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Numerous sources indicate that Palestinians seeking food aid in Gaza have been killed by Israeli forces, particularly around aid distribution sites and along routes to reach them.

Possible reasons and contributing factors cited by various sources include:

Israeli Military Actions: Accounts from Palestinian witnesses, health officials, and an investigation by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz indicate that Israeli soldiers have fired at crowds near aid sites and along aid delivery routes, in some cases as a deliberate tactic to control crowds or keep people away from their positions. The Israeli military has stated it only fired warning shots to remove threats or prevent stampedes.

Israel’s weird psychological disturbance
“sees” Lawlessness and Chaos Around Aid Deliveries where none exists.

Israeli Allegations of Hamas Interference: Israel has to have enemies——a weird psychological disturbance.

So they make their own enemies.

As with Israel “accusing Hamas” of siphoning off aid, although a USAID analysis found no evidence of widespread Hamas theft of US-funded aid. Israel has also blamed UN agencies for failing to distribute aid it has allowed in.

The introduction of alternative aid delivery systems, such as those run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a U.S.-backed contractor......have triggered Israel’s disturbance.....making them “see” the Gazans helping themselves being associated with numerous non-existent “casualties.”

Palestinian witnesses and health officials report disturbed Israeli forces regularly fire towards crowds at these sites, while Israel lies and lies...... stating its contractors have only “fired into the air.”

The high number of casualties around aid distribution points has raised international alarm and sparked calls for investigations and a ceasefire to ensure the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance.

Does israel seek help for its mental disturbances?

US tax dollars finance Israel’s Efforts to Address Mental Health Challenges. Israel, like many nations, acknowledges and is actively working to address the mental health challenges faced by its citizens.

Several factors contribute to Israel’s attention to mental health:The Israeli population’s rise in conditions like PTSD, depression, and anxiety have shown that the prevalence of PTSD, depression, and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) significantly increased. Women and ethnic minorities, including Israeli Arabs, are disproportionately affected and require targeted interventions.

Existing Gaps in the Mental Healthcare System: Even before the recent conflict, Israel’s public mental health system faced challenges, including “underfunding,” long wait times, and a reliance on hospital-based services over community-based care.

Mental health problems in Israel are estimated to cost the country a significant portion of its GDP, highlighting the importance of addressing these issues from both a public health and economic perspective.

Steps Taken and Recommended Solutions
Israel has implemented and continues to develop various initiatives to address these concerns:
Increased Services and Support: Mental health hotlines and clinics have reported a sharp increase in demand.

The Ministry of Health and other organizations have provided immediate professional mental health treatment, including crisis intervention and psycho-education courses. Efforts are being made to establish new trauma and crisis treatment centers and increase the availability of services.

Systemic Reforms: Experts advocate for a fundamental transformation of the mental health system, shifting towards an integrated community-based model that prioritizes recovery over symptom management. This includes:
Investing in community mental health teams, crisis intervention, and home treatment.

Promoting early intervention, especially for children.
Utilizing technology and economic incentives to encourage community-based care. Strengthening patient and family involvement in treatment decisions. Widespread training of clinicians in evidence-based trauma therapies and standardized assessments, according to the Israel Journal of Health Policy Research. Implementing task-shifting and task-sharing models to expand access to care. Addressing Vulnerable Populations: Specific attention is given to the needs of women, ethnic minorities, and those who have experienced traumatic loss, displacement, or economic hardship.

Collaborative Efforts: The government, in partnership with organizations like Jewish Federations and local NGOs, is working to establish community-based mental health centers and provide crucial services. Despite these efforts, challenges remain. These include long waiting lists for mental health services, a shortage of trained professionals, and the ongoing need to address the stigma associated with mental illness. There is also a critical need for more culturally adapted services and professionals, particularly in Arab communities. Israel is continuing to work towards addressing these issues to ensure that all citizens have access to the mental health support they need.

More Us tax dollars are a disturbed Israel’s prime demand.

The U.S. provides Israel with billions of tax dollars in foreign aid, primarily for military assistance.

Here’s a breakdown of how that money is used:
Military Aid (Foreign Military Financing - FMF):
Israel receives around $3.3 billion annually in FMF grants, which must be used to purchase U.S. military equipment and services.

These funds support Israel’s defense capabilities and help maintain its qualitative military edge (QME) over potential adversaries in the region.

