🟢 Al-Hayya: “Al-Aqsa Flood Shattered the Myth of Israel’s Humanity” — Hamas Leader Reflects on October 7 Attacks Two Years Later Hamas negotiator Dr. Khalil al-Hayya said October 7 was “the natural result of the occupation’s ongoing crimes” and “the inevitable outcome of seventy-seven years of occupation.” He called it a turning point that “moved the Palestinian cause into a new phase” and “shattered the myth of the Zionist entity that painted itself as democratic and humane.” Al-Hayya said the assault exposed Israel as “a murderous, fascist state that believes neither in human rights nor in coexistence.” Despite the devastation, he insisted “the resistance acted on its convictions and did what duty demanded,” saying the world now recognizes how the Palestinian cause had been erased and returned to the forefront. “When a people demand their rights, nothing can stop them,” he said, urging the Arab world and the international community to honor “the blood and sacrifices of our people.” Read the transcript of the exchange in the reply below and a full summary of Al-Hayya’s interview in the linked post.
‼️ Israeli ministers argue over shooting Palestinian children near Gaza “Yellow Line” Israel’s Channel 14 reported a heated cabinet session over how to handle Palestinians approaching the “Yellow Line” — the invisible divide stretching across all of Gaza and splitting it in half, that Israel orders civilians to not cross. ▪️The deputy army chief reportedly said soldiers have been firing at adults who approach the line, while “children and donkeys” — we stop them. ▪️Far-right extremist minister Itamar Ben Gvir demanded that troops “shoot the child and the donkey too,” saying Israel must “stop being merciful.” ▪️Shin Bet minister Dichter rebuked him, warning against “shooting everyone who comes near the fence,” to which Defense Minister Israel Katz concluded, “Anyone approaching the fence should know they will be hit.” Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud earlier noted that the Yellow Line is only visibly marked in very few areas — elsewhere it’s still invisible, leaving civilians exposed to unmarked free fire zones. Reports from Gaza throughout the day showed Israel continuing to fire and bomb across multiple areas. Israeli drone fire killed one civilian near Bani Suhaila; artillery pounded Deir al-Balah; and massive airstrikes hit southeast Khan Younis according to Al Jazeera. In Gaza City, forces blew up homes and shelled eastern neighborhoods. Nearly 100 Palestinians have been murdered since the ceasefire took effect on October 10, exactly two weeks ago.
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🚨Trump Says He’s ‘Making a Decision’ on Marwan Barghouti’s Release Asked by Time in an interview conducted on October 15 whether Israel should free imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, Trump said he had just been “confronted with that question about 15 minutes” earlier and was “making a decision.” Barghouti, jailed since 2002, is seen as the most popular Palestinian figure capable of uniting factions behind a two-state solution. His son Arab Barghouti told PBS that Israel refuses to release him precisely because of that unifying power, urging Western governments to act: “I’m asking myself, what are these Western leaders and Western governments waiting for? This is the man who could unify the Palestinian people for the political vision that you’re asking for... So show that you’re willing to take steps by calling for his release.”
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⭕️ “What are these Western leaders and Western governments waiting for?” asks Arab Barghouti, son of the imprisoned Pal...
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⭕️ “What are these Western leaders and Western governments waiting for?” asks Arab Barghouti, son of the imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti – the most popular figure in Palestinian politics. In an interview with PBS, Arab urged Western powers to act on their own stated vision of a two-state solution rather than ignore the one man – “the Palestinian Mandela” – who is capable of leading it. “This is the man who could unify the Palestinian people for the political vision you’re asking for, you’re supporting,” he said. “So show that you’re willing to take steps by calling for his release.” Arab said his father’s popularity and political vision are precisely why Israel refuses to free him: “Anyone in their right mind that wants an end to this cycle of violence would see that my father represents a great positive voice for a political settlement. The fact that he has a vision accepted by the international community is the reason why the Israeli government does not want him released… They understand he is not a security threat, and he’s never been. He’s not a military guy. But they don’t want a political figure who is willing and capable of unifying the Palestinian people towards a two-state solution that is accepted by everyone.” Full interview ⬇️
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Nearly one million of Gaza’s 1.1 million olive trees have been destroyed—bulldozed by Israeli forces, left to die from thirst, or trapped behind military lines. In his new report for Drop Site, Gaza journalist Mohamed Suleiman reports from Al-Mawasi and Khan Younis, where farmers are enduring their third lost harvest and an olive oil industry on the brink of extinction. What was once a source of income and identity for more than 10,000 families has been gutted: presses shattered, irrigation gone, and surviving trees cut for firewood. “These trees are life itself,” one farmer said. “When it dies, it feels like another disaster.” Agricultural experts say the devastation is systematic, designed to erase Gaza’s ability to feed itself. Rebuilding will take years—if the ceasefire lasts long enough for new trees to take root. Read Mohamed Suleiman’s full report: 👉 “We Estimate That Nearly One Million of Gaza’s 1.1 Million Olive Trees Have Been Destroyed” 📸 The Abu Zidan olive press in central Gaza by Mohamed Suleiman
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💥New from Drop Site: “We Estimate That Nearly One Million of Gaza’s 1.1 Million Olive Trees Have Been Destroyed”
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💥New from Drop Site: “We Estimate That Nearly One Million of Gaza’s 1.1 Million Olive Trees Have Been Destroyed” Gaza journalist Mohamed Suleiman reports farmers are missing their third olive harvest as Israel’s war devastates the industry.
“We Estimate That Nearly One Million of Gaza’s 1.1 Million Olive Trees Have Been Destroyed”
Gaza’s olive groves have been bulldozed by the Israeli military, dried up from lack of water, or remain inaccessible, leaving Palestinian farmers...
🔶 The “Mukhtar of Mukhtars” Gaza tribal elder Husni Salman Hussein al-Mughni has been in the headlines for defending the government’s recent crackdown on Israeli-backed militias, describing it as vital to restoring order amid siege and war. Palestine Chronicle profiles the longtime Fatah member and former brigadier general, who joined Fatah in 1968, was active in its institutional and national work, and later served in the Palestinian Authority’s Political Guidance Department after Oslo, retiring in 2005. He has since condemned the accords as a betrayal that fragmented Fatah and entrenched occupation. In 2018, al-Mughni founded the Tribal Gathering for National Unity. During the genocide, he has continued to the resistance and rejected Israeli and regional efforts to elevate clans as an alternative authority. His recent comments, translated by Drop Site, are in the posts below. Read more about his background in the piece by @npub1940z...c9f2 ⬇️
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The Mukhtar, or as some like to call him, “the Mukhtar of the Mukhtars,” is the head of the Higher Commission for Palestinian Tribes,...
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Gershon Baskin, Middle East peace negotiator, to CNN: “I know Marwan [Barghouti] very well. I know him from 1996… I conducted a correspondence between Marwan and one of the former heads of the Israeli Shin Bet. They managed to exchange letters five times before the war began.” He said Marwan’s final letter outlined “a two-state solution with a regional economic and security framework — an envelope to provide both Israel and Palestine with the security needs they both have.” Baskin added that he recently wrote to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff — with whom he said in a separate interview he interacts every day — detailing Marwan’s background and political relevance. He said a majority of senior Israeli officials he consulted, including “former military people, generals, prime ministers, Shin Bet and Mossad heads,” agreed that “Marwan needs to be released.” @npub1mjxd...kzud | @npub16tzz...whlr