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BREAKING: Joe Kent, a former head of the US National Counterterrorism Center, has welcomed the US-Iran 'peace deal' and says "we can strengthen our chances of this deal holding by cutting all military/intel assistance to Israel." šŸ”“ LIVE updates: aje.news/sqx0r1
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Leading medical journal The Lancet publishes call to expel Israeli Medical Association over Gaza genocide —— Medical journal The Lancet has published a petition calling for the Israeli Medical Association to be boycotted and expelled from the World Medical Association over its failure to condemn what the petition describes as Israel's genocide against Palestinians and the collapse of Gaza's healthcare system. The campaign, launched by the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement, Healthcare Workers for Palestine, and Doctors for Gaza, has so far received support from more than 1,150 healthcare professionals and medical organizations. The call for expulsion is expected to be raised at the World Medical Association's general assembly in October. The Israeli Medical Association opposed the move, arguing that its expulsion would not advance peace, healthcare, or human rights, and would instead create a precedent for using political pressure campaigns to isolate healthcare workers based on their nationality.
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Pushing to seize 70 percent of Gaza’s territory, the Israeli army is opening fire at Palestinian civilians caught off guard by the ever-expanding ā€˜Yellow Line.’ trib.al/3RZcOPg
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U.S. media should focus less on how unhappy Israel is about the deal and more on how dangerous Israel is to peace.
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We can strengthen our chances of this deal holding by cutting all military/intel assistance to Israel, they took every opportunity to tank this deal & will likely do so again unless we take action. We should also quietly get our troops out of the bases in the Gulf that can be reached by Iran. This ensures Iranian hardliners can’t strike us to drag us back into the fight. Take away every factor that we can control that could force us back into the war on Israel or Iran’s terms. Set all conditions that we can control in our favor.
This is great news & a very smart move by President Trump!
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That’s because Israel does not consider itself bound by any agreement, cease-fire, or even international law. It is a rogue, genocidal state.
BIG: Netanyahu told Trump that Israel does not consider itself bound by the Lebanon-related part of the proposed U.S.–Iran agreement. According to Israeli sources, Israel plans to keep troops in Lebanon, continue operations against Hezbollah, and respond to attacks as needed. Source: Maariv
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Section 219 (was 224) of the NDAA contains a dangerous provision to integrate our military tech with Israel’s. @RepRoKhanna & I submitted an amendment to strike 219. I included the Rules Committee roster here; 7 of 13 members must agree in order for our amendment to get a vote.
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30 minutes after Trump said ā€œThere should be NO more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanonā€ Israel bombs Tebnine, Lebanon This is a humiliation ritual.
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How Israel is a threat to U.S. national security interests in 3 slides.
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It is natural to seek comfort in what is familiar. Whether building a business with close friends or staying within the tight-knit safety of family, we tend to surround ourselves with people who already think, act, and live just like us. However, relying solely on these cozy inner circles can inadvertently limit our growth and restrict our worldview. This is what I wrote in this article which looks to the I Ching to explore the Hexagram of Fellowship, offering a powerful reminder that true connection requires us to step outside our comfort zones. By examining the ancient wisdom of seeking partners "in the wilderness," we learn how the ancient Chinese book illustrates how expanding our networks and embracing diverse perspectives is the real key to building meaningful, impactful, and lasting communities. Full article here: mslmaster.com/index.php/teac…

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Journalist Janine di Giovanni: "If a missile hits a hospital in Ukraine, Europe calls it a war crime." "But if missiles hit a hospital in Gaza and 100 people die, it’s Israel's right to defend itself."

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If a company tried selling apartments in apartheid South Africa in London, there would be outrage. Yet Labour is allowing a real estate fair marketing homes in illegal Israeli settlements built on stolen Palestinian land. Labour rolls out the red carpet for Israeli war criminals, criminalises those resisting genocide, and keeps supplying arms to a genocidal apartheid state. Ban this event NOW.
Almost 100 MPs and Peers are urging Ministers to prevent the 'Great Israeli Real Estate Event' taking place in London this weekend. The govt has an opportunity to uphold obligations under international law and take action against Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine.
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Israel flattened Beirut in 1982. No Hamas. No Hezbollah. No October 7 to point to then. Just 17,000 dead Lebanese and Palestinian civilians. Even US president then Ronald Reagan, who armed Israel, called Begin furious after seeing a photo of a 7-month-old baby with its arms blown off and said ā€œIt is a holocaustā€. They killed so many innocent people that the survivors had no choice but to pick up weapons. Then Israel had the audacity to keep using ā€œSelf-Defenseā€ excuse every decade. Israel didn’t stumble into endless war. Israel built it. Brick by brick. Own it.
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Occupation is an act of war, but Israeli defense minister Israel Katz said that, in the event of a deal with Iran, Israel would not withdraw from territory it occupies in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza. That is consistent with Netanyahu's forever-war strategy. trib.al/VsfVy7B
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When hit by an unexpected crisis, our immediate instinct is usually to react, scramble, or force a quick solution. However, rushing into action out of panic often worsens an already precarious situation. This is what I wrote in this article which turns to the I Ching to explore the Hexagram of Waiting (Xu), reframing inactivity not as passive helplessness, but as a highly sophisticated, tactical maneuver. By analyzing the timeless wisdom behind this hexagram, we understand how strategic waiting allows the dust to settle, preserves vital resources, and uncovers opportunities that are invisible in the heat of panic. Read on to discover how mastering the discipline of patience can transform how you handle pressure, allowing you to navigate modern crises with calculated precision and ultimate success. Full article here: mslmaster.com/index.php/teac…

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Israel is blowing up entire villages in Lebanon, killing 200 to 300 civilians every 48-96 hours, calling it a ceasefire, with absolutely no consequences. Israel is killing so many Lebanese so regularly that the world has lost interest. Just like has lost interest in Gaza.
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They say ā€œIsrael tells residents to leaveā€ because FORCED DISPLACEMENT is a war crime. This is how they launder it.
Israel tells Lebanese city's residents to leave, day after Iran called for attacks to stop bbc.in/4v24Cbk
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I have signed this letter calling upon the government to halt this real estate event that is promoting the sale of properties in the illegally occupied West Bank. We cannot allow this appalling theft of Palestinian land to take place in our own capital city.
Almost 100 MPs and Peers are urging Ministers to prevent the 'Great Israeli Real Estate Event' taking place in London this weekend. The govt has an opportunity to uphold obligations under international law and take action against Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine.
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A doctor kidnapped from a besieged hospital, tortured and held without charge for over 500 days, would surely be called a HOSTAGE. Unless he’s Palestinian.
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