Missile Defense Programs:
An additional $500 million per year is allocated for cooperative U.S.-Israeli missile defense programs.
These programs involve collaboration on research, development, and production of systems like the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow II.

Since the October 7, 2023, conflict with its self-made enemy, Hamas, the U.S. has significantly increased military aid to Israel, with legislation providing at least $12.5 billion in direct military aid, including replenishing U.S. stockpiles.

This includes funding for wartime procurement and air defense systems like Iron Dome and David’s Sling.

Economic Assistance: in the past Israel received significant billions of tax dollars for “economic aid,” this has been largely phased out as Israel has become a high-income country.

US tax dollars in Economic aid now primarily focuses on specific areas like humanitarian assistance for Jewish migrants, technological R&D, higher education, and healthcare.

U.S. Security Interests: The aid is often justified by the U.S. government as promoting U.S. national security interests and maintaining a strong relationship with a “key ally” in a volatile region.

however, 911 was plotted in Israel’s back yard but Israel was incommunicado——gave the US no clue———as “key ally” Israel allowed some 3000 Americans die.

Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge (QME): Israel’s control of the US Congress is total-——it actually got a U.S. law passed that requires actions to maintain Israel’s QME, ensuring it possesses a superior military capability compared to its regional counterparts.

Criticism: Some groups and individuals advocate for redirecting the funds to domestic needs or reevaluating the security partnership with Israel due to concerns about the use of genocidal military aid and human rights implications.

How many responses to yourself can you make?

Yeh. Israel’s so “greedy for land” that in 2005, the Israeli settlements of Gush Khatif in Gaza were forcibly evacuated, even the graves exhumed. All the plant equipment for a billion dollar greenhouse industry were left behind and intact as a gift to the Arabs of Gaza. Whatever wasn’t looted was destroyed out of malice, and the farm animals killed and left to rot. But “land for peace. Land for peace.” All the settlers were resettled elsewhere within Israel. We gave up that land, as well as the entire Sinai Peninsula returned to Egypt, Yamit also forcibly evacuated. There was no peace for these concessions.

Now go ahead and write more love letters to your twisted point of view.

Ever hear of “Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge (QME)?”

Israel’s control of foreign policy and of the US Congress is so complete...as in total control-—it actually got a US law passed that requires US foreign policy act to maintain “Israel’s QME”......... ensuring by uS law that Israel alone possesses a “superior military capability” against US foreign policy counterparts.

Oh well, fat chance.....

Some groups and individuals want the redirecting of tax dollars to “American domestic needs”
....that...
or reevaluating the security partnership with Israel due to concerns about
<><>Iseal’s use of genocidal-induced US military aid........
<><>Israel’s human rights violation
<><>involving starvation of Gazan children with US military tax dollars.

Israel’s vaunted “land-for-peace” centers on the core issues of borders, settlements, the status of Jerusalem, and the Palestinian right of return.......which have not yet resulted in a comprehensive resolution.

There have been differing twisted Israeli-defined interpretations of what constitutes “land for peace,” particularly regarding the extent of “Israeli withdrawal” and the “nature” of the peace and security guarantees required.

The ongoing construction of Israeli settlements in places where they dont belong——in the West Bank and East Jerusalem-——remains a major obstacle and a key point of contention.

The concept of Israeli “land for peace” remains a twisted complex and contested issue with ongoing challenges.

Differing Israeli “interpretations” purposefully confuse the issue.

The “land for peace” propaganda is a concept that israeal invented to keep the US tax dollars flowing in.

The opportunistic Israel co-opted the language of UN Security Council Resolution 242, which called for “Israel’s withdrawal” from occupied territories

It’s generally understood to mean .......to everyone but Israel.....that Israel would “relinquish land” it captured in the 1967 war in exchange for peace agreements, and an “end to hostilities” from its Arab neighbors.

Laugh break.

The land-grabbing ubiquitous “Settlers” obstruct “land for peace. “Israeli settlements in the occupied territories are seen as a significant obstacle to a land-for-peace agreement.

The issue of “land for peace”——Israeli propaganda-——has been a significant consideration and point of contention due to Israeli settlers barging into places they dont belong.

Their presence and the continued US tax dollars financing the expansion of settlements often directly conflict with the core tenets of the Israeli “land for peace” propaganda.

The epitome of Israeli propaganda (drum roll please)

Israel has “given aid and “gifts” to Arabs.......but they never mention its only thanks to US tax dollars.

