What’s becoming so obvious to people now is that colonialism has never ended just rebranded with different terms. From Natives indigenous people being called “savages” in the old days to now being called “terrorist” by neocolonialists who are neoliberals, neoconservatives, and zionist. 1) Savages is now “terrorist” 2) Civilizing them is now “bringing them democracy” We can all see Israel is a colonial project being supported by former and current colonials such as U.S, UK, and others who also control territories of indigenous natives in Caribbean Islands, Pacific Islands, Hawaii, and many more. The liberation of Palestine will definitely give RISE to many indigenous natives around the world to free themselves from western domination. This is the underline ripple effect that the U.S government and its puppet allies don’t want to happen.
I heartily agree. Americans will eventually have to confront our colonial past and present. I think the reparations movement was meant to permanently provide cover for the original crimes against the indigenous people. While both demographics have suffered and both continue to feel the repercussions of policy, it's wrong to ignore the original crimes. Immigrants are now the new "scary" people. Anything to divide us and keep the heat off the.01%.
I have to pause after Nora's news brief and resume later. Nora, thank you for your consistent comprehensive briefs. And your excellent curation of beacons of resilience and hope!
In August 2002 former Israeli Minister of Education Shulamit Aloni was interviewed on the radio and television program Democracy Now. During the interview, she was asked: Question: Often when there is dissent expressed in the United States against policies of the Israeli government, people here are called anti-Semitic. What is your response to that as an Israeli Jew? Shulamit Aloni replied: “Well, it’s a trick, we always use it. When from Europe somebody is criticizing Israel, then we bring up the Holocaust. When in this country people are criticizing Israel, then they are anti-Semitic.” - Former Israeli Minister of Education Shulamit Alone
Nora, Ali, Tamara, Jon, Asa and Abdaljawad .... Thank you. We need your voices and integrity and perseverance and courage. ❤️🖤🤍💚🇵🇸 Free Palestine 🇵🇸✊🇵🇸
Ali, we haven’t forgotten we are making sure that we keep attention on Gaza. TikTok content creators like myself have not reported on US politics at all we keep the attention on Gaza.
@EI,hi Nora, Ali, Asa, & Jon. I'm watching the recording of your show. I was unable to watch live. Thanks, EI, to all of the excellent staff and incredible hard work you put into the programme. God bless you one and all, and may peace be bestowed up GAZA PALESTINE 🇵🇸 🙏
I love listening to Abdaljawad. He really forces me to pay attention to every word-and to go back and relisten a few times-as he’s full of so much information and explanation and perspective and context. I love that I learn so much from him every time I listen to any conversation with him. 🇵🇸♥️✌🏼
The timing of the Human Rights Watch report at this time is significant in showing that US imperialism is behind the delay in the ceasefire. That report needs to be studied
Thank you so much, once again for another incredible new broadcast. I wish I could give Ali a huge hug (I'm referring to the last couple of minutes of the show when he became emotional). I can't even begin to imagine how heart wrenching and gut wrenching it must be to report on all of these abject horrors - so many of them! I feel for you all, I feel for the Palestinian people and I love you all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you are doing in reporting the truth to us. Your show truly helps to keep me sane. All my love from Melbourne, Australia ❤❤❤
One day, an IDF officer approached one of his soldiers and offered him a pack of cigs to stop wasting munitions on livestock so that there would be enough for women and children. The soldier refused the cigarettes, but said he would do it if he could make a phone call to his mother instead. “Alright, you’ve got ten minutes” the officer told him. The soldier went onto the roof of the building where his platoon was stationed to make the call. While on the phone with his mother, he was spotted by a resistance sniper and picked off. The story moved the public, and a news crew was sent to interview the woman. “How did this happen?” the reporters asked her. “What a cruel twist of fate,” the soldier’s mother lamented: “My son doesn’t even like cigarettes and, as a result, he got smoked.”
All I say is thank u electronic intifada for bringing the ground reality of gaza to the world. I had been pushing the news about gaza away for my mental sanity, but after hearing ur report, I broke down again & I cant even imagine the horrors those kids and parents are living through yet the world is drowsy with apathy and indifference.
thank you EI. Its great to go direct to the TH-cam channels of those posting from the camps. Many uploads about daily life that English readers can follow along via close captioning settings. If they can get enough views and subscribers, they can make a little money which can help them buy vegetables, cooking fuel, flour or items not in the aid... which is slim to none.
Thank you Nora, Ali, Jon, Tamara and Asa. And Abduljawad, your insight on the West Bank was really appreciated. And Nora, your segment is usually the most painful and sad but we have to bear witness to the atrocities committed to the Palestinians.
Jon is part of the above excellent team who gel with each other beautifully. His segment is always available as a segment of its own post each weekly live stream.
Another excellent bulletin, amidst a horrific week. It was good to learn more about the complexities of the West Bank. Thank you for all you do. Your factual, nuanced reporting is incredible. 🙏
I appreciate all of the truth-telling, moral channels I follow since October, but I love the ei team I watch every week. Will never ever forget the emotions you have enabled us to have. The ei Livestreams are now monumental, immortal. Thanks.
Y’all are amazing for still doing these live streams 9 months on when most other media has moved on. Thank you so much for these streams to keep us informed.
I retuned to this discussion and paused to read Abdaljawad's essay. Another important analysis and the ongoing process of finding a language to articulate such complex issues. Thank you. An education.
Is there a chance Jon would be willing to post on a platform in addition to X, like maybe telegram? I would love to check out the full videos but I stopped using twitter back when it was twitter, I'm definitely not willing to use it now. Thank you!
1:20:49 Is it me, or has the image quality in these resistance videos actually improved over these months? The resolution (and the colour overlays) seem much crisper than they were earlier on.
So recently Spain turned away an Israeli ship from docking where a Muslim country let it dock… call me sentimental or whatever but my first thought when Spain won was that they were suppprted by the duas(prayers) of the Palestinians.. and who was the win over? England ,part of Great Britain who are supplying weapons components and support to Israel
I read through most of the new Human Rights Watch report, though I eventually started skimming through the detailed recounting of the happenings at each kibbutz. I understand the disappointment, but I think it is an important summarization of what a 3rd party could find at least some evidence for, and it was fairly clinical in analysis of where it found information and what they could find corroboration for and what they couldn't. They were also very clear about what definitions they were using and what specific video or oral evidence matched up with specific allegations of crimes. They also specifically emphasized that no war crimes committed by Palestinians could ever justify the disproportionate response (including grossly disproportionate war crimes) by Israel. It also specifically pointed out that simply being a fighter in the operation was *not* criminal behavior; it treats armed resistance itself as completely legitimate. The bulk of the case they make comes down to the fact that the HRW interpretation of international law views all kibbutzim as civilian targets and their internal rapid response teams as civilian self-defense. Given these interpretations, any taking of captives from the kibbutzim amounts to hostage taking, which is illegal, and I'm not sure anyone disputes that happening. Given their description of the video evidence (from various videos sourced from both Israelis and Palestinian fighters via Telegram channels of various resistance groups) it seems clear to me that whether or not Hamas instructed their fighters to not intentionally harm civilians, there was definitely some level of intentional harm caused by multiple individuals, whether that was due to orders, breakdown of discipline, or simply a matter of fighters not having any experience with an offensive strike in enemy territory. And given the sheer number of kibbutzim that were attacked, it seems highly unlikely that the kibbutzim were not intended targets. I was a little confused about the accounts of events at Be'eri, though. You highlighted the section where they admitted the 12 hostages killed by tank shelling, even if it was weasel-worded, but a previous detailed account of events seemed to suggest that there had been some denial that the tank shelling had actually killed any Israelis. Maybe there was some inconsistency in preparation by different authors at different times? Anyway, despite the ways in which it is good, I think it will probably be mostly used to cast the resistance fighters in a negative light and to justify Israel's response to those who won't read it, even if the text itself does not support such a justification, so I too feel largely disappointed about its release. You can count on a liberal organization like HRW to be meticulous about the rules, even if the outcome is unjust.
🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:08 🎤 News Roundup: Israeli War Crimes in Gaza The episode opens with a summary of Israeli war crimes in Gaza, including multiple massacres over the past week. The Israeli military targeted the al-Masai area, a so-called safe zone, as well as Nuseirat refugee camp, and bombed emergency shelters at UN schools. Israel dropped five 2,000lb bombs in al-Masai, killing at least 90 Palestinians and wounding 300. 04:53 🏥 Crisis in Gaza: Aftermath of Massacres and Human Rights Violations This segment delves into the aftermath of the massacres in Gaza, outlining the devastating impact on civilians and the dire humanitarian crisis. This includes information on the use of banned weapons, the lack of access to clean water, and the skyrocketing rates of miscarriages due to the war. The segment underscores the trauma, displacement, and lack of basic necessities faced by Gazans amidst the ongoing war. 16:39 ⚽ Respite Amidst the Brutality: Gaza’s Resilience in the Face of War Shifting from the bleak realities of the war, this section highlights the resilience and determination of the Palestinian people in Gaza. It sheds light on the American Friends Service Committee's efforts to organize events for children in Gaza, including a gathering for young football fans eagerly awaiting the Euro final. This section demonstrates a glimmer of hope amidst the suffering, highlighting the spirit of community and unity amongst Gazans. 17:16 🏛 Criticism of the Palestinian Authority: Blaming Hamas for Israeli Genocide The podcast discusses the Palestinian Authority's (PA) statement blaming Hamas for Israel's massacres in Gaza. The PA's statement is met with rage and ridicule by many Palestinians. This section highlights the internal conflict within Palestinian society, with the PA echoing Israeli psychological warfare tactics at the expense of national unity. 20:36 ⚔ Resistance in the West Bank: The Fight for Land and Survival This segment focuses on the situation in the occupied West Bank, where the Israeli military continues its campaign of land theft, home destruction, and mass arrests. Although the West Bank's resistance, utilizing tactics like improvised explosive devices, has been overshadowed by the unfolding genocide in Gaza, its struggle for survival remains a critical component of the larger Palestinian struggle. It underscores the need to understand the complexities of the resistance movement in the West Bank and the challenges faced by Palestinians living under ongoing Israeli occupation. 27:03 ⚔ The West Bank's Resistant North and the Role of the PA The West Bank's resistance is mainly concentrated in the north, particularly in areas like Jenin, Nablus, and the Jordan Valley. Armed groups are engaged in active resistance activities, including IED construction and refining tactics. The PA's ideological hegemony is not as powerful in these areas, contributing to their becoming hotspots for resistance. 29:05 🛡 The Silence of the West Bank: A Crackdown on Resistance The Palestinian Authority (PA) has been a key factor in containing resistance in the West Bank, preventing a third front in the current conflict. The PA has cracked down on any attempts to organize protests or resistance efforts, while Israel has resorted to mass confinement. The PA has not joined the conflict, citing the need to avoid a third front, despite pressure from Gaza to participate. 35:28 🪖 Israel's Land Grab in the West Bank: Expansion and Exploitation Israel continues to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, accelerating land theft and encroaching on Palestinian territories. Smotrich, the Israeli Finance Minister, plays a key role in facilitating this expansion, using his position to allocate finances and resources to settlements. Israel's expansion aims to control more of the West Bank, leading to ethnic cleansing and the creation of conditions for a potential transfer of the Palestinian population. 41:11 🌐 The PA: An Ally or Obstacle? Dividing Israeli Perspectives While Israeli security forces view the PA as a valuable ally in maintaining order and managing the Palestinian population, the settler movement sees it as an obstacle to their goal of Annexation. This contrasting view fuels internal conflict within Israel, with the settlers pushing for a complete takeover of the West Bank, challenging the PA's control and authority. The PA's continued collaboration with Israel has fueled criticism from some Palestinians, who see it as complicit in the occupation and detrimental to their own people. 47:37 📈 Defending Against Escalating Violence: Resistance's Next Chapter The West Bank is facing a new wave of violence and land grabs, requiring a strong and organized response. The increasing armed resistance in the north, especially in Jenin and Nablus, demonstrates the potential for sustained resistance against the occupation. Palestinian society needs to mobilize against the PA's control and embrace a broader resistance movement to counteract the encroaching threat. 51:56 🛡 The Palestinian resistance and the role of Hamas in Western solidarity The discussion delves into the complexities of the Palestinian resistance, highlighting the role of Hamas as a key force and the need for solidarity with Palestine to acknowledge this reality. Emphasizes that the dividing line in Palestinian politics isn't between secularism and Islamism, but between defiance and resistance versus collaboration and accommodation with Israel. Argues that the West's tendency to dismiss or exclude Hamas from solidarity efforts is a form of paternalism and overlooks the progressiveness inherent in resistance itself. 59:53 🧲 The hypocrisy of Western powers regarding Islamist movements The conversation highlights the hypocrisy of Western powers in selectively demonizing Islamist movements while supporting and fostering them in the past when it served their geopolitical interests. Examples are given of US support for Islamist movements in the 1950s and 1980s and their backing of extreme groups in Syria. It argues that Palestinians should be allowed to define their own resistance without outside interference, emphasizing the need for solidarity with Palestinian efforts to challenge Israeli occupation and impunity. Made with HARPA AI
@@Clobberella-ro5rb Arabic speaking friend in Hawaii? I married a 1/2 Saudi Canadian but she didn't speak anything but English, eh. Probably not AJ on YT.
