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Jul 2

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NEW: UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has submitted a landmark 28-page report to the Human Rights Council titled “From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide.”

It outlines how arms dealers, tech firms, insurers, and banks are no longer just profiting from occupation—they are now structurally embedded in what Albanese calls the “economic architecture” of genocide.

Albanese writes this is not mere complicity, but active participation in genocide, apartheid, and prolonged occupation.

This is the first UN report to identify specific corporations as participants in crimes against humanity in Gaza. Albanese warns executives, investors, and firms they may face prosecution for their role in the systematic erasure of Palestinian life.

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2. From Occupation to Genocide

The report traces a structural shift: Israel’s occupation has evolved from domination and control to mass destruction and civilian erasure. That transformation, Albanese writes, is sustained by global capital.

Private corporations have long profited from illegal settlement construction. Now, many are involved in military supply chains, biometric surveillance, AI targeting systems, and infrastructure tied to siege warfare.

This evolution to mass displacement and death marks what Albanese calls an “economy of genocide.”

3. Construction Giants in Settlements and Demolitions

The report names global firms involved in settlement expansion and home demolitions—activities Albanese links to forcible transfer and apartheid.

➤ Heidelberg Materials, Cemex, and Lafarge provide cement and materials for Israeli settlements.

➤ JCB, Volvo, and Hyundai Heavy Industries supply bulldozers used to raze Palestinian homes.

➤ Lloyd’s of London, Allianz, and AXA insure assets inside illegal settlements, despite international law prohibiting such activity.

These companies, she explains, help enable a system of dispossession now transitioning into wide-scale destruction.

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Jun 30

NEW | Senior Hamas Official: Netanyahu Refuses to End the War, We Will Not Disarm Under Occupation

In a detailed interview with AJ Mubasher, senior Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of blocking negotiations, violating previous agreements, and leading a genocidal war under U.S. protection. Mardawi laid out Hamas’s conditions for any future deal—and warned that even debating disarmament is a red line. Below are some of the main points discussed:

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▪️ Are the U.S. and Israel Resuming Negotiations?

“We’ve been hearing talk, like everyone else—statements and rumors here and there. But in reality, nothing has changed.”

Mardawi dismissed media chatter about revived diplomacy as disconnected from reality.

“The Israeli position—Netanyahu’s position specifically—hasn’t shifted. He still insists on continuing the war and has no intention of stopping it. That’s the central obstacle to any deal, now or in the past.”

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▪️ Has Hamas Received Any Concrete Proposals?

“What we’re seeing in the media appears to be talks happening between the U.S. administration and the Zionist side. But none of it has reached us in any real, practical form.“

Mardawi made clear that Hamas has not received any official offers—neither from the U.S. nor any intermediaries.

He said the group is focused on three things for any agreement—“a ceasefire, guarantees for implementation, and firm commitments.” He said those were “the basics.” And, “if those basics are met, then we can move to discuss details. But even that initial stage hasn’t started yet.”

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▪️ What Guarantees Does Hamas Demand?

Mardawi laid out the group’s core requirements for any agreement:

➤1. “The agreement must include a clear, explicit clause requiring the Zionist enemy to stop the war and withdraw. That clause must be absolutely unambiguous and not open to interpretation.”

➤2. “The agreement must be publicly backed by regional actors and by the United States, with clear terms for enforcement.”

➤3. “Implementation must happen in parallel. We won’t accept a structure where Israel gets everything it wants upfront, and our people’s demands are delayed or ignored.”

He added: “Netanyahu is being led by people like Smotrich and Ben Gvir, who openly promote the killing of Muslims, Arabs, and Palestinians… They believe that if killing our people brings comfort to Israelis, it’s permissible.”

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▪️ Will Hamas Accept Disarmament or Exile as Part of a Deal?

“That’s complete fantasy. This is our land—our homeland. We will not accept a single condition, not even a single word, that compromises our sovereignty or our right to be here.”

On Israeli conditions to disarm or relocate fighters abroad, Mardawi was unequivocal: “We picked up arms not out of desire, but necessity—because the Zionist enemy violated our rights and occupied our land.”

