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Activist, writer, researcher, addicted to sharing information and facts.

Aunt Mahin|عمه مهین

“230th Story” Sheida had one unique aunt, Aunt Mahin. She shared the story of Aunt Mahin to us one day. Sheida said; Aunt Mahin was a neat person, …

Aunt Mahin|عمه مهین

Israeli military likely knew identities of aid workers killed in charity convoy, humanitarian groups say | Israel-Gaza war | The Guardian

The Israeli military likely had advance notice of the names and nationalities of each of the aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes while travelling in a three-car charity convoy in Gaza this week, according to humanitarian organisations.

As Anthony Albanese toughened his language over the killing of the Australian citizen Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom, saying “this is against humanitarian law”, the aid sector stated the seven workers were there “with the full awareness” of the Israeli military.

The three vehicles, marked clearly as belonging to the charity World Central Kitchen (WCK), were struck by Israeli drones on Monday when they travelled along a route south of Deir al-Balah pre-approved and coordinated with the Israel Defense Forces.

The IDF chief of the general staff, Lt Gen Herzi Halevi, has apologised for what he labelled “a grave mistake” that “followed a misidentification at night, during a war, in very complex conditions”.

He has yet to provide a detailed explanation about how this misidentification could have happened.

'She had this light': killed Gaza aid workers remembered by family and friends – video

She had this light’: killed Gaza aid workers remembered by family and friends – video

Source: Israeli military likely knew identities of aid workers killed in charity convoy, humanitarian groups say | Israel-Gaza war | The Guardian

What now for Gaza after World Central Kitchen suspended aid operations? | Gaza | The Guardian

An aid supply ship from World Central Kitchen reaches Gaza. Photograph: Israel Defense Forces/Reuters

A cargo ship carrying 240 tonnes of food destined for Gaza has returned to Cyprus, after aid workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK) were killed in an Israeli strike on Monday evening.

After the attack, WCK paused operations in the territory and turned its flotilla of ships back to Cyprus.

The undelivered aid was part of a consignment of about 340 tonnes sent to Gaza from Cyprus – the aid workers killed in Gaza had just finished unloading 100 tonnes when they were killed.

WCK’s suspension of operations – with pauses from other aid organisations including Anera and Project Hope – have renewed fears that the humanitarian situation in Gaza could decay further.

How important is external aid to the people of Gaza?

Since 2007, Gaza has been subject to a strict land and sea blockade by Israel that prevents civilians and goods such as food and medicine from moving easily across the border. Israel says the blockade is necessary to limit Hamas’s access to weapons.

Source: What now for Gaza after World Central Kitchen suspended aid operations? | Gaza | The Guardian

Gaza is the most lethal place in the world to be an aid worker, says IRC | Euronews

“This war is not being conducted in ways that respect the protections provided under international humanitarian law,” said Ciarán Donnelly, the Senior Vice President of International Programs at the IRC.

The humanitarian group, International Rescue Committee (IRC), says the killing of international charity workers this week by an Israeli air strike highlights that Gaza is the “most lethal place in the world to be an aid worker.”

Israeli airstrikes on World Central Kitchen aid workers delivering food in Gaza killed at least seven people – including a U.S.-Canada dual citizen and citizens of Australia, Poland and the United Kingdom on Monday.

Source: Gaza is the most lethal place in the world to be an aid worker, says IRC | Euronews

#music, It’s Thursday! Music Today! – JaZzArt en València

(Human League/Photo Bios Musicales)

Esta canción fue una de mis preferidas allá por el año 1981 y el 82. Eran Human League, del Reino Unido y el vídeo mola. (Diría que una de las cosas que mas me gusta de ver pelis y vídeos de esos años es que nadie saca del bolsillo un móvil y se pone a textear, mare meua!)

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This song was one of my favourites back in 1981 and 1982. It was Human League, from the UK, and the video is too cool. (I would say one of the things I like the most about watching movies and videos from those years is that nobody pulls out a mobile phone from their pocket and starts texting, bloody hell!).

GRACIAS – CHEERS

Source: #music, It’s Thursday! Music Today! – JaZzArt en València

Open Thread | President Biden’s Experience: What It Truly Means | 3CHICSPOLITICO

I really do believe that this is one of his superpowers:

LadyGrey 🇦🇲🇺🇦🇺🇸 (@TWLadyGrey) posted at 1:28 PM on Mon, Apr 01, 2024:
Joe Biden, through his understanding of government and his ability to hire the most qualified people, has made our government work better for everyday Americans simply by fixing already existing programs.

It’s life changing.

And guess what: it’s because he’s old & experienced.
(https://x.com/TWLadyGrey/status/1774866458939371802?t=Xsh9XswWSE1m2H_PuHDaGw&s=03)

I have said it for awhile now – the reason that the MSM dislikes President Biden is because of the competency of his Administration. In order to discuss the Biden Administration, you have to know and understand POLICY. They would rather be stenographers. They don’t want to have to understand and explain POLICY.

President Biden has been in government a long time. He has actually learned things over the years.
And, he comes from a philosophy of that the government can be used to HELP PEOPLE…

Source: Open Thread | President Biden’s Experience: What It Truly Means | 3CHICSPOLITICO

Songs I Like (15) | beetleypete

A fun record from 1989 that was showcased by a great feel-good video. I never bought it, nor anything else the band recorded. But I loved to listen to it on the car radio, and still can’t help smiling whenever I hear it now. Some really good lyrics too, including “I got me a car that’s as big as a whale”.

Sheer energy. We could do with some more of that from modern records.

(The lyrics are on the video)

Source: Songs I Like (15) | beetleypete