Sharq (Feb-29) covered that The White House had stated, "events in Gaza highlight the urgent humanitarian needs of the residents of the Strip." On March 1, via the Associated Press, the U.S. President insisted that, "Israel facilitate more trucks and more routes to get more and more people the help they need." Alain News reported France's Foreign Minister (Mar-2) said, "the Israeli authorities are responsible for preventing humanitarian aid from reaching the Gaza Strip." Biden added, "no excuses, because the truth is aid flowing to Gaza is nowhere nearly enough now—it’s nowhere nearly enough. Innocent lives are on the line and children’s lives are on the line." Al Hurra (Mar-1) reported Jordan announced, "the implementation of 3 airdrops of relief and food aid into the northern Gaza Strip." President Biden also announced that the U.S. would be participating in humanitarian supply airdrops. AFP reported (video). "Instead of transforming the image into a media event, political actors and leaders must direct their efforts to stopping the crimes of genocide that have been ongoing since Five months and opening a land and sea route for humanitarian aid," X/Anas Al-Sharif (Mar-2) reported. Pentagon Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder (Mar-5) said, "this morning, U.S. Central Command announced that they conducted their second combined humanitarian assistance airdrop into northern Gaza." NSC Spokesperson Admiral John Kirby (Mar-5) said, "as President Biden has said, this will be a part of a sustained effort while our — with our international partners to scale up the amount of lifesaving aid that we’re getting into Gaza. We’re exploring other channels to get aid into Gaza, including a maritime route. To that end, we are looking at both military and commercial options to move assistance by sea. There’s still an awful lot of work that’s being done on this to flesh it out. Of course, we’re also going to continue to urge Israel to facilitate more trucks and more routes, opening up more crossings so that more aid can get in to people in need and increase that flow" (including unique DoD capabilities from the Pentagon), Ryder added. Sky News (Mar-2) reported from the Palestinian Foreign Minister, "we are still optimistic about reaching a ceasefire in Gaza."U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (Mar-3) said (video), "what we are seeing every day in Gaza is devastating, and our common humanity compels us to act." X/Palestine Updates (Mar-4) shared (video), "more airdrops in north Gaza." X/Dina (Mar-3) shared (photo and video) "SOL is a Palestinian band and a group of friends from Gaza. They are currently in Rafah, spreading joy among both children and adults through their music."

On March 2nd, Quds News Network reported (video), "the first moments following Israeli strikes on tents of displaced families in front of the Emirati field hospital in Rafah, where thousands of displaced families were pushed from different areas across the Gaza Strip, killing at least 11 civilians including children and a paramedic, and wounding at least 50 others." TRT World reported the WHO chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, voiced, "concern about Israeli bombing of tents in Rafah, southern Gaza, causing casualties, including health workers." He added that it's "outrageous and unspeakable." Also: "what is happening in the Gaza Strip is the first genocide that is broadcast live on television and social networks," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said in a statement, X/Sulaiman Ahmed (Mar-2) reported. More US veterans who have been touched by Aaron Bushnell's story speak out, "support Palestine and expose Israeli genocide in Gaza," X/Larry Wilson (Mar-2) shared (video). X/Amjad (Mar-3) relayed from Israel Channel 14, "...mass (military) resignations resulted from the officers’ protest against the conduct of operational and personal matters, which reflects the state of turmoil in the information department run by (Israeli) military spokesman Daniel Hagari..." Al Arabiya (Mar-3) reported, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said, "we will not stop the war in Gaza without eliminating Hamas, but it will take a long time." Al Arabiya (Feb-29) had previously reported that Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, "Defense Minister realizes what it means to go to elections without achieving war goals." "Gulf retail giant AlShaya Group, which owns the rights to operate Starbucks in the Middle East, plans to lay off over 2,000 people as the business suffers from consumer boycotts linked to the Gaza war," X/Idrees Ali (Mar-5) reported from Dubai with Reuters and people familiar about the matter. From the (2023 December 2) Reagan National Defense Forum, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin had advised for a tactical victory not to become a strategic defeat. "Senior members of 36 global news outlets, including Haaretz, issued an open letter on Friday affirming their support for Palestinian journalists in Gaza, 89 of whom have been killed in the war since October 7," Haaretz (Mar-2) reported. Maj. Gen. Ryder (Mar-5) announced, "the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy is hosting the Defense Policy Board for sessions to examine the potential impacts of attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure aimed at disrupting Department of Defense efforts to mobilize, project, and sustain the Joint Force... As you know, we communicate at multiple echelons, not only here in the Pentagon but also at U.S. Central Command."

Monday, March 3rd, X/Malcolm Ishmeal shared (video), "destruction in Rafah city this morning, no respite from Israeli Airstrikes." March 5th, via Al Jazeera, U.S. President Joe Biden reported, "the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of the hostages fell into the hands of Hamas after Israel approved it." Asharq reported from the Palestinian Foreign Minister, "the Israeli government is pushing for further deterioration in the region." Al Arabiya (Mar-5) reported as Blinken suggested that Hamas must accept the terms of the ceasefire, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister reiterated, "we reject any displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip." X/Guy Elster (Mar-5) reported from a Hamas senior official, "any exchange of prisoners cannot take place except after a ceasefire."

Late March 5th, via X/Sulaiman Ahmed, Hamas released a statement (photo): "The Hamas movement has shown the required flexibility with the aim of reaching an agreement requiring a comprehensive cessation of aggression against our people, but the occupation is still evading the entitlements of this agreement, especially what achieves a permanent ceasefire, the return of the displaced, withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, and providing the needs of our people. The movement will continue to negotiate through mediator brothers to reach an agreement that fulfills the demands and interests of our people." Also: "the threat of new massacres being committed in Rafah reaffirms the criminal nature of the occupation army..." and "...coexistence with this entity is not possible..." X/Abu Savage relayed from Senior Hamas leader Osama Hamdan's March 4th statements.

Recognizing the unacceptable and unsustainable situation in Gaza, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller (Mar-5) told reporters that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Prime Minister Al Thani of Qatar. Mr. Kirby (Mar-5) told a reporter, "there’s nothing acceptable about the dire situation on the ground in — in Gaza in terms of the lack of food; lack of water; lack of medicine; in some cases, a lack of fuel. That shouldn’t be acceptable to anybody. So, short answer to your question is: No, it’s not acceptable. And that’s why we continue to work with our Israeli counterparts. ...you’ve heard the President say as well and the Vice President, that it’s time for Israel to open up more crossings and allow more aid in." March 5th, for the Department of Defense, C. Todd Lopez announced that the Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with Minister Benny Gantz, a member of the Israeli war cabinet. Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder said the secretary, "expressed strong concerns over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and requested Minister Gantz's support in enabling more humanitarian assistance and distribution into Gaza." Mr. Miller (Mar-4) said, "I am not going to make assessments about the varying levels effectiveness – of effectiveness of any member of the —" He was interrupted, "well, you guys are meeting with him." Mr. Miller continued, "...of any member of the Government of Israel."

Displacement continued. According to NDTV and Reuters (Mar-4) Pope Francis said, "do you really think you can build a better world in this way? Do you really think you will achieve peace? Enough please! Let us all say enough please! Stop!" Sky News (Mar-6) reported that the Palestinian Foreign Ministry said, "Israel is trying to empty the northern Gaza Strip of citizens by escalating the bombing and deepening the famine." Sky News (Mar-6) reported the Egyptian Foreign Ministry condemned, "the Israeli government’s decision to ratify new settlement units in the West Bank." Miller (Mar-5) explained that the U.S. would continue to confront fanatical, corrupt or polarized ideologies, and push for a two state solution with a revitalized/legitimate Palestinian Authority, no longer threatened and/or terrorized by Hamas terrorists, radical extremists, Israeli settlers, et al. Miller suggested, "they would relaunch the attacks of October 7th today, tomorrow, if they had the capability to do so." CNN via Al Arabiya (Mar-5) reported that according to a UN diplomat, "a new American draft resolution calls for an immediate and temporary ceasefire in Gaza."

The German Foreign Office (Mar-6) reported, "the Supreme Planning Council of Israel’s Civil Administration approved plans to build approximately 3500 new housing units in the settlements Maale Adumim, Kedar and Efrat in the occupied West Bank." "Israel’s policy of building settlements in the occupied Palestinian Territories is a grave violation of international law and undermines all endeavours with regard to a two-state solution. We condemn yesterday’s construction approval," X/GermanForeignOffice (Mar-7) summarized their official (Mar-6) response. Al-Sharq (Mar-9) reported Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, "the (UN) Security Council and the nature of the world order is one of the reasons behind the massacre of Gaza children." "Despite growing international pressure to stop," Reuters (Mar-7) reported, "Netanyahu says Israel will push on with Gaza offensive, including in Rafah."

