Popular Post Social Media Posted Monday at 08:35 PM Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 08:35 PM Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is headed to Washington, D.C., as the threat of conflict with Hezbollah intensifies. Hezbollah’s leader, Hasan Nasrallah, recently issued a dire warning, stating that if war breaks out with Lebanon, Hezbollah will attack significant Israeli landmarks without restraint. This warning came through a video that highlighted potential targets, including critical infrastructure such as airports, power plants, and nuclear research centers. Gallant's visit to the U.S. capital, set to begin Sunday, aims to discuss these escalating tensions with key American officials, including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The agenda will cover the situation in Gaza, the evolving threats from Lebanon, and efforts to secure the return of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Before departing, Gallant underscored the importance of U.S.-Israel relations, especially during these turbulent times. “Our ties are crucial and perhaps more important than ever, at this time,” he stated. The recent aggressive posture from Hezbollah, including the release of a video targeting Israeli sites, has heightened fears of a broader conflict. This video included excerpts from Nasrallah's speech, where he declared that the resistance would fight "without restraints, without rules, without limits" if war were imposed on Lebanon. The video specified targets such as Ben Gurion Airport, power plants in Ashkelon and Hadera, the nuclear facility in Dimona, the Leviathan gas field, and the port city of Ashdod. This trip to Washington comes on the heels of a dispute between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the U.S. over the delay of weapons shipments to Israel. Netanyahu defended his remarks about the delay, emphasizing his responsibility to ensure that Israeli fighters are well-armed. Gallant’s visit also follows recent Israeli military operations in Rafah, Gaza, aimed at dismantling remaining Hamas battalions. However, Israel’s attention is now increasingly drawn to the northern front, where Hezbollah’s unexpected release of drone footage from an Israeli military base in Haifa has raised the stakes. Moreover, the actions of Israeli forces have sparked controversy in the West Bank. In Wadi Burqin, footage emerged showing a Palestinian man tied to the hood of an Israeli military vehicle. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the incident, acknowledging it as a violation of their standard procedures and stating that the man, injured in a firefight, was eventually transferred for medical treatment despite initial hindrance. Gallant's meetings in Washington will likely address these multifaceted threats and the broader strategic implications for Israel and its allies. His statement emphasized readiness for action in Gaza, Lebanon, and other areas as necessary, underscoring the critical nature of his discussions in the U.S. during this volatile period. Credit: Washington Post 2024-06-25 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted Monday at 10:52 PM Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 10:52 PM One wonders why these truly bad actors can't just be eliminated. Is that really so hard to do? 2 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post expat_4_life Posted Monday at 11:50 PM Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 11:50 PM 46 minutes ago, spidermike007 said: One wonders why these truly bad actors can't just be eliminated. Is that really so hard to do? Many, many have been over the decades, not sure what more would accomplish https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Israeli_assassinations# It's a game of whack-a-mole by all appearances, kill one and another one pops up. Assassination reinforces the resolve of the ideologues. Decades of retribution, revenge, injustice, war, targeted killing are what preceded the Oct 7th events. One more assassination is not going to fix anything. Looks like war is coming soon. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post loong Posted Tuesday at 12:11 AM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 12:11 AM 3 hours ago, Social Media said: This video included excerpts from Nasrallah's speech, where he declared that the resistance would fight "without restraints, without rules, without limits" if war were imposed on Lebanon. How do these terrorist puppets of Iran manage to label themselves as resistance when they always instigate hostilities? "If war were imposed on Lebanon"? If there is a full-blown war in Lebanon, it will be Hezbollah that has imposed war. Israel has shown exceptional restraint despite continued unprovoked attacks by Hezbollah! 2 1 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cryingdick Posted Tuesday at 12:27 AM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 12:27 AM 1 hour ago, spidermike007 said: One wonders why these truly bad actors can't just be eliminated. Is that really so hard to do? You can't seriously be that naive. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaipo7 Posted Tuesday at 12:29 AM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 12:29 AM spidermike007 - If Biden was not trying to secure the Islamic and the 'River to the Sea' votes that he needs to win the election and send to Israel the weapons the have bought and paid for, Hamas would be gone and Israel could solve the Hezbollah problem. Then again, if Hezbollah saw an American leader like Trump with balls they would not attack Israel since we should be backing them 100%. Biden has enriched Iran to the point that they are supplying weapons to the terrorists regimes to take out Israel. Hezbollah is firing between 200 and 500 missiles a day into northern Israel. You won't read about this in any Marxist, Communist news, which includes the Stalinist media in the US. Now TUG will put in his useless remarks. Ignore him. You will know more without his remarks. 