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‘At least 500’ dead after Edit: <strike>Israeli</strike> airstrike on Gaza hospital

https://www.irishtimes.com/world/middle-east/2023/10/17/israel-hamas-war-air-strikes-pound-gaza-as-efforts-made-to-break-deadlock-on-aid/

More than 1,000 children have reportedly been killed in 11 days of airstrikes on Gaza – one child every 15 minutes – with children making up a third of total fatalities in Gaza.

https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/news/media-centre/press-releases/save-the-children-calls-for-ceasefire-in-gaza

This is not war. This is slaughter. This is barbarism. Nothing justifies this.

And yet the West watches—cheers with blood lust, even—as Israel commits genocide.

#israel #gaza #genocide


Save the Children calls for a ceasefire in Gaza as casualties soar and water runs out

More than 1,000 children have reportedly been killed in 11 days of airstrikes on Gaza, with children making up a third of total fatalities.
Save The Children
#Genocide #israel #gaza
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Elias Probst
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this pretty much guarantees the next generation of Hamas sympathizers within the Palestinian population.

I just don't get it, what Israel's government tries to achieve with this strategy besides more conflicts and terror for the foreseeable future.

Iceman 🔻
Iceman 🔻  
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IDF will say that hospitals are bunkers for Hamas...it's an old debate for the main hospital in Gaza.

War or terrorism, it's a trap for civilians on both side, and war crimes are always for losers ☹️ (except in vietnam)

Aral Balkan
Aral Balkan  
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What is enough?

A thousand dead children is clearly not. Two eyes for an eye is clearly not. Is three enough? Four? Five? All?

What is enough?

#gaza #israel #genocide #settlerColonialism #apartheid

#Genocide #israel #Apartheid #gaza #SettlerColonialism
Jono Ferguson
Jono Ferguson  
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they have clearly stated all is the goal.

Which is odd as if someone so much as calls them names they scream genocide.

David Sugar
David Sugar  
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the sad thing is long ago I once said Gaza was a rather authentic recreation of the Warsaw Ghetto. Now it seems we will be witnessing an authentic recreation of the raising of the Warsaw Ghetto, too.
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Tanweer Dar (Tan)
Tanweer Dar (Tan)  
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They want to expunge Palestine and Palestinians from existence. They always have. They haven't even made much effort to hide the fact, either. And yet the West continues to pretend it's never been happening.
BARRY KAHN
BARRY KAHN  
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It's wrong to kill children wholesale as is happening in Gaza, or retail--3 here, 15 there, 22 in another place, day after day--as we kill them in the USA. In 2021 we averaged 13 kid gun deaths per day in this country. * PER DAY. PER FUCKING DAY. We shrug; we let it continue. It seems there is no enough.

*https://www.childrensdefense.org/the-state-of-americas-children/soac-2023-gun-violence/


The State of America's Children 2023 - Gun Violence — Children's Defense Fund

The State of America's Children® 2023 Gun Violence Gun violence remains the number one cause of death for children ages 1-19 at a rate of almost 5 in every 100,000.
Children's Defense Fund
Woo
Woo  
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Please be careful. By blaming 'the Jewishness' of Israel's government, you are playing right into the hands of those who suggest all on the Left are anti-Semites.
Aral Balkan
Aral Balkan  
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@wootube Who the hell is blaming “the Jewishness of Israel’s government?” Where the hell did you read that because it sure as fuck wasn’t in anything I wrote. Fuck right off with your insinuations of anti-semitism because I have the audacity apparently to decry the slaughter of civilians.
@Woo
PhoenixSerenity
PhoenixSerenity  
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Only people accusing you & others are fucking zionists bent on power & who don't care how many ppl die.

I will say - those folks are evil & they might as well sleep with terrorists because they ignored terror upon Palestinians for DECADES.

Not all of us bought into Israel propaganda shit.
It is really obvious now; who bought it & who took the free trips on Israel(USA funded) trips though.

I respect my Jewish friends who refused the free trips & tried to challenge Israel govt.