On March 7th, IDF soldier X/Uri Israel shared (video) with a written statement , "75% of you are actively engaged in terrorist activities or support these heinous Hamas monsters. Our plan is simple, to reduce terrorist Gaza to glass. Want to stop us? Three non-negotiable demands: 1. Unconditional disarmament 2. Unconditional surrender 3. Unconditional return of hostages. Accept, the war will be over in a mere 12 hours. Refuse, Gaza will be reduced to a pile of rubble."

From March 7th 2024's State of the Union address, U.S. President Joe Biden said, "I’m directing the U.S. military to lead an emergency mission to establish a temporary pier in the Mediterranean on the Gaza coast that can receive large ships carrying food, water, medicine and temporary shelters. No U.S. boots will be on the ground. This temporary pier would enable a massive increase in the amount of humanitarian assistance getting into Gaza every day...

But Israel must also do its part. Israel must allow more aid into Gaza and ensure that humanitarian workers aren’t caught in the cross fire. To the leadership of Israel I say this. Humanitarian assistance cannot be a secondary consideration or a bargaining chip. Protecting and saving innocent lives has to be a priority..."

"Iran has managed to join the humanitarian aid deliveries in Gaza. The Iranian Red Crescent has established shelters in southern and northern Gaza for Gazans, where food is distributed," Israel’s Channel 11 reported (Mar-7) via X/Iran International English. Al Arabiya (Mar-7) reported the UN Relief Coordinator said, "more than 500,000 people in Gaza are on the brink of famine and children are dying of hunger." X/Care For Gaza (Mar-7) captioned and shared confirmation (video), "today we secured a total of 100 flour bags to distribute to the refugee families who are in the grips of the food shortage like the rest of the Gaza strip. We are grateful for your continued support." Sky News (Mar-8) reported Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron confirmed, "the UK will join the U.S. in opening a maritime corridor to deliver aid to Gaza."

"These are the trucks that come into Gaza... Coupons and flour and blankets; we don't get any of it, not a thing... They're having a great time!" X/Imshin (Mar-7) shared (video), "if you want to understand why Gazans are throwing stones at humanitarian aid trucks, watch this! This is the entrance to Gaza from Rafah Border Crossing with Egypt. Hundreds of trucks come in, but the food is never distributed to the people! Hamas is purposefully creating food shortages in Gaza to pressure the international community to stop the war, in order to save their regime!" U.S. State Department (Mar-6) had stated that, "it's also for Hamas to engage in good faith."

On March 8, Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder announced: "As President Biden announced last evening, the Department of Defense will undertake an emergency mission to establish a temporary pier in Gaza, working alongside like-minded countries and partners... JLOTS is a unique capability maintained by the Department of Defense whereby U.S. Army and U.S. Navy forces are organized, trained and equipped to conduct joint ship-to-shore operations where fixed port facilities are inadequate or unavailable. Simply put, they'll establish a temporary offshore maritime pier that allows for shipping vessels to transfer cargo to smaller vessels to transport and offload cargo to a temporary causeway for the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza... ...elements of the Seventh Transportation Brigade Expeditionary out of Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia have been tasked to support... Importantly, there will be no U.S. forces on the ground in Gaza. The DoD maintains the ability to provide unique capabilities from offshore without a U.S. military presence within Gaza. We're coordinating with other nations to assist with operating the causeway and distributing aid into Gaza. The concept that is being planned involves the presence of U.S. military personnel on military vessels offshore, but does not require U.S. military personnel to go ashore." Ryder also mentioned about one-thousand U.S. troops were being sent to the Mediterranean Sea and that while construction was expected to take several weeks, the platform would be operational as quickly as possible. Once completed, he said that the pier could provide the population of Gaza with 2 million meals per day.

Al-Sharq (Mar-8) reported, Director of the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Observatory to AWP said, "we document almost daily deaths due to famine in northern Gaza." "I would like to tell you what it's like being a woman in Gaza right now... ...privacy is just a distant memory," X/OpenBorders4Aid (Mar-8) reminded (video), "on International Women's Day, the women in Gaza continue to endure the consequences of this brutal war..." "A U.S. official said the airdrop that reportedly killed civilians in Gaza was not from a U.S. aircraft. Images from the scene show what appears to be a [UAE] C-17 overhead. The U.S. has been using C-130s," X/Chris Gordon and Sahara (Mar-8) reported. X/Mario Nawfal (Mar-8) captioned and shared (video), "after a parachute failed to open, humanitarian aid dropped from the sky crushing 5 in Gaza, including 2 children. With aid causing stampedes and accidents, maybe a ceasefire is a better solution?" "We've been working non-stop to establish an immediate ceasefire that would last for at least 6 weeks. It would get the hostages home – ease the intolerable humanitarian crisis and build toward something more enduring," Biden had said during his speech.

Also, during his State of the Union address, Biden pushed for an independent Palestinian state, "...as we look to the future, the only real solution is a two-state solution. I say this as a lifelong supporter of Israel and the only American president to visit Israel in wartime. There is no other path that guarantees Israel’s security and democracy. There is no other path that guarantees Palestinians can live with peace and dignity. There is no other path that guarantees peace between Israel and all of its Arab neighbors, including Saudi Arabia." Al Arabiya (Mar-9) reported Palestinian President Abbas' Fatah Movement said, "an independent Palestinian decision requires the unity of the position of the national factions." The Associated Press (Mar-9) reported, "Spain's prime minister says he will propose that parliament recognizes a Palestinian state." Following the start of Ramadan, CNN via X/Sky News (Mar-10) reported from a Hamas leader, "there is no specific date for the resumption of ceasefire negotiations in Gaza."

Wall Street Journal (March 10) reported, that according to U.S. President Biden, support for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system would be continued, however; an irresponsible invasion of Rafah would be, "a red line." The journal reported that via MSNBC, Biden told Israel, "you cannot have 30,000 more Palestinians dead." Claiming that Israeli citizens strongly supported his position to, "resoundingly reject the attempt to ram down our throats a Palestinian state," via Politico (Mar-10) Netanyahu reached it was, "something that they agree on," and then addressed criticism from Biden, who had said (after considering results from their efforts in Gaza and Lebanon), the Israeli leader had actually been, "hurting Israel more than helping Israel."

Palestine Online (Mar-8) covered an Israeli officer ordering filming of a child in humiliating conditions, with another soldier, "film here, film the kidnapped." Full of stares, parading through a civilian area, occupation forces also filmed as their military vehicles drove through Gaza, X/Mohamad Safa (Mar-10) shared (video). Children cannot afford food, X/The Saviour (Mar-10) shared (video).

On March 10th, X/Torah Judaism released a statement: "The world's largest anti-Zionist American Jewish diaspora clearly states to everyone that they have severed all relations with Israel and that they do not see Israel as a Jewish state. Torah Jews in America openly declare that they have no connection with Israel and its perverted army, the IDF. Everyone should know that devout Torah Jews do not see Israel as a state. The Jewish diaspora never accepts the Israeli army and the massacres it commits. The actions of Israel and the Zionists have no place in Judaism and the Torah."

Al Arabiya (Mar-11) reported from the Palestinian Foreign Ministry, "Israel is igniting tensions in the West Bank with its security and military measures." Alain Breaking News (Mar-14) reported U.S. State Department Matthew Miller reaffirmed the department's effort to, "use all available tools to prevent settler violence in the West Bank." X/Teri Schultz (Mar-18) reported Latvian Foreign Minister ?Krišjanis Karinš? said, "the EU should work to position itself as the honest broker in the Middle East but it hasn't done so yet." He added, "that starts with insisting on a 2-state solution. Forging a unified EU position is on the FAC agenda today." X/Idrees Ali (Mar-14) relayed Reuters that U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said, "Israel must make significant course corrections to achieve lasting peace with the Palestinians." Miller (Mar-14) clarified, "violence risks destabilizing the West Bank and obstructs efforts to advance a pathway to peace and security for Israelis and Palestinians through a two-state solution. There is no justification for violence against civilians, no justification for forcing families from their homes... In February, President Biden issued an executive order giving the State Department new authorities to impose sanctions on those responsible for undermining peace, security, and stability in the West Bank, and the department imposed sanctions on four individuals. Today, we are imposing further targeted sanctions on three Israeli individuals involved in undermining stability in the West Bank. We have also designated two associated entities referred to as farms. These West Bank outposts are owned or controlled by designated individuals, have acted as a base from which to launch violent acts, and are illegal even under Israeli law... It is critical that Israel take additional action to stop settler violence and hold accountable those responsible for it... ...the United States will continue to take its own actions to hold accountable those engaging in extremist violence and threatening the peace, security, and stability of the West Bank. This includes through actions like those taken today through the visa restriction policy announced by Secretary Blinken in December, under which the department has taken steps to impose visa restrictions on dozens of individuals." "The European Union is close to imposing sanctions on Israeli settlers in the West Bank," Al Jazeera (Mar-15) reported from diplomats via Jerusalem Post. Miller (Mar-27) added, "ultimately it’s why we will continue to pursue an effort to establish an independent Palestinian state and resolve these longstanding questions so you don’t have this decades of encroachment in the West Bank that are bedeviling the Israeli Government, bedeviling the Palestinian people, and ultimately making peace more difficult."