I am afraid for Abdaljamal. Isn't he in danger from the PA & Israel? Or does his position at Birzeit or a foreign citizenship protect him? Good luck to him, such an honest, wonderful man.
What seems to be systematically missing from the analyses of the people from the West Bank and those abroad like A. Omar is the idea of class collaboration that is instilled into the West Bank. Same class collaboration that allows the working class of the imperial states to benefit at least partially from imperialism just enough to counter-balance part of the pressure of exploitation. That is why his and others' analyses are often too convoluted (I call mental masturbation) as they try to find more complex explanations for a phenomenon that has been explained >100 years ago by the likes of Lenin and other revolutionaries.
53:25 no I started following the Palestinian issue back when I turned 20 years old. And of course I didn’t know shit about shit lol and I started following the Oslo accords. You know this was a time after 911 where the American political class was just feeding us nothing but terrorist narratives for years at this point, so yes, at first I was totally that leftist that would say I stand in solidarity with the Palestinians, but regard the resistance as just some terrorist group. But I feel that if you honestly follow this history from the beginning and see and read all of the injustice, there’s just no way you can do all that work and look at Hamas as just some terrorist group. I 100% did an about face on that way of thinking. I know who the real terrorists are now and it’s definitely not the ones fighting for their lives in Gaza.
Sadly, although I agree with everything said, I am getting embarrassing a moral fatigue on this issue. I feel it's a no win issue against zionism non stopped sophisticated propaganda.
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Electronic intifarda you are vital 🇵🇸🕊
I agree Nora and Ali about keeping the focus on Gaza and WB. I don't care about US presidential drama. 🕊✊🏾🇵🇸🙏🏾
All the contestants are borderline stupid and owned by AIPAC, it matters little which puppet wins
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100 percent.
Me neither
What’s becoming so obvious to people now is that colonialism has never ended just rebranded with different terms. From Natives indigenous people being called “savages” in the old days to now being called “terrorist” by neocolonialists who are neoliberals, neoconservatives, and zionist.
1) Savages is now “terrorist”
2) Civilizing them is now “bringing them democracy”
We can all see Israel is a colonial project being supported by former and current colonials such as U.S, UK, and others who also control territories of indigenous natives in Caribbean Islands, Pacific Islands, Hawaii, and many more.
The liberation of Palestine will definitely give RISE to many indigenous natives around the world to free themselves from western domination. This is the underline ripple effect that the U.S government and its puppet allies don’t want to happen.
I heartily agree. Americans will eventually have to confront our colonial past and present. I think the reparations movement was meant to permanently provide cover for the original crimes against the indigenous people. While both demographics have suffered and both continue to feel the repercussions of policy, it's wrong to ignore the original crimes. Immigrants are now the new "scary" people. Anything to divide us and keep the heat off the.01%.
Yes, a thousand times, yes. You are spot on in this analysis. ✊🏽🍉 from Minneapolis, Mni Sota Makoce (Turtle Island/ colonized US)
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they conveniently collapse Native/Savage/Immigrant/Terrorist/Thug/… as stand-ins for “Indigenous"
Thanks for these thoughts.
I have to pause after Nora's news brief and resume later. Nora, thank you for your consistent comprehensive briefs. And your excellent curation of beacons of resilience and hope!
Love you, Ali! I never get emotional, but got emotional of your message at the end.
In August 2002 former Israeli Minister of Education Shulamit Aloni was interviewed on the radio and television program Democracy Now.
During the interview, she was asked:
Question: Often when there is dissent expressed in the United States against policies of the Israeli government, people here are called anti-Semitic. What is your response to that as an Israeli Jew?
Shulamit Aloni replied:
“Well, it’s a trick, we always use it. When from Europe somebody is criticizing Israel, then we bring up the Holocaust. When in this country people are criticizing Israel, then they are anti-Semitic.”
- Former Israeli Minister of Education Shulamit Alone
Thank you Nora, Ali, Asa, Jon, Tamara and A. Omar. May Lord bless you all.
Z!onism is WORSE than Naz!sm
Don’t forget about Tamara
@@professional_cynic98 edited right now, thank you for reminder.
100% right @@thinkbeforeyoutype7106
Nora, Ali, Tamara, Jon, Asa and Abdaljawad .... Thank you. We need your voices and integrity and perseverance and courage.
