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Video link above deleted for brevity. Unfortunately some people indulge in semantics, official US government documented history states: Throughout 1947, the United Nations Special Commission on Palestine examined the Palestinian question and recommended the partition of Palestine into a Jewish and an Arab state. https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/creation-israel#:~:text=On November 29%2C 1947 the,mandate was scheduled to end.

The OP should have provided a link for some background. Rather the usual rush to vilify do a bit of research. A statement from the head of Met Police: organisers of Saturday’s march had shown “complete willingness to stay away from the Cenotaph and Whitehall and have no intention of disrupting the nation’s remembrance events”. “Should this change, we’ve been clear we will use powers and conditions available to us to protect locations and events of national importance at all costs,” Sir Mark said. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/armistice-day-palestine-demo-rememberence-saturday-b2443411.html

Keir Starmer has publicly opposed a ceasefire in Gaza, contrary to the position of some of his MPs, which contradicts the allegation made above. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2023/oct/31/keir-starmer-says-now-is-not-the-time-for-a-ceasefire-in-gaza-video "The Telegraph understands the error may have occurred because Sir Keir moved the poppy from his suit jacket to his overcoat after the speech" https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2023/11/02/starmer-row-poppy-islamophobia-awareness-campaign/

As their soldiers fight hand to hand in Gaza, Israelis wonder about the endgame In the dark and the cloying heat of a Gaza night, the troops of the 13th Battalion of Israel’s Golani Brigade were attempting to advance in northern Gaza amid the flashes of air and artillery strikes across the Gaza Strip. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/04/as-their-soldiers-fight-hand-to-hand-in-gaza-israelis-wonder-about-the-endgame?utm_term=6546e91b1f2a1b7e33dd5398a773e0b9&utm_campaign=GuardianTodayAUS&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=GTAU_email

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday both Washington and Arab states believe the status quo of a Hamas-controlled Gaza cannot continue and that he has discussed with his Arab counterparts how to chart a better path forward towards a two-state solution. Blinken: US, Arab states agree Hamas-controlled status quo in Gaza cannot continue (msn.com)

So far as I know HAMAS discussion are primarily brokered via Egypt/Qatar. Would be fascinating to know the give and take for the exit of hundreds of foreign passport holders via the Southern Gaza border. I assume there are numerous political issues for the Muslim world not to specifically critique HAMAS in the open, rather blame Israel because of it's policies. Naturally there is no justification for the mass murder of civilians. It's interesting that worldwide only 44 nations have openly condemned HAMAS. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/international-reactions-hamas-attack-israel I presume it would be a death sentence for Gazans to openly protest against HAMAS. Don't known the response in the West Bank, though I assume there are numerous HAMAS operatives there.

The allegation of 'collective punishment' will be addressed by legal process - for the meantime I disagree with your argument. From various media reports hospitals in Gaza are unable to address the care of the injured and critically ill. If interested members can reference below yesterday a number of cancer patients have died due to insufficient fuel at a hospital; URL below... https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/gazas-only-cancer-hospital-goes-out-service-health-officials-2023-11-01/ I suggest patient deaths will be increasing specifically due to the Israeli blockade. The Israeli government, IMO, are holding the general public in Gaza as hostages as an attempt to influence HAMAS decision makers. So far as I know the general public have zero power to change HAMAS decision making. As has been reported by media a number of Western governments have been counselling Israel their current stance could well backfire politically for ongoing Western support though I'm fairly certain that any negative outcomes for Israel will be limited.

I do not support .HAMAS. HAMAS rule by the gun, so far as I know the majority of the Gaza population do not support HAMAS Israel has ceased supply of energy to Gaza, which IMO is 'collective punishment - War Crime. Your comments regards the power station are irrelevant.

Thanks. Reference is to the Rutenberg power station which only provides 15% of Israeli power requirements, no mention of supplying Gaza. In any case the Israelis cut off power supply to Gaza. IMO collective punishment which is contrary to the Rules of War and no I am not a supporter of Hamas. BTW about time you ceased such comment regards other members of the forum and other false assumptions.