"Israel continues to systematically block humanitarian aid to Gaza, contravening international orders and exacerbating suffering," X/Roberto Pérez (Mar-12) shared (article). Into the weeks of Ramadan, peace talks restarted in Doha. An U.N. Security Council resolution passed amid U.S. abstention. It was non-binding and not enforceable, however; when asked if the resolution could potentially be subject to Chapter VII, Mr. Miller (Mar-26) said, "we believe that the UN Security Council resolution carries weight and should be respected." An U.S.-drafted U.N. resolution was previously voted against, simply because it was the U.S.' idea, however; NSC spokesperson Admiral John Kirby (Mar-22) explained optimism about the talks in Doha, "with the participation that we’re seeing on all sides, it’s a good sign." He added, "I don’t want to get too sanguine here. Nothing’s negotiated until it’s all negotiated, but we do believe that the gaps are narrowing and we are getting closer." Also: U.S. State Department's Matthew Miller previously explained that simply calling for a ceasefire wouldn't do anything. Al Jazeera (Mar-25) reported Hamas declared, "we welcome the UN Security Council’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza." "Our priorities are stopping the war on Gaza, bringing in aid, and the return of the displaced, and are not limited to releasing prisoners," a Hamas leader continued, reported (Mar-25) by Al-Sharq. At a State Department press briefing AP diplomatic reporter Matt Lee (Mar-25) questioned the legitimacy of the United Nations, as the actual peace talks were currently being hosted by the Qataris, "what the hell is the point of the UN or the UN Security Council? ...you’re going to get what you would like to see not out of the UN, but out of discussions in Doha?"

"The Cyprus sea corridor is not an alternative to land aid to Gaza," the British Foreign Secretary (Mar-12) stressed via Asharq News. EU Parliament (Mar-14) called on Israel to open all crossings to Gaza for humanitarian aid. After northern Gaza's 96th gate started to allow amount of humanitarian aid to enter, U.S. State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel (Mar-18) said, "our hope is that the avenues that exist for humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza, all of them – these gates, airdrops, and so, what have you – that all of them be pursued aggressively so as to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza right now. Following notification that UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini was denied entry to Gaza, Mr. Patel (Mar-19) added, "this, of course, includes allowing the free movement of international staff and the freedom of this movement to help with that kind of response. Commissioner General Lazzarini and UN staff, our belief is that they should be able to visit UNRWA’s fields of operation, including in Gaza. And we’re going to continue to work with the Government of Israel to rapidly approve all requested visas for UN and NGO workers in an expeditious fashion." "Hi there. I am Hala Nasser. I am a peaceful human. I haven’t hurt anyone, nor do I hate anyone. I want to live in peace. We want flour! We are being starved to death. Fear God! Have mercy! What is my guilt! What did I do!" X/Sulaiman Ahmed shared (video). WHO (Mar-18) released an IPC report that stated, "famine in Gaza is imminent, with immediate and long-term health consequences." From the report, Asharq News said, "it is still possible to avoid the spread of famine in Gaza through a ceasefire and increased aid entry." "A humanitarian crisis has descended across Gaza. And anarchy reigns in areas that Israel’s military has cleared but not stabilized," U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (Mar-18) commented.

A reporter pressed Jake Sullivan, after the President was picked up on a hot mic saying he, "told Prime Minister Netanyahu they were going to have a come to Jesus moment." The room reacted strongly; Sullivan was pressed further regarding what he said on their phone conversation and also was asked, "if Jesus was on the call at all?" Jake replied, "you can draw your own conclusions," and added, "no comment." He continued to update they are hoping to beat the 45-60 days previously forecasted for Gaza's JLOTS floating pier, because; "we’re moving heaven and earth to get all of the complex logistics associated with it fully integrated into the pipeline for aid going into Gaza... ...that effort is very much underway. The CENTCOM Commander feels good about the progress we are making and that he will be able to move this on an expedited basis based on the original timelines that he provided."

On March 24, Doctors Without Borders (MSF International) reported, "our staff say heavy air strikes by Israeli forces and fierce fighting continue around Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, endangering patients, medical staff and people trapped inside with very few supplies... " X/Emanuel Fabian (Mar-25) reported that the IDF denied media reports claiming there had been an infiltration into Israeli territory somewhere from the Gaza Strip, the IDF added that forces were deployed to, and prepared in that area. Alain Breaking News (Mar-26) relayed that the German Foreign Minister reported, "the humanitarian situation in Gaza is like hell." From Al Jazeera (Mar-25) the Jordanian Foreign Minister emphasized, "there is no alternative to UNRWA and all the money provided to it contributes to saving lives." UNRWA shared daily updates with statistics regarding border crossings and humanitarian assistance. On March 14th, the U.S. State Department had previously commented, "when it comes to our commitment to providing humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people, there should be no question, because we have put our money where our mouth is!"

Japan Times previously discovered, Israel's 1987 hand with creating Hamas was, "to split the nationalist Palestinian movement led by Arafat and, more fundamentally, to thwart the implementation of the two-state solution for resolving the protracted Israeli-Palestinian conflict." Repeating in 2024, Israel National News - Arutz Sheva (Mar-24) reported, "security sources in Israel are examining the option of distributing guns to local leaders and clans in Gaza for the purpose of self-defense. These leaders had been threatened with their lives after Israeli security officials contacted them and suggested that they replace Hamas."

🎦	Sidenote: Israel's involvement behind Hamas also was later confirmed by: Ehud Barak (former Prime Minister of Israel), Ami Ayalon (former head of Israel Secret Service), and Yehuda Shaul (former IDF Commander) in 4corners confession interviews, shared (Mar-16) by X/Mads Palsvig (video).

NBC News (Mar-21) had reported that Israel sent a delegation to Doha, Qatar for negotiations, however; after the recent U.N. resolution abstention and Israeli Defense Minister visiting U.S. officials in Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reacted by cancelling a previously scheduled trip for a greater U.S. consultation about an alternate strategy to eliminate Hamas extremists/terrorists, rather than leveling Rafah (a southern Gaza city that collected over 1 million displaced civilians). Mr. Kirby (Mar-25) said, "we’re kind of perplexed by this." X/Barak Ravid reported U.S. Secretary of State Blinken (Mar-22) reiterated to Netanyahu of, "the necessity of developing a comprehensive plan for the day after the war, otherwise he will fall into the Gaza quagmire."

"The team will continue to accompany me," Netanyahu via Al-Sharq (Mar-22) reported about a crisis surrounding senior officials in his office. X/Barak Ravid (Mar-25) reported, (Israeli) "conservative Minister Gideon Saar resigns, and his party will leave Netanyahu's emergency government. Why it matters: Saar's move will put more pressure on Benny Gantz and his centrist party to leave the government too." On Mar-22, Axios reported that Blinken had warned Netanyahu and his war cabinet in a meeting that Israel's security and its place in the world were in peril over failed Gaza strategy, "you might not realize it until it's too late." Sky News (Mar-25) reported the White House said, "the failure of an Israeli delegation to come to Washington is not ideal." Admiral Kirby (Mar-25) suggested the U.S. still had, "a very close relationship with our Israeli partners and with the government in place... The Defense Minister is here as we speak, just in the other room..."

Al Arabiya (Mar-17) had reported that German Chancellor Scholtz had stated, "the Palestinian Authority needs reform and restructuring." X/Alain (Mar-13) reported from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, "procrastination in resolving the Palestinian issue exposes the region and the entire world to the dangers of instability." Miller (Mar-14) stated, "we have made it clear to Israel that these are incredibly important issues that they need to take seriously." Sullivan (Mar-18) said failing to, "would lead to more innocent civilian deaths, worsen the already dire humanitarian crisis, deepen the anarchy in Gaza, and further isolate Israel internationally." Additionally, he along with President Biden also suggested that Israel's insisting (about how defeating Hamas required a full ground invasion of Rafah), was a hollow, "straw-man," nonsense argument, and referenced examples from past and more-recent U.S. history.