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Michael Right
Michael Right  
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@wootube I've been reading your posts and I agree that you haven't said anything antisemitic, I think your ire should be directed towards Hamas. Israel does everything it can to minimize civilian deaths and Hamas does everything it can to maximize civilian deaths.
@Woo
Obelisk15
Obelisk15  
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Palestinians are not humans in the eyes of many Westerners.
Vincent Van Dinsky
Vincent Van Dinsky  
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The headline says 500 dead and the article says 500 casualties. Which is it?
Ineke
Ineke  
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I heard a father who was happy that his 8 years old daughter was killed and not kidnapped. She escaped torture. How sad 😢
Aral Balkan
Aral Balkan  
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@Inekeduzz Yes, it’s horrible. And Hamas are barbarians. No one (except some unconscionable tankies) is arguing otherwise. This does not justify an entity that purports to be a democracy acting in the same way or worse. It does not justify the mass slaughter of civilians with genocidal intent.
@Ineke
David Reinertson
David Reinertson  
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I’ve seen a lot of accusations against Israel.
John Christian Lønningdal
John Christian Lønningdal  
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, "Between February 24 and March 21, 2022, sixty-four medical facilities and their personnel were targeted by Russian forces in Ukraine, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported. The facilities were being hit at rate of two to three a day, inflicting 15 deaths and 37 injuries. By April 8, 2022, WHO had confirmed 91 attacks."

Where is the outrage at Ruzzias ethnic cleansing of Ukrainians? Note that this WHO report is only for the first month of Ruzzias invasion.

Aral Balkan
Aral Balkan  
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@jclonningdal Are you serious? It’s everywhere. And rightfully so. Do you live under a rock?

Please take your whataboutism elsewhere.

@John Christian Lønningdal
Ray
Ray  
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Thanks for sharing this. Bloodlust is a good word for this situation and I find that terrifying. People want revenge, not solutions, and the Israeli government is going to use that desire as justification to kill as many people as they can.

500 dead in a hospital and people still try to argue that this is just about “fighting Hamas.”

Möhrchen
Möhrchen  
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the first part of your toot is yet not officially confirmed. Hamas claims Israelis to be guilty for that.
Mark Burton
Mark Burton  
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Now "more than 800" https://mastodon.social/@ElSaltoDiario/111251971293208500

El Salto Diario

2023-10-17 19:19:22


🔴Más de 800 muertos en un bombardeo israelí a un hospital de Gaza

▶️“La matanza en el Hospital Al-Ahli no tiene precedentes en nuestra historia”, ha declarado el portavoz de la Defensa Civil Palestina, Mahmoud Basal.

▶️El presidente de la OMS ha condenado el bombardeo.

https://www.elsaltodiario.com/israel/de-500-muertos-un-bombardeo-israeli-un-hospital-gaza


Más de 800 muertos en un bombardeo israelí a un hospital de Gaza

“La matanza en el Hospital Al-Ahli no tiene precedentes en nuestra historia”, ha declarado el portavoz de la Defensa Civil Palestina, Mahmoud Basal. El presidente de la OMS ha condenado el bombardeo.
www.elsaltodiario.com

Kathy E. Gill 🇺🇦
Kathy E. Gill 🇺🇦  
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Why isn’t bombing a civilian hospital a war crime?

Both RUSSIA and ISRAEL … 😡

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/least-500-victims-israeli-air-strike-hospital-gaza-health-ministry-2023-10-17/


At least 300 dead in Gaza hospital bombing, local authorities say

An Israeli air strike killed at least 300 people at a Gaza City hospital on Tuesday, authorities in the Palestinian enclave said, and the United Nations said an Israeli strike also hit one of its schools being used as a shelter.
Nidal Al-Mughrabi (Reuters)
JustAFrog
JustAFrog  
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Looking back at earlier Israeli reprisals, ten dead Palestinians for each Israeli fatality is common.

It has absolutely nothing to do with justice.