“Our weapons are not up for negotiation. They are tied to our right. If an independent Palestinian state is established on our land, then that state will decide what to do with the weapons. But anything short of that would mean giving up our rights and our sovereignty. And I don’t believe a single Palestinian would accept that.”

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▪️ Will Hamas Make Concession Now That Iran Is Under Attack?

“Strategically, we are actually stronger today than we were before. Everything Netanyahu and his allies are claiming will soon be exposed, and we’re talking about months, not years.”

Mardawi rejected the idea that setbacks for Iran or Hezbollah full receipt had weakened Hamas. “Yes, Netanyahu can still invade, can still kill, but he cannot sustain it this time. He’s under pressure on every front. His talk of total victory is a lie, and that lie will soon unravel.”

“We are confident—absolutely confident—that the path we are on will take us to the goals we’ve set. Whether Netanyahu accepts that or not, whether Trump accepts it or not—God willing, we will achieve them.”

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Full Translation – Mahmoud Mardawi Interview

Q: Mr. Mardawi, is there anything new regarding a return to negotiations or any proposed deals—especially now that the United States and Israel appear to be bringing the war back to the negotiating table?

A: We’ve been hearing talk, like everyone else—statements and reports here and there. But in reality, nothing has changed. The Israeli position—Netanyahu’s position specifically—hasn’t shifted. He still insists on continuing the war and has no intention of stopping it. That’s the central obstacle to any deal, now or in the past.

We had already tried moving forward under the assumption that even a temporary pause might lead to deeper change and help bring this cursed war to an end. This is a war being led by a criminal who is killing children and women. The blood being spilled is pure and innocent—taken by tanks, warplanes, and under the cover of American diplomacy. It must stop.

And so far, we’ve received no indication that Netanyahu is willing to end this criminal war.

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Q: So there are no new proposals on the table—neither from the U.S. nor anyone else?

A: No. What we’re seeing in the media appears to be talks happening between the U.S. administration and the Zionist side. But none of it has reached us in any real, practical form.

We’ve made our position clear: we are focused on three things—ceasefire, guarantees for implementation, and firm commitments. These are the basics. If those are met, then we can move to discuss details. But even that stage hasn’t started yet.

So what’s said in public, in the media, is one thing—what’s actually happening behind the scenes is something else entirely.

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Q: Are you still holding to the same red lines you previously stated? After 631 days of siege—more than two million Palestinians suffering in Gaza—are you ready to show any flexibility or make any concessions in future negotiations?

A: What the Palestinian people and their political leadership are calling for is completely reasonable: end this criminal aggression.

This war is targeting hospitals, public institutions, and infrastructure. Every day, people are being told to show up at aid distribution points—only to be humiliated and killed. That must end.

We want things to return to a framework we had already agreed to—one that Netanyahu violated back in January. We want that agreement honored, and we want the humanitarian aid, especially from Arab and Muslim nations, to be allowed in. We also call on those countries to pressure their governments to take a real stand on what’s happening.

This bloodshed cannot be allowed to continue. We will not agree to any deal that simply gives Israel a break, allowing it to regroup and return to killing our children and women. That will not happen.

We are asking for real guarantees—stronger than anything that has come before.

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Q: What kind of guarantees are you demanding now?

A: First, the agreement must include a clear, explicit clause requiring the Zionist enemy to stop the war and withdraw. That clause must be absolutely unambiguous and not open to interpretation.

Second, the agreement must be publicly backed by regional actors and by the United States, with clear terms for enforcement. Implementation must happen in parallel. We won’t accept a structure where Israel gets everything it wants upfront, and our people’s demands are delayed or ignored.

What we’re asking for is not complicated. These are basic conditions for life—even in wartime.

Let’s be clear: Netanyahu is being led by extremists like Smotrich and Ben Gvir, who openly promote the killing of Muslims, Arabs, and Palestinians. They justify massacres under twisted religious logic. They believe that if killing our people brings comfort to Israelis, it’s permissible.

We saw one officer on Channel 14 boasting that he demolished 50 buildings—dozens of apartments in each. He said that if the ceasefire hadn’t come, he would’ve continued on to destroy Beit Lahia and Beit Hanoun.