Financed by Us taxpayers, Israel has provided various forms of aid and support to Palestinians and Arab communities, both within Israel and in the Palestinian Territories, despite the ongoing (cough) conflict.

While the context of “the relationship” between Israelis and Palestinians is often characterized by conflict, there are instances where aid and support have been provided to Arab communities, often with the Israeli propaganda of “promoting humanitarian relief and coexistence”.....all financed by US tax dollars.

“Israel’s vaunted “land-for-peace” centers on the core issues of borders, settlements, the status of Jerusalem, and the Palestinian right of return.......which have not yet resulted in a comprehensive resolution.”

Because we are not negotiating with a party that wants a comprehensive resolution. Both Arafat and Abbas turned down comprehensive resolutions and made no counter-offers, just walked away. But Gaza was comprehensively resolved. We left. They started lobbing missiles and building attack tunnels, sometimes with the sewer pipes and concrete provided by international relief organizations.

“The ongoing construction of Israeli settlements in places where they dont belong——in the West Bank and East Jerusalem-——remains a major obstacle and a key point of contention.”

Jerusalem is an unified city for the first time in thousands of years, and neighborhoods shift and change demographically all the time, everywhere. East Jerusalem is changing. West Jerusalem is changing. The Jewish Quarter of the Old City was being used as a garbage dump fromm 1948 to 1967. It has been lovingly restored. But that’s a “settlement” in your book. The West Bank was called Judah and Samaria for thousands of years, and much of the Bible was written on those grounds. When it was occupied by Jordan from 1948, it was renamed “The West Bank,” after a well-known prophesy in the Tawhid that one day all Jews will be on the west bank of a river, and all Muslim true believers on the east bank, and they will fight to the death until every stone and tree will proclaim “A Jew is hiding behind me, oh, Noble Muslim. Come and kill him.” And when you use this name for Judah and Samaria, given by King Hussein of Jordan when he illegally annexed that territory, you are calling for genocide.

My forefathers’ tombs (Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Leah, Sarah and Rivka, are in Hebron, and for centuries Jews were forbidden to ascend higher than the Seventh Step, which is also where the great sage Nachmanides is believed to be buried. The Jewish communities of Gush Etzion, who legally purchased the land for their “settlements,” were massacred, not by crazed mobs, but by the Arab League forces, and in full view of British officers, in some cases with their eager participation. A caravan of doctors come to provide medical care, were wiped out to the last man and woman.

You have no business telling Jews where they should and should not be living in the very heart of our own land. When the entire Gaza Strip was made Judenrein by Ariel Sharon, there was more war, not peace in any way, shape or form.

You demand a “comprehensive resolution” of an already discredited theory. If Abbas or Arafat had agreed to the “comprehensive resolutions” proposed in 2000 and 2007, respectively, they would be found dead the next morning at the hands of their own people, who are waiting for the rocks to tell them that a Jew is hiding behind it.

And, yes, I know that is not all Palestinians, because I, and other former and present “settlers” are helping a few of them get by the work shut-outs due to this war, and you ought to hear what they have to say about Hamas.

F@#$ your “comprehenive resolutions”. F@#$ your pontifications about where Jews should and should not be allowed to live. Feel free to talk to yourself all you want, but occasionally I will feel free to kick your a@@ with facts.

Now go pleasure yourself with a rolled-up copy of Al Jazeera, and write more love letters to your fantasies.

Various armed groups and individuals why say they operate outside the direct command structure of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) exist in and around Israel today.

Some examples include
Armed Zionist clans in Gaza: The Israeli government has acknowledged arming and collaborating with certain clans and factions in Gaza. These groups have been accused by aid organizations of involvement in criminal activity and hindering aid delivery.

Extremist Jewish militias: Reports suggest the existence of extremist Jewish militias operating in the West Bank who are opposed to territorial concessions and have engaged in violence against Palestinian civilians.

A newly formed National Guard: A proposal for a national guard under the control of Israel’s far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben Gvir, was approved by the Israeli cabinet, raising concerns about its potential use as a personal militia.

The existence and activities of these Israeli armed groups and individuals say they are “separate” from the official Israel Defense Forces (IDF), which functions as Israel’s national military force.

However, their actions and affiliations with the Israeli government can complicate the security landscape in the region.

While Jerusalem is administered by Israel propaganda as a “single, unified city,” its status remains highly contested and is not universally recognized as unified by the international community.

