#Iron swords

[queenwille]

you can be a zionist, antizionist, pro israel, pro palestine, jewish, christian, muslim, atheist, satanist, idk, pro two state solution, pro ceasefire, anti israel, pro israeli people/anti israeli gov, anti hamas, anti terror, you can even be anti usa for all i care.

but do remember one thing about october 7th on monday-

remember to be respectful.

it’s going to be the memorial day for about 1200 people. civilians, soldiers, foreigners, exchange students, party goers, babies, entire families, early birds that went to do some sports, people visiting their families, all kinds of religions, policemen and women, paramedics, citizens from all over the globe, foreign workers, jews, arabs, children and more.

even if you agree or disagree with anything, do the bare minimum and respect them, their families and the unbelievable grief that date brings to so many people.

besides that, it’ll be one whole year for 101 human beings, most still alive (thank god), in the most horrible conditions imaginable. those people too, can hear and see some of what you have to say, even in the tunnels and their families sure do too.

whatever you think, believe or support, remember that this day of grief doesn’t have to be political and, again, don’t forget to be respectful. there are 364 days a year for everything else.

[screamingfromuz]

I finally figured out why the response from the global left made me so angry.

Jewish leftist, including myself, never hesitated to condemn the Israeli government and Israeli citizens for their treatment of Palestinians. for example- I know were I was in Huwara. I was calling out the brutality of the pogrom done by right wings extremeness, criticizing it, calling for punishment of the terrorists, warning that this escalation of violence would do nothing but continue the violence. we did not try and justify it as a neutral response for the murder of two people, no, I knew that this kind of behavior has no excuse.

and we did the same every single time. the Israeli left always knew where it was when the Palestinians were the victims of violence, we often stood right there next to them.

and the leftist of the world loved it. held us up to prove that they are right, "you see? even they agree! free Palestine!"

and we expected the same. we expected that if the horrors will come to us, the global left will support us. We knew that they struggle since Israeli missiles hit while Hamas/Hezbollah/Jihad missiles get intercepted by a system that costs millions to operate. but surely, they kept saying that they would have spoken out if the Jews are in danger, they will stand with us in our grief.

and then came October 7th.

and we were shown once again that we are nothing but a token.

people celebrated the attack, and even those who did notת hesitated to condemn it. It was people being butchered in their own homes, a fucking war crime! all while they were hurling hundreds of missiles at civilian targets! at homes, at playground, at hospitals!

and yet, if it was not celebrating, the global left was silent.

I read a colon by a Danna Frank she described how an Israeli women who study in Yell was shaken and crying the entire day, and no one asked for her well being. Frank herself received messages from friends abroad during that day, and one of them asked after the well being of Palestinian waiters in Ramallah and offered them prayers and not ask after her own fucking sake. Seeds for Peace, that always had what to say at the beginning of any Israeli operation, stayed quiet for days, when they did post something, it was to call against violence from both sides, not even mentioning the massacre. and there are so many more instances.

It hurt so much because it was a betrayal. a prof that we are only cared for when we are either a token or dead.

We stood up again and again and again for the rights of others, against our own deeds, and when it was our people left dead on the ground, the quiet was disturbed only by the sounds of celebration.

We should have known

The Israeli left and the Jewish left stand alone in the global stage.

We now know who are allies are.

[floralcavern]

Bring the hostages home

On October 7, Hamas broke into Israel and slaughtered, raped, and kidnapped hundreds and thousands of civilians, and recorded themselves doing so. Now Israel must fight to get their civilians back. Multiple hostages have already died, some from murder and others from poor conditions. 2 hostages who were recently saved said that Hamas did not let them have the medicine they needed. Hamas also has a 1 year old child in custody, and some women who have been released haves stated that they have been raped while in custody.

Donate if you can

If not, obviously that’s fine, just spread this post. Bring them home now.

[starlight-bread-blog]

Listening to songs with alarm-like sounds here is insane. The part comes and I frantically take off my headphones all like "IT'S HAMAS WHERE'S THE NEAREST SHELTER" only to realize it's just the song.

[psychologeek]

Over hundred are Murdered

Over thousand are wounded

Hostages and kidnapped civilians (including children)

But hi, who cares, right?

[emmafallsinlove]

[israeli-hasbara]

I'm crying. Underrated gem.

[angrybell]

The ceasefire in Gaza has ended.

Israel was willing to continue the ceasefire as long as hostages were being released. The deadline for a list of hostages to be released was was 7 am Jerusalem time.

Hamas did not send any list by the deadline. About 4 minutes after 7, a couple fonrockets were fired from Gaza into Israel.

The IDF has announced it is resuming its operations.

Over the course of the ceasefire, 81 Israeli hostages were released by Hamas. Additionally, 19 hostages other nationalities were also released. Too many convicted felons were released from Israeli prisons.

[a7david]

So people are changing laws in Saudi Arabia in order to marry a nine year old, but people dying from in a war they caused is the only thing to get you on the streets with signs?

[warpedia]

(via Operation Swords of Iron)

[queenwille]

many of y’all have never had to stop everything, and i mean everything, you were doing to the surprising sound of deafening chilling siren to literally save your life and, boy, does it show.

when i say deafening i mean a deafening volume, like on the street, from public buildings rooftops everywhere. full fucking volume. chilling? the sound is universal, btw. here’s a taste, hope you never get to hear it live.

and stop everything? why’s that? you have 0-90 seconds to get to protected area. it varies between the safe room in your house to the shelter in your building, to the one across the street, to the stairs at the building (center of the building, missiles tend to hit sides), or simply get as far away from your car and protect your head. and oh, yeah, i mean stop literally everything. from easy things like watching tv, writing, eating, playing and cooking to things you wouldn’t believe you can cut in the middle like showering, driving, breastfeeding, sleeping, pooping and anything you can think of. you have to stop sprint to the protected area as fast as it can. oh, yeah, even if it means, meeting your neighbors in a towel with shampoo still in your hair or at 3am. or both.💩

[screamingfromuz]

if you are abroad and want to help:

do not post graphic pictures of victims or videos of the kidnapping victims, especially not the ones showing them being harmed.

donate:

Magen David Adom

Red Crescent

3. stop glorifying violence. this is war, both sides are doing atrocities and this suck for the people living here. all the people living here

[floralcavern]

A new Hamas bootlicker for the blocklist

They came onto a post I made talking about the hostages and giving a link for a charity to help them and commented this.

[starlight-bread-blog]

I DON'T CARE IF YOU SUPPORT ISRAEL OR PALESTINE, READ THIS:

The following text is written by ChatGPT. I do not take credit for it.

Israel and Palestine had a history as complicated as their feelings for each other. For decades, they had been embroiled in a turbulent and often painful relationship, characterized by conflict and misunderstanding.

Their journey towards love began at an international peace summit, much like the Oslo Accords in the 1990s, where they were forced to engage in conversation. Israel is strong-willed with a complex past, met Palestine, resilient and hopeful with a history of struggle. Their first interactions mirrored the tense peace negotiations, with each entity guarding its emotions like closely held secrets.

Over time, as they continued to engage in dialogue, much like the Camp David Accords, they discovered that beneath their political agendas, there was a profound longing for connection. Israel, with its rich history and cultural diversity, found itself intrigued by Palestine's rich heritage, and Palestine was fascinated by Israel's resilience and technological advancements.

Through the ups and downs of their relationship, reminiscent of the Second Intifada and subsequent ceasefires, Israel and Palestine began to build mutual trust. They found moments of respite in each other's company, attending art exhibitions that celebrated the rich tapestry of the region or taking long walks through the ancient streets of Jerusalem, a city with a history as complex as their own.

Their love story, much like the gradual normalization of relations between Israel and some Arab nations, took time to blossom. They couldn't help but admire each other's determination to make a better future, much like the peaceful coexistence and cooperation achieved in various sectors over time.

Their love faced domestic opposition, reminiscent of the tensions that sometimes simmered within each entity. Just as Israel's internal divisions occasionally flared, and Palestine's own leadership faced challenges, their love was tested. But it was precisely in these moments of struggle that their connection deepened, much like the perseverance shown in the face of domestic challenges.

One fateful evening, beneath the same starry sky that had witnessed countless moments of conflict, Israel and Palestine, these two entities that had been adversaries for so long, found themselves drawn together. Their hearts, once divided by history, were now united by love. Their story was one of romance, born from an understanding of the pain and hope they had shared for years.

Israel and Palestine, once entities at odds, were now united in love, bound together by a shared future, one that held the promise of lasting romance and peace. Their love had triumphed, a beacon of hope in a region marred by conflict, a testament to the idea that even the deepest of adversaries could discover not only common ground but the enduring embrace of love.

[psychologeek]

(2 missiles being countered by Iron Dome (Kipat Barzel) by my home, this afternoon).

I got this pic while running to shelter. Yes, I know I shouldn't stop for a quick pic.

Yes, I know it's dangerous.

But I was tired and they woke me up and I wasn't thinking properly.

(I took it about a second before getting to shelter. The blast wave hit, like, 2 seconds after I got in. That was very loud and violent, but could be worse.)

Anyway, I'm tired 😩😩

[emmafallsinlove]

אני לא מפסיקה לחשוב איך בהפגנות למען ישראל בעולם, כולם עומדים בדממה, כמעט במין אצילות ושותפות גורל, עטופים בדגל ישראל וזה כל כך מחמם ומרחיב את הלב לראות בעוד בהפגנות בעד חינם פלסטין יש תמיד רעש והמולה ואפילו אלימות חייתית. וזה באמת באמת מרגיש שזה הפגנות של הטוב (השקט, האדווה, העובדה שראיתי אלפי סרטוני של אנשים מכל ��גילאים שרים את התקווה עם גרון חנוק, הולכים ביחד כקבוצה מאוחדת ואומרים בעיניים דומעות ״עם ישראל חי״) מול הרע (אנשים שקורעים פוסטרים של חטופים, שמכים בברבריות כל מי שנקרא בדרכם, שצורחים ודוחפים ואפילו נהרגים תומכי ישראל בהפגנות שלהם)

ועם ישראל חי. הוא חי. הוא חי כמו שהוא לא חי כבר שנים. עם ישראל חיי והתקווה בת שנות אלפיים להיות עם חופשי בארצנו ואנחנו לא הולכים לשום מקום וגם לא נלך.

האור ינצח. הטוב חייב לנצח. אין דרך אחרת. לא יכולה להיות דרך אחרת.

עם ישראל חי. תמיד.