Palestinians Massing At The Israeli Border

[Shusha]

The IDF is using new, small remote-controlled aircraft with knives on their wings to counter incendiary kites launched from the Gaza Strip.

Developed by the army and the Defense Ministry’s Administration for the Development of Weapons and Technological Infrastructure (MAFAT), the IDF Southern Command use the drones to cut the wires holding the kites together, in order to prevent them from reaching Israeli fields and setting them ablaze.


The IDF decided to make operational use of the aircraft on Friday, and it has since downed more than 40 kites, according to Walla.

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IDF uses drones to down Gazan fire kites

Win.

It's just stupid Israel has to invent stuff like this to address stupidity.

 

[Sixties Fan]

The IDF is using new, small remote-controlled aircraft with knives on their wings to counter incendiary kites launched from the Gaza Strip.

Developed by the army and the Defense Ministry’s Administration for the Development of Weapons and Technological Infrastructure (MAFAT), the IDF Southern Command use the drones to cut the wires holding the kites together, in order to prevent them from reaching Israeli fields and setting them ablaze.


The IDF decided to make operational use of the aircraft on Friday, and it has since downed more than 40 kites, according to Walla.

(full article online)

IDF uses drones to down Gazan fire kites

Win.

It's just stupid Israel has to invent stuff like this to address stupidity.

Jews.....The Mothers of Invention

 

[Dan Stubbs]

Not really a wise thing to do. Trouble by Sunday, perhaps?

Hamas to Swarm Israel's Border, Sparking Fear of New 'Passover War'

I guess they forgot the last time they did this and what happened to them.

 

[Sixties Fan]

A Palestinian source in Gaza, meanwhile, told Ynet that Hamas has been profiteering considerably as a result of the crossing’s destruction. The Kerem Shalom crossing is operated by the Palestinian Crossings Authority, which is controlled by the Palestinian Authority (PA) rather than Hamas, he noted.

The source then explained that Hamas was encouraging rioters to damage crossings, thereby causing the PA to lose revenue from customs and other taxes levied on incoming goods.

Bringing the goods in through the Rafah border crossing, the source added, will allow Hamas to pocket such tax levies.

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What's Really Behind Trashing of Kerem Shalom? | HonestReporting

 

[Sixties Fan]

Arab terrorist cuts barbed wire during clashes with Israeli forces along the border with the Gaza strip, May 11, 2018.

Three IDF brigades have been ordered to stop their training program and were sent to Gaza and Judea and Samaria as part of preparations for the stormy week ahead, Israeli media reported Sunday. Thousands of soldiers are currently being sent to the various fronts and are on high alert, especially after the exposure and demolition of a terror tunnel in the Gaza Strip near Israel’s border.

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IDF Deploying 3 Brigades Ahead of ‘Nakba’ Day

 

[Sixties Fan]

[ Actions and consequences ]

A leading businessman said the Gaza Strip is rapidly running out of cooking gas, after a large crowd of Palestinian demonstrators destroyed parts of the only cargo crossing through which fuel and gas can enter the territory from Israel.

Samir Hamada, head of the association of cooking gas vendors, said Sunday that Gaza’s 2 million residents consume about 350 tons of gas daily, but that only about 300 tons are still available at private sales outlets. He says the territory’s Hamas rulers ordered sales to stop to assess the shortage.

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Gaza Strip running low on cooking gas after Palestinian vandals trash crossing

 

[Sixties Fan]

The Israel Defense Forces expects over 100,000 Palestinians to take part in the mass demonstrations and potentially as many as 200,000, something that would indicate a major victory for the Hamas terrorist group, which rules Gaza and has co-opted what were originally to be nonviolent protests for its own ends.

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IDF gears up for mass Gaza riots, warning Hamas plans to ‘massacre’ Israelis

 

[Shusha]

The Israel Defense Forces expects over 100,000 Palestinians to take part in the mass demonstrations and potentially as many as 200,000, something that would indicate a major victory for the Hamas terrorist group, which rules Gaza and has co-opted what were originally to be nonviolent protests for its own ends.

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IDF gears up for mass Gaza riots, warning Hamas plans to ‘massacre’ Israelis

Still waiting for TP to let me know what they think Israel should do to respond to a mixed group of civilians and terrorists breaching the border in large numbers.

 

[PredFan]

Not really a wise thing to do. Trouble by Sunday, perhaps?

Hamas to Swarm Israel's Border, Sparking Fear of New 'Passover War'

They better pack plenty of body bags.

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

Not really a wise thing to do. Trouble by Sunday, perhaps?

Hamas to Swarm Israel's Border, Sparking Fear of New 'Passover War'

They better pack plenty of body bags.

A useful suggestion.

 

[Sixties Fan]

ACT NOW! Urge UN to Condemn Hamas ‘Fire Terror’

 

[Sixties Fan]

[ From 1920 to the present...... the Arab/Muslim way.....Riots ]

Hamas: Riots on Day of US Embassy Opening in Jerusalem Will Be ‘Decisive’

 

[Sixties Fan]

[ More from the "Peaceful Protests " ]

Khaled al-Batsh, organizer of the “Marches of Return," warned Israel against harming Arabs participating in the events, hinting that this could lead to a military response by armed groups.

Speaking to the Hamas site “Al-Risala,” Batsh said, "We have behind us men and guns who know very well how to protect our people ... Our backs will not be exposed ... We have organizations of struggle that protect the body and they will put an end to any attempt to harm the people and attack it."

