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David__77

(24,223 posts) Sat May 17, 2025, 11:40 PM May 17

Israel accused of ethnic cleansing after more than 140 killed in Gaza in 24 hours [View all]

At least 140 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza in the last 24 hours, a deadly escalation as Israel seemed poised to launch a major offensive in the besieged territory.

Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed more than 300 people since Thursday, Palestinian health officials said, one of the deadliest periods in the war since ceasefire talks broke down in March. The intensified bombing campaigns came as Israel’s total blockade on humanitarian aid has prompted fears of a famine in the Palestinian territory.

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The escalation in attacks was condemned by the UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, on Friday, who said the bombing campaign was meant to displace Palestinians and that it was equivalent to ethnic cleansing.

“This latest barrage of bombs … and the denial of humanitarian assistance underline that there appears to be a push for a permanent demographic shift in Gaza that is in defiance of international law and is tantamount to ethnic cleansing,” he said.

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/17/israel-gaza-ethnic-cleansing-palestinian-death-toll

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Israel accused of ethnic cleansing after more than 140 killed in Gaza in 24 hours [View all] David__77 May 17 OP

with Western complicity malaise May 17 #1

"Palestinian health officials said" Mountainguy May 18 #2

"According to the UN human rights chief" David__77 May 18 #4

You think the UN has Mountainguy May 18 #5

I think Israel has killed thousands of children in Gaza. David__77 May 18 #6

"According to Gaza Health Officials" Mountainguy May 18 #7

It's amazing, isn't it? BuddhaGirl May 18 #9

The pushback is on the lies that accompany the reports. Beastly Boy May 18 #11

It's ethnic cleansing BuddhaGirl May 18 #16

The world sees what's on social media, a rather dubious source for facts. Beastly Boy May 18 #20

"That some here would quibble with "sources." EX500rider May 18 #15

I understand that some BuddhaGirl May 18 #17

Until the Gazans are actually forced out of Gaza it's not happening EX500rider May 18 #18

Tell that to the almost million people forced out of the north AloeVera May 19 #51

Who says they're never allowed to come back? EX500rider May 19 #57

Post removed Post removed May 19 #58

I used to believe in fairy tales... AloeVera May 19 #63

Exactly! BuddhaGirl May 19 #62

Who said they can never come back? EX500rider May 19 #67

Do I have to spell it out? AloeVera May 19 #69

Lots of places have been been destroyed way beyond Gaza's level and still have people there to this day EX500rider May 19 #72

Did the U.S go in and destroy everything left standing afterwards? AloeVera May 19 #89

Just because Smotrich said it does not make it true, he's a far right nut job EX500rider May 19 #90

They won't be standing for long. AloeVera May 19 #91

And the *stated* aim of Hamas - to eradicate Israel and kill all Jews Mossfern May 18 #19

You speak the truth. David__77 May 18 #23

As do you BuddhaGirl May 19 #60

When choosing sides, history is not beholden to anyone's predictions. Beastly Boy May 18 #24

Alleged, by Israel. Eko May 18 #27

"Journalists" Mountainguy May 18 #29

This message was self-deleted by its author Eko May 18 #32

I have to say its an interesting time when liberals try to explain away the killing of journalists. Eko May 19 #38

Its an interesting time when Mountainguy May 19 #47

Alleged by Israel. Eko May 19 #81

Do you really believe there are that many independent journalists Mountainguy May 19 #86

Independent journalist is a far cry from Far right religious radical killers masquerading as journalists. Eko May 19 #88

A fucking hypocrite Beastly Boy May 18 #10

The UN Security Council has certainly been party to terrorism. David__77 May 18 #12

My analogy was in response to Mr. Turk's remark. Beastly Boy May 18 #13

Perhaps the US should withdraw from the UN. David__77 May 18 #25

If what you said is true, that would be one option to consider. Beastly Boy May 18 #33

