Netanyahu: We are at war. Israel attacked by Hamas.
There are still some good news from this mess.
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Hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, 52, rescued by IDF from tunnel in Gaza
By Emanuel Fabian Today, 3:26 pm
An Israeli hostage was rescued by IDF troops from a tunnel in the southern Gaza Strip earlier today, the military announces.
The rescued hostage is Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, 52, from a Bedouin community near the southern city of Rahat, who was working as a guard at a packing factory in Kibbutz Magen on October 7. Al-Qadi was abducted by Hamas terrorists from the nearby community of Mivtahim.
Al-Qadi was found inside a tunnel by commandos of the Navy’s elite Shayetet 13 unit. The operation was led by the IDF Southern Command, the Shin Bet security agency, and the IDF’s 162nd Division.
He is said to be in good health.
Hamas released 105 civilians during a weeklong truce in late November, and four hostages were released before that. Eight hostages have been rescued by troops alive, and the bodies of 30 hostages have also been recovered, including three mistakenly killed by the military as they tried to escape their captors.
Hamas is also holding two Israeli civilians who entered the Strip in 2014 and 2015, as well as the bodies of two IDF soldiers who were killed in 2014.
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August 28, 2024, 03:59 PM
Sigmund
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Originally posted by gearhounds: Israel- “I double dog dare you”.
That ought to do it…
I predict Israel will soon run out of patience and give Iran a serious whooping. That should send a strong message to Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, but the Muslim militants are, er...not very smart.
August 28, 2024, 04:32 PM
mark60
Why doesn't Biden just tell Iran, "don't"?
August 28, 2024, 04:46 PM
PGT
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Originally posted by mark60: Why doesn't Biden just tell Iran, "don't"?
Iran needs to appear as strong to it's own populace to avoid an uprising. Their grasp on power is perilously weak, the economy is in the shitter and Israel and the US have taken out multiple top leaders showing the Gov cannot even protect it's own.
Telegraphing the attack and then controlling the narrative and media internally within Iran allows their disinformation and propaganda machine to keep them in control.
August 28, 2024, 06:26 PM
corsair
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Originally posted by PGT:
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Originally posted by mark60: Why doesn't Biden just tell Iran, "don't"?
Iran needs to appear as strong to it's own populace to avoid an uprising. Their grasp on power is perilously weak, the economy is in the shitter and Israel and the US have taken out multiple top leaders showing the Gov cannot even protect it's own.
Telegraphing the attack and then controlling the narrative and media internally within Iran allows their disinformation and propaganda machine to keep them in control.
...they've been real considerate in giving us time to reposition a second aircraft carrier Everyone's in place now! Go ahead and light'em off!
You are correct in the Iranian regime and the Mad Mullahs have a tenuous hold on their power, the Israeli's seem to be giving them no end of agida.
August 28, 2024, 11:52 PM
sjtill
Corsair: congratulations on 15,000 posts!! Open a bottle of something local.
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August 29, 2024, 12:31 AM
corsair
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Originally posted by sjtill: Corsair: congratulations on 15,000 posts!! Open a bottle of something local.
Thanks. I do have a bottle of Blanton's that needs some air...
August 29, 2024, 07:38 AM
John Steed
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Originally posted by mark60: Why doesn't Biden just tell Iran, "don't"?
Biden can't tell anybody anything. He is no more in control than I am.
... stirred anti-clockwise.
August 29, 2024, 11:48 AM
StarTraveler
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Originally posted by John Steed:
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Originally posted by mark60: Why doesn't Biden just tell Iran, "don't"?
Biden can't tell anybody anything. He is no more in control than I am.
Sadly, I think that’s the point. Last time he told them “Don’t” they went ahead and shot off about 300 missles and drones.
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August 29, 2024, 12:57 PM
Sigmund
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Originally posted by StarTraveler:
Sadly, I think that’s the point. Last time he told them “Don’t” they went ahead and shot off about 300 missiles and drones.
Let's not forget the three USAR soldiers from GA who were killed. He did nothing.
August 30, 2024, 08:37 AM
braillediver
Another X-terrorist:
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From car and helmet cams: Dramatic footage of Hamas leader's elimination in Jenin
It's heartbreaking, these were all young people: four men and two women. The Hamas thugs are animals.
I hope if I were a parent I would not take part in these massive protests in favor of a cease fire. They are blaming Netanyahu for this instead of Hamas.
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September 01, 2024, 04:02 PM
Sigmund
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Originally posted by sjtill:
...They are blaming Netanyahu for this instead of Hamas.
I too find that puzzling, but I do not claim to understand internal politics in Israel. For whatever reason, the families are using emotion instead of logic.
September 01, 2024, 05:35 PM
ZSMICHAEL
It pays to know the history of Israel and their struggles. The back story of Netanyahu is interesting. Most young Americans are not acquainted with the Olympics terrorist attacks,let alone the Holocaust.