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Thank you for putting all of this into context. Some of it is, yes, upsetting. But we need to know. Always grateful. Always thankful.
Thank you for your work. Thank you for not letting people pretend that nothing is happening. Thank you for speaking up
You deliver, obviously heartbreaking news 😢 but also hope ❤
Omar is such a great guest, he brings so much needed info.
THE best show in the history of man (for me anyway). Excellent, super informative on the ground guests.
Ali, we haven’t forgotten we are making sure that we keep attention on Gaza. TikTok content creators like myself have not reported on US politics at all we keep the attention on Gaza.
Thank you. No other story counts today
I listened to the whole video and I must say I truly appreciate all of your efforts, research and insights. Thank you all and may God bless you
Welcome back Nora and Jon. And all. Love EI
Heartwarming to see pictures of happy children. Thank you for sharing. May the children always have moments. ❤❤
Thank you for the humane, objective coverage. It is making a difference. Keep going.
@EI,hi Nora, Ali, Asa, & Jon. I'm watching the recording of your show. I was unable to watch live. Thanks, EI, to all of the excellent staff and incredible hard work you put into the programme. God bless you one and all, and may peace be bestowed up GAZA PALESTINE 🇵🇸 🙏
Missed you so much Nora and Jon
I love all of your outstanding work ❤
We hear, see, and appreciate you all and wish you a safe and blessed week of reporting on the next.
Thank you for excellent reports.
I love listening to Abdaljawad. He really forces me to pay attention to every word-and to go back and relisten a few times-as he’s full of so much information and explanation and perspective and context. I love that I learn so much from him every time I listen to any conversation with him.
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Thanks EI 🙏
The timing of the Human Rights Watch report at this time is significant in showing that US imperialism is behind the delay in the ceasefire. That report needs to be studied
Jon’s backkkkk
Thank you for your outstanding work 🙏✌🏾✌🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Definitely remarkable coverage from within and outside Gaza. Your resilience and spirit of love and hope, 🙌
Thank you EI. Well collated and presented reportage and considered opinion.
Thank you so much, once again for another incredible new broadcast. I wish I could give Ali a huge hug (I'm referring to the last couple of minutes of the show when he became emotional). I can't even begin to imagine how heart wrenching and gut wrenching it must be to report on all of these abject horrors - so many of them!
I feel for you all, I feel for the Palestinian people and I love you all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you are doing in reporting the truth to us. Your show truly helps to keep me sane.
All my love from Melbourne, Australia ❤❤❤
Electronic Intifada rocks 🤩
Thank You Electronic Intifada.
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Thank you EI. I’ve been searching high and low for the Resistance Report for a few days! Amazing journalism!
Thank you all for the coverage and analysis
This is beyond belief.
It's consistent with human behavior throughout history. Only now, we have electronic media recording it.
@@aliciaczechowski3281It’s not merely ‘human behaviour’, colonialism is a particular monster.
One day, an IDF officer approached one of his soldiers and offered him a pack of cigs to stop wasting munitions on livestock so that there would be enough for women and children. The soldier refused the cigarettes, but said he would do it if he could make a phone call to his mother instead. “Alright, you’ve got ten minutes” the officer told him. The soldier went onto the roof of the building where his platoon was stationed to make the call. While on the phone with his mother, he was spotted by a resistance sniper and picked off. The story moved the public, and a news crew was sent to interview the woman. “How did this happen?” the reporters asked her. “What a cruel twist of fate,” the soldier’s mother lamented:
“My son doesn’t even like cigarettes and, as a result, he got smoked.”
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Thank you very much for the news as always.
Thank you once again EI team!
All I say is thank u electronic intifada for bringing the ground reality of gaza to the world.
I had been pushing the news about gaza away for my mental sanity, but after hearing ur report, I broke down again & I cant even imagine the horrors those kids and parents are living through yet the world is drowsy with apathy and indifference.
thank you EI.
Its great to go direct to the TH-cam channels of those posting from the camps. Many uploads about daily life that English readers can follow along via close captioning settings. If they can get enough views and subscribers, they can make a little money which can help them buy vegetables, cooking fuel, flour or items not in the aid... which is slim to none.
Such a brilliant show! Thankyou Electronic Intifada ❤🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
Thank you Nora, Ali, Jon, Tamara and Asa. And Abduljawad, your insight on the West Bank was really appreciated. And Nora, your segment is usually the most painful and sad but we have to bear witness to the atrocities committed to the Palestinians.
