100%. Whitey also never think or believe Israel is one big propaganda machine, no, whitey think Israel is the seat of honesty.
Hamas is preparing for more terrorist attacks against Israel. It is pretty clear that this ceasefire will not last much longer. Hamas planned attacks on IDF soldiers, settlements during ceasefire, Katz reveals “We will not allow the demilitarization to be violated, nor will we allow any emerging threats," said Defense Minister Israel Katz. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844013 Hamas repurposing explosives, repairing tunnels as ceasefire deadline nears - WSJ Hamas’s armed wing has appointed new commanders and also begun repairing its underground tunnel network in preparation for the possibility of returning to war with Israel. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-843950
Opinion When we look at Gaza, we see a human catastrophe. Trump sees The White Lotus Bill Wyman Contributor February 27, 2025 https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-...re-s-trump-s-video-nasty-20250227-p5lfnx.html Only last month, Donald Trump told Americans: “I was saved by God to make America great again.” I can’t speak for God on this matter, but some of Trump’s God-fearing supporters apparently lost a little faith in their president after his Truth Social platform posted an AI-generated video, “WHAT’S NEXT” for Gaza. As this masthead’s US correspondent, Michael Koziol, reported, one MAGA voter recoiled at seeing this 30-second clip, featuring Gaza rendered in Trump’s supposed image – complete with scantily clad bellydancers and the American leader sipping cocktails poolside with Bibi Netanyahu. “I have supported you since day one,” the MAGA voter responded, “but this is filth. There is no God in this.” President Donald Trump has posted a video, seemingly using AI, for his vision for leveling the Gaza Strip. The provenance of the clip, whether made for Truth Social or the equivalent of a retweet, was not clear, but Trump’s account plainly approved of the idea. After all, “Trump Gaza” – as it is renamed in the video – ventures not so far from the president’s declaration that the US would take over the strip and turn it into “the Riviera of the Middle East”. “I’m committed to buying and owning Gaza,” he said on February 9. In the video, his towering statue, all gold, looms over the gleaming streets. This is an unfathomably cruel take on an epic and wrenching human tragedy. Gaza lays in ruins, all but uninhabitable. Yet many of its 2 million people are making their way home, determined to reinhabit their 365-square-kilometre sliver of hope. They may not recognise the wasteland, but nor do they recognise the garishly vulgar resortland of Trump Gaza. They wouldn’t, because the Gaza envisioned by Trump and, no doubt, Netanyahu, is one without any Palestinians in it. The AI-generated video of “Trump Gaza” may be a fantasy, but the president’s platform approves.Credit: Truth Social The idea of a Trump Gaza, a joke or not, is part of the process of disappearing Gaza, and the people of Gaza as well. Orwell had a term for this: The people and their land will go down a “memory hole”. That’s just one of the Orwellian developments this week. The other is centred squarely in Washington, where tech billionaire Jeff Bezos issued a new rule to the opinion editor of The Washington Post, which he owns. From now on, he announced, the paper would promote “personal liberties and free markets” in its opinion pages. Opinion writers seen to challenge those principles will need to find a berth in another publication. After all, Bezos pointed out, the internet had a lot of other places for differing opinions. The Post’s editorials editor, David Shipley, promptly quit. What’s wrong, you ask, with personal liberties and free markets? This is the Orwellian part. The issue is not those subjects, per se, but how one will define those subjects at a time when they will plainly be under attack by a US administration that Bezos has been prostrating himself before. (Just a few weeks ago, the paper spiked an editorial cartoon depicting Bezos doing just that.) No serious person thinks Trump’s cronies care about personal liberties or free markets. Bezos has set the stage for a new era of doublethink and newspeak. That’s why the respected Shipley left. “It’s craven,” Marty Baron, the Post’s former executive editor, tells Zeteo. “He’s basically fearful of Trump. He has decided that, as timid and tepid as the editorials have been, they’ve been too tough on Trump.” Whether it is legacy media or social, Trump is too often the one calling the shots. And perhaps there is method to his madness. In posting this insulting video, he has certainly made noise, and thereby diverted attention from the Russia-Ukraine war, for which his vision for “peace” is finding resistance among European leaders. They’re not buying the Trump administration’s Orwellian semantic gymnastics in omitting Russia’s role as the aggressor in this war. At the Oval Office, Trump complained to reporters: “You guys haven’t asked one question about the Middle East. But the Middle East seems to be doing relatively well.” Unless you’re in Gaza – the real one, not Trump Gaza – as we speak. Very occasionally, though, Trump does speak the truth and even demonstrates some self-awareness. At a press conference with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu on February 4, he said: “They will never give me a Nobel Peace Prize.” Never a truer word. Bill Wyman is a former assistant managing editor of National Public Radio in Washington. He teaches at the University of Sydney.