Batsh noted that the marches will set out on Monday wherever “Palestinians” are found to protest the transfer of the US embassy to Jerusalem.

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Armed Hamas members will guard 'March of Return'

 

[Sixties Fan]

Hamas has followed this strategy many times in the past, firing rockets at Israeli civilian communities and constructing under the border sophisticated attack tunnels from which fighters would storm into the heart of Jewish communities and carry out mass murder and abduction. Thousands of Palestinians have died, including human shields that are so central to Hamas's strategy, as the IDF has been compelled to forcefully defend its people. The world has often reacted with horror and outrage, blaming Israel for the bloodshed provoked by Hamas — just as intended.

If anything, Hamas's current plans are even more effective. Rockets and attack tunnels look like what they are — engines of war. But political leaders, international organizations, human rights groups and the media — the primary targets for Hamas's lethal propaganda — find it hard to understand how demonstrations, falsely portrayed as peaceful, like they might see in their own cities, can pose a sufficient threat to warrant the use of deadly force.

The price paid in Palestinian blood of stopping border penetrations has so far been high and is likely to increase sharply this week. But imagine the consequences if the IDF failed to stop these crowds breaking through the fence. The nearest Israeli communities are just a few minutes dash from the border by armed terrorists intent on mass murder. In this scenario, with gunmen indistinguishable from unarmed civilians, who themselves often also pose a violent threat, it is hard to see how the IDF could avoid inflicting far higher casualties in defence of their territory and people.

To prevent this catastrophic scenario becoming reality, the IDF has adopted a graduated response. They airdropped thousands of leaflets and used SMS, social media, phone calls and radio broadcasts to warn the people of Gaza not to gather at the border or approach the fence. They even contacted Gaza bus company owners, asking them not to transport people to the border.

When these appeals were nullified by Hamas's coercion of the civilian population, the IDF used tear gas to disperse the crowds that approached the fence. Next, they fired warning shots overhead. Finally, only where absolutely necessary and lawful, they used ball ammunition aimed to disable rather than kill. Several died as a result of this gunfire and many more were wounded. Of the 50 people Palestinian authorities claim were killed up to now, Israel assesses that 80% were terrorist operatives or individuals associated with them.

I have heard many armchair experts arguing that Israel should have acted differently, but not one credibly explain how. Instead, the UN, EU and a range of human rights groups and media organizations have devoted their efforts to unjustly condemning Israel's actions. If there was genuine concern for human life and human rights among these people, rather than a fixation on unfairly vilifying Israel, they would harshly condemn Hamas. Instead, their criticism of Israel plays directly into Hamas's hands and validates the use of human shields and the strategy of forcing the killing their own civilians.

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Expected Upsurge in Gaza Violence

 

[Shusha]

I have heard many armchair experts arguing that Israel should have acted differently, but not one credibly explain how.

Yeah. This.

 

[Shusha]

Dear Sovereign Nation,

Today, up to 200,000 people are going to mass at your border. Their stated intention is to break through the border and enter your country. Some have called to murder your citizens. Some are carrying weapons to actually murder your citizens. Some are "innocent protesters".

What is the correct legal and moral response?

 

[Ria_Longhorn]

The Arab Palestinians should consider themselves fortunate they're not up against the weak-chinned, murdering eye-doctor from Syria, or the dog Erdogan from Turkey, who'd mow 'em down in an instant.

 

[RoccoR]

RE: Palestinians Massing At The Israeli Border
※→ Ria_Longhorn, et al,

Yes, the Arab Palestinians conflict with the Israelis is nt so dissimilar to the Kurkdish (PKK) conflict with the Turks.

The Arab Palestinians should consider themselves fortunate they're not up against the weak-chinned, murdering eye-doctor from Syria, or the dog Erdogan from Turkey, who'd mow 'em down in an instant.

(COMMENT)

Personally, I see the Israelis exhibiting remarkable restraint of their power under Article 2 and Article 51 of the Charter.

Most Respectfully,
R

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

Dear Sovereign Nation,

Today, up to 200,000 people are going to mass at your border. Their stated intention is to break through the border and enter your country. Some have called to murder your citizens. Some are carrying weapons to actually murder your citizens. Some are "innocent protesters".

What is the correct legal and moral response?

If they mass on their side of the border, fine. They can rant and rave all they like.

If they try to breach the barrier, toss legality and morality out the window and mow them down.

 

[Sixties Fan]

The Israeli army said around 50,000 Gazans were demonstrating in 12 locations along the border. It said thousands more were gathered at points several hundred meters from the fence.

At around 4 p.m., the time that the US was inaugurating its embassy in Jerusalem, military sources said Hamas-spurred groups were trying to breach the border at several spots along the Gaza fence.

The army said three of those killed were trying to plant explosives at the border fence. In two separate incidents, IDF troops opened fire on gunmen who were trying to shoot them, Hadashot TV said.

The army also said aircraft struck a Hamas post after gunmen there opened fire on troops. There were no injuries among the soldiers. Hadashot TV said the IAF struck five targets in the Jabaliya area.

Military sources said Hamas was determined to spark a major new, long-term uprising against Israel, extending to the West Bank.


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Palestinians say 45 killed, including terror operatives, as 50,000 rally in Gaza