Thumbs up if Jon should have his own show for the resistance report
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Jon is part of the above excellent team who gel with each other beautifully. His segment is always available as a segment of its own post each weekly live stream.
@@why4818 How about 2👍🏽👍🏽💯
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Thank you as always, team EI. Yr intelligence, dedication and voices are a blessing. Palestine will be free. ❤
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Thank you as always.
'Crossfire' ? Tanks against rifles? That's not crossfire.
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It is good to see your views numbers increasing/increased.
Another excellent bulletin, amidst a horrific week. It was good to learn more about the complexities of the West Bank. Thank you for all you do. Your factual, nuanced reporting is incredible. 🙏
I appreciate all of the truth-telling, moral channels I follow since October, but I love the ei team I watch every week. Will never ever forget the emotions you have enabled us to have. The ei Livestreams are now monumental, immortal. Thanks.
Y’all are amazing for still doing these live streams 9 months on when most other media has moved on. Thank you so much for these streams to keep us informed.
E.I. deserves to be the #1 trending video every Wednesday.
Thank you so much for the analysis
Excellent insights from Abduljawad
❤❤❤ thank you
I retuned to this discussion and paused to read Abdaljawad's essay. Another important analysis and the ongoing process of finding a language to articulate such complex issues. Thank you. An education.
❤Ali
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Z!onism is WORSE than Naz!sm
thank you all for your incredible work.
Thank you!
Is there a chance Jon would be willing to post on a platform in addition to X, like maybe telegram? I would love to check out the full videos but I stopped using twitter back when it was twitter, I'm definitely not willing to use it now. Thank you!
Tq TEI keep it up although tough work every hour but the world must know and Hud Hud "sightseeing" is very good topography
Long live Palestine,
Long live As Sham,
Long Live Resistance.
good to see nora and Jon back
thank you and love from Australia
I meant what is UN court is doing?
High Ohms! Oh my!
Finally I got out of youtube jail. I got re educated
1:20:49 Is it me, or has the image quality in these resistance videos actually improved over these months? The resolution (and the colour overlays) seem much crisper than they were earlier on.
So recently Spain turned away an Israeli ship from docking where a Muslim country let it dock… call me sentimental or whatever but my first thought when Spain won was that they were suppprted by the duas(prayers) of the Palestinians.. and who was the win over? England ,part of Great Britain who are supplying weapons components and support to Israel
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I read through most of the new Human Rights Watch report, though I eventually started skimming through the detailed recounting of the happenings at each kibbutz. I understand the disappointment, but I think it is an important summarization of what a 3rd party could find at least some evidence for, and it was fairly clinical in analysis of where it found information and what they could find corroboration for and what they couldn't. They were also very clear about what definitions they were using and what specific video or oral evidence matched up with specific allegations of crimes. They also specifically emphasized that no war crimes committed by Palestinians could ever justify the disproportionate response (including grossly disproportionate war crimes) by Israel. It also specifically pointed out that simply being a fighter in the operation was *not* criminal behavior; it treats armed resistance itself as completely legitimate.
The bulk of the case they make comes down to the fact that the HRW interpretation of international law views all kibbutzim as civilian targets and their internal rapid response teams as civilian self-defense. Given these interpretations, any taking of captives from the kibbutzim amounts to hostage taking, which is illegal, and I'm not sure anyone disputes that happening. Given their description of the video evidence (from various videos sourced from both Israelis and Palestinian fighters via Telegram channels of various resistance groups) it seems clear to me that whether or not Hamas instructed their fighters to not intentionally harm civilians, there was definitely some level of intentional harm caused by multiple individuals, whether that was due to orders, breakdown of discipline, or simply a matter of fighters not having any experience with an offensive strike in enemy territory. And given the sheer number of kibbutzim that were attacked, it seems highly unlikely that the kibbutzim were not intended targets.
I was a little confused about the accounts of events at Be'eri, though. You highlighted the section where they admitted the 12 hostages killed by tank shelling, even if it was weasel-worded, but a previous detailed account of events seemed to suggest that there had been some denial that the tank shelling had actually killed any Israelis. Maybe there was some inconsistency in preparation by different authors at different times?
Anyway, despite the ways in which it is good, I think it will probably be mostly used to cast the resistance fighters in a negative light and to justify Israel's response to those who won't read it, even if the text itself does not support such a justification, so I too feel largely disappointed about its release. You can count on a liberal organization like HRW to be meticulous about the rules, even if the outcome is unjust.