On March 20th, Secretary of State Blinken reported that he was continuing to work on establishing an independent Palestinian state — "seeing what this new government looks like, the cabinet looks like. That’s what we’re focused on." On March 27th, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reported, "constructive discussions with Israel’s Defense Minister over the last two days. Rafah was one of the many topics discussed with Jake Sullivan, Tony Blinken, Lloyd Austin, and Bill Burns. The Prime Minister’s office has agreed to reschedule the meeting dedicated to Rafah. So, we’re now working with them to set/find a convenient date..." Matthew Miller (Mar-27) echoed Secretary of State Blinken's (Mar-20) speech from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia that, "by nature of these types of negotiations, when you get down to the end – when you make progress, the issues that remain are often the hardest ones. You don’t usually solve the hardest issues first, you solve them last." Miller added, "it’s not a question of pressuring Israel more. It’s a question of taking good ideas from people and incorporating them into the policies that we’re implementing."

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Created with the National Defense Strategy (NDS) and National Defense Industrial Strategy (NDIS), on March 28th, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) released its inaugural Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Cybersecurity (CS) Strategy, an actionable approach to maturing a more resilient Joint Force and Defense cybersecurity ecosystem. Spanning Fiscal Year 2024 - 2027, the DoD DIB CS Strategy provides a path forward for the Department's internal and industry-facing cybersecurity activities.

Al Arabiya (4/2) reported that Palestine's Fatah Movement said, "we affirm our rejection of all external interference - specifically Iranian - in Palestinian internal affairs." X/Al Arabiya (4/6) reported from the Israeli Army, "we destroyed 3 tunnels in Khan Yunis, one of which extends into Israel." A pre-coordinated humanitarian aid convoy from World Central Kitchen was attacked by Israeli forces, multiple times, killing 7 aid workers (including an American citizen). It sparked U.S. outrage and international outrage, and that sparked further outrage, because it took that before European officials would consider sanctions against Israel. X/Guy Elster (4/9) reported that France's foreign minister, Stephane Sejourne added (to get aid into Gaza), "there must be levers of influence and there are multiple levers, going up to sanctions to let humanitarian aid cross check points." Friend of U.S. president and head of World Central Kitchen, Jose Andres said the killings were, "systematically car-by-bar," and suspended their humanitarian activities and expressed disappointment about the result of their efforts. Al Jazeera (Mar-30) reported the Jordanian Foreign Minister said, "Israel must face the consequences of what it is doing and the international community must take action to stop its violations in Gaza." US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller (4/3) stated, "ultimately, whatever the details are that broke down here, the result is unacceptable, and that’s why they need to do better. And so that’s why they need to have improved deconfliction and coordination measures to prevent tragedies like this from happening in the future." X/Asharq News (4/7) reported from the British Foreign Secretary, "the future of our support for Israel depends on its behavior in accordance with international law."

Via the International Red Cross' advisory, "What is International Humanitarian Law?" it became clear that the reason Israel hadn't previously violated international humanitarian law for atrocities in Gaza, was because Gaza had been located within Israel, so because of a legal technicality, it was considered a domestic matter; international laws didn't apply. For crimes committed elsewhere, corruption prevailed. Instances were dealt with on a case-by-case basis, direct chain-of-command orders couldn't necessarily be proven, therefore: only pawns fell. Israeli leaders could not be blamed for directing actions on the ground; there was no accountability. U.S. National Security Council Spokesperson for Strategic Communications, Admiral John Kirby (4/4) said, "the President laid out his significant concerns about the direction and where things are going and, quite frankly, laid out, as is clear in the readout, that — that we are willing to reconsider our own policy approaches here, dependent upon what the Israelis do or don’t do."

X/Barak Ravid (4/7) was told by two Israeli officials that they, "received an empowered mandate..." X/Michael Hallihane (4/7) translated, "combined with withdrawal of the bulk of troops from southern Gaza with a switch to intelligence led targeted operations and the opening of additional aid routes is this the beginning of the end? The US calls the shots." X/Tzvi Joffre from Jerusalem Post (4/7) wrote, "in the first official statement to the public about the matter, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says that the withdrawal of forces was done now that Hamas has stopped functioning as a military organization throughout the Gaza Strip." X/2023gazawar (Gaza war unit tracking) continued publishing its Full unit & control map. X/Emanuel Fabian (4/7) reported, "the IDF overnight withdrew all ground troops from the southern Gaza Strip, after four straight months of fighting in the Khan Younis area. Only one brigade, Nahal, remains in the Gaza Strip. It is tasked with securing the so-called Netzarim Corridor, which crosses Gaza from the Be'eri area to the coast.

April 8th, US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated, "the IDF is establishing a coordination unit for deconfliction as a direct contact point with the humanitarian community. More than 200 humanitarian workers have been killed during this conflict, and we have repeatedly pressed the Israeli Government on the need to improve its deconfliction and coordination measures. The creation of this new unit, which Prime Minister – which is something President Biden raised directly with Prime Minister Netanyahu on their call last week and which Secretary Blinken has raised in his meetings with Israeli officials, can contribute to the safety of those who are working tirelessly to bring relief to the Palestinian people. We will be observing closely its establishment to verify that it operates as intended to ensure humanitarian workers can do their jobs as safely as possible. While we welcome these initial steps, it’s crucial to recognize that much more needs to be done. Many Palestinians in Gaza are at risk of famine, and every single man, woman, and child in Gaza is experiencing food insecurity. So these recent efforts must be just the starting point for a sustained Israeli commitment to ensure that the people of Gaza have their basic needs met. We expect Israel to fully implement its commitments quickly and we will be monitoring that implementation. As Secretary Blinken has said, ultimately it is the results that matter, and we will be judging them on those results."

X/Alain News (4/5) reported from the Turkish Foreign Minister, "8 suspects arrested for working for Israeli intelligence." X/Ragip Soylu (4/8) reported that Turkey restricted the, "export of some products to Israel over the invasion of Gaza, including aluminum, steel, cement, and chemical pesticides..." To the U.S. Senate, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (4/9) warned, "mass famine in Gaza would likely accelerate violence and ensure a long-term conflict... Israel's failure to separate the Palestinian people from Hamas will only create more terrorism," X/NYplaid reported. Muhammad Nazzal (4/9) told Al-Arabiya, "Israel is evading the issue of the return of the displaced to the north."

Al Arabiya (4/10) informed that airstrikes on Gaza had continued. Iran encouraged resistance groups to put greater international pressure on Israeli forces. Hezbollah targeted and neutralized Israeli Iron Dome missile defense platforms. Then on April 12th, U.S. President Biden told (video) a simple calm and straight-forward message to Iran, "don't." X/Aurora Intel (4/13) reported, "IRGC (Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) has named the operation True Promise." The situation intensified and Israel closed its airspace, ABC (4/13) reported, "Israeli airspace to close at 12:30 a.m. local time." Israeli bombings on Gaza temporarily stopped. Its citizens rejoiced, X/Fakir Ajam (4/13) shared (video), "for the first time since the war on Gaza, there are no Israeli planes over the Strip due to Iranian strikes."

Israel had previously bombed Lebanon's airport, but after diplomatic consulate building in Damascus was struck, Iran escalated its offensive and launched missiles at Israel. ABC News (4/13) reported, "a senior U.S. official told ABC News they now think there will be anywhere from 400 to 500 drones and missiles launched at Israel from Iraq, Syria, southern Lebanon and the Houthis, but that the bulk will be launched from Iran. The drones are the same kind used in Ukraine." Arab countries in the thousand-mile flight path closed their airspaces, and for several hours, they helped intercept the hundreds of exploding suicide drones and ballistic missiles. Israel's Iron Dome defense system and American forces intercepted most of remaining the drones from Iran. Shared (October 15, 2021) via Nahed bin Muhammad bin Ahmed Al Dhaheri (video), training footage had surfaced demonstrating skills of Iranian special forces and their effectiveness against vases.

Biden issued a statement that the U.S. would not attack Iran, however; he congratulated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his mighty, big, impressive, and rock-solid performance, militarily, for the previous day's events with, "remarkable capacity." He also congratulated his own military for helping with the, "unprecedented attacks," and reaffirmed, "ironclad", commitment to the security/sovereignty of Israel. However, on 4/16, mainstream headlines flashed. ABC: "US to Israel: If you strike back at Iran, you'll do it alone." Times of Israel: "US officials believe Israel won't strike Iran, will focus on proxies instead." CNBC: "Israel's war Cabinet is locked between restraint and revenge."

