GAZA MASSACRE UNCOVERED AS MILITARY’S LIES CRUMBLE
Religious hatred is a terrible thing and there is nothing but religious hatred in Israel and particularly in Gaza.
The latest religiously generated atrocity happened two weeks ago when the Israeli military opened fire and killed all those in a convoy including ambulances in Gaza.
After the massacre the military dug a large trench and buried the convoy along with the bodies, presumably to hide what they had done.
What they didn’t know was that one of the victims was filming on his iPhone what was happening until he died and that provided damning evidence.
What was on the recording was heart wrenching. The paramedic filming, later found with a bullet in his head, is heard saying there are Israelis present and reciting a declaration of faith often used before someone dies.
He added: “Forgive me, mother, this is the path I chose mother, to help people, forgive me, mother, I swear I chose this path only to help people.”
The Israeli military originally claimed the vehicles didn’t have headlights or emergency signals on and were targeted as they looked “suspicious”.
But when the video came to light it was obvious the military were lying through their teeth. They also claimed they opened fire on the convoy believing there were members of Hamas hidden in the vehicles – without offering any evidence.
Later, when their lies were uncovered, they said there was a “perceived threat following a previous encounter in the area”. Sadly, in these situations, you can see “perceived threats” anywhere!
The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has demanded an independent investigation and I’m sure there are many who would agree that this should happen – and those responsible brought to account.
The Jews and Muslims in Israel and Gaza are as bad as each-other, filled with hatred and it’s gone on for many generations. It’s a sad fact that the more atrocities happen – like when Hamas invaded Israel villages, killed Jews and took prisoners and still have some of them – the more the hatred will build.
Last week Israel’s leader visited US president Trump in the White House, supposedly to talk about the 17% tariff imposed on Israel, but undoubtedly the Gaza situation was discussed.
If the killing is to end in Gaza and the West Bank, then somehow there must be peace. Somehow Trump must bash a few heads together and bring about a two-state solution. Perhaps two executive orders might be the answer – direct US intervention against Hamas if it doesn’t hand over prisoners dead or alive and lay down arms, and an end to US military aid to Israel unless its military stops its indiscriminate attacks which has been killing more innocent civilians – women and children – than Hamas fighters.
TRUMP’S TARIFF GAMBLE
Greed, greed and more greed. That is what has brought about the ridiculous situation we have with Trump creating mayhem with trade tariffs.
Greed over decades, with China flooding the markets with cheap products – with the US and Europe only too pleased to keep prices low in shops and supermarkets to please voters.
The result – people thrown out of work because those jobs were now being done in factories in the Far East with workers paid next to nothing. The West was happy to turn a blind eye. Still happening in Spain now with all the Chinese supermarkets, selling everything. How many Spanish have these put out of work?
For many years US had next to no tariffs while countries in the Far East imposed swinging tariffs, to make US-made goods very expensive there.
At last, a politician – in the shape of Trump – has called time and has done what should have been done many years ago. I think what he has done is right, but his right-wing method is wrong. It should have been done gradually.
His actions risk major economic woes in America which could take years to recover, but that is nothing compared to the misery he undoubtedly will cause in the Far East, with millions thrown out of work.
This is the problem with right-wing politics – the politics of greed, putting yourself first and to hell with everyone else.
Truss did in in the UK trying to put money into the pockets of the richest without caring about the majority, suggesting money would “trickle downwards”. Believe that you will believe anything!
Trump’s tariffs, he believes, will “make America great again”. Maybe it will in his dream world, but it’s my guess that it will spur many nations in the Far East to band together against the US, with Putin in Russia enjoying every moment of it. And I for one don’t want to see a trade war ending up with a real war, and that seems to be getting closer, with news that Ukraine has captured Chinese fighting alongside Russians.
MP’S £900 PET CLAIM SPARKS OUTRAGE
Should taxpayers have to pay for MPs to have a pet at their London homes?
This has been a burning topic in the UK after it was disclosed that Coventry Northwest MP Taiwo Owatemi, who serves as Sir Keir Starmer’s Lord Commissioner of the Treasury, claimed £900-a-year extra in rent to keep her pet pooch Bella with her.
All MPs recently received a bumper pay rise to £93,904-a-year, and in addition can claim expenses to cover both work and living if the constituency is outside of London.
Critics have been quick to criticise Taiwo Owatemi for claiming, in addition to the rent, an additional £900 to pay for her “furry friend” but she and her Labour colleagues have been quick to point out that London landlords charge an additional rent if the tenant has a pet. To hell with money-grabbing landlords is what I say!
However, with a salary of £93,904 per year, surely it’s reasonable to expect an MP to be able to afford to pay for a pet.
I think it is sickening that MPs appear to look for everything they can find to bump up their pay packets – and let’s not forget that MPs enjoy plenty of perks anyway.
A TEEN’S DESCENT INTO VIOLENCE
One of the most worrying stories I have read recently (in addition to tariffs) is an interview with parents who have had to cope with a 14-year-old teenage boy who has become increasingly violent against girls and women.
His violence escalated so rapidly he’s had to be taken into care.
Until the age of 12, he was a “wonderful” son. But then his parents saw a change in his personality, which they believe was sparked by an incident when he was hit by a girl. He quickly developed an online interest in masculine power and control.
He became obsessed with being strong and developed a difficulty around females because of the assault. He had to be in charge.
Then one night, he punched his mother. His parents called the police in the hope it would shock him out of doing it again. But, as time went on, the violence escalated. Parents called the police more than 100 times.
Violence spilled outside the home – the teenager assaulted neighbours and friends and then he threatened to stab a teacher.
Parents said they fear that their son was going to end up killing one of them or both.
The newly released film Adolescence has a parallel with what has happened with the teenager and in my view should be shown nationwide.
I strongly believe much of the trouble today stems from the Wild West created by social media watched by millions and particularly by teenagers, and violence can be triggered by appalling online influencers.
There should be much more control on what is posted and social media platforms banned if they cannot properly police what is being unleashed.
