China, Russia and North Korea 'using smokescreen of Israel to prepare for WW3' Experts fear China, Russia and North Korea may take advantage of the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel in the Middle East to 'unleash hell' and provoke further conflicts Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un shake hands ( Image: AP) By Chiara Fiorillo News Reporter 22 Oct 2023 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/china-russia-north-korea-using-31249819 War between Hamas and Israel to unleash hell on the world and prepare for World War 3, experts have warned. Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un will be closely watching how the West responds to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East - that has seen thousands of people die both in Israel and in Palestine - and will act accordingly. Keir Giles, a Russia expert from Chatham House, said if those countries realise the West cannot deal with multiple conflicts unfolding at once, they might "cause more of them". The expert said: "They will grab what they want while they can get away with it." Ashok Swain, professor of peace and conflict research at Uppsala University, added that while Israel is "not a new flashpoint", it "has taken central stage" and there is a risk that other countries in the Middle East will be drawn into conflict. Image: Kim Jong-un with Xi Jinping Xinhua / Barcroft Images He told The Sun: "If the present situation continues a bit longer, there is a big possibility that other states in the Middle East will be drawn into conflict." Professor Swain claimed that China and Russia "are waiting for the diffusion of the conflict to take place" as this could be a way for them "to measure their strengths". The warning comes after a former Royal Navy chief outlined six terrifying steps that could see the conflict between Hamas and Israel turn into an all-out war. Tensions in the Middle East have increased since Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing around 1,400 people. Since then, Israel has been constantly bombing the Gaza Strip, killing over 4,300 Palestinians, most of whom are children and women. Earlier today, Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters exchanged fire in several areas along the Lebanon-Israel border - and according to reports, two Thai nationals were wounded. Iran has also threatened to open up new fronts as fighting continues, and Admiral Lord West said this is a "dangerous, heady mix", adding there are fears it "might turn into a fight". Palestinians look for survivors amongst the rubble of destroyed buildings ( Image:AP) He also argued the ongoing tensions between Hamas and Israel "suit Putin very well" as the conflict "has taken people's eyes off Ukraine" - and as the West is distracted, the price will likely be paid by Ukraine along its frontlines. Mr Giles went on to say: "Look at the way the lighthouse beam of western attention has suddenly switched from Ukraine to the Middle East, meanwhile other crises are playing out in the margins more or less unnoticed. But it's not just Ukraine that suffers. Russia - and other hostile powers - can use this opportunity to probe, test and attack in other ways. "To understand who shares Russia's aims, look for where Russia goes shopping for weapons to sustain its campaign of destruction in Ukraine. It's Iran and North Korea - two other countries whose primary exports are destruction, disorder and fear." A search and rescue operation in Al-Shati, Gaza City (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images) Meanwhile, the Pentagon announced on Friday that China has significantly expanded its nuclear stockpile over the last year, now holding 500 operational warheads - a number they hope to double by 2030. Seth Jones, an expert at Center for Strategic and International Studies, said: "In our interviews with the FBI, they said… this is the most aggressive period they have ever seen of Chinese activity. One official said to us: 'The system is blinking red right now'." And there are also concerns about North Korea getting involved thanks to its leader Kim Jong-un's friendship with Russian president Putin. While no weapon deal has been announced between the two countries, Washington fears negotiations are "actively advancing". Dr Edward Howell, an expert on North Korea from Oxford University said this situation is "concerning". He added that the risk of nuclear escalation from North Korea is now "intense" as he explained: "By framing the US as a hostile power determined to overthrow the regime, Kim justifies defending North Korea with more aggressive nuclear armament and use policies." He went on to say that Russia will see North Korea as "easy choice to be a partner in crime" as Putin currently "doesn't have many friends" due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Dr Howell added: "I am concerned about the creation of a network of nuclear proliferation that could expand to include other rogue state."
I think it's time for Dr Horrible-Muskos to threaten the whole world with his satellite lasers and unify our leaders. One would hope the target is Donny but they probably aim for Joe and get Kamala or Jill. Romney might work... Or Marge the bounty hunter and she can say "I knew it" just before. In any case the game is up with Israelis targeting civilians and saying oops. I've roasted three Jewish friends about it as they were into equivocation over a week after the initial shock, two wrongs is just two wrongs.
Image source, EPA Image caption, The US was also to blame for the conflict, Mr Amir-Abdollahian said By Ece Goksedef BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-67188346 Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has warned Israel that the Middle East could spiral out of control if it does not stop strikes on Gaza. He said the US was also "to blame" for providing military support to Israel. Hours later, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu warned troops his people were in a battle for their lives and said the war against Hamas was "do or die". Iran supports both Hamas, which attacked Israel two weeks ago killing 1,400 people, and Lebanon's Hezbollah. More than 4,600 Palestinians have been killed in the last two weeks in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, and Israel announced on Saturday that it was intensifying air strikes. "I warn the US and its proxy Israel that if they do not immediately stop the crime against humanity and genocide in Gaza, anything is possible at any moment and the region will go out of control," Mr Amir-Abdollahian said at a news conference in Tehran. He said that the results could be "severe, bitter" and "have far-reaching repercussions", both regionally and for those advocating for war. The foreign minister added that US military support for Israel was evidence that the ongoing conflict in Gaza was "a proxy war carried out by Israel on behalf of the United States". Top US officials are also warning the conflict could spread. US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin warned of the prospect of "significant escalation of attacks" on US troops or citizens. "If any group or any country is looking to widen this conflict and take advantage of this very unfortunate situation... our advice is: don't," he said on the ABC network's This Week programme. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also mentioned a "likelihood of escalation" from Iranian proxies, such as Hezbollah or Hamas, and said the US was "taking every measure to make sure we can defend" Israelis and US citizens. Several Iraqi bases used by US-led coalition troops have been targeted in drone and rocket attacks in recent days. Also on Sunday, Mr Netanyahu paid a visit to troops in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon, which has seen exchanges of fire with Hezbollah since the early days of the conflict. "We're in a battle for our lives. A battle for our home, this is not an exaggeration, this is the war. It's do or die - they need to die," he said. He warned Hezbollah not to enter the war. "[Hezbollah] will be making the biggest mistake of their lives. And we will hit them with an unimaginable force. It will mean devastation for them and the state of Lebanon," he said. For its part, Hezbollah has declared that it is "fully ready to fight against Israel". At least 27 people have been reported killed in southern Lebanon during exchanges of fire between Israel and Hamas. At least five Israeli soldiers and one civilian have been killed in Israel, according to Israeli military reports. Israel has ordered dozens of northern communities to evacuate, adding 14 more on Sunday. And in neighbouring Syria - where Iran has a military presence - Israeli missiles hit Damascus and Aleppo international airports early on Sunday, killing at least two workers, according to Syrian state media. Both airports have been taken out of use given the damage to their runways.
Nobody reasonable cares what the terrorist regime ruling Iran -- which is raging proxy wars using terrorists in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, and elsewhere -- has to say. Maybe Iran should stop funding, training, and arming terrorists.
When people / nations shit stir enough, they gain enemies which they call shit stirrers or terrorists.
We have an entire thread dedicated to how the terrorist Ayatollah regime in Iran brutally treats its own people. I suggest you have a read -- https://www.elitetrader.com/et/threads/iran-shuts-off-its-internet-as-protests-worsen.369829/page-10 ...and then tell us if this is the type of place you would like to live.