For months, Israel had ignored votes from the UN General Assembly, disregarded the UN Security Council resolutions, and refused to attend meetings. However, following Iran's missile barrage at Israel, its ambassador to the United Nations wrote to the UN Security Council President, demanding support from the international community, X/Barak Ravid (4/13) reported (statement). Forcing Israel back into the realm of international accountability, Biden had said, "I will convene my fellow G7 leaders to coordinate a united diplomatic response to Iran’s brazen attack." Then at 11pm, CNN (4/13) reported, "Biden tells Netanyahu tonight was a win, nothing of 'value' hit in Israel, US official says." Via X/Mario Nawfal and Al Jazeera, (4/13) Iran’s Chief of Staff said, "our attack is over, and we do not wish to continue it, but we will respond forcefully if Israel targets our interests. Israel crossed red lines by targeting our consulate in Damascus, and it had to be responded to." April 19th Reuters reported that Israel executed a carefully calibrated strike on Iran. the Associated Press (4/19) reported, "Israel and Iran on Friday both played down an apparent Israeli airstrike near a major air base and nuclear site in central Iran, signaling the two bitter enemies are ready to prevent their latest eruption of violence from escalating into a full-blown regional war... The muted responses could calm tensions — for now."

The previous week, Axios and Asharq News (4/7) had reiterated, "Netanyahu knows that the continuation of the war reduces the chances of holding elections." X/Elizabeth Hagedorn, State Department correspondent for Al-Monitor (4/9) confirmed an Amwaj.media report, "Iranian FM Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will travel to New York to attend the UN Security Council meeting on Palestine scheduled for April 18." The New Daily (4/10) reported Australian minister of Foreign Affairs, Penelope Ying-Yen Wong shifted, "...policy forward on the issue of peace in the Middle East, embracing recognition of a Palestinian state ahead of a two-state solution." X/Asharq (4/11) reported, the Russian presidency had called, "on Iran and Israel to exercise restraint." As the Palestinian Authority still had not completed necessary reforms for Palestine to be recognized as an independent state, US used its veto power at the UN security council to vote against recognizing what it considered to be a land governed by Hamas terrorists. After calling the resolution, "premature," US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel (4/18) urged the Palestinian Authority to make those corrections in the, "most expeditious," way possible. Citizens disbanding from the to-be-disbanded Hamas party were also directed to find new political party affiliations. Once its corruption was solved, then Palestine could actually be recognized regarding international law.

CNN (4/22) reported, "the US Treasury Department on Friday imposed sanctions on two organizations for fundraising on behalf of two violent Israeli extremists in the West Bank. At the same time, the State Department on Friday sanctioned Ben-Zion Gopstein, (the founder and leader of Lehava, an organization whose members have engaged in violence, including assaults on Palestinian civilians)." The Guardian (4/22) reported, "US poised to impose sanctions on IDF unit accused of violations in West Bank." The Guardian added that anti-corruption measures were put in place, "as Congress voted for $26bn in new emergency aid to Israel." ProPublica (4/22) reported that previously, "a special State Department panel recommended that he disqualify multiple Israeli military and police units from receiving U.S. assistance after reviewing allegations that they had committed flagrant violations, including extrajudicial killings and rape." They added that Israeli Prime Minister resisted U.S.' plan to cut off aid to the Israeli military unit. "Sanctions on our soldiers is a red line," Netanyahu said, (4/22) according to NDTV world news; he dictated, "the government of Israel that I lead will act with all means against these moves." Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (4/23) reported, "34670 Martyrs (since 2023 Oct 7)."

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On April 22nd, 2024, the U.S. Department of State released its 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. "The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza continues to raise deeply troubling concerns for human rights. Hamas’ brutal terrorist attacks on October 7 killed around 1,200 people, took approximately 230 Israeli and foreign hostages, and included appalling abuses, including gender-based violence and sexual violence. As Israel exercises its right to self-defense, we have made clear that it must conduct military operations in accordance with international law and take every feasible precaution to protect civilians. We continue to urgently raise concerns surrounding the deaths of and injuries to tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, including women, children, persons with disabilities, and other vulnerable persons. We repeatedly have pressed concerns about Palestinian civilians’ access to humanitarian assistance, displacement of the majority of the population of Gaza, and the unprecedented number of journalists killed. We have repeatedly condemned Hamas’ abhorrent misuse of civilians and civilian infrastructure as human shields and its continued refusal to release all hostages. We also continue to condemn the record levels of violence in the West Bank, including attacks by violent extremist settlers against Palestinian civilians." From the Harry S. Truman Building in Washington, DC, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken also (4/23) recognized the report's contributors, "these bright spots are an important reminder that progress on human rights is indeed possible, as long as committed individuals in every part of the globe continue to work to uphold fundamental dignity for all people. On that note, let me just close by thanking a remarkably dedicated team across this department – here in this building, at our posts around the world – who have spent months painstakingly compiling this report. I also want to recognize everyone who helped document the incidents that make up this important resource – journalists, human rights defenders, citizens – often at great personal risk. Because of each of you, we have a clearer picture of human rights conditions as they are, as well as a renewed determination to strengthen them for the future."

Recent update (2025/01/24)

Nine months later...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken (Jan-14) told the press (video), "For the United States – a country with unique global engagements and responsibilities – the conflict has put our personnel, our facilities, our assets at greater risk, stretched our force posture, stockpiles, and readiness... Terrorist groups were exploiting the crisis in Gaza to try to boost recruitment and foment anti-American sentiment... Autocrats have cynically used the conflict to justify their aggression and atrocities, and to advance their efforts to challenge the international rules and principles that safeguard American interests and values. And of course, it’s divided our communities – from college campuses, to houses of worship, to families. Given the costs – especially the human costs – we have a responsibility to ensure that the strategic gains of the last 15 months endure, and lay the foundation for a better future... All too often in the Middle East, we’ve seen how the shoes of one dictator can be filled by another, or give way to conflict and chaos; how a nation can expel one outside power only to see another take its place; how stamping out one terrorist group can spawn even more lethal successors." Along with statements from Kamala Harris (Jan-15) and Secretary of State Antony Blinken (Jan-14), The White House (Jan-15) shared (video), "President Biden [delivered] remarks on reaching a ceasefire and hostage deal (between Israel and Hamas)." Read Biden's (Jan-15) full statement. President Joe Biden (Jan-15) spoke (video), "during the next six weeks, Israel will negotiate the necessary arrangements to get phase two, which is a permanent end of the war. Let me say it again, a permanent end of the war. There are a number of details to negotiate to move from phase one to phase two. But the plan says if negotiations take longer than six weeks, the ceasefire will continue as long as the negotiations continue. I spoke to the Emir of Kuwait and the President of Egypt, and we have pledged to make sure the negotiations will keep moving forward for as long as it takes. Then when phase two begins, there will be an exchange for release of the remaining Libyan hostages, including male soldiers, and all remaining Israeli forces will be withdrawn from Gaza and the temporary cease fire will become permanent. And finally, phase three. Any final remains of hostages who have been killed will be returned to their families. And a major reconstruction plan for Gaza will begin. This is the cease fire agreement I introduced last spring. Today, Hamas and Israel have agreed to that cease fire agreement and the whole ending the war. You know, those of you who have followed the negotiations can attest the road to this deal has not been easy. I've worked in foreign policy for decades, this is one of the toughest negotiations I've ever experienced. ...the Bible says blessed are the peacemakers. Many peacemakers helped make this happen, including an extraordinary team of American diplomats who have worked nonstop for months to get this done... Secretary Blinken led the effort. ...National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Bill Burns, John Fine and Brett McGurk. Amos Hochstein and the Vice President [worked] relentlessly as we work to deliver this deal. I also know this deal was developed and negotiated under my administration, but its terms will be implemented for the most part by the next administration... For years in the United States Senate, former Senator George Mitchell, who did so much to forge peace in Northern Ireland, once said about diplomacy. He said it is a 700 days of failure and one day success. 700 days of failure and one day success. Well, we've had many difficult days since Hamas began this terrible war. We've encountered roadblocks and setbacks. We've not given up. And now, after more than 440 days of struggle, a day of success has arrived. God bless all the hostages, their families. May God protect the troops of all those who work for peace."