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mania Posted Tuesday at 12:40 AM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 12:40 AM 1 hour ago, spidermike007 said: One wonders why these truly bad actors can't just be eliminated. Is that really so hard to do? But then how will the military industrial complex continue to bill $841 billion a year? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post koolkarl Posted Tuesday at 01:06 AM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 01:06 AM A face only a mother would trust. He represents a religion that is determined to wipe out infidels, all non believers in Islam. From the age of about 2, they are brainwashed in schools and mosques to hate Israel and the US and infidels. The naive west listens to the ultimate propaganda, Aljazeera and its bought former BBC reporters and think that Israel is only fighting women and children. With almost 2 billion of them in the world, I wouldn't bet on the odds unless the west wakes up and fast. 2 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted Tuesday at 01:08 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 01:08 AM 4 hours ago, Social Media said: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is headed to Washington, D.C., as the threat of conflict with Hezbollah intensifies. Hezbollah’s leader, Hasan Nasrallah, recently issued a dire warning, stating that if war breaks out with Lebanon, Hezbollah will attack significant Israeli landmarks without restraint. This warning came through a video that highlighted potential targets, including critical infrastructure such as airports, power plants, and nuclear research centers. Gallant's visit to the U.S. capital, set to begin Sunday, aims to discuss these escalating tensions with key American officials, including Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The agenda will cover the situation in Gaza, the evolving threats from Lebanon, and efforts to secure the return of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Before departing, Gallant underscored the importance of U.S.-Israel relations, especially during these turbulent times. “Our ties are crucial and perhaps more important than ever, at this time,” he stated. The recent aggressive posture from Hezbollah, including the release of a video targeting Israeli sites, has heightened fears of a broader conflict. This video included excerpts from Nasrallah's speech, where he declared that the resistance would fight "without restraints, without rules, without limits" if war were imposed on Lebanon. The video specified targets such as Ben Gurion Airport, power plants in Ashkelon and Hadera, the nuclear facility in Dimona, the Leviathan gas field, and the port city of Ashdod. This trip to Washington comes on the heels of a dispute between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the U.S. over the delay of weapons shipments to Israel. Netanyahu defended his remarks about the delay, emphasizing his responsibility to ensure that Israeli fighters are well-armed. Gallant’s visit also follows recent Israeli military operations in Rafah, Gaza, aimed at dismantling remaining Hamas battalions. However, Israel’s attention is now increasingly drawn to the northern front, where Hezbollah’s unexpected release of drone footage from an Israeli military base in Haifa has raised the stakes. Moreover, the actions of Israeli forces have sparked controversy in the West Bank. In Wadi Burqin, footage emerged showing a Palestinian man tied to the hood of an Israeli military vehicle. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the incident, acknowledging it as a violation of their standard procedures and stating that the man, injured in a firefight, was eventually transferred for medical treatment despite initial hindrance. Gallant's meetings in Washington will likely address these multifaceted threats and the broader strategic implications for Israel and its allies. His statement emphasized readiness for action in Gaza, Lebanon, and other areas as necessary, underscoring the critical nature of his discussions in the U.S. during this volatile period. Credit: Washington Post 2024-06-25 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Well, I doubt Netanyahu will listen, though he should.🙏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Excogitator Posted Tuesday at 02:43 AM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 02:43 AM 1 hour ago, thaipo7 said: spidermike007 - If Biden was not trying to secure the Islamic and the 'River to the Sea' votes that he needs to win the election and send to Israel the weapons the have bought and paid for, Hamas would be gone and Israel could solve the Hezbollah problem. Then again, if Hezbollah saw an American leader like Trump with balls they would not attack Israel since we should be backing them 100%. Biden has enriched Iran to the point that they are supplying weapons to the terrorists regimes to take out Israel. Hezbollah is firing between 200 and 500 missiles a day into northern Israel. You won't read about this in any Marxist, Communist news, which includes the Stalinist media in the US. Now TUG will put in his useless remarks. Ignore him. You will know more without his remarks. Your ignorance is near complete. Before 2018, ties between Iran and the West were beginning to thaw for real. I remember Iran even opening up to individual tourism. There was a nuclear deal in place supported by the entire international community (except