Divided History: Historically, after the 1948 Arab-Israeli War, Jerusalem was divided into West Jerusalem (under Israeli control) and East Jerusalem (under Jordanian control).

1967 and another Israeli War” and vaunted “Israeli Control:” During the 1967 Six-Day War, Israel captured East Jerusalem and subsequently extended its jurisdiction over the entire city.

Jerusalem Law and Disputed Status: In 1980, Israel passed the Jerusalem Law, declaring Jerusalem, “complete and united,” as its capital. However, the international community largely rejects this annexation as illegal and considers East Jerusalem to be occupied Palestinian territory.

Israel propaganda to keep the billions rolling in “says” Jerusalem is its “undivided, eternal capital.”

Palestinians: View East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state. Most countries believe the final status of Jerusalem should be determined through negotiations and “do not recognize” Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Many countries maintain their embassies in Tel Aviv rather than Jerusalem. Some countries recognize West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state, according to Wikipedia.

Even within the Israeli administration, there are disparities between Jewish and Palestinian neighborhoods in terms of services, infrastructure, and quality of life.

Some consider Jerusalem to be “divided in many aspects,” despite the absence of a physical dividing line since 1967.

Therefore, while Israel propaganda considers and administers Jerusalem as a “unified city,” its international status remains a central and unresolved issue in the eternal Israeli conflict.

You don’t know what you’re talking about, and you’re still talking to yourself, to avoid anyone noticing you in the thread, and contradicting you. You really want an echo chamber, for which your own blog would be better suited, but want the bragging point that you posted this in Free Republic and nobody responded.

Deir Yassin was occupied by 240 Iraqi irregulars. Irgun, Lehi and Tzahal wanted to establish an air strip at the top of the hill, the better to relieve the residents of West Jerusalem, who were cut off from food, water and other vital supplies. When they saw the militia in occupation sent in a sound car to warn residents to leave because there would be fighting, and offering them a ride into the Old City, and to take to the surrounding woods if there was no room. A number of residents took up the offer, and were safely driven to the Old City, where their descendants are living to this day. But not all left, and the Iraqi irregulars established positions in the residential homes, firing down on the Jewish fighters from above, as they crossed the open field to take out the people firing on them. These were urban fighters, and did not know how to flank or advance under fire. But at length they did get there, and took out the militiamen and the civilians they were hiding behind, unfortunately. With the town subdued, the Jewish fighters searched the survivors, one of whom was disguised as a woman to avoid detection. They discovered the ruse, and he pulled out a pistol and started firing, and was killed, and the Jewish fighters ended up killing a bunch of the women in the process.

There was a board of inquiry, because even back then the IDF was meticulous about such things. And you can parrot the biased narrative you just did, or you can do your homework. Nobody ever came back to Deir Yassin. It’s now an insane asylum and a bus terminal. The air strip that was established is now a long, straight avenue called Kanfei Nesharim (Eagles’ Wings), which has a few shops and businesses along its expansive length. It’s hellishly hot in the summer.

Reports of the Israeli government and military distorting information or making misleading statements about their actions, particularly concerning the Gaza conflict, have been raised by various sources, including human rights organizations, journalists, and government agencies.

Multiple perspectives exist regarding the motivations and implications of such actions:

Public Relations and Hasbara: Israel has a sophisticated public relations strategy, known as “hasbara,” aimed at influencing global perceptions of the conflict and justifying its actions.

This involves disseminating information and framing events in a manner favorable to Israeli interests. Some critics argue this strategy employs misinformation and deflection to achieve its goals.

Narrative Control and Dehumanization: According to some critics, these efforts aim to control the narrative surrounding the conflict, shaping how events are understood and interpreted by the global community. Some also suggest a deliberate attempt to dehumanize Palestinians and discredit their resistance efforts.

Justification of Military Actions: Information about Israeli military actions, particularly those resulting in civilian casualties, has been scrutinized. Some analysts argue that Israel’s public communications often seek to justify such actions by highlighting the presence of Hamas militants or infrastructure in civilian areas. However, the difficulty in independently verifying these claims due to restricted access for independent assessments raises questions about the accuracy of some assertions.

Political Motivation: According to some Israeli commentators and opposition figures, decisions and public statements by the current Israeli government, particularly surrounding the Gaza War, may be motivated by political considerations and maintaining power.