U.S. Department of State (Jan-15) shared (video), "Department of State Daily Press Briefing - January 15, 2025 - 1:15 PM." "...there has been a surplus of suffering... And we do fundamentally believe that the failure to realize the aspirations of the Palestinian people is one of the main drivers of instability in the region and one of the main drivers of suffering. And so I would urge you... ...to look at the speech (AP/video) that the Secretary gave... ...where he talked about exactly what we have done, and to unlock a political path forward for the Palestinian future. There are three stages that we see that are important to get to finally realizing a Palestinian state." Long-sought aspirations — State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller (Jan-15) shared (video), "...this ceasefire agreement is an agreement that was conceived of by this administration, that this administration traveled the world to garner support for, and that members from Secretary Blinken on down put their credibility behind... I think the most important factor was that after the President laid out this proposal publicly at the end of May, Secretary Blinken and other members of the United States Government went around the world generating support for this proposal and won the endorsement of not just countries in Europe but countries across the Middle East, Arab and Muslim countries across the Middle East, that said they supported this proposal. It won the endorsement of the United Nations Security Council and what that did is it left Hamas isolated and alone. And I can tell you that we began to see a weakening of Hamas’s position after that diplomatic campaign that we executed. Now, when it comes to the involvement of President-elect Trump’s team, it has been absolutely critical in getting this deal over the line. And it’s been critical because, obviously, as I stand here today, this administration’s term in office will expire in five days, and one of the things that we have always said about this deal is that when you get from stage one to stage two, that the United States, Egypt, and Qatar are the guarantors of this deal and Egypt and Qatar will push Hamas to stay at the bargaining table and to get from stage one to stage two.. And the United States will push Israel to stay at the bargaining table to get from phase one and phase two. So obviously those are promises we cannot make on behalf of the United States for any longer than the next five days. And so it’s critical that all of the parties to the agreement and the other mediators see that, when the United States is in the room making commitments, those are lasting commitments that extend beyond this administration into the next one. ...I don’t know if it’s unprecedented to have envoys from an outgoing and an incoming administration sitting at the same table negotiating a ceasefire agreement of this kind, but if it’s not unprecedented, it’s certainly unusual, and we of course thank the Trump team for working with this, on this ceasefire agreement. We think it’s important that they were at the table and I think it shows that when Americans... ...are willing to work together across partisan lines as we were willing to do on this occasion, because it’s in the national interests of the United States, there’s a lot that we can get done... I, of course, can’t speak for what the incoming administration can do. What I can say is it is very much in the interests of the incoming administration to push to turn this agreement from phase one into a lasting end to the war, which is what happens when you get to phase two and phase three. There are hostages that will continue to be held after the expiration of phase one and it’s in the interest of everyone to see that those hostages return home. ...it is very much in their interest, just as we believe it is in the interest of Israel that this turn into a lasting peace. ...the important factor when it comes to their involvement has been the continuity that it shows having both the outgoing administration and the incoming administration at the table." that's why they accepted it ahead of the next admin, they cannot guarantee the continuity... We cannot guarantee what the next administration is going to do..."

"Trump and Biden both [claimed] credit for Gaza ceasefire deal," AP News (Jan-15) announced.

"White House national security communications adviser John Kirby... ...[said] a deal should have happened a long, long time ago and [added] that there [was] plenty of credit to go around for the agreement," TODAY (Jan-16) reported (video).

"Before his inauguration, President-elect Trump had announced a mass declassification from the over-classification of U.S. intelligence, including for items regarding the JFK, RFK, and MLK Jr. assassinations... It's all going to be released, Uncle Sam," C-SPAN (Jan-18) reported (video). The White House (Jan-23) released an executive order.

"Israeli settlers burned West Bank homes in riots organized on chat groups...," The Wall Street Journal (Jan-21) reported. Donald Trump's new White House website of President Donald Trump announced cancelling "sanctions imposed by the former Biden administration on far-right Israeli settler groups and individuals accused of being involved in violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank," Reuters (Jan-21) relayed. The New York Times (Jan-21) reported from a Jenin resident, "It’s as if they came to us straight from Gaza with large vehicles, aggressive gunfire and drones."

AP News (Mar-18) announced, "Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 413 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. The surprise bombardment shattered a ceasefire in place since January and threatened to fully reignite the 17-month-old war... Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes after Hamas refused Israeli demands to change the ceasefire agreement. Officials said the operation was open-ended and was expected to expand. The White House said it had been consulted and voiced support for Israel’s actions."

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Repeating history of retreat

US/UK War of 1812, according to the Library of Congress, "was concluded in 1814 by the Treaty of Ghent. The treaty resolved none of the issues for which the United States had fought, but it created a framework for future friendly relations between the United States and Great Britain. In the following decades, the two nations quarreled about the Canadian boundary but settled the disputes by negotiation." Recommendation: draft Palestine-Israel Treaty from US/UK Treaty of Ghent.

U.S. President Harry Truman (a democrat) who in 1948 helped Israel become an official country relied on the Jewish vote. Israel-US relations immediately began to complicate. The U.S. Department of State wrote a 1950 secret document, Essential Elements of US–UK Relations, "no other country has the same qualifications for being our principal ally and partner as the UK. It has internal political strength and important capabilities in the political, economic and military fields throughout the world. Most important, the British share our fundamental objectives and standards of conduct. Linked to the UK, and a source of much of its strength, is the Commonwealth... The area of the Commonwealth is of greater importance, economically, strategically and politically than any other existing grouping. The US can find its most important collaborators and allies in the UK and the Commonwealth, just as the UK and the Commonwealth are, in turn, dependent upon us."

In 1953, the next president, Dwight D. Eisenhower (a republican) didn't rely on the Jewish vote. Middle East Quarterly Alteras/Pipes reported that Eisenhower tried to balance the fairness as he, "seemed to accept the Arabist view that good relations with Israel must harm those with the Arabs." Alteras/Pipes added that Arab leaders have dreamt of a day where, "another Amercian president might do what Eisenhower did and force Israelis from the West Bank and the Golan Heights," along with withdrawing from Gaza, and also the U.S. President, "compell(ed) the Israelis to evacuate the Sinai Peninsula following the Suez War," forcing a ceasefire/resolution. Imperial War Museums reported, "the 1956 Suez Crisis, when Britain along with France and Israel invaded Egypt to recover control of the Suez Canal, was arguably one of the most significant episodes in post-1945 British history. Its outcome highlighted Britain’s declining status and confirmed it as a second tier world power." IWM continued, "on 4 November the United Nations threatened Britain with sanctions if there were any civilian casualties from British aerial bombing of targets in Egypt. This led to economic panic in the first week of November 1956 and resulted in tens of millions of pounds being lost from the country’s reserves. Britain faced having to devalue its currency. Appalled that military operations had begun without his knowledge, US President Eisenhower put pressure on the International Monetary Fund to deny the UK any financial assistance."

President Eisenhower wrote in a November 7, 1956 letter to Israel's Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, "as you know, the General Assembly of the United Nations has arranged a cease-fire in Egypt to which Egypt, France, the United Kingdom and Israel have agreed. There is being dispatched to Egypt a United Nations force in accordance with pertinent resolutions of the General Assembly. That body has urged that all other foreign forces be withdrawn from Egyptian territory, and specifically, that Israeli forces be withdrawn to the General Armistice line. The resolution covering the cease-fire and withdrawal was introduced by the United States and received the overwhelming vote of the Assembly. Statements attributed to your Government to the effect that Israel does not intend to withdraw from Egyptian territory, as requested by the United Nations, have been called to my attention. I must say frankly, Mr. Prime Minister, that the United States views these reports, if true, with deep concern... It would be a matter of the greatest regret to all my countrymen if Israeli policy on a matter of such grave concern to the world should in any way impair the friendly cooperation between our two countries."

The next day (November 8, 1956), Prime Minister Ben-Gurion replied to U.S. President Eisenhower, "we have never planned to annex the Sinai desert. In view of the United Nations Resolutions regarding the withdrawal of foreign troops from Egypt and the creation of the international force, we will, upon conclusion of satisfactory arrangements with the United Nations in connection with this international force entering the Suez Canal area, willingly withdraw our forces... I know these words of friendship stem from the depths of your heart and I wish to assure you that you will always find Israel ready to make its noble contribution at the side of the United States in its efforts to strengthen justice and peace in the world."

IMW concluded, "with few options the British Prime Minister Anthony Eden reluctantly accepted a UN proposed ceasefire. Under Resolution 1001 on 7 November 1956 the United Nations deployed an emergency force (UNEF) of peacekeepers into Egypt to halt the conflict. It had lasted just two days and Britain, and Eden personally, had been left humiliated. Eisenhower regarded Suez as an unnecessary distraction from the Soviet Union’s brutal suppression of an uprising in Hungary. Several recently independent former-British colonies agreed. Only Australia supported Britain, while Pakistan threatened to leave the Commonwealth... British access to fuel and oil became limited and resulted in shortages. Petrol rationing was introduced in December 1956, lasting until May 1957. Under huge domestic pressure and suffering ill-health Eden resigned in January 1957, less than two years after becoming prime minister."