the Netanyahoo regime). The situation had indeed begin to normalize. Then came Trump, like the manipulated ignorant manchild that he is, and unilaterally and unnecessarily pulled the US out of the deal, at Netanyahoos behest. Destroying years and years of hard fought diplomacy in an instant. Annoying an entire world, including our allies, and unnecessarily antagonizing Iran. He then later, among other provocative actions, proceeded to move the US embassy from he capital Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. A completely unnecessary move, again antagonizing Iran and the entire Muslim world, and again at Netanyahoos behest. All causing more unrest, division, anger and violence leading up to today's war. 1 1 2 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanaguma Posted Tuesday at 03:01 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 03:01 AM If Hezbollah wants to come and get some, they are welcome to try. They will be left at room temperature and staring at the sky, like every other group that has tried to take on the IDF. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Social Media Posted Tuesday at 03:18 AM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 03:18 AM A post making an inflamatory comparison of Israel to Hitlers Germany has been removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted Tuesday at 03:28 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 03:28 AM 2 hours ago, thaipo7 said: spidermike007 - If Biden was not trying to secure the Islamic and the 'River to the Sea' votes that he needs to win the election and send to Israel the weapons the have bought and paid for, Hamas would be gone and Israel could solve the Hezbollah problem. Then again, if Hezbollah saw an American leader like Trump with balls they would not attack Israel since we should be backing them 100%. Biden has enriched Iran to the point that they are supplying weapons to the terrorists regimes to take out Israel. Hezbollah is firing between 200 and 500 missiles a day into northern Israel. You won't read about this in any Marxist, Communist news, which includes the Stalinist media in the US. Now TUG will put in his useless remarks. Ignore him. You will know more without his remarks. Aww now ya hurt my feeling and I only had one left.how pray tell did Biden enrich Iran?it’s the felon that took away any restraints and reason t for the Iranians to behave themselves 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placeholder Posted Tuesday at 03:29 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 03:29 AM 44 minutes ago, Excogitator said: Your ignorance is near complete. Before 2018, ties between Iran and the West were beginning to thaw for real. I remember Iran even opening up to individual tourism. There was a nuclear deal in place supported by the entire international community (except the Netanyahoo regime). The situation had indeed begin to normalize. Then came Trump, like the manipulated ignorant manchild that he is, and unilaterally and unnecessarily pulled the US out of the deal, at Netanyahoos behest. Destroying years and years of hard fought diplomacy in an instant. Annoying an entire world, including our allies, and unnecessarily antagonizing Iran. He then later, among other provocative actions, proceeded to move the US embassy from he capital Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. A completely unnecessary move, again antagonizing Iran and the entire Muslim world, and again at Netanyahoos behest. All causing more unrest, division, anger and violence leading up to today's war. It was truly an amazing achievement that Russia and China signed on to. Now Iran is getting very close to having high quality nuclear material. Enough to make weapons. It's an entirely rational decision. If Ukraine hadn't given up its nuclear weapons, would Russia ever have invaded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted Tuesday at 03:31 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 03:31 AM 39 minutes ago, Excogitator said: Your ignorance is near complete. Before 2018, ties between Iran and the West were beginning to thaw for real. I remember Iran even opening up to individual tourism. There was a nuclear deal in place supported by the entire international community (except the Netanyahoo regime). The situation had indeed begin to normalize. Then came Trump, like the manipulated ignorant manchild that he is, and unilaterally and unnecessarily pulled the US out of the deal, at Netanyahoos behest. Destroying years and years of hard fought diplomacy in an instant. Annoying an entire world, including our allies, and unnecessarily antagonizing Iran. He then later, among other provocative actions, proceeded to move the US embassy from he capital Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. A completely unnecessary move, again antagonizing Iran and the entire Muslim world, and again at Netanyahoos behest. All causing more unrest, division, anger and violence leading up to today's war. Good summation of key events during Trump's Presidency that heightened tension between Iran and US. I would add the killing of top Iranian General Qassem Soleiman and Trump refusal to lift sanctions on medical aids for Iran to adequately respond to the mounting health consequences of Covid-19 as failures by Trump and inflamed Iran's hatred till this day. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted Tuesday at 09:59 AM Share Posted Tuesday at 09:59 AM 11 hours ago, spidermike007 said: One wonders why these truly bad actors can't just be eliminated. Is that really so hard to do? Where does Hezbollah's fighting / financial strength come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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