🇺🇦 Dany
🇺🇦 Dany  
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as much as I honestly think that Netanyahu should face a process for being a war criminal for a thousand reasons (people in Gaza are drinking salty water because the access to fresh water was cut), *this* particular case is not confirmed (yet) to be Israelian responsibility. And as the situation is already a mess we should be careful not trying to spread disinformation.
Aral Balkan
Aral Balkan  
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@CiaobyDany The Irish Times is the newspaper of record in Ireland so it’s not like I was quoting some random social media account. They’ve now updated the article to say “strike” as Israel is saying it wasn’t them. Regardless of who it turns out to be, it’s a bloody tragedy.
@🇺🇦 Dany
🇺🇦 Dany
🇺🇦 Dany  
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absolutely and I have specified it in the toot as well. I also had thought it was Israel as well at first. I think that anybody should do what they can to not spread misinformation. Antisemitism and antiislamism are already rampaging enough as it is.
Yma
Yma  
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IDF were saying they needed hospitals vacated so they could bomb the Hamas hiding there. Now they bombed a hospital and are saying Hamas did it to themselves. They don’t even bother to keep their story straight cause they know there will be no consequences.
Colinscrazy
Colinscrazy  
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Mass slaughter of civilians who were forced from their homes by Israeli murderers. This will be the end of any hope of peace.
KaisoArt
KaisoArt  
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Israel's "final solution" has been in progress for decades. They knew the Hamas attack would eventually happen, but in their apartheid arrogance they just did not expect that much loss. No matter, their failure gives even more motivation for the always intended extermination of Palestinians from the land. The acceleration of the mass murder plan has every so called democracy's leadership as complicit. And of course, there will be no holding any of these people and governments accountable.
Seth 🎙️:jawn_sg: :lb:
Seth 🎙️:jawn_sg: :lb:  
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both sides are pointing at the other saying "They Did It"

Who the fuck cares. JUST STOP IT!

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Aral Balkan
Aral Balkan  
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@pch It’s a human tragedy and I fear it’s only going to get worse.
@Seth 🎙️:jawn_sg: :lb:
GunChleoc
GunChleoc  
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Content warning: war

@Seth 🎙️:jawn_sg: :lb:
Seth 🎙️:jawn_sg: :lb:
Seth 🎙️:jawn_sg: :lb:  
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This is disputed who's missile caused this. Please be careful with the sources.
Seth 🎙️:jawn_sg: :lb:
Seth 🎙️:jawn_sg: :lb:  
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Corrected Headline on that URL/Post
Seth 🎙️:jawn_sg: :lb:
Seth 🎙️:jawn_sg: :lb:  
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Look the Israeli government isn't good neither is Hamas. But check facts before sending them out.
Aral Balkan
Aral Balkan  
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@pch The Irish Times is the newspaper of record in Ireland. Every newspaper got it wrong.

Edited original post now and also see https://mastodon.ar.al/@aral/111252505939436609

Aral Balkan

2023-10-17 21:35:20


The Irish Times has updated its headline to “Hundreds dead after Gaza hospital strike as conflict continues to escalate” as Israel denies it was responsible for that particular strike, blaming a failed rocket launch from Gaza.

This is madness. And I fear it’s only going to get worse. And my heart breaks at the senseless loss of life and human suffering.


@Seth 🎙️:jawn_sg: :lb:
Seth 🎙️:jawn_sg: :lb:
Seth 🎙️:jawn_sg: :lb:  
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that's all I saying. Just edit it so it reflects the new headline that's all. I'm not an Israeli apologist. FYI. Just want the right info out there.
Aral Balkan
Aral Balkan  
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Also see: Hananya Naftali, media advisor to Netanyahu, first posted it was an Israeli strike on X, then deleted his post and posted about a “mysterious explosion” an hour later.