Overall consensus/popular opinion:

While some had supported Israel's right to defend itself against continued attacks from Hamas extremists located in Gaza, Israel's occupation and the displacement and/or death of countless thousands of civilians (from the north to the south) had been an excessive and unreasonable level of retaliation. It betrayed the trust given to the infallible Israeli government, because with international funds and resources, they escalated the conflict beyond how the support was intended. On October 17, António Guterres (UN Sec.) explained, "Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7 does not justify collective punishment." Turkey (Erdogan) via Arab News (Oct-26) said, "Israeli attacks on Gaza exceeded self-defense and are barbaric." Arab News also reported a joint statement from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt and Morocco condemn targeting of civilians, violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza, "we emphasize that the right to self-defense... does not justify flagrant violations of international law and international humanitarian law, or the deliberate neglect of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people." Guterres added, "I call for an immediate ceasefire for humanitarian reasons." It seems like being a strong international partner can be more meaningful than a technical structure of government, because a country can say they are a republic, but then act unilaterally. While the globalized world continues to shrink, the need for everyone to get along is always increasing. The World Bank via Sky News Arabia said, "the war between Israel and Hamas threatens serious economic damage." In April 2023, Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) published an article on Israeli Settler Terrorism that said, "given the extreme right-wing leaning of Israel’s government elected at the end of 2022, settler violence is only expected to increase, bolstered by explicit encouragement from political leaders." (Oct 25) InquizeX news ticker read that Kier Starmer, an Israeli Labour Party political leader warned, "he risked plunging the party into crisis amid backlash over Labour's stance on Israel." They added, "the Labour leader has sparked fury among left-wing and Muslim members of the Labour Party over his refusal to call for a ceasefire in Gaza." On October 24, Vox said that according to an Israel Democracy Institute (IDI) poll conducted a week after Hamas’ attack, "20.5 percent of Jewish Israelis and 7.5 percent of Arab Israelis stated this time that they have trust in the government, while in June these numbers were 28 percent and 18 percent, respectively. That’s a 20-year low, according to IDI."

The historic land is a place for understanding, tolerance, appreciation, and peace. Nobody is any better; like any of the incidents, everyone needs to realize: it could have been them. Countries are communicating more, establishing a stronger two-state path for Israel and Palestine, and finding a vision for them to co-exist as neighbors. Changing people in power could free the real politics/needs of the country from the politics of its leadership, however; there are challenges. If a country is disorganized and unestablished, with no good political candidates and/or is lacking positive country traditions/culture—and if the country isn't ready for elections, then it is a lot more difficult to build a healthy country/state (that actually serves the people [more than a dictating party or influential resistance group]). Arab countries added via Arab News, “the absence of a political solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has led to repeated acts of violence and suffering for the Palestinian and Israeli peoples and the peoples of the region.” The Saudi Crown Prince via Sky News Arabia echoed the need for a path forward, recommending, "a Palestine state on the 1967 borders" (as a just solution/starting point) toward an agreement and added, "conditions must be created for the return of stability." Via Asharq News, the Indonesian Foreign Minister, the ASEAN group, and the Gulf states, "stressed their condemnation of the attacks on Gaza," and expressed support a peaceful two-state solution in Palestine. The European Union (EU) agreed via Asharq News, "The two-state solution remains the only viable solution." The Turkish Foreign Minister via Al Jazeera said, "Turkey believes that the right path begins with stopping the violence and delivering aid to the Gaza Strip." The Swedish foreign minister agreed.

Lebanon

Countries are trying to avoid escalating the conflict as it can go incredibly wrong, incredibly fast, and it isn't worth the risk. Sky News Arabia reported, "Lebanese Foreign Minister states Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon add "oil to the fire" and threaten to ignite the front." For precautions, because of the unpredictable security situation throughout the region, the U.S. State Department and other countries have extended their Middle East travel ban to the country of Lebanon. The Lebanese Foreign Minister via Al Jazeera said, "much of what is happening on our borders is linked to what is happening in the Gaza Strip, and we fear the expansion of the war." In addition to recent Middle East travel bans, on October 19, U.S. State Department issued a Worldwide Caution travel advisory. Al Jazeera tweeted that the Jordanian King reiterated, "the danger of expanding the war on Gaza is real and the consequences of that are dire for everyone." UNICEF reported, "already 52 of the 300 schools in south Lebanon are closed due to the hostilities, leaving more than 8,000 children out of education in addition to those enrolled in the schools that are now being used as shelters." SameWaveLength also confirmed (12/5) UNIFIL, United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon have confirmed "that a soldier was killed and three injured when their base was hit by the IDF today. This is the first time, a LAF soldier was killed during this critical period. The Lebanese Armed Forces have not engaged in conflict with Israel." December 17th, following the ongoing escalations, Asharq News reported, "the French Foreign Minister warns that attacks in the Red Sea cannot remain without a response." lsraeli and Iranian groups exchange cyberattacks: an Iranian fuel system (Al Jazeera/Israeli Army Radio reported) and Israel's Ziv hospital (Israel National Cyber Directorate @IsraelCyber/X via Amichai Stein reported). Al Jazeera reported Hezbollah targeted, "with artillery—two Iron Dome platforms in the northern settlement of Capri and achieved accurate hits." Al Monitor/Pentagon correspondent Jared Szuba reported, Israel Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Israel was seeking resolution to hostilities with Hezbollah near Lebanon’s border in line with UNSCR 1701, "we prefer to do so via understanding... If such a process will not be implemented diplomatically, we will not hesitate to act." The US expressed support for the Lebanese government as it deals with Hezbollah terrorists and tensions in the Middle East remain high. Balkan Mapper/YouTube and OSINTdefender/X (12/21) reported, "Israeli and Lebanese mediators fear that time has almost run out to prevent a full-scale war in southern Lebanon between the Israel Defense Force and Hezbollah with officials in Washington worried that the US will likely be directly drawn into such a conflict." According to Asharq News, "American envoy Hockstein calls for working on a compromise solution in southern Lebanon so that things do not develop for the worse." Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati (Jan-16) told Al Jazeera, "our choice is diplomatic and we want permanent stability on the border with Israel." A January 17 Telegram from Swords of Steel said, "Israeli media reports this morning that the Hizbullah terrorists had officially notified the US mediators that they reject the ceasefire with Israel plan that was proposed by the US." Asharq News (Jan-17) reported from the Israeli Chief of Staff, "the possibility of war with Lebanon has become greater than before, and the army is increasing its preparedness." Via X/FJ, a January 20 IRGC statement said, "four IRGC advisors (without names) were killed alongside a number of Syrians in the suspected Israeli strikes today in Damascus." Via X/KANN/Amichai Stein (Jan-22) Israel's Defense Minister Gallant said to the French Defense Minister, "even if Hezbollah ceases fire unilaterally, Israel will not cease fire until it guarantees the safe return of the residents of the north to their homes, after the change in the security situation at the border."

Quds News Network (Feb-11) shared (video), "scenes of the destruction caused by the Israeli airstrikes of the town of Chihine in southern Lebanon." Strikes on Lebanon had been ongoing; (Feb-10) photos were provided from Markaba, Jibchit (near Nabatiyeh), and Kounine, north to Beint Jbeil. Times of Israel's Mannie Fabian reported from Lebanese media (photo) a strike on, "the village of Jadra, some 60 kilometers from the Israeli border." X/Tata (Feb-9) shared (video), "the latest attack from Lebanon resulted in the intense usage of the Iron Dome. About 20-30+ rockets were fired from Lebanon." Iran's Foreign Minister (Feb-10) warned, "any step Israel takes towards a large-scale attack on Lebanon will be Netanyahu's last day." Asharq News (Feb-10) reported from Lebanon’s Foreign Minister, "I presented to my Iranian counterpart our vision for finding a sustainable solution that will restore calm to the south within the framework of Resolution 1701."