When did Hamas attack the power station in Israel providing power for Gaza? Power is running out on local infrastructure within Gaza due to insufficient fuel because of the Israeli blockade. Israel has promised fuel supply for hospitals, but I guess would be extremely difficult to monitor so may not occur. Unsure if Egypt would step up. Clarity on the legal issues concerning War Crimes is provided below: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/menasource/hamas-israel-war-crimes/

I I'm sure you're capable of researching the answers to your questions, so rather than wasting my time with your games... https://www.icc-cpi.int/ https://www.hrw.org/news/2020/09/02/qa-international-criminal-court-and-united-states

Content from above post deleted for brevity. I'm well aware of the shortcomings with ICC, just as some should be knowledgeable some of the contributing factors e.g. US does not support the functions of ICC for political reasons. But the ICC is well known and any actions such as investigations and charges for War Crimes do have a global audience. IMO it is very vile ICC is not supported by some governments for nationalistic domestic political consumption.

Your reply is in reference to a post regarding ICC. Your comments are incorrect, ICC is not a a member group of the UN. There have been a number of organisations alleging War Crimes, including UN representatives, by HAMAS and Israel. e.g... https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-journalists-international-court-investigation-ef7ec4fa597add8fb49d17358acf2576 https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2023/the-rules-of-war-and-human-rights-in-the-israel-hamas-war https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/why-hamas-and-israel-are-both-alleged-to-have-broken-international-rules-of-war

I was gobsmacked! https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/politics/public-servants-in-queensland-offered-paid-leave-after-voice-defeat/video/8dca64742b22f94f3d027ec2d4e1b99a#:~:text=video title-,Public servants in Queensland are being offered five days of,on top of sick leave.

It's an embarrassment for Oz government as refugee agreement overturned by PNG Supreme Court as breach of Human Rights.

No misunderstanding by me. A referendum would not be abandoned due to poll/s feedback. It is crystal clear the attitude of those 'informing' the No vote. The garbage feeding feed into the community was the feed by extreme right negativity. The only method of creating new laws in Oz is via the State or Federal government, this fact was totally ignored by those generating the fog of ignorance.

The 'NO' campaign was non-stop with misinformation, unsupported allegations, assumptions and so on. The PM and 'Yes' supporters failed to counter the nonsense. Dutton should hang his head in shame, I doubt Dutton will ever become PM as he is so divisive.

Personally I have not read of any Hamas females or children crossing into Israeli territory in this latest act of war. The info would have been passed onto media by IDF. Civilians, including children, are being killed during Israeli air strikes in Gaza which has already already been reported. The killings by all parties to the never ending conflict sits at the feet of the so called 'leaders'.

A step in the right direction; IDF have confirmed 1,500 Hamas people killed so far within Israeli borders. https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/israel-hamas-war-gaza/card/1-500-hamas-fighters-found-dead-in-israel-0ppowzuulvLg2sWKsXPz

Do the ADF deliberately target and kill children as a matter of policy? To a degree Israel has bought this current round of fighting on themselves with the expansion of settlements and 'settler' violence. Personally I do not understand the Hamas attack as for sure it will lead to massive civilian casualties in Gaza. Maybe Hamas are seeking to disrupt the Abraham Accords and prisoners / hostages as a tool to leverage release of Israeli held prisoners and concession - not likely to succeed. Personally I doubt Hezbollah with engage in open warfare with Israel.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/07/png-threatens-to-send-refugees-back-to-australia-unless-it-pays-up-to-48m-in-expenses?utm_term=6520adb8ba18b9bd1d571f79f112516d&utm_campaign=GuardianTodayAUS&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=GTAU_email

OP: Some years ago I moved from Caboolture to Pattaya. Cannot remember the Oz removalist, but the Thai end was handled by Asian Tigers so give them a call / email to see who they now use in Brisbane; URL below. The service was door to door, no problems whatsoever. https://asiantigersgroup.com/thailand/

OP: If you are able to live at partners place rent free, then IMO 40K per month is enough for reasonable standard of day to day living. I assuume at your age you have no desire to out to bars and so on on a regular basis. I understand foreigners living in Thailand on a marriage visa do not need medical insurance. At your age I would would recommend you make a Living Will (do not resuscitate) if you have a heart attack / stroke so money left available for wife/daughter. Last, but not least, make sure partner and daughter are comfortable for you to live with them - probably a good idea to visit Thailand for 2/3 months before making final decision.

As said above there is no current cure for tinnitus. I've had tinnitus for about ten years. The only effective relief for me is ear pods with music, listening to TV/radio, concentrating on reading etc. Fortunately I am able to sleep by relaxing, However, if tinnitus is making it difficult to sleep take a mild anti depressant to assist relaxation.

Incorrect, actual residency criteria below: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/residence-rules-for-age-pension?context=22526