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And Trump didn't help his support among Jews and many others with this one, from CBC News::
Trump criticizes Netanyahu over Hamas attack, calls Hezbollah 'smart'
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Thomson Reuters · Posted: Oct 12, 2023 5:05 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago
Donald Trump delivered remarks to supporters at the Club 47 USA event in West Palm Beach, Fla., Wednesday, during which the former U.S. president criticized Israeli President Bejamin Netanyahu and called Hezbollah 'smart.' (Shannon Stapleton/Reuters)
Israel and the White House on Thursday condemned remarks by former U.S. president Donald Trump in which he praised the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a deadly attack by Palestinian Hamas militants.
Trump is the current frontrunner to become the Republican Party's 2024 presidential nominee.
In a speech in Florida Wednesday, he called the Lebanese Hezbollah group, a sworn enemy of Israel, "very smart," and accused Netanyahu of being "not prepared" for the Hamas attack, which also killed 22 Americans.
It is "shameful that a man like that, a former U.S. president, abets propaganda and disseminates things that wound the spirit of Israel's fighters and its citizens," Karhi told Israel's Channel 13.
White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates called Trump's comments "dangerous and unhinged."
"It's completely lost on us why any American would ever praise an Iran-backed terrorist organization as 'smart,' " Bates said.
WATCH | U.S. stands with Israel, Antony Blinken says:
U.S. will always stand with Israel, Blinken says
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says 'as long as America exists' Israel will 'never, ever' have to defend itself on its own.
Republican opponents critical
Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden has condemned the Hamas attack as "an act of sheer evil" and declared his unwavering support for Israel.
"This is a time for all of us to stand shoulder to shoulder with Israel against 'unadulterated evil,'" Bates said on Thursday. "That's what the president is doing."
Several of Trump's opponents in the Republican contest also criticized the former president.
"It is absurd that anyone, much less someone running for President, would choose now to attack our friend and ally, Israel, much less praise Hezbollah terrorists as 'very smart,' " Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wrote on X, formerly called Twitter.
Asa Hutchinson, a former Arkansas governor and a Republican 2024 candidate, said on X that Trump was "out of his mind if he thinks that any candidate for President of the United States should praise the terrorists attacking one of our most important allies."
Trump meets with Netanyahu in the Oval Office in January 2020. While the two initially got along, their relationship soured when Netanyahu called to congratulate Joe Biden on winning the 2020 presidential election. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters)
Trump-Netanyahu relationship soured
Trump and Netanyahu had a close relationship during Trump's time as president, though cracks have appeared in their once ironclad rapport. Trump was annoyed when Netanyahu called to congratulate Biden on winning the 2020 presidential election against Trump, an election Trump still calls fraudulent.
Speaking to supporters in West Palm Beach, Trump said he was disclosing for the first time that Israel decided at the last minute not to take part in the U.S. assassination of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani, killed in Iraq in a drone strike on Jan. 3, 2020, which was ordered by Trump.
Trump said Israel relayed to the United States on the night before the operation that it had decided not to participate. He said Israel officials did not explain why they came to that decision.
Israel has vowed to annihilate the Hamas movement that rules the Gaza Strip, in retribution for the deadliest militant attack on civilians in Israeli history, when hundreds of gunmen crossed the barrier and rampaged through towns on Saturday.
Israeli officials say the death toll inside Israel has risen to more than 1,300. Most were civilians gunned down in their homes, on the streets or at a dance party. Scores of Israeli and foreign hostages, including Americans, were taken back to Gaza; Israel says it has identified 97 of them.
Gaza authorities said more than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed and more than 6,000 have been wounded in retaliatory airstrikes by Israel.
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Trump criticizes Netanyahu over Hamas attack, calls Hezbollah 'smart'
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Thomson Reuters · Posted: Oct 12, 2023 5:05 PM EDT | Last Updated: 3 hours ago
Donald Trump delivered remarks to supporters at the Club 47 USA event in West Palm Beach, Fla., Wednesday, during which the former U.S. president criticized Israeli President Bejamin Netanyahu and called Hezbollah 'smart.' (Shannon Stapleton/Reuters)
Israel and the White House on Thursday condemned remarks by former U.S. president Donald Trump in which he praised the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a deadly attack by Palestinian Hamas militants.
Trump is the current frontrunner to become the Republican Party's 2024 presidential nominee.
In a speech in Florida Wednesday, he called the Lebanese Hezbollah group, a sworn enemy of Israel, "very smart," and accused Netanyahu of being "not prepared" for the Hamas attack, which also killed 22 Americans.
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It is "shameful that a man like that, a former U.S. president, abets propaganda and disseminates things that wound the spirit of Israel's fighters and its citizens," Karhi told Israel's Channel 13.
White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates called Trump's comments "dangerous and unhinged."
"It's completely lost on us why any American would ever praise an Iran-backed terrorist organization as 'smart,' " Bates said.
WATCH | U.S. stands with Israel, Antony Blinken says:
U.S. will always stand with Israel, Blinken says
12 hours ago
Duration10:29
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says 'as long as America exists' Israel will 'never, ever' have to defend itself on its own.
Republican opponents critical
Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden has condemned the Hamas attack as "an act of sheer evil" and declared his unwavering support for Israel.
"This is a time for all of us to stand shoulder to shoulder with Israel against 'unadulterated evil,'" Bates said on Thursday. "That's what the president is doing."
Several of Trump's opponents in the Republican contest also criticized the former president.
"It is absurd that anyone, much less someone running for President, would choose now to attack our friend and ally, Israel, much less praise Hezbollah terrorists as 'very smart,' " Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wrote on X, formerly called Twitter.
