Even if you do not believe Dr. Basem Naim, the overwhelming point here is that you will not hear or see any of this in any main stream media outlet. This interview is an inditement of the limitless servitude paid to the Israel genocidal regime. One may be branded a pessimist for thinking that Israel will violate this agreement. However, a realist simply views the past 15 months (and last 48 hours) which bear witness to the lies from Netanyahu that will continue to increase. The pressing question is, what will Trump do then?
The Hind Rajab Foundation is going after Israeli war criminals when they go to another country for "rest and relaxation"...then the Israelis rescue them out.
I just sent them $$$ again....good cause. and they have to have security...you can only guess why that is . like the Mafia, the Mossad will kill.
Although I posted this idea separately, there are some things we can do. Briefly, This is Trump's deal, or at least he thinks it is. Let's make sure the deal makes him happy. He'll want to see it continue. Those opposed will complain, and he won't like that. Let's shower him with praise and thanks for this.
Judging by Trump's choices for the Secretary of Defense, Marco Rubio and ambassador to Israel, Mike (Jesus will only come back to greater Israel), Huckabee the welfare of Palestinians is not on the front burner. I would like to be pleasantly surprised.
This interview was outstanding as it provides the American public an opportunity to hear the Hamas point of view directly, without any distortions by the MSM. I found Dr. Naim's analysis of the Gaza war to be both logical and credible. I don't think Hamas should have done what they did on Oct. 7th, but I can fully understand their frustration and anger over the relentless, decades long oppression of the Palestinian people by Israel!
What exactly is Hamas or any of the Palestinians supposed to? Should they not have the right to fight back? If they should have the right to fight, then how should they engage Israel? Israel has always killed Palestinian civilians.
October 7th was a suicide attack. Miraculously, the IDF were not there to kill them so it turned out differently.
And, the Palestinians had no other choice but to do something violent. Peaceful demonstrations resulted it the slaughter of demonstrators. Palestinians have never had world support until now. Let's hope something better for them comes out of this.
Given what we know about the Israelis, it's highly unlikely.
I can't help but thinking there must be a better way to do things. The whole strategy of attacking Israel in such an horrific way to spark a backlash so brutal that Israel will be embarrassed into making concessions seems, well, perhaps not the best.
I also wonder how "miraculous" it was that the IDF were not strong in that area. Kibbutzniks tend to be left-leaning and a lot of the people Hamas slaughtered at the music festival we're sure not supporters of the Israeli right. Somebody explained it to me this way: how upset would Trump/Republicans be if some rogue Venezuelans shot up Coachella? That might be why the Israeli government didn't seem very concerned about getting the hostages back.
Every Israeli citizen, every Jew in the USA or anywhere, any citizen of a country sending bombs or $ to Israeli is complicit. double for any Zionist.
Any Jew in the USA that says Not in MY Name or I don't like it...they have to do more. I don't know what but MUCH more. Convert to Islam. Send money to causes that support Palestinians...send money to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hind_Rajab_Foundation that is working to prosecute these criminals .
Right. but, the Palestinians had tried other ways. nothing worked. Only more Mowing of the Lawn...IE: sharp-shot disabled, children, whatevers.
It's not just Oct 7, it's that israelis have been taught from the cradle that those people are filthy rats and don't deserve to live. How shocking that they could do an oct.7!
There are some things we can do to try and change the likely outcome that Israel will not complete all the ceasefire phases. This is Trump's deal. If the deal makes him happy, he'll want to see it continue. If he gets more good feelings from those supporting the ceasefire, than those who are unhappy with it, we can pretty much count on which side a narcissist will favor.
We need to encourage an on-going campaign to send his praise, and "thank yous" to Trump, on Inauguration Day and every day thereafter. Let him feel the love. He may decide he likes it. We owe it to Gaza, to humanity, and even possibly to Trump, to give it our best try.
This was an amazing interview. Thank you thank you drop site news for your tireless search for the truth. This is seriously one of the best pieces of journalism I’ve come across in months and months on this topic.
Thank you again for a most informative and helpful article Jeremy, Basem Naim, and all.
I have been a peace activist and organizer for 50 years and a UN NGO representative for the past 25. I have followed the situation in Palestine and Israel for at least 40 years. And I have read most of the UN General Assembly and Security Council Resolutions and declarations and those of other Arab, Muslim, and Middle East actors since the Oct 7 crisis began.
I am working on the development of a proposal calling on the international community and supportive states of the Palestinian people to do what is necessary to really secure peace and security in the region. It includes recommendations for replacing the Israeli troops with international peace keepers, the steps needed to implement the September UNGA resolution, and to provide asylum for Hamas fighters leaders and their families that are willing to leave Gaza in exchange for the negotiation and implementation of the Phase 2 and 3 agreements along with the steps needed to truly implement the Two State Solution.
If you would be willing to help with either the development, promotion and advocacy effort to support the proposal please contact RobWheeler22@gmail.com
I marvel at the capacity of any and all Palestinians to retain their humanity after so much death and destruction and oppression. Genocide Joe and Israeli warmongers should be tried for war crimes. Obviously.
I would like to read more reporting about the numbers of IDF soldiers who cannot/will not fight any longer. Is there internal resistance in Israel? Are Israeli citizens divided over the naked aggression against Palestinians? Dr. Naim says 90% of Palestinians agree with Hamas' methods. Is the same true in Israel?
It seems to me that everyone in the West who opposes Palestinian resistance would like now to be living under Nazi repression and occupation...their children snatched in the night etc etc.
Dr. Naim presents an excellent case, until the end. i don't think anyone asked Palestinians in Gaza if they prefer to die by a rocket as opposed to starvation. conditions in Gaza under Israeli control were terrible, but was hunger really as universal in the strip? i am not sure Gaza Palestinians would agree they preferred the rockets and a complete destruction of their society. this was a response to Jeremy's question about the justification for Oct 7 attack.
Even if you do not believe Dr. Basem Naim, the overwhelming point here is that you will not hear or see any of this in any main stream media outlet. This interview is an inditement of the limitless servitude paid to the Israel genocidal regime. One may be branded a pessimist for thinking that Israel will violate this agreement. However, a realist simply views the past 15 months (and last 48 hours) which bear witness to the lies from Netanyahu that will continue to increase. The pressing question is, what will Trump do then?
Cease fire now!
Free Palestine!
Biden should be tried for his crimes along with Netanyahu at the Hague.
Do you realize that the Hague would also have to try many thousands of IDF soldiers?
Like the NAZIS they were only following orders.
ZIONISTS ..NAZIS.. different names different methods same criminals.
The US should pay for the necessary expansion. It would be justice..
The Hind Rajab Foundation is going after Israeli war criminals when they go to another country for "rest and relaxation"...then the Israelis rescue them out.
I just sent them $$$ again....good cause. and they have to have security...you can only guess why that is . like the Mafia, the Mossad will kill.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hind_Rajab_Foundation
I do not have much hope that the ceasefire will hold, but it a start. Fingers and toes crossed.
Although I posted this idea separately, there are some things we can do. Briefly, This is Trump's deal, or at least he thinks it is. Let's make sure the deal makes him happy. He'll want to see it continue. Those opposed will complain, and he won't like that. Let's shower him with praise and thanks for this.
Yes! Maybe he has done something good and maybe he won't be talked out of it by the crazy Zionists and AIPAC forces.
Judging by Trump's choices for the Secretary of Defense, Marco Rubio and ambassador to Israel, Mike (Jesus will only come back to greater Israel), Huckabee the welfare of Palestinians is not on the front burner. I would like to be pleasantly surprised.
Amazing how much more rational and sane Hamas seems compared to some of the psychopaths in the Knesset.
Bless you guys for this work. Invaluable
Thanks for putting this interview on the internet.
Luv you all at Drop Site.
This interview was outstanding as it provides the American public an opportunity to hear the Hamas point of view directly, without any distortions by the MSM. I found Dr. Naim's analysis of the Gaza war to be both logical and credible. I don't think Hamas should have done what they did on Oct. 7th, but I can fully understand their frustration and anger over the relentless, decades long oppression of the Palestinian people by Israel!
What exactly is Hamas or any of the Palestinians supposed to? Should they not have the right to fight back? If they should have the right to fight, then how should they engage Israel? Israel has always killed Palestinian civilians.
October 7th was a suicide attack. Miraculously, the IDF were not there to kill them so it turned out differently.
And, the Palestinians had no other choice but to do something violent. Peaceful demonstrations resulted it the slaughter of demonstrators. Palestinians have never had world support until now. Let's hope something better for them comes out of this.