Israel enabled hamas regime in Gaza also. As for the UN its alleged terrorist employed. They did not admit to it at all Eko May 18 #28

Lol Mountainguy May 18 #30

I'm not upset that they arent allowing in millions of dollars in briefcases now. Eko May 18 #31

Are you upset about UNRWA distributing pro-Hamas genocidal propaganda to Gazan schoolchildren? Beastly Boy May 19 #34

Yeah I dont like that. Eko May 19 #37

Gazan civilians beg to differ. Beastly Boy May 19 #66

My bad. UN only fired their employees, Beastly Boy May 19 #35

Its amazing how eager you are to believe a authoritarian governments accusations. Eko May 19 #36

What a coincidence, I detect a pattern too! Beastly Boy May 19 #39

Germany, Italy, Australia, Canada, Finland, Japan, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Austria all reinstated muriel_volestrangler May 19 #46

The claims of Israeli government were backed up by Hamas' own records Beastly Boy May 19 #65

But you somehow leave out that the UK, Japan, Germany, Italy, Australia and Canada have resumed funding. Eko May 19 #82

Read Post #65, the one right above yours. Beastly Boy May 19 #83

Since I dont crave your attention at all Eko May 19 #84

As you very well know, UN has zero credibility. NoRethugFriends May 19 #52

The UN has plenty of credibility with the world at large. muriel_volestrangler May 19 #54

It's amazing to see you ignore what has been obvious. NoRethugFriends May 19 #61

External academics estimate even more - 40% more in the first nine months muriel_volestrangler May 19 #45

A deeply flawed study Mountainguy May 19 #48

And that paper's estimate is extremely close to the Ministry of Health's figures muriel_volestrangler May 19 #53

Gee....maybe because they Mountainguy May 19 #55

We are viewing it in real time on our phones womanofthehills May 19 #56

Maybe, just maybe if HAMAs had stayed on their side of the border and honored the cease fire, MarineCombatEngineer May 19 #59

You see what Hamas wants you to Mountainguy May 19 #64

Murderers committing war crimes who should be in the ICC dock. Ping Tung May 18 #3

THIS! AloeVera May 19 #79

Can't be upset about it with out knowing how many were Hamas.. EX500rider May 18 #8

Gen. George Patton said it best: MarineCombatEngineer May 19 #44

8,304 women killed as of March. AloeVera May 19 #49

Why would I only pick only Gaza to be "upset" about? EX500rider May 19 #68

Because unlike the others, it's your own government funding it... AloeVera May 19 #70

So if Israel only used locally made munitions you wouldn't care? Strange take IMO EX500rider May 19 #71

We were talking about why YOU should care. AloeVera May 19 #73

30% of UNRWA funding comes from the US taxpayers. Beastly Boy May 19 #78

"For one, if you are American, your government is complicit." EX500rider May 19 #80

Hamas saya. nt LexVegas May 18 #14

No. Verified and identified. AloeVera May 19 #50

It's amazing how irredeemably, almost cartoonishly evil Rob H. May 18 #21

That's an excellent description. The willful murderousness and delight in annihilation of that state. David__77 May 18 #22

That's their descriptions in the media. Unbelievably cartoonish. Beastly Boy May 18 #26

Trump just wants everyone gone so they leftyladyfrommo May 19 #40

This thread really must be something... I can only see 6 responses. n/t demmiblue May 19 #41

Same here nt Rob H. May 19 #42

Call it whatever you want to call it Johnny2X2X May 19 #43

There's 72 replies and I can only see 7 of them. Crunchy Frog May 19 #74

You may have some prolific posters on ignore? AloeVera May 19 #75

Yes I do. I can't deal with a "progressive" discussion board where so many defend the indefensible. Crunchy Frog May 19 #76

I know. Soon I will be where you are. AloeVera May 19 #77

Trump has been completely impotent in his promises to bring about peace... AntiFascist May 19 #85

People in Gaza are starving. Israel is committing genocide. Autumn May 19 #87