The OSINT Bunker Podcast, recognised for its insightful discussions on open source intelligence and global political events, recently aired their latest episode.
This week, the panel explore the outbreak of war between Israel and Iran-backed terrorist groups in Gaza and Lebanon, following the incursion into Israel by Hamas terrorists on 7th October 2023, and the impact this crisis will have on the future of the Middle East.
The panel included @DefenceGeek, @geoallison and @OSINTtechnical with special guests Aleph (@no_itsmyturn) and David from @AuroraIntel.
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I think the Gaza civilians have also had their 9/11 moment.
They’re in the ‘find out’ moment of the FAFO saying. Hamas is the elected majority of the PLC. This is what they wanted.
The political wing of Hamas certainly won a majority of seats in the 2006 Palestine Legislative Council election by vote of Palestinians in both the Gaza strip and the West Bank.
However I doubt the people were content for Hamas to abandon democracy and to fully take over Gaza in 2007 and effectively turn it into a one party state, where their ‘military’ wing could then hold sway and hugely ramp up their terrorist actions.
I think to compare the two things is wrong, just as I dispute those who compare the 3 1/2 million civilians we killed with the bombing offensive to the holocaust.
By the time the bombing campaign really got under way victory was assured with the USA and SU both committed, even if the time it would take was still open.
By choice of the Muslim and Arab worlds Israel has spent the last 74yrs in a situation comparable to the darkest days of 1940, or what they would have been if the Nazi aims were our extermination.
Even with the more moderate Nazi aims at that point Churchill ordered a biological weapons program that if pushed through would have killed 10-30 million Germans and others.
Luckily for Europe we did not have to do it.
Israel’s position is far more precarious.
good post Chris – intelligent commentary.
Absolutely so.
I might point out that here in England where the import of a radical militant agenda from an alien people who escaped from what they perceived as intolerance and economic hardship in the traditional homes are bringing that baggage with them to our cities and doing so with impunity with the fey Met police in particular not having a clue to the reality of the hate generated.
Thanks L, you raise valid points.
I think we no the terrorists, and their not Palestine! Pathetic post!
Your pathetic website doesn’t give the choice to edit a comment, it was Palestinian!!!! Wej scum!
Ah, the keen eye of Trev! It appears you’ve stumbled upon the hidden feature of our website that somehow, in an act of sheer mystery, eludes the eyes of the select few: the ability to edit comments. Fret not, for this feature is not the stuff of legends, but rather a simple click away. If it seems to play hide-and-seek with you specifically, I’m here to guide you through this digital labyrinth.
Now, onto the meat of the matter, your colorful use of the word “pathetic.” It’s a strong word, Trev. It evokes the kind of raw emotion one might reserve for a tragic Shakespearean hero or, perhaps, a dropped ice cream cone. To use it in reference to our publication or the posts within? Well, that feels like it might be stretching its application just a tad, doesn’t it?
And about accepting different viewpoints—what a novel concept in the 21st century! It’s almost as if discussions are meant for exchanging ideas rather than hurling verbal stones across the barricade of one’s own opinions. Who would’ve thought?
I must say, your passionate engagement with the content is admirable, in a throw-caution-to-the-wind kind of way. Yet, I do feel compelled to remind you that even in the digital arena, there is a certain je ne sais quoi to holding oneself to the standards of civility and constructive criticism. It’s like fine dining versus a food fight. Both involve food, but only one gets you invited back.
So, I warmly encourage you to continue to bring your spirited perspective to our discussions. However, let’s elevate the conversation with the decorum it—and you, I have no doubt—deserve. Let’s leave “pathetic” to describe tragedies like missing the final episode of your favorite series, not a website that welcomes your insights and fervor.
Eagerly awaiting your next (edited, if need be) contribution,
Notice the not so subtle use of the term….wej… in that individual’s attempt to mask his real intent of hate not dissimilar to those waving the so called Pal flag a nation which does not and has not ever existed just a middle eastern people who cannot live in peace.
If there there was no