Palestinian children ... er-terrorists, compassionately released by noble Izrael after a mere couple of years of being held in a max security prison. Only democracy in the Middle East. So good. So noble. So wonderful people's, the Ziunist Joos! Better to be their slave than a free barbarian, so they say.
This is an interesting poll result. Gazans credit Trump for ceasefire, reject Hamas rule in Gaza, new poll finds 70% of Gazans believe that Hamas does not have the power to 'control the situation,' the poll found. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844324 Only 6% of Gazans want Hamas to continue ruling Gaza after the war ends, and 5.3% state that they would vote for Hamas again in a future election, according to a new poll published by the Palestinian Institute for Social and Economic Progress (ISEP). In the poll, which was conducted on January 22, a majority of respondents (67.9%) credited President Trump for the success of the hostage-ceasefire deal. 70% believe that Hamas does not have the power to "control the situation" from now on, although whether "the situation" pertains to the war or Gaza itself is unclear. When comparing voting opinions before and after the ceasefire started, support for Fatah increased by 12 percentage points, while the proportion who would vote for Hamas increased to 5.3%. Over half of the respondents preferred that Gaza be rebuilt better than it was before. The survey was conducted just after President Trump’s inauguration but before he announced his plan to rebuild Gaza. A significant proportion of respondents (44.1%) blamed Hamas entirely for ‘aid diversion,’ of which two-thirds believe is a significant issue in Gaza. The respondents were also asked about their expectations for an "end to the occupation" before and after the ceasefire deal. What is the Palestinian Institute for Social and Economic Progress? According to its website, the ISEP is an independent institute that conducts research in order to help transform the lives of Palestinians. The organization’s aims are for citizens to become more engaged, to "improve governance, and build civic peace." The advisory board of the ISEP consists of one individual, Dr. John Garnett, an American history scholar with hardly any online presence. Polling in Gaza has always been a difficult process due to the fear and intimidation tactics used by Hamas. However, with the displacement of almost two million Gazans since the war started, polling has become increasingly more difficult. The ISEP poll used quota sampling to gauge the opinions of 400 respondents from 34 of their pre-war locations in the Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis governorates. The respondents were generally aged 15 or over. The use of quota sampling means that the respondents were selected non-randomly, and therefore, the results may easily be biased. (Article has charts of the polling results.)
Trump shocks as he makes huge concession to Russia: 'Putin's on the inside now' 03 Mar 2025 By JAMES GORDON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Donald Trump has signaled both publicly and privately that he no longer considers Russia a major cyber threat to US national security and critical infrastructure. The shift, which starkly contradicts years of warnings from intelligence officials, has raised alarm among cybersecurity experts who fear that the United States is leaving itself exposed to Russian cyberattacks just as global tensions reach boiling point. On Sunday night, it was reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered US Cyber Command to cease all offensive cyberoperations against Russia. Critics warn the policy reversal appears to be driven by the administration's warming relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Trump moves to realign U.S. foreign policy in a way that increasingly mirrors Moscow's interests. 'Russia and China are our biggest adversaries. With all the cuts being made to different agencies, a lot of cybersecurity personnel have been fired. Our systems are not going to be protected and our adversaries know this,' a person familiar with the shift told The Guardian. 'People are saying Russia is winning. Putin is on the inside now,' they added. According to a current official and two former officials briefed on the classified directive, the abrupt halt is reportedly part of a broader strategic effort to lure Putin into negotiations over Ukraine and reset relations with the US. The decision marks a significant shift in the US cyber posture against an adversary known for its aggressive digital warfare, election interference, and relentless hacking campaigns. Donald Trump has shown an increased willingness to work with the Russian President Putin Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered US Cyber Command to cease all offensive cyberoperations against Russia President Donald Trump ended up shouting at Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in an extraordinary Oval Office meltdown on Friday While some insiders argue the move is a necessary step in diplomacy, critics warn that it represents a dangerous retreat that could embolden Moscow to escalate its cyberattacks on the US and its allies. 'It's incomprehensible to give a speech about threats in cyberspace and not mention Russia and it's delusional to think this will turn Russia and the FSB [the Russian security agency] into our friends,' James Lewis, a veteran cyber expert, told The Guardian. 