Given what we know about the Israelis, it's highly unlikely.
I can't help but thinking there must be a better way to do things. The whole strategy of attacking Israel in such an horrific way to spark a backlash so brutal that Israel will be embarrassed into making concessions seems, well, perhaps not the best.
I also wonder how "miraculous" it was that the IDF were not strong in that area. Kibbutzniks tend to be left-leaning and a lot of the people Hamas slaughtered at the music festival we're sure not supporters of the Israeli right. Somebody explained it to me this way: how upset would Trump/Republicans be if some rogue Venezuelans shot up Coachella? That might be why the Israeli government didn't seem very concerned about getting the hostages back.
Every Israeli citizen, every Jew in the USA or anywhere, any citizen of a country sending bombs or $ to Israeli is complicit. double for any Zionist.
Any Jew in the USA that says Not in MY Name or I don't like it...they have to do more. I don't know what but MUCH more. Convert to Islam. Send money to causes that support Palestinians...send money to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hind_Rajab_Foundation that is working to prosecute these criminals .
Right. but, the Palestinians had tried other ways. nothing worked. Only more Mowing of the Lawn...IE: sharp-shot disabled, children, whatevers.
It's not just Oct 7, it's that israelis have been taught from the cradle that those people are filthy rats and don't deserve to live. How shocking that they could do an oct.7!
There are some things we can do to try and change the likely outcome that Israel will not complete all the ceasefire phases. This is Trump's deal. If the deal makes him happy, he'll want to see it continue. If he gets more good feelings from those supporting the ceasefire, than those who are unhappy with it, we can pretty much count on which side a narcissist will favor.
We need to encourage an on-going campaign to send his praise, and "thank yous" to Trump, on Inauguration Day and every day thereafter. Let him feel the love. He may decide he likes it. We owe it to Gaza, to humanity, and even possibly to Trump, to give it our best try.
This was an amazing interview. Thank you thank you drop site news for your tireless search for the truth. This is seriously one of the best pieces of journalism I’ve come across in months and months on this topic.
Thank you Mr. Scahill for this interview with Dr. Naim from Hamas.
My continued disgust with the Biden administrations complicity in
the Genocide of the Palestinian people is really depressing.
Thank you again for a most informative and helpful article Jeremy, Basem Naim, and all.
I have been a peace activist and organizer for 50 years and a UN NGO representative for the past 25. I have followed the situation in Palestine and Israel for at least 40 years. And I have read most of the UN General Assembly and Security Council Resolutions and declarations and those of other Arab, Muslim, and Middle East actors since the Oct 7 crisis began.
I am working on the development of a proposal calling on the international community and supportive states of the Palestinian people to do what is necessary to really secure peace and security in the region. It includes recommendations for replacing the Israeli troops with international peace keepers, the steps needed to implement the September UNGA resolution, and to provide asylum for Hamas fighters leaders and their families that are willing to leave Gaza in exchange for the negotiation and implementation of the Phase 2 and 3 agreements along with the steps needed to truly implement the Two State Solution.
If you would be willing to help with either the development, promotion and advocacy effort to support the proposal please contact RobWheeler22@gmail.com
Thank you
Rob Wheeler
I'm going to share this with a friend who worked on a very detailed plan that perhaps will complement your efforts.
Thank you, Jeremy, for this interview!
I marvel at the capacity of any and all Palestinians to retain their humanity after so much death and destruction and oppression. Genocide Joe and Israeli warmongers should be tried for war crimes. Obviously.
I would like to read more reporting about the numbers of IDF soldiers who cannot/will not fight any longer. Is there internal resistance in Israel? Are Israeli citizens divided over the naked aggression against Palestinians? Dr. Naim says 90% of Palestinians agree with Hamas' methods. Is the same true in Israel?
It seems to me that everyone in the West who opposes Palestinian resistance would like now to be living under Nazi repression and occupation...their children snatched in the night etc etc.
Dr. Naim presents an excellent case, until the end. i don't think anyone asked Palestinians in Gaza if they prefer to die by a rocket as opposed to starvation. conditions in Gaza under Israeli control were terrible, but was hunger really as universal in the strip? i am not sure Gaza Palestinians would agree they preferred the rockets and a complete destruction of their society. this was a response to Jeremy's question about the justification for Oct 7 attack.
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