Israeli minister says 'Gaza will be entirely destroyed' •

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A report by the Citizen Lab, reviewed by Haaretz, finds that Israeli-linked telecom infrastructure and spyware tools have been used by governments in over ten countries to track individuals globally, exploiting deep vulnerabilities in mobile networks.

Researchers detail how surveillance firms abuse the legacy SS7 network to impersonate carriers and query global systems for users’ locations.

One operation routed tracking requests through Israeli networks tied to 019Mobile and Partner Communications, while another is linked to a Swiss firm supplying access to companies like Rayzone and Cognyte.

The report warns newer 4G/5G systems like Diameter are also vulnerable. Researchers logged over 15,700 tracking attempts since 2022, including “SIMjacking,” where hidden SMS commands trigger phones to transmit their location without detection.

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Eyewitness Testimony: Gilmore draws on Hassan Kanafani’s book, Pizza Before We Die (0:20-0:25), to highlight the harrowing daily reality for civilians in Gaza. She shares excerpts detailing the extreme hunger, the loss of family members, and the dehumanizing conditions forced upon people trying to survive (1:22-4:47).
Criticism of the Symposium: Gilmore expresses deep disapproval of the upcoming conference, labeling it an act of "human cruelty" (0:08-0:13). She argues that while figures like Ben Shapiro, Lizzie Sevetski, and Emily Austin use their platforms to frame anti-Zionism as a hate movement, their focus ignores the immediate, dire reality of starvation and displacement faced by Palestinians (5:35-7:02).
Defining the Stance: She provides her own definition of anti-Zionism, describing it as an opposition to a settler-colonial ideology and a call for justice, equality, and liberation for Palestinians (7:02-7:46).
Conclusion: The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to educate themselves by reading Kanafani’s book, noting that a portion of the proceeds supports Doctors Without Borders (7:47-8:13).

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Several major outlets, including The Guardian, reported that Israel’s army chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, told Israeli lawmakers in a closed‑door Knesset committee meeting that Israeli forces in the West Bank were “killing like we haven’t killed since 1967.”
The quote was relayed to the press by multiple committee members who were present.

The context of the remark, according to those reports, was:

A discussion of the sharp rise in lethal Israeli military operations in the West Bank since October 2023

Concerns raised by some lawmakers about civilian harm, rules of engagement, and international scrutiny

Halevi’s explanation that the scale and intensity of operations had increased dramatically due to what the IDF describes as expanded militant activity in the territory

The IDF did not dispute that Halevi made the comment, but emphasized that operations target armed groups and that the military says it seeks to minimize civilian casualties.

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The Iran Conflict: The video discusses how Netanyahu's government influenced Donald Trump to initiate a broad military campaign against Iran (0:20 - 1:49). Despite promises of swift victory, the conflict has resulted in an unpredictable response, including the closure of key shipping straits and escalating fuel prices (3:15 - 4:41).
Failure of War Objectives: Military analysts cited in the video note that Israel has failed to achieve its primary goals—such as the fall of the Iranian regime, the destruction of its nuclear program, or the elimination of the ballistic missile threat—leaving the region in a state of continuous, ineffective conflict (4:51 - 6:02).
"Mowing the Grass" Strategy: The video critiques Israel's long-standing strategy of mowing the grass (kisa), which focuses on temporary degradation of adversary capabilities rather than long-term peace (11:46 - 12:50). It argues that this approach has failed to prevent rearmament and has instead led to a deeply entrenched, costly military presence in Gaza and southern Lebanon (16:38 - 18:16).
International Standing and US Relations: There is a growing shift in American public opinion and political discourse, moving away from unconditional support for Israel. The video highlights how the Democratic Party has increasingly questioned aid and weapon sales, marking a major departure from the bipartisan consensus of the past (22:05 - 27:27).
Grim Future Predictions: The video concludes with the perspective that Israel’s current path—moving toward a one-state reality with the annexation of the West Bank—risks isolating the country internationally and weakening its society from within, potentially leading to an apartheid-like state (28:30 - 31:46).

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