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In reply to the discussion: UN chief invokes article 99 on Gaza in rare, powerful move [View all]Donkees
(31,898 posts)12. ''Israel needs U.S. backing for the expansion of its military operation into the city of Khan Younis''
Israeli war cabinet expected to approve increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza
Israel needs U.S. backing for the expansion of its military operation into the city of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza strip, which makes it difficult to say no to U.S. requests, Israeli officials said.
https://www.axios.com/2023/12/04/israel-gaza-humanitarian-aid-fuel-increase
Israel needs U.S. backing for the expansion of its military operation into the city of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza strip, which makes it difficult to say no to U.S. requests, Israeli officials said.
https://www.axios.com/2023/12/04/israel-gaza-humanitarian-aid-fuel-increase
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100218501228
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I am sure the Security Coucil has the perfect solution for preventing their aid
Beastly Boy
Dec 2023
#2
''Israel needs U.S. backing for the expansion of its military operation into the city of Khan Younis''
Donkees
Dec 2023
#12
Who is funding and arming Israel now if the US has ceased its longtime role in doing so? nt
ramen
Dec 2023
#16
It seems to me that peace is impossible when people continue to believe peace is impossible.
BComplex
Dec 2023
#36
While the UN has no enforcement authority of any kind in this matter, I appreciate the move.
David__77
Dec 2023
#7
He's the one who said: "It is important to also recognize the attacks by Hamas did not happen in a vacuum..."
Oopsie Daisy
Dec 2023
#25
So he basically issued a press release? Oh wow! What an impressive and powerful move!
tritsofme
Dec 2023
#27
Biden administration "has seen", but isn't yet ready to comment on a letter from Antonio Guterres
Donkees
Dec 2023
#34