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Q: Israeli officials say they’re ready to end the war—but only under certain conditions. They want Hamas to have no role in Gaza “the day after,” for Hamas to hand over its weapons, and for some leaders and fighters to leave Gaza entirely. Would you accept any of these terms?

A: That’s complete fantasy.

This is our land—our homeland. We will not accept a single condition, not even a single word, that compromises our sovereignty or our right to be here.

We picked up arms not out of desire, but necessity—because the Zionist enemy violated our rights and occupied our land. We turned to international organizations, the United Nations, the Security Council, the global community—and they did not restore our rights.

So we had no choice but to resist.

Our weapons are not up for negotiation. They are tied to our right. If an independent Palestinian state is established on our land, then that state will decide what to do with the weapons. But anything short of that would mean giving up our rights and our sovereignty. And I don’t believe a single Palestinian would accept that.

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Q: But what if there were binding international and regional guarantees—that Israel would never again attack Gaza, that crossings would be opened, reconstruction allowed—in exchange for handing over weapons? Some say your weapons have become Netanyahu’s pretext for killing and starving Palestinians. If serious guarantees were offered, would Hamas consider disarming?

A: The fact that we carry weapons reflects who we are as Palestinians living on our land.

We reject occupation—and we do so not passively, but with resistance. And resistance has a price. We are paying that price every day to protect our right to exist here.

We will not accept any proposal that would strip us of that right. When this occupation is thrown into the dustbin of history—with all its crimes, massacres, and genocidal violence against women and children—only then will our people decide what to do with their future and with their means of defense.

Even discussing this issue is unacceptable. Because carrying arms is tied to Palestinian dignity, sovereignty, and self-determination.

And I do not believe there is a single Palestinian—anywhere—who would accept such a proposal.

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Jun 26

🧵THREAD:

The State Department spokesman was repeatedly pressed today about the effectiveness of the U.S.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, following the Trump administration’s pledge of $30 million in new funding over the next month.

A CBS reporter questioned whether the aid effort is working at all, citing widespread hunger and a firsthand report from @zeteo_news, written by a GHF contractor, describing a failing mission.

The spokesman repeated the talking point that 46 million meals have entered Gaza—a figure local sources say is wildly inflated. Much of the aid that does get distributed, sources have told Drop Site, is looted—in many cases by armed gangs operating with Israeli support.

Asked why Israeli forces are using lethal force against starving Palestinian children trying to access food, the State Department spokesman replied:

“It is important to remember, though, that, as I said again, Hamas bears sole responsibility for this conflict. That is fundamental.”

He offered no explanation for the killings, pointed to “creative solutions” via the administration’s $30 million boost to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation—an initiative that has been widely condemned for failing to protect aid seekers or ensure safe delivery.

MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell challenged the State Department over its continued support for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, citing widespread criticism from the UN and Arab governments over its limited distribution sites, denial of access to northern Gaza, and Israeli military control in violation of international law.

Asked whether the program would expand distribution sites to meet Gaza’s needs, the spokesman gave no specifics—repeating that “46 million meals have been distributed.” Mitchell pointed out the number for a whole month doesn’t add up to much and that 2 million people have gone nearly a month without consistent aid.

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Jun 25

⚡️NEW: Gazan Communities Coordinate Aid Delivery Without Israeli Involvement

In a notable development, local communities across Gaza today successfully organized the safe delivery of aid—without Israeli oversight—by using grassroots protection mechanisms to shield convoys from looting, chaos, and Israeli fire.

➤ Gaza’s Health Ministry confirmed that trucks carrying desperately needed medicine and medical supplies entered through the Kissufim crossing (also known as al‑Karara, the border crossing point between Israel and southern Gaza located east of Khan Younis and Deir al‑Balah) and reached warehouses and Nasser Hospital, marking one of few successful deliveries in months.

➤ In southern Gaza, the Supreme Council for Tribal Affairs praised tribal leaders and families for “standing as a shield that protects people before their place,” imposing short curfews to ensure safe passage of aid convoys. In a public message, the council called this protection a “historic stance recorded in the purest pages of loyalty and manliness.”