Addressing International Pressure and Accountability: Israel faces accusations of war crimes and genocide from various human rights organizations and some governments. The Israeli government has consistently rejected these accusations, maintaining that its actions comply with international law and are aimed at self-defense. In this context, some argue that public statements and information control may be utilized to mitigate international pressure and avoid accountability for alleged violations.

In recent months, there have been examples where Israeli statements regarding aid distribution and the use of hospitals as military bases have been disputed by international organizations and human rights groups. Additionally, reports have emerged of Israeli influence campaigns targeting US lawmakers and public opinion through covert social media tactics and the creation of fake news websites.

Israel has denied the findings of a US government review that found no evidence of widespread Hamas theft of aid in Gaza, continuing to accuse Hamas of exploiting humanitarian aid.

Israel: Major Issues and U.S. Relations - Congress.gov
Sep 28, 2024 — Action by the incoming Administration and Congress could significantly affect the U.S.-Israel relationship.

The public diplomacy of Israel, or hasbara (Hebrew: הַסְבָּרָה), includes mass communication and individual interaction with foreign nationals.

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The Hill ^ | 07/30/25 8:30 AM ET | by Abdullah Hayek, opinion contributor
fr Posted on 7/30/2025 by RandFan

Unconditional American support for Israel — once the bedrock of conservative foreign policy — is crumbling in real time. From Congress to right-wing media and Trump-aligned grassroots organizations, a new tone is taking shape towards Israel: one of skepticism, impatience and in some cases outright hostility. The Republican Party’s old covenant with Israel is no longer sacred — and the cracks are widening fast.

In the mid-20th century, Republicans were generally skeptical of Israel, instead favoring Arab ties. Support grew later, driven by Cold War strategy, evangelical Zionism, neoconservatism and post-9/11 alliances — ultimately transforming the GOP into Israel’s most loyal political partner.

But that alliance is now eroding at a stunning pace. If Israel hopes to preserve its standing, it must act swiftly to reassert its dependability as a strategic ally — or risk forfeiting support not only from the American left, but from its most reliable partners on the right.

Nowhere is the fracture more evident than in President Trump’s second term. In April, his administration slapped Israel with a 17 percent reciprocal tariff. Israeli officials were “in complete shock” after having abolished tariffs on U.S. imports in hopes of an exemption. This signaled that Trump would not give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu everything he wanted — friendship doesn’t mean favoritism.

That message grew louder during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. Trump brokered a fragile ceasefire that Israel broke within hours. On June 24, Trump erupted in fury. “They don’t know what the f— they’re doing,” he snapped. “I’m not happy with Israel … you don’t go out in the first hour and just drop everything you have on them.”

And it wasn’t an isolated outburst...

(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...

Isreal is interfering in US foreign policy.

The relationship between the United States and Israel involves significant debate about the extent to which Israel influences US foreign policy. While there is a strong “special relationship” between the two countries, with the US providing substantial billions of tax dollars in military aid and diplomatic support, there are also arguments and evidence suggesting that Israel’s own actions and lobbying efforts impact US policy decisions, particularly concerning the Israeli-Palestinians.

Here’s a breakdown of the key points:

The powerful Israel Lobby: A significant body of work, including a paper by Mearsheimer and Walt, argues that a powerful “Israel lobby” ever present in the US, composed of various pro-Israel groups funded by US tax dollars , actively works to influence US policy in a pro-Israel direction.

This annoying lobby, not a monolithic entity, engages in various activities like lobbying Congress, funding think tanks, and shaping public opinion to promote policies aligned with Israeli interests. using US tax dollars

Impact on Policy: Critics argue that this lobbying has been successful in shaping US policy, particularly in areas like military aid to Israel, opposition to Palestinian statehood, and US tax dollars support for Israeli settlements in the West Bank.

“Special Relationship”: The US-Israel “special relationship” which nets Israel billions of US tax dollars is seen by some as a factor that allows Israel to act with impunity, as the US often provides billions of tax dollars a diplomatic shield and vetoes UN resolutions critical of Israel.

In conclusion:
The question of whether Israel interferes in US foreign policy is complex and multifaceted. While there is evidence of lobbying and influence by pro-Israel groups, it is not a simple case of interference. The relationship is characterized by shared strategic interests, a powerful lobby, and a strong US commitment to Israel’s security, all of which contribute to the ongoing debate about the extent of Israeli influence on US policy decisions.

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