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🎯 Key points for quick navigation:
00:08 🎤 News Roundup: Israeli War Crimes in Gaza
The episode opens with a summary of Israeli war crimes in Gaza, including multiple massacres over the past week.
The Israeli military targeted the al-Masai area, a so-called safe zone, as well as Nuseirat refugee camp, and bombed emergency shelters at UN schools.
Israel dropped five 2,000lb bombs in al-Masai, killing at least 90 Palestinians and wounding 300.
04:53 🏥 Crisis in Gaza: Aftermath of Massacres and Human Rights Violations
This segment delves into the aftermath of the massacres in Gaza, outlining the devastating impact on civilians and the dire humanitarian crisis.
This includes information on the use of banned weapons, the lack of access to clean water, and the skyrocketing rates of miscarriages due to the war.
The segment underscores the trauma, displacement, and lack of basic necessities faced by Gazans amidst the ongoing war.
16:39 ⚽ Respite Amidst the Brutality: Gaza’s Resilience in the Face of War
Shifting from the bleak realities of the war, this section highlights the resilience and determination of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
It sheds light on the American Friends Service Committee's efforts to organize events for children in Gaza, including a gathering for young football fans eagerly awaiting the Euro final.
This section demonstrates a glimmer of hope amidst the suffering, highlighting the spirit of community and unity amongst Gazans.
17:16 🏛 Criticism of the Palestinian Authority: Blaming Hamas for Israeli Genocide
The podcast discusses the Palestinian Authority's (PA) statement blaming Hamas for Israel's massacres in Gaza.
The PA's statement is met with rage and ridicule by many Palestinians.
This section highlights the internal conflict within Palestinian society, with the PA echoing Israeli psychological warfare tactics at the expense of national unity.
20:36 ⚔ Resistance in the West Bank: The Fight for Land and Survival
This segment focuses on the situation in the occupied West Bank, where the Israeli military continues its campaign of land theft, home destruction, and mass arrests.
Although the West Bank's resistance, utilizing tactics like improvised explosive devices, has been overshadowed by the unfolding genocide in Gaza, its struggle for survival remains a critical component of the larger Palestinian struggle.
It underscores the need to understand the complexities of the resistance movement in the West Bank and the challenges faced by Palestinians living under ongoing Israeli occupation.
27:03 ⚔ The West Bank's Resistant North and the Role of the PA
The West Bank's resistance is mainly concentrated in the north, particularly in areas like Jenin, Nablus, and the Jordan Valley.
Armed groups are engaged in active resistance activities, including IED construction and refining tactics.
The PA's ideological hegemony is not as powerful in these areas, contributing to their becoming hotspots for resistance.
29:05 🛡 The Silence of the West Bank: A Crackdown on Resistance
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has been a key factor in containing resistance in the West Bank, preventing a third front in the current conflict.
The PA has cracked down on any attempts to organize protests or resistance efforts, while Israel has resorted to mass confinement.
The PA has not joined the conflict, citing the need to avoid a third front, despite pressure from Gaza to participate.
35:28 🪖 Israel's Land Grab in the West Bank: Expansion and Exploitation
Israel continues to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, accelerating land theft and encroaching on Palestinian territories.
Smotrich, the Israeli Finance Minister, plays a key role in facilitating this expansion, using his position to allocate finances and resources to settlements.
Israel's expansion aims to control more of the West Bank, leading to ethnic cleansing and the creation of conditions for a potential transfer of the Palestinian population.
41:11 🌐 The PA: An Ally or Obstacle? Dividing Israeli Perspectives
While Israeli security forces view the PA as a valuable ally in maintaining order and managing the Palestinian population, the settler movement sees it as an obstacle to their goal of Annexation.
This contrasting view fuels internal conflict within Israel, with the settlers pushing for a complete takeover of the West Bank, challenging the PA's control and authority.
The PA's continued collaboration with Israel has fueled criticism from some Palestinians, who see it as complicit in the occupation and detrimental to their own people.
47:37 📈 Defending Against Escalating Violence: Resistance's Next Chapter
The West Bank is facing a new wave of violence and land grabs, requiring a strong and organized response.
The increasing armed resistance in the north, especially in Jenin and Nablus, demonstrates the potential for sustained resistance against the occupation.
Palestinian society needs to mobilize against the PA's control and embrace a broader resistance movement to counteract the encroaching threat.
51:56 🛡 The Palestinian resistance and the role of Hamas in Western solidarity
The discussion delves into the complexities of the Palestinian resistance, highlighting the role of Hamas as a key force and the need for solidarity with Palestine to acknowledge this reality.