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Asa Hutchinson, a former Arkansas governor and a Republican 2024 candidate, said on X that Trump was "out of his mind if he thinks that any candidate for President of the United States should praise the terrorists attacking one of our most important allies."
Trump meets with Netanyahu in the Oval Office in January 2020. While the two initially got along, their relationship soured when Netanyahu called to congratulate Joe Biden on winning the 2020 presidential election. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters)
Trump-Netanyahu relationship soured
Trump and Netanyahu had a close relationship during Trump's time as president, though cracks have appeared in their once ironclad rapport. Trump was annoyed when Netanyahu called to congratulate Biden on winning the 2020 presidential election against Trump, an election Trump still calls fraudulent.
Speaking to supporters in West Palm Beach, Trump said he was disclosing for the first time that Israel decided at the last minute not to take part in the U.S. assassination of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani, killed in Iraq in a drone strike on Jan. 3, 2020, which was ordered by Trump.
Trump said Israel relayed to the United States on the night before the operation that it had decided not to participate. He said Israel officials did not explain why they came to that decision.
- Soleimani's 'reign of terror is over,' Trump says of top Iranian general killed in airstrike
- Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump over Soleimani killing
Israel has vowed to annihilate the Hamas movement that rules the Gaza Strip, in retribution for the deadliest militant attack on civilians in Israeli history, when hundreds of gunmen crossed the barrier and rampaged through towns on Saturday.
Israeli officials say the death toll inside Israel has risen to more than 1,300. Most were civilians gunned down in their homes, on the streets or at a dance party. Scores of Israeli and foreign hostages, including Americans, were taken back to Gaza; Israel says it has identified 97 of them.
Gaza authorities said more than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed and more than 6,000 have been wounded in retaliatory airstrikes by Israel.
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U.S. and Qatar agree not to release Iran's $6B
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Yep fires seem to be spreading. Over there, where there be oily stuff, here in TO, in the UK, in the US. Where fleets and who knows what else,
toronto.citynews.ca
And geopolitical and war gamers experts talking about Russia and Ukraine. And fronts and monies and elections and inflations plus who knows what else.
Landscape has changed. Pray to what ever god you pray to it spreads no further.
3 arrested after directing threats at Jewish high school in Toronto
Toronto police said three males were at the school and were told to leave the property. Threats were then made, and the suspects fled.
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And geopolitical and war gamers experts talking about Russia and Ukraine. And fronts and monies and elections and inflations plus who knows what else.
Landscape has changed. Pray to what ever god you pray to it spreads no further.
What's this about, is that Trump has never forgiven Netanyahu for running to congratulate Biden when the challenge was still on. He already backed off.
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Toronto Police investigating two of their own for alleged hate social media postings
One is a 23 Division constable, the other is a special constable in the Community Safety Unit who is employed by TCHC
Mustafa Ramanzdeh
“We are aware of the posts and Professional Standards are investigating,” spokesperson Stephanie Sayer said Thursday.
The alleged posts from two TPS members are disturbing and another example of the vitriol stemming from the Oct. 7 terror genocide in Israel that left more than 1,000 dead, many wounded and more than 150 kidnapped.
One is a Toronto Police constable at 23 Division, and one is a special constable in the Community Safety Unit who is employed by Toronto Community Housing.
torontosun.com
One is a 23 Division constable, the other is a special constable in the Community Safety Unit who is employed by TCHC
Mustafa Ramanzdeh
“We are aware of the posts and Professional Standards are investigating,” spokesperson Stephanie Sayer said Thursday.
The alleged posts from two TPS members are disturbing and another example of the vitriol stemming from the Oct. 7 terror genocide in Israel that left more than 1,000 dead, many wounded and more than 150 kidnapped.
One is a Toronto Police constable at 23 Division, and one is a special constable in the Community Safety Unit who is employed by Toronto Community Housing.
WARMINGTON: Toronto Police investigating two of their own for alleged hate social media postings
Toronto Police have all eyes on any hate directed toward the Jewish community right now but did not expect that would include people from within their own ranks.
torontosun.com
Ah, the good old excuse that the people who launched thousands of unguided rockets towards cities and who went door to door burning families and butchering children isn't terrorism.
p.s. My country's list of terrorism:
Currently listed entities
Introduction to the terms of reference and listing of terrorist entities according to Canada's Anti-Terrorism Act
When you can't find a way to excuse Hamas' actions, lean in to the Jews control the media trope. Nice.
The Gulf countries didn't want them either. When Saddam invaded Kuwait the Palestinians living and working in Kuwait cheered for Iraq. When the US fought against Saddam , the Palestinians got their ass kicked and deported from Kuwait. I think 500.000.
Palestinians also tried to overthrow King Hussein of Jordan and tried to assassinate him twice. Hussein led his army (literally) to defeat Arafat and the Palestinian army. Thus the name Black September.
There are plenty of good Palestinian people but yes, Hamas has openly opposed any thing like peace with Jews. Their whole justification for their group is that the PLO was becoming too moderate.
Yes, it is disgusting that some of Israel's leaders are taking the gloves off to that extent.
But considering you're cheering Hamas' "success", I don't think you are in any way better.
This is a great example of the racially entitled hate. Everybody should watch this. This is the attitude that has guided the treatment of Palestinians for 75 years.
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100-plus Congress members attend vigil on Capitol steps for those killed in Hamas attacks
Over 100 members of the US Congress from both parties are currently attending a vigil to commemorate those killed in the Hamas onslaught over the weekend in southern Israel.
The vigil is organized by Reps. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and Josh Gottheimer.
Over 100 members of the US Congress from both parties are currently attending a vigil to commemorate those killed in the Hamas onslaught over the weekend in southern Israel.
The vigil is organized by Reps. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz and Josh Gottheimer.
