General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBut it gets worse! (update on: U.S. pier attacked during construction work off Gaza coast)
Original post: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100218894434
Members of a terror group in the Gaza Strip launched mortars at an under-construction pier for a US-led project to bring aid into the Palestinian enclave yesterday, the military says.
The mortar attack occurred as United Nations officials were touring the site with Israeli troops on the coast of central Gaza, the IDF says in response to a query on the incident.
The IDF says the UN officials were rushed to a shelter by troops amid the attack. UN officials also confirmed the mortar attack to the Associated Press, saying there were no injuries.
The terrorist organizations continue to systematically harm humanitarian efforts while risking the lives of UN workers, while Israel allows the supply of aid to the residents of the Gaza Strip, the IDF adds.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/idf-says-mortar-fired-at-under-construction-gaza-aid-pier-as-un-officials-toured-site/ar-AA1nEZlG
Frasier Balzov
(2,668 posts)will improve the condition of the beleaguered Gazans and ease international pressure on Israel?
If so, that is terribly cynical, manipulative and cruel of the Muslim attackers, if they are in fact Muslims.
One might even go so far as to call it un-Islamic.
ripcord
(5,537 posts)I wonder if the protesters will call out this attack on the residents of Gaza?
ripcord
(5,537 posts)But I agree, calling out Hamas is something they wouldn't allow.
Cha
(297,692 posts)tear down flyers asking for the Hostages to be released.
ripcord
(5,537 posts)But I agree, calling out Hamas is something they wouldn't allow.
Beastly Boy
(9,437 posts)Their entire strategic planning for and conduct in this war relies on terrible cynicism.
And I just can't resist a snarky remark in light of your post: in the eyes of the people who keep repeating that Arabs are also Semites, Hamas' rule in Gaza would be considered antisemitic as well. Let them wrap their minds around that one.
paleotn
(17,970 posts)You certainly don't seem.
marybourg
(12,634 posts)Im sure you could find some way of commenting on the subject without doing so.
ShazzieB
(16,529 posts)It's shocking, but not really surprising, considering what we know about the mindset of these terrorists.
I wonder how long it will be before the usual suspects start trying to blame this on Israel somehow, or if they'll be satisfied with just playing down its significance. *weary sigh*
marybourg
(12,634 posts)I put the poster on ignore, so I cant link to it.
ShazzieB
(16,529 posts)I definitely saw a post that raised the suggestion that IDF might have been behind this. It might be the one you described, but there could also be more than one, unfortunately.
Coventina
(27,172 posts)It's the same reason all the oil-rich Arab states with all their money don't give the Palestinians any aid.
The more they suffer, the worse Israel looks, and the more hatred toward Jews is stoked.
And the West is falling for it hook, line, and sinker.
sanatanadharma
(3,730 posts)Terrorists of all stripes with weapons of all sorts, sadists all, and totally sick in the soul or brain or mind or (simply) 'self'.
Nanjeanne
(4,979 posts)has begun initial stages.
EX500rider
(10,866 posts)Last edited Thu Apr 25, 2024, 08:50 PM - Edit history (1)
Coventina
(27,172 posts)Nanjeanne
(4,979 posts)Most questions that involve the cruelty and cynicism of Hamas and other terrorists' behavior are answered with resounding silence.
I sincerely appreciate your informative reply.
Nanjeanne
(4,979 posts)If you want further info you can google. There are a few non Israel organizations with info. But not much.
Reuters
A small number of mortars caused minimal damage in Gaza in the vicinity of the marshalling yard area for humanitarian assistance that will soon be delivered by sea, said one of the officials, a member of the U.S. military. The attack occurred before U.S. personnel began constructing the floating pier, t
[link:https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/25/gaza-terrorists-attack-israeli-pier-00154386|]
ripcord
(5,537 posts)Nanjeanne
(4,979 posts)I prefer not to speculate on motives because I dont know. I dont trust Hamas and I dont trust Israel to tell the truth. I only know my own truth. Sorry if that isnt good enough for you.
So much concern about the attack on the pier - stupid me though people would be glad everything was ok. But I guess thats not important.
Beastly Boy
(9,437 posts)https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/25/gaza-terrorists-attack-israeli-pier-00154386
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/gaza-un-airstrike-pier-1.7185025
You either trust both of them or mistrust both if them. Whether the attack was perpetrated by Hamas, PIJ, or any other armed Palestinian faction is still up for debate, but this debate is kind of trivial.
Beastly Boy
(9,437 posts)Nanjeanne
(4,979 posts)womanofthehills
(8,771 posts)Some U.S. military officials have also privately expressed security concerns about the project, and General Ryder said that the military was looking into a mortar attack on Wednesday that caused minimal damage in the area where some pier work is supposed to be done. However, he said, U.S. forces had not started moving anything into the area at the time of the mortar attacks. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/us/politics/gaza-aid-pier.html
ShazzieB
(16,529 posts)NickB79
(19,271 posts)So what will you say the next time they open fire? Because it sounds like they don't plan on stopping their attacks.
Cha
(297,692 posts)AZLD4Candidate
(5,768 posts)So, this is all fake news. Israel is the most evil country in the world and Hamas are righteous freedom fighters.
Obviously, Israel attacked it to make Hamas look bad. Hamas is the bestest, best organization in the world.
sarisataka
(18,774 posts)ShazzieB
(16,529 posts)A couple of hours I first saw the op. It just took them a little while to get started.
stopdiggin
(11,370 posts)remind me again about those freedom fighters .. ? champions of the 'people' ...
- - - - - - - - - - - - - -