His latest post:

https://twitter.com/HananyaNaftali/status/1714400598991261966

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Paul Lalonde
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@pch the only reason I can think of for media to still be on X
@Seth 🎙️:jawn_sg: :lb:
scott f
scott f  
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did you personally see the tweet screenshotted on the left side of this image? or how do you know it's authentic? just asking since twitter/x screenshots are easily faked.
Aral Balkan
Aral Balkan  
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@scott See link. He admits to it in it. (Screenshot is from Reddit thread but other versions also exist online. The authenticity of the original post, afaik, is uncontested, even by the author.)
@scott f
10tothe22
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Who’s cheering in the West? I’m not saying they don’t exist, but certainly not in my circles. Met with horror and disgust all around.
Aral Balkan
Aral Balkan  
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@10tothe22 Mostly the folks in power. See UK, US.
@10tothe22
Aral Balkan
Aral Balkan  
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The Irish Times has updated its headline to “Hundreds dead after Gaza hospital strike as conflict continues to escalate” as Israel denies it was responsible for that particular strike, blaming a failed rocket launch from Gaza.

This is madness. And I fear it’s only going to get worse. And my heart breaks at the senseless loss of life and human suffering.

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mohab
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TBF, the US infamously started "The War on Terror" and invaded a couple of countries in the process, so I don't see why they'd be against what's happening in Gaza. The west watched, did nothing, if not aided, back then, and it's watching and doing nothing now.

Unfortunately, the majority of people are like that. Arabs don't care about what's happening in Ukraine either. The west can get on the highest horse they find, but the truth is the majority of people just suck, western or not.

Bas Schouten
Bas Schouten  
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Early info suggests this may very well not have been an Israeli strike.

While there's plenty wrong with Israel's response. Now is a time when helping spread disinformation is especially unwise.

Aral Balkan
Aral Balkan  
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@Schouten_B https://mastodon.ar.al/@aral/111252505939436609

Aral Balkan

2023-10-17 21:35:20


The Irish Times has updated its headline to “Hundreds dead after Gaza hospital strike as conflict continues to escalate” as Israel denies it was responsible for that particular strike, blaming a failed rocket launch from Gaza.

This is madness. And I fear it’s only going to get worse. And my heart breaks at the senseless loss of life and human suffering.


@Bas Schouten
Bas Schouten
Bas Schouten  
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Fair enough! Might be good to edit the original post as well :)
Mel
Mel  
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I haven't seen anyone cheer with bloodlust. I think you are a liar trying to stir up shit.
Aral Balkan
Aral Balkan  
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@maj7152 Please feel free to fuck right off.
@Mel
onecaliberal
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I am from the west and I am not fucking cheering. It’s the same fucking situation as Russia. The oligarchy own everyone here. They profit from the killing they always want more.
Millicent
Millicent  
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I know you’re getting traction on this, but it should be edited. Israel denies EVER targeting a hospital and states Islamic Jihad was firing missiles into Israel when the hospital was hit. Those missiles reportedly have a 30% failure rate. 30%!

Claiming Israel is committing genocide is irresponsible, antisemitic, and leads to death. Be responsible

Aral Balkan
Aral Balkan  
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@Millicent Edited the post.

Claiming Israel is committing genocide when Israel is committing genocide and calling Palestinians “human animals” while murdering 1,000 children is not antisemitic. It is called being human and being appalled by the barbaric slaughter of human beings regardless of who is carrying out the slaughter. And you will not shame me into ignoring the humanity of the Palestinian people.

@Millicent
Mike Bloomfield
Mike Bloomfield  
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Cheers with blood lust? I think you underestimate the compassion of many "Western" people. I've been appalled even before today. So have many others.
Filipe
Filipe  
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Where's the Death Note when we need it :(
Aral Balkan
Aral Balkan  
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@filipesm Had to look it up. Worth reading/watching?
@Filipe
Filipe
Filipe  
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If you generally like manga/anime, I would say it's a classic. But I also don't know if it's for everyone (coming from outside the manda/anime world) ahah. I think you can try to watch a few episodes and see if you like it. I personally loved it :)
Johnny Muu
Johnny Muu  
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hamas say Israel did it. Israel say hamas did it. If there are contradictory accusations, why should one believe Hamas's word without blinking?
Ian Molton
Ian Molton  
Why believe Israel either?
Johnny Muu
Johnny Muu  
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@spyro Sure. Let's wait for independent analysts to verify the evidence Israel has presented.
@Ian Molton
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