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As a reminder... The changes make it illegal by a public act to incite hatred or serious contempt or to severely ridicule a person or group because of their religious belief, affiliation or activity. Vilification is defined as abusively disparaging speech or writing.

Just a reminder below of the context of the OP, it is not about cost of living. The changes make it illegal by a public act to incite hatred or serious contempt or to severely ridicule a person or group because of their religious belief, affiliation or activity. Vilification is defined as abusively disparaging speech or writing. As to other matters raised, I trust you or your friends who move to Thailand will have sufficient funds for medical care or will you run back to the 'nanny state' if you are critically ill and facing bills of millions of baht e.g. cancer? Regards being 'free' in Thailand, as claimed by some members, it is crystal clear some members are ignorant of the laws of Thailand.

Big fines on the books for religious vilification (msn.com)

To my knowledge promotion of Palestinian nationalism in conjunction with armed Islamic Jihad for the destruction of Israel, through seems to be an impossible goal for Hamas to achieve. Perhaps more realistic the continuing enrichment of Hamas political elite.

Agree, though I don't know how Israel can 'wipe out' Hamas. Without doubt Israel can largely destroy Hamas current 'fighters' and war making infrastructure, but the political and ideological - very doubtful - maybe end up as more like Palestine Islamic Jihad (est 1000 members)

Please try a more informed / mature approach when commenting. I understand it is in breach of forum rules to make inflammatory remarks about member/s; how about an apology...

Querying Intl Red Cross facilitated release of two hostages. I suggest Intl Red Cross would be an influencer in decision making and are held in respect by other substantive organisations.

Depends how you view the Israeli blockade of critical services in Gaza. In my view it is collective punishment which as you know is a War Crime

You have extensive knowledge of Israeli conflicts. How about backing up your opinion with facts.

I understand there are 20 hospitals in Gaza, al-Shifa being just one. However.... Two premature babies die, 37 under threat at Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/11/37-babies-at-risk-of-dying-in-gaza-hospital-israel-says-to-aid-evacuation

the ICRC also facilitated the two hostage release operations. https://www.icrc.org/en/document/icrc-president-tells-paris-conference-gaza-immediate-imperative-is-to-save-lives#:~:text=As a trusted neutral actor,failing to protect civilian lives.

Yes I know Israel provides medical care for some Gazans. I was thinking of realties of survival of moving Intensive care patients. It has been reported some have already died due to lack of power for critical care babies.

Nonsense. The article regards ICRC concerns, was not hand ringing, but reporting issues raised by a highly respected organisation. One can equally claim Israeli government is treating Gazan injured as bargaining chips. Why would local Arabs would wish to surrender their lands to Israel interests - has Israeli government committed to ceasing their Arab land grabs - so far as I know "No". Right now I cannot envisage an end to the Israeli / Palestinian conflict, unless there is change to governing bodies on both sides enabling a 'Two State" solution

One assumes an IDF facility would be OK for non critical injuries, but not those in intensive care, life support etc

ICRC 'shocked and appalled' by reports of situation at al-Shifa hospital https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/nov/11/israel-hamas-war-live-staff-report-catastrophic-situation-in-main-gaza-hospital-aid-agency-says-as-fighting-intensifies?filterKeyEvents=false&page=with:block-654f5d358f08c3ba45a51224#block-654f5d358f08c3ba45a51224

No elections since 2006, even then at 'the barrel of the gun' is appropriate. As for killings all Palestinians 'in place' that would be a massive War Crime. IMO it's unfortunate posts calling for War Crimes are not removed and poster warned.

Quite so - the Palestinian people - whom some endeavour to deny their historical rights to land in the region. As has been mentioned numerous times the political leaders have been abject failures in representation. Whilst people have the legal right to demonstrate for Palestinian rights in the UK, it is not appropriate to do so on Remembrance Day, even though doing so will gain additional media coverage.

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.