I want to take a moment to reflect on the heart-wrenching news of the deliberate killing of a 6-year-old girl in Gaza. As I listened to the call she made, begging for help as a tank stood in front of her, my heart sank. It is truly horrifying to think that a child could be a target of such violence.
What makes this tragedy even more devastating is the fact that an ambulance, sent to save her, was also targeted and destroyed. How can anyone justify this as fighting against terrorists or Hamas? This is not warfare, this is not collateral damage.… Continue reading
The recent revelation that Hamas had a command tunnel under the U.N. Gaza headquarters, according to the Israeli military, is truly disturbing. It is a stark reminder that terror organizations like Hamas stop at nothing to achieve their goals, even if it means exploiting the sanctity and neutrality of international organizations.
The fact that the Israeli military took media personnel on a tour of the tunnel is essential, as it provides undeniable evidence of Hamas’s presence beneath the U.N. headquarters. This action challenges the claims of those who try to dismiss Israel’s findings as mere propaganda. The presence of steel safes, emptied and open, computer servers, and industrial battery stacks exposes the extent of Hamas’s operations and the resources at their disposal.… Continue reading
One fifth of hostages in captivity are actually dead, as reported by The New York Times. This revelation has shed light on the grim reality faced by those who are still being held captive. It’s a tragically high figure, with at least 32 out of 136 hostages having lost their lives since the start of the conflict. This number is even higher than what was previously disclosed by authorities.
The fact that a distinction is being made between these deceased hostages and another group of 20 hostages likely means that there is substantial evidence of their deaths. This evidence could range from forensic findings to intercepted enemy communications reporting their status.… Continue reading
To End ‘Nightmare’ in Gaza, Sanders Moves to Block Funding for Israeli Weapons | “Twenty-seven thousand dead—two-thirds of them women and children,” said the senator. “This is unacceptable.”
As I sit here, contemplating the horrific numbers presented by Senator Bernie Sanders, I am overwhelmed by a sense of anger, sadness, and frustration. How can such a humanitarian disaster be allowed to continue? How can we, as a supposedly civilized society, turn a blind eye to the suffering and devastation that has unfolded in Gaza?
The statistics are staggering. 27,000 dead, with two-thirds of them being women and children. 67,000 wounded. 1.8 million displaced from their homes.… Continue reading
Russian forces employing new poison gas grenades, says armament research centre
As a soldier, it deeply troubles me to confront the reality that chemical weapons might become a normalized part of future conflicts. The recent report from the armament research centre about Russian forces employing new poison gas grenades only confirms this disheartening trend. With each passing day, it seems that Russia finds a way to sink even deeper into the depths of inhumanity.
One cannot help but wonder about the consequences of such actions. After countless war crimes committed by Russian forces, there have been empty promises of serious repercussions and accountability.… Continue reading
The recent plane crash in Belgorod Oblast has sparked a heated debate between Ukraine and Russia, with Ukraine claiming that they were not informed about the need to ensure the safety of airspace before the incident. As I reflect on this situation, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of frustration and anger. It seems that innocent lives are being treated as mere pawns in a larger political game.
Ukraine has been targeting aircraft in contested airspace throughout the war, so it is understandable that they would respond defensively when faced with an unidentified plane. However, if Russia failed to inform Ukraine that the plane in question was carrying prisoners of war, then the blame for this tragic incident lies squarely on Russia’s shoulders.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker