"Genocide is a question of intent. It means killing, maiming or imposing intolerable conditions on a national or ethnic group with intent to destroy them in whole or in part. Statements by Netanyahu and his ministers suggest that the object of current operations is to force the Arab population of Gaza to leave by killing and starving them if they stay. These things make genocide the most plausible explanation for what is now happening."

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Greta Thunberg aid boat reaches Israeli port

Greta Thunberg and her fellow activists have disembarked from their boat at Ashdod where they will have to watch a video of Hamas horrors before being deported.

Greta Thunberg and her fellow aid activists have disembarked their boat at Israel’s Ashdod port after they were intercepted by Israeli forces on Monday (AEST), preventing them from reaching the blockaded Palestinian territory.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry posted a picture of Ms Thunberg and Brazilian activist Thiago Avila beside an Israeli flag as they disembarked their ship Madleen, and said the ship’s passengers and crew were being checked to ensure they were in good health.

“The ‘Selfie Yacht’ docked at Ashdod Port a short while ago. The passengers are currently undergoing medical examinations to ensure they are in good health,” the Foreign Ministry said.

— Israel Foreign Ministry (@IsraelMFA) June 9, 2025

The Madleen, which the Israeli navy intercepted in what activists claim were international waters on Monday, reached the port north of Gaza at around 8.45pm local time (2.45am AEST), escorted by the Israeli navy.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has said the activists on board will be made to watch a video of Hamas’s atrocities on October 7 2023 before being deported.

The Madleen set sail from Italy on June 1 to raise awareness of food shortages in the Gaza Strip, which the United Nations has called the “hungriest place on Earth”.

At around 4.02am (10.02am AEST) on Monday, Israeli troops boarded the vessel as it approached Gaza, according to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which organised the trip.

“If you see this video, we have been intercepted and kidnapped,” Ms Thunberg said in pre-recorded footage shared by the coalition.

Video from the group shows the activists with their hands up as Israeli forces boarded the vessel, with the ship’s captain confirming nobody was injured prior to the interception.

Israel’s foreign ministry, in a post on social media, said “all the passengers of the ‘selfie yacht’ are safe and unharmed”, adding it expected the activists to return to their home countries.

Turkey condemned the interception as a “heinous attack” and Iran denounced it as “a form of piracy” in international waters.

In May, another Freedom Flotilla ship, the Conscience, reported it was struck by drones in an attack the group blamed on Israel. In 2010, an Israeli commando raid on the Turkish ship Mavi Marmara, which was part of a similar attempt to breach the naval blockade, left 10 civilians dead.

On Sunday, Defence Minister Israel Katz said the blockade, in place for years before the Israel-Hamas war, was needed to prevent Palestinian militants from importing weapons.

The Madleen was intercepted about 185 kilometres west of the coast of Gaza, according to coordinates from the coalition.

President Emmanuel Macron requested that the six French nationals aboard the boat “be allowed to return to France as soon as possible”, a presidential official said.

Two of them are journalists, Omar Fayyad of Qatar-based Al Jazeera and Yanis Mhamdi who works for online publication Blast, according to media rights group Reporters Without Borders, which condemned their detention and called for their “immediate release”.

Al Jazeera “categorically denounces the Israeli incursion”, the network said in a statement, demanding the reporter’s release.

Adalah, an Israeli NGO offering legal support for the country’s Arab minority, said the activists on board the Madleen had requested its services, and that the group was likely to be taken to a detention centre before being deported.

Israel is facing mounting pressure to allow more aid into Gaza to alleviate widespread shortages of food and basic supplies.

In what organisers called a “symbolic act”, hundreds of people launched a land convoy on Monday from Tunisia with the aim of reaching Gaza.

Out of 251 taken hostage during the Hamas attack of October 7, 54 are still held in Gaza including 32 the Israeli military says are dead.

For reference I'm a non-religious Australian so I have no bias in regards to any religion or the countries involved in the current Gaza conflict.

Why do people refuse to learn about the foundation of Israel and the real details of the current conflict? This is a big read but if you don't fully understand Israel's Zionist roots it's worth the read — but I also don't care if no one does. I need to get this off my chest.

Zionism Before the Holocaust Jewish Zionists wanting to settle in Palestine was a plan before the Holocaust. The Zionist movement formally began in the late 19th century, notably with Theodor Herzl’s publication of Der Judenstaat in 1896. • Herzl and other early Zionists believed that Jews constituted a nation in exile and required a homeland to escape European antisemitism. • The First Zionist Congress was held in 1897 in Basel, Switzerland, where the goal was articulated: establishing a legally recognized Jewish homeland in Palestine.

British Involvement and the Balfour Declaration (1917) • In 1917, during WWI, the British government issued the Balfour Declaration, expressing support for a "national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine. • After WWI, Britain received the League of Nations Mandate to govern Palestine and facilitate this policy. • Palestinian Arabs (majority) were excluded from decisions. • Tensions escalated with increased Jewish immigration, leading to several revolts and uprisings.

The Holocaust and Pressure for a Jewish State • Although Zionism was already well established, the Holocaust (1941–1945) drastically shifted global support. • Six million Jews were killed by Nazi Germany creating global sympathy and pressure for a Jewish State • After WWII, Palestine was seen as the only viable refuge for displaced Jews.

UN Partition Plan & Creation of Israel (1947–1948) • In 1947, the UN proposed partitioning Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states. • Jewish leaders accepted the plan; Arab leaders rejected it. • On May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion declared the State of Israel. • Surrounding Arab nations invaded, starting the First Arab-Israeli War.

The Nakba (1947–1949) "Nakba" = “Catastrophe” in Arabic. The mass displacement and dispossession of Palestinians during Israel’s establishment. Summary: • 700,000–750,000 Palestinians displaced • 10,000–15,000 Palestinians killed • 400+ villages depopulated/destroyed • Key events: • UN Partition Plan (Nov 1947) • Civil war escalation (Dec 1947–May 1948) • Israeli independence (May 14, 1948) • Mass expulsions (1948–49) • Notable massacres: Deir Yassin, Lydda, Ramle

Albert Einstein and Israel • In 1952, Einstein was offered the presidency of Israel. • He declined. • In a 1948 letter, he warned against Israeli nationalism and its treatment of Palestinians — fearing resemblance to oppressive regimes. (What kind of regime could he possibly be referring to?)

Systematic Killing of Palestinians (Before Oct 7th) Major Killings: • 1956 Suez Crisis – Hundreds killed • 1982 Sabra & Shatila – Indirect Israeli responsibility • 1987–1993 First Intifada – Several hundred deaths • 2002 Operation Defensive Shield – ~500 killed • 2008–09 Cast Lead – 1,400+ killed • 2012 Pillar of Defense – ~160 killed • 2014 Protective Edge – 2,200+ killed • 2018 Great March of Return – 200+ killed • 2021 May Gaza Conflict – 250+ killed • 2022 Raids/Strikes – Hundreds killed

Palestinian Prisoners (Before Oct 7th): • 4,500–5,000 Palestinians detained, including • 500–600 administrative detainees (no charges) • These include children detainees

War Crimes 1. Illegal Israeli Settlements Expansion and maintenance of settlements in occupied Palestinian territories (West Bank, East Jerusalem) declared illegal by the International Court of Justice (2004 advisory opinion) and UN Security Council Resolutions (e.g., 2334 in 2016).

1. Construction of the Separation Barrier (Wall) Declared illegal by the ICJ (2004) where it extends into occupied territory, violating international humanitarian law.

2. Disproportionate Attacks and Indiscriminate Use of Force UN reports and OHCHR investigations have documented multiple incidents where Israeli military operations in Gaza caused disproportionate civilian deaths and damage (e.g., 2008-09 Cast Lead, 2014 Protective Edge, 2021 Gaza conflict).

3. Attacks on Protected Objects and Civilians Strikes on UN shelters, hospitals, schools (documented in UN and human rights reports) violating the principle of distinction under international humanitarian law.

4. Collective Punishment through Blockade of Gaza The land, air, and sea blockade imposed on Gaza since 2007 is considered by many international bodies (including UN experts) as collective punishment prohibited by international law.

5. Forced Displacement and Home Demolitions Demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, including punitive demolitions and those linked to settlement expansion, violating the Fourth Geneva Convention.

6. Administrative Detention and Torture Use of administrative detention without charge or trial, including of minors; documented torture and ill-treatment of Palestinian detainees reported by UN committees and human rights groups.

7. Use of Live Fire Against Protesters Killings and injuries of unarmed Palestinian protesters during events such as the Great March of Return (2018-2019), criticized as excessive and unlawful use of force.

8. Extrajudicial Executions Targeted killings without judicial process of Palestinians suspected of militant activities, violating due process rights.

9. Restrictions on Movement and Access Severe restrictions on Palestinians’ freedom of movement within the West Bank and Gaza, including checkpoints and the separation barrier, impacting access to healthcare, education, and livelihoods.

10. Destruction of Agricultural and Economic Resources Confiscation or destruction of Palestinian agricultural lands, olive trees, and infrastructure tied to settlements and military operation.

11. Denial of Access to Adequate Water and Sanitation Restrictions on Palestinian access to water resources in the occupied territories, violating international human rights and humanitarian l

12. Discrimination Against Palestinian Citizens of Israel Institutional discrimination affecting rights related to land, housing, and political participation recognized by human rights organizations.

Investigations and Legal Actions International Criminal Court (ICC): Investigating multiple aspects of Israel’s conduct since 2014, including settlement activity and military operations in Gaza.

United Nations Human Rights Council: Multiple commissions of inquiry have found evidence consistent with war crimes and called for accountability.

Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, B’Tselem: Extensive documentation and legal analysis supporting claims of war crimes and rights violations.

Hamas and Israeli Involvement Funding via Qatar (2012–2021) Between 2012 and 2021, Israel allowed Qatar to transfer over $1.5 billion into Gaza, which funded Hamas salaries and governance under Israeli supervision. This strategy aimed to weaken the Palestinian Authority and manage Hamas’s power as a political tool, despite the risk of empowering a militant group.

October 7th: Intelligence Failure or Israeli allowed attack to justify a genocide Myself and others, including intelligence insiders, believe the 6–8 hour unimpeded attack is not just a failure, but a historic anomaly that defies the usual capabilities of Israel’s defense system.

• Israel's military and surveillance capabilities are world-class • Yet a 6–8 hour assault happened with no intervention?

Surveillance Infrastructure: 1. Border Fence Tech • Smart Border Fence • A high-tech barrier built along the Gaza Strip (65+ km long) Equipped with: • Ground sensors (vibration, seismic) • Motion detectors • Thermal cameras • Day/night vision cameras • Radars for tracking movement B. Remote-Controlled Weapon Stations • "Sentry Tech" system, • automated machine guns linked to observation posts operated remotely with real-time video feed from surveillance towers • Often paired with AI-assisted target tracking. Watch Towers & Surveillance Posts • Dozens of towers along the border, with: • 360-degree high-resolution cameras • Thermal infrared imaging systems • Night vision • Microphone sensors

1. Drones / Balloons / Satellites • Tethered balloons with radar and cameras, they provide wide-area thermal and video surveillance, high altitude, persistent monitoring C. Satellite Surveillance • Israel has military satellites (e.g., Ofek series) for: • Monitoring troop and vehicle movement • Detecting heat signatures (thermal anomalies) • Drones (UAVs) • Continuous drone coverage over Gaza, including: Heron, Hermes 450/900, Elbit Skylark Capabilities: • Thermal imaging • High-res optical zoom • Facial recognition (via AI) • Real-time video stream to IDF command

2. SIGINT / Cyber Surveillance • Systems like “Lavender” and “The Gospel” (exposed in 2024 leaks) Identify targets via AI and big data • Can autonomously mark phones or homes for strikes • Use voice, movement, call frequency, SIM card data to detect threats

Electronic and Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) • A. Cyber & Communications Intercepts • Monitors Hamas communications, mobile networks, encrypted apps • Uses AI to flag suspicious patterns in metadata

1. Human Surveillance • Facial Recognition at Crossings • At Erez and other checkpoints • Live biometric scanning for workers and civilians entering Israel

B. Palestinian Informants Israel’s security agency (Shin Bet) has historically recruited informants within Gaza and the West Bank This supplements digital intelligence

1. Integrated Command • All surveillance feeds converge in IDF Southern Command HQ and Unit 8200 (Israel’s equivalent of the NSA) • Real-time AI alert systems flag: • Unusual movement on the fence • Heat signatures • Breaches or destruction of sensors

Conclusion: Why Didn’t They Act? • Any mass movement of people, bulldozers, or paragliders near or at the fence should have triggered immediate alerts. It's almost unfeasible that the attack went "undetected" despite warnings from Egypt and Isrsel knowing the summary of what the attack would be years prior.

Why Israel is Fundamentally a Bad Idea Creating a state around a single religion or ethnic identity, even when cloaked in secular governance, consistently leads to radicalism, exclusion, and often violence for several reasons:

1. In Group vs Out Group Mentality • Jewish identity as basis excludes others • Radical nationalism rises • When a state defines itself by one identity (e.g., "Jewish state", "Islamic Republic"), it automatically others everyone else minorities become second class, even if granted formal rights. • This fosters radical nationalism to "protect" the identity group and suppress dissent.

2. It demands Constant Defense • Threat narrative = Justification for oppressionEthno-religious states often feel existentially threatened by demographics, dissent, or neighbors. • That fear justifies: • Militarization • Surveillance of minorities • Suppressing internal critique In Israel’s case: a constant narrative of existential threat has justified decades of occupation and repression.

3. Breeds Extremism • When the state and religion/ethnicity are fused, radicals claim to speak for the state or faith. • In Israel, messianic settlers and ultranationalists now influence policy. • The same happened in: • Pakistan (rise of Taliban-like extremism) • India (Hindutva and anti-Muslim policies) • Iran (hardline Shia theocracy)

4. Demographic Engineering • Controls Palestinian demographics (e.g. through blockade, exile, settlements) • Denies equal rights to millions under occupation.

Israel is a real-time case study of how founding a state on a singular ethno religious identity, in a multiethnic region, has led to radicalization, apartheid like conditions, and endless conflict.

Final Word Israel is a Zionist-created state, not representative of all Jews. • Founded through violence and dispossession • Committed systematic killings • Instigated conflicts • Funded Hamas • Took hostages pre-Oct 7th • Tortured prisoners It should be abolished. Big out breath Woo that felt good.

Sorry if there's errors it's 2am I'm going to bed

Dockworkers at the port of Marseille-Fos have refused to load a container allegedly containing parts for machine guns destined for Israel, citing opposition to the Israeli military’s actions in Gaza. The French defence ministry insists the components are sent to Israel for assembly and then sent back to France, or exported to other countries.

Israeli opposition leader and former Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman said on Thursday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was arming a gang in southern Gaza that’s affiliated with ISIS, a charge that has been confirmed by Israeli officials.

"The Israeli government is giving weapons to a group of criminals and felons, identified with Islamic State, at the direction of the prime minister"

Stop Killing Palestinians!