➤ In northern Gaza, community leaders and mukhtars blocked civilian access to the main aid route on al-Rashid Street to prevent stampedes and theft. The path—often crowded with starving civilians—was guarded by volunteers, allowing trucks to safely reach UN warehouses in Gaza City for the first time in days.

➤ A local source told Drop Site: “This is being done with the help of popular protection from Gazan families in the face of armed gangs and hungry looters to allow a more fair and dignified distribution mechanism.”

➤ Journalist Abd Sabbah and @translatingpal reported that around 10 trucks arrived safely today. A video by @amer_elsultan shows the peaceful arrival. The local journalist noted: “There is absolutely no need for Israel to be involved in any kind of aid distribution.”

🔴 At least 14 people were killed near GHF aid distribution sites this morning as Israel continues to block established UN/NGO channels for distribution. Since launch, GHF massacres have killed 549, injured 4066, and left 39 Palestinians missing.

Aid arrived securely at medical warehouses.

Also Nasser Hospital announced: “Hundreds of blood units have arrived at Nasser Medical Complex through the Karm Abu Salim (Kerem Shalom) crossing, donated by residents of the West Bank.

https://twitter.com/translatingpal/status/1937905292420796630

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Jun 23

THREAD:

Over 450 Palestinians have been killed and more than 3500 injured while trying to access food at the U.S.- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) since May 27, when it began operating in Gaza. Survivors describe being shelled, sniped, robbed, and crushed.

In the last week, Drop Site News and +972 Magazine have published separate reports documenting harrowing firsthand accounts from those who made the journey to Israel’s so-called aid ‘death traps.’ Below are some of their testimonies: 🧵

1. Hatem Shaldan (19, killed)

➤ In the early hours of June 11, Hatem and his brother Hamza left their shelter to find flour. Their family had been surviving without food for weeks.
➤ Along with dozens of others, they gathered on Al-Rashid Street near Gaza’s coastline after hearing aid trucks were on the way.
➤ Around 3:30 a.m., the trucks appeared—followed almost immediately by Israeli artillery fire.
➤ Hatem ran and tried to hide in tall grass. But Israeli tanks opened fire again.
➤ “Hatem was hit by shrapnel in his legs,” a wounded survivor told +972. “He bled for hours. Dogs circled them.”
➤ His body was later found at Al-Aqsa Hospital, identified from a photo circulating in WhatsApp groups.
➤ “Eventually, when more aid trucks arrived, people helped move the bodies onto one of them.”

2. Muhammad Abu Sharia (17)

➤ The very next night, Muhammad returned to the same area with four relatives, hoping to grab a bag of flour.
➤ As the crowd gathered again, Israeli artillery suddenly struck.
➤ “People were being killed and wounded, but no one stopped. Everyone just kept running for the flour,” he said.
➤ He grabbed a sack lying beside a dead body, but before he could get far, four men surrounded him with knives and threatened to kill him unless he handed it over.
➤ He let it go.
➤ “I saw a man fall under one [truck] and get his head crushed.”
➤ Only Muhammad made it home with flour.

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Jun 19

In southern Lebanon, Israeli forces have turned almost 50 towns and tens of thousands of homes to rubble.

Despite the "ceasefire" with Lebanon—and while actively committing genocide in Gaza and launching near-daily attacks on Iran—Israel continues to bomb southern Lebanese communities.

Thread: Drop Site contributor @loffredojeremy reports from the ground🧵

In the town of Kfarkila—once home to more than 9,000—only a few dozen residents remain. Nearly every home has been reduced to ruins, not by combat but through systematic demolition. Israeli forces occupied the town, methodically detonated homes, and torched every car.

The Kfarkila community center was one of the few buildings left standing. Inside, signs of IDF squatting: rooms ransacked, fires set, and Stars of David spray-painted on the walls.

On one wall, Israeli soldiers had written in English—in response to Hezbollah’s defense of Gaza: “Actions have consequences.”
Scattered across the floor were Israeli branded water bottles and a sticker bearing the insignia of an IDF rabbi.