'They hate the US and are still mad about losing the cold war. Pretending otherwise won't change this.' Hegseth's directive, which is part of a broader reassessment of all U.S. military operations against Russia, has yet to be publicly explained. However, the timing of the order which was given before President Trump's Oval Office blowup with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky are apparently part of an effort to draw Russia into talks on the war. The precise scope and duration of the directive by the Pentagon directive remains murky, particularly given the blurred lines between offensive and defensive cyberoperations. Traditionally, offensive cyber warfare involves actively disrupting enemy networks, planting malicious software, or launching cyber strikes on critical infrastructure. Defensive cyberoperations, on the other hand, aim to thwart incoming cyber threats, though often they require maintaining covert access to enemy networks for intelligence gathering. For the US, retaining access to Russia's digital infrastructure is crucial for monitoring Putin's war strategy and internal political calculations as he enters negotiations. Without such cyber tools, the US could be left flying blind in diplomatic talks where deception and manipulation are second nature to the Kremlin. By unilaterally pulling back from the 'shadow war' in cyberspace, the administration is effectively betting that Putin will respond in kind - dialing down Russia's relentless cyber intrusions into U.S. networks. Trump is seen meeting Putin in 2018 President Donald Trump with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, right, are seen praying during a cabinet meeting Former officials acknowledge that it is common for civilian leaders to pause military operations during sensitive diplomatic negotiations to avoid derailing delicate discussions. However, for President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth, the decision to halt cyber operations against Russia is something of a gamble. By unilaterally pulling back from the 'shadow war' in cyberspace, the administration is effectively betting that Putin will respond in kind - dialing down Russia's relentless cyber intrusions into U.S. networks, election interference, and digital sabotage across Europe. Russia has consistently leveraged cyber warfare as a tool of statecraft, targeting American institutions, hospitals, infrastructure, and corporations with sophisticated ransomware and espionage operations. Intelligence officials have repeatedly warned that such attacks are not merely criminal acts but are sanctioned, or at the very least tolerated, by Russian intelligence agencies. In a United Nations cybersecurity working group last week, Liesyl Franz, deputy assistant secretary for international cybersecurity at the State Department, outlined US concerns about cyber threats - but conspicuously failed to mention Russia. Instead, her speech only singled out China and Iran, omitting any reference to Moscow’s history of cyber warfare, including its well-documented attacks on US infrastructure and ongoing cyber operations in Ukraine. Even more striking, Franz did not mention LockBit, the Russia-based ransomware group the US government has previously identified as the world’s most prolific. On Sunday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged the urgency of bringing Russia to the negotiating table but dismissed concerns the administration is being too lenient on Putin. Protestors hold up a sign as members of the New York Ukrainian community and supporters gather in Times Square over the weekend The Treasury Department had previously warned that LockBit operates under a ransomware-as-a-service model, licensing its technology to criminals in exchange for a share of the profits. Yet now, as the U.S. faces an unprecedented rise in ransomware attacks, the administration is choosing to look the other way. Until now, U.S Cyber Command has played a leading role in countering Russia's cyber aggression, often working in covert cooperation with Britain's Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ). While Britain and Canada may continue cyber operations against Russian targets, the Pentagon's shift in focus could leave European allies exposed to unchecked Russian cyberattacks. The decision to halt cyber operations comes amid broader concerns that the Trump administration is softening its stance toward Moscow. In a striking diplomatic break, last week the US voted against a United Nations resolution that described Russia as the aggressor in Ukraine, instead siding with Russia, North Korea, Iran, and Belarus. This move alarmed US allies, who fear that Washington is inching toward appeasement at a time when Moscow remains committed to its military ambitions in Ukraine. Even within the administration, tensions over the shift in strategy are evident. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged the urgency of bringing Russia to the negotiating table but dismissed concerns that the administration is being too lenient on Putin. 'You're not going to bring them to the table if you're calling them names, if you're being antagonistic,' Rubio said on ABC's This Week. A participant in a demonstration against Vladimir Putin in Berlin holds up sign with Putin holding Trump on a leash A woman carries a banner reading 'Trump is Putin's puppet' during 'We Stand With Zelenskyy And Europe' demonstration in front of In Solidarity With Ukraine And Zelenskyy In Krakow on Saturday Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer blasted the administration's decision, arguing that the Pentagon's retreat from offensive cyber operations effectively hands Putin a free pass 'That's just the president's instincts from years and years and years of putting together deals as someone who's in business.' Rubio was not directly questioned about the decision to halt cyber operations, but when pressed about why the US was easing pressure on Moscow, he bristled, insisting that the administration's goal is peace. 'If this was a Democrat that was doing this, everyone would be saying, well, he's on his way to the Nobel Peace Prize,' Rubio scoffed. 'This is absurd. We are trying to end a war.' Not everyone is convinced that de-escalating cyber warfare is the right move. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer blasted the administration's decision, arguing that the Pentagon's retreat from offensive cyber operations effectively hands Putin a free pass. 'Russia continues to launch cyberoperations and ransomware attacks against critical American infrastructure, and the Trump administration is rewarding them by backing off,' Schumer warned. 'This is a critical strategic mistake.' The concerns are shared by national security veterans who have spent years monitoring Russia's cyber playbook. Under the Biden administration, US intelligence agencies had warned that Russia's ultimate goal was to undermine US security, disrupt American infrastructure, and spread political chaos. Those warnings led to the creation of specialized cyber task forces within the National Security Agency and Cyber Command, designed to counter Russian cyberattacks in real-time. But under Hegseth's new directive, the efforts seems likely to be scaled back leaving America more vulnerable.