Writer at Unpacked. Former breaking news editor at JPost. Sofer stam on occasion. Opinions are my own.
Nov 15, 2023 • 21 tweets • 4 min read
The IDF has entered Shifa hospital. So far, no reports by even Hamas that there is any violence or clashes. Just that they entered. The forces will also be bringing in medical supplies and food, including incubators. Seemingly fuel would be less of an issue after this too.
After this raid, either there will be proof of a Hamas presence in the hospital or not. Hamas has already issued a preemptive statement that if anything is shown after it will have been planted by the IDF and isn't from them.
Jan 6, 2023 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
The security cabinet has approved a number of steps against the PA in retaliation against the recent @UN decision to request an opinion from the ICJ. The steps include transferring funds intended for the PA to victims of terror and freezing #Palestinian construction in Area C.
Other steps include blocking funds equal to the "pay-for-slay" rewards the PA gives to terrorists, the denial of benefits to #Palestinian VIPS and action against the promote terrorism or "any hostile activity," including political or legal opposition to #Israel.
Jan 4, 2023 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
1. The judicial system in #Israel is flawed and radically undefined and desperately needs reform to actually define what its powers and authority are. 2. Demolishing the judicial system and giving unchecked power to politicians isn't a fix. It's just creating a new problem.
An override clause is important to preserve the democratic side of the system, but only if it is balanced. An override clause with a basic majority is ludicrous and is literally built to foster chaos, with each new government able to radically change the entire system.
Feb 14, 2022 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
If #Russia turns to negotiations now, it could stand to gain something. If it invades #Ukraine, it seemingly has nothing to gain except a war that no one wins and crippling sanctions, along with the threat of sparking more widespread conflict.
Another point that will become of concern if the crisis continues and especially if #Russia invades is if governments or groups in the #MiddleEast or other regions see it as a chance to act while the West is distracted. Very dangerous situation.
Feb 14, 2022 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
.@itamarbengvir has returned to the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood after being removed yesterday. As of yet no crowding or violence reported in the area.
#Israeli forces have reportedly entered Silat al-Harithiya, near Jenin, where the homes of the terrorists who killed Yehuda Dimentman are located. It could be that the @IDF will demolish the terrorists' homes tonight.
Clashes have reportedly broken out in Sila al-Harithiya. Shocking.
Aug 3, 2021 • 13 tweets • 3 min read
Attack reported off the coast of Fujairah, #UAE, according to United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. Unclear which vessel or background as of yet.
Being reported as a non-piracy incident
Aug 1, 2021 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
#Hezbollah member Ali Chebli was killed during a wedding in Jiyeh, south of Beirut, on Saturday evening, with initial reports indicating that the assassination was carried out as revenge for a murder which took place last year. jpost.com/middle-east/he…
Initial reports linked the murder to violent clashes between Sunni and Shi'ite residents of the town of Khaldeh, #Lebanon last year in which Hassan Zaher Ghosn, a teenage Sunni Arab, was killed.
Mar 17, 2020 • 19 tweets • 4 min read
#Israel now under almost complete shutdown as new Health Ministry rules announced to fight #coronavirus outbreak. Will place requirements as thread:
Going out to parks, beaches, pools, libraries and museums is prohibited as part of the new instructions. Social interaction should be digital or over the phone only.