Emphasizes that the dividing line in Palestinian politics isn't between secularism and Islamism, but between defiance and resistance versus collaboration and accommodation with Israel.
Argues that the West's tendency to dismiss or exclude Hamas from solidarity efforts is a form of paternalism and overlooks the progressiveness inherent in resistance itself.
59:53 🧲 The hypocrisy of Western powers regarding Islamist movements
The conversation highlights the hypocrisy of Western powers in selectively demonizing Islamist movements while supporting and fostering them in the past when it served their geopolitical interests.
Examples are given of US support for Islamist movements in the 1950s and 1980s and their backing of extreme groups in Syria.
It argues that Palestinians should be allowed to define their own resistance without outside interference, emphasizing the need for solidarity with Palestinian efforts to challenge Israeli occupation and impunity.
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how are the people finding food if the crossing's are stopped
@Jon Elmer WHERE can we see the FULL un-edited videos?????
He has a Twitter account. He says the full unedited videos are there. I don't have Twitter, so I can't tell you anything more.
@@carolcoutinho8777 thanks, I'm not a twitt so I don't have any "social media" other than YT.
And this is getting suckier and suckier.
It's in Arabic, but Al Jazeera shows more of the resistance videos. Watch it with an Arabic speaking friend for context.
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Arabic speaking friend in Hawaii? I married a 1/2 Saudi Canadian but she didn't speak anything but English, eh.
Probably not AJ on YT.
@@Clobberella-ro5rb nope, I don't see any of these types of videos on the AJ website or on YT
Allmighty God , Allah forbid , that they use the forbidden weapons ( mucks ) claiming they do not have any weapons,
I am afraid for Abdaljamal. Isn't he in danger from the PA & Israel? Or does his position at Birzeit or a foreign citizenship protect him? Good luck to him, such an honest, wonderful man.
Those idiots brushing their teeth in the window though.
What seems to be systematically missing from the analyses of the people from the West Bank and those abroad like A. Omar is the idea of class collaboration that is instilled into the West Bank. Same class collaboration that allows the working class of the imperial states to benefit at least partially from imperialism just enough to counter-balance part of the pressure of exploitation. That is why his and others' analyses are often too convoluted (I call mental masturbation) as they try to find more complex explanations for a phenomenon that has been explained >100 years ago by the likes of Lenin and other revolutionaries.
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53:25 no I started following the Palestinian issue back when I turned 20 years old. And of course I didn’t know shit about shit lol and I started following the Oslo accords. You know this was a time after 911 where the American political class was just feeding us nothing but terrorist narratives for years at this point, so yes, at first I was totally that leftist that would say I stand in solidarity with the Palestinians, but regard the resistance as just some terrorist group. But I feel that if you honestly follow this history from the beginning and see and read all of the injustice, there’s just no way you can do all that work and look at Hamas as just some terrorist group. I 100% did an about face on that way of thinking. I know who the real terrorists are now and it’s definitely not the ones fighting for their lives in Gaza.
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BENJAMIN NETANYAHU MUST RESIGN,,,,,, THE PROBLEM IS FINISHED
Jon gives Mr hope one day Palestine will be free from the new nazis
Where are the Muslim countries? Their silence is shocking and shameful.
volume really uneven. it might be good to at least normalize audio before upload
Sadly, although I agree with everything said, I am getting embarrassing a moral fatigue on this issue. I feel it's a no win issue against zionism non stopped sophisticated propaganda.
Sophisticated, its just copy paste hegelian dialetic all ovrr the damn place its the most simple and sad stupidity ive seen in the modern age 😂
Did they get Deif?
Seems unlikely, there was a press release during Netanyahu's speech the other day saying Deif was sitting with them and mocking the speech
The sounds of living in Gaza are backed by the noise of Nazraelis Drones
Sorry meant to write hamas have condemned the report
Why have You Tube deleted my every comment on this channel? Am I being censored for being an honest broker?
Publish, _MONOPOLY,_ on so-called sovereign monopoly money.
Is the Israeli Shekel legal tender in Palestine? Is monopoly a form of slavery?
Can you imagine how embarrassed the IDF command must be from the incompetence of their soldiers.
As if they would know any better 😂 pampers vs huggies
Abu Zahel , Abu Munafiq Mahmud Abbas will not he be died , how is still having a Muslim name , the son of Munafiqs.
Hamas has consumed yhe report
Where is Islam? Sleeping in the shadows of these crimes
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