Al Jazeera (Feb-14) reported, "the (Israeli) War Council is discussing how to respond to the violent bombing launched by Hezbollah on Israel." Asharq News (Feb-16) reported Israel's Foreign Minister said, "the world must pressure Iran and Hezbollah to withdraw from southern Lebanon." Al Jazeera (Feb-16) reported, Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-general of Hezbollah said, "in response to the statements of the Israeli Defense Minister, I say that we have an accurate missile capability that enables us to reach as far as Eilat (southern Israel)." Asharq News reported, "the Prime Minister of Lebanon asks the Foreign Ministry to submit a new urgent complaint against Israel in the Security Council." February 25th, Asharq reported Israeli Defense Minister Gallant announced they planned, "to increase the intensity of fire against Lebanese Hezbollah." X/The Outpost and Al Jazeera (Mar-1) reported from the Lebanese Foreign Minister, "the government is consulting with Hezbollah, and the consultation is binding and does not mean there is a final decision." A March 7th Telegram from Swords of Steel said that Hezbollah allegedly made up a March 15th deadline in which Israel threatened that it would, "escalate its military action, even if it will lead to a full extent war," if the deadline's terms were not met. An Israeli source (Mar-17) rumored to Al Arabiya, "the outbreak of war on the northern front will be with the State of Lebanon, not Hezbollah." Al-Sharq (Mar-22) reported from the Prime Minister of Lebanon, "it is not possible to bet on any positive position or guarantee provided by Israel."

A spokesman for the occupation (Israeli) army via Al Jadeed News claimed, "we evacuated residents of 14 towns in the north (near Lebanon) for fear of security repercussions. Blinken via Asharq news continued to warn against Hezbollah terrorists dragging Lebanon into the Gaza War. The Israeli army via Sky News Arabia said, "Hezbollah is dragging Lebanon into war." On 10/22, Netanyahu (Israel) warned, "Hezbollah entering the Gaza War would lead to Israeli strikes of unimaginable magnitude and devastation on Lebanon." The U.S. Pentagon via Asharq news, "we advise any country or group that wants to expand the conflict not to do so. We urge Israel to carry out its military operations in Gaza in accordance with the law." As a Kann correspondent said Israel announced it's ready to begin its ground invasion campaign, CNN via Al Aribaya said, "Washington is pressuring Israel to postpone the ground operation because of the hostages." Israel agreed to postpone the ground invasion. "Bringing hostages back home is my top priority," said Israeli President Isaac Herzog 10/23 via Sarkaritel.com. Meanwhile, Israel Defense Forces admits they've been misfiring their weapons and they expressed sorrow for hitting an Egyptian post. Saudi Crown Prince via Halab Today TV said, "we are saddened by the escalating violence that Gaza is witnessing today, the price of which is being paid by innocent civilians. We stress the need to stop military operations against civilians and infrastructure that affect their daily lives." To help Israel find a better way, the White House via Sky News Arabia said, "the US sent a number of military advisors to Israel." According to Iranian Nuances, "Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces had a phone call with Turkey defense minister, saying US support for Israel’s attacks on Gaza and sending arms further complicates the situation. He called for serious action to prevent the continued attacks on civilians in Gaza." Al Ain News tweeted from the Turkish foreign minister, "the dominant media forces have long forgotten the world about the nature of the problem between Israel and Palestine, and it is time to put an end to that." They continued, "the war in Gaza may cause the outbreak of larger wars or may result in a historic peace."

Finding an official Palestinian government:

The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) has conducted extensive research into mapping and understanding the Palestinian government/politics. Its website (ecfr.eu) explains, "the ECFR is an award-winning international think-tank that aims to conduct cutting-edge independent research on European foreign and security policy and to provide a safe meeting space for decision-makers, activists and influencers to share ideas. We build coalitions for change at the European level and promote informed debate about Europe’s role in the world." For another perspective: editors also have collaborated via Wikipedia to organize basic information about the history of the dual-administration Palestinian governments (Palestinian Authority & Palestine Liberation Organization) for Gaza Strip and the West Bank. Israel, itself, has plans to create a new security reality. Israeli defense minister Gallant via Haaretz | Israel News said, "the final stage of the campaign will include the creation of a new security regime in the Gaza Strip," and, "the removal of Israel's responsibility." July 2023, an U.N. expert via Reuters said, "Israel had transformed the occupied Palestinian territories into an open-air prison through widespread detentions of Palestinians." August 29 2023, Johnathan Guyer via Vox said, "the State of Israel has occupied the Palestinian territory of the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem since the 1967 war." And along with the Israeli Settler Movement, Israel had been aiming to "wipe out" villages, Al Jazeera reported March 2023. Guyer continued, "the Palestinians living in those territories quite simply do not have the same rights as Israeli settlers there. For instance, it’s rare for the Israeli state to grant Palestinians building permits even as settlements expand." Along with the Saudi Prince's suggestion, Middle East Institute's 2022 article covers a timeline of various attempts and hurdles to pass the Arab Peace Initiative. There are other initiatives too. Finding an agreement is a complicated situation. Wherever positions start, they have to start somewhere.

U.S. reference materials for Palestine's economy/business development

• (2022) West Bank and Gaza Market Overview - Trade.gov, "ample opportunities for doing business exist within the Palestinian market in the West Bank and Gaza..."
• (2021) Investment Climate Statements: West Bank and Gaza - State.gov, "the West Bank and Gaza rank low in Starting a Business on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Report, with a score in 2020 of 173 out of 190..."
• U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs helps, "U.S. businesses looking to work in the West Bank and Gaza and to help businesses from the West Bank and Gaza access U.S. and local business resources..."
• Direct Line for American Business, "lets U.S. business hear directly from our ambassadors and our economic and commercial experts at over 260 embassies and consulates in over 190 countries..."

More reference links

• U.S. Department of State - 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
• ICRC - International Humanitarian Law Advisory
• Hamas Media Office: Our Narrative... Operation Al-Aqsa Floor (PDF), "17 page book on what really happened on Oct 7." (released 2024-01-24)
• (2021) Mapping Israeli occupation, "thirteen maps explain how Israel’s military control over the Palestinian people affects every aspect of their lives."
• Jewish Virtual Library/AICE: "Maps of the Disputed Territories"
• BTSELEM Statistics on administrative detention in the Occupied Territories, "the following figures were provided or published by the military and the IPS, so responsibility for their accuracy lies with them."
• Prisoner Support and Human Rights Association, "a Palestinian non-governmental, civil institution that works to support Palestinian political prisoners held in Israeli and Palestinian prisons. Established in 1991..."
• Wikipedia: Cities of the Palestinian Authority, "following the 2007 rift between the main two Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas, the Palestinian National Authority has been split with the former dominating the Palestinian government in the West Bank and the latter controlling the Gaza Strip."
• Welcome to Palestine: Getting into Gaza, "it is important to note that due to the siege on Gaza imposed by Israel and in cooperation with the current regime in Egypt, getting into Gaza is, physically and bureaucratically, very difficult..."
• Who can travel between Gaza and the West Bank?, "The northern Gaza Strip is only about 50 kilometers away from the city of Hebron in the West Bank. But few people are allowed to travel this short distance..."
• The seven border crossings of Gaza, Al Jazeera (2022), "the Gaza Strip had seven main border crossings giving it access to the outside world. Only three remain open."
• State of Palestine PCBS, "Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics"
• Mahmoud Abbas' website, "President of the State of Palestine"
• OCHA Gaza Strip | June 2022 (report), "the humanitarian impact of 15 years of the blockade."
• Chris Hedges - The Genocide in Gaza (video), "best-selling author, foreign correspondent, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges addressed the Middle East crisis with a talk titled "The Genocide in Gaza" on December 6, 2023 at The Sanctuary for Independent Media in North Troy NY. "

For the last century, since 40 years before the State of Israel

Zionist Federation (of Great Britain and Ireland) company, The Palestine Land Development Company (founded in 1909 in UK and funded by Zionist banks such as the Jewish Colonial Trust [the first Zionist bank]) after Israel was established, renamed itself, Israel Land Development Company. (2023-11-05) Israel webservers have been running slowly, timing out, and limiting access.

Fintel trends suggest that ILDC can't maintain the rate of such unprecedented financial growth trends (for its shareholders) unless they continue to get more aggressive at acquiring land. Another Zionist bank founded by the Jewish Colonial Trust, Bank Leumi in 2022 was sold to Valley National Bank, headquartered in New Jersey. On 12 February 2020, the United Nations published a database of 112 companies helping to further Israeli settlement activity.

Other Israeli state websites include, the Israel Land Authority who manages most of the lands in Israel. The authority provides services for the transfer of residential and land rights, rezoning of land and permits for building additions, leases and lease (and auction) of (claimed) agricultural land. Another website: The Israel Land Fund deals with ideological financial investments along with the acquisition of land.

In addition to financial motivations for the war, Zavit (Science & Environment in Israel) stated, "with a staggering 9.1 million people, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel is the second-densest country in the developed world, proportional to its size... Israel has a yearly population increase rate of 2% and an average fertility rate of three children per family, which positions the country far above the OECD average, and the trend does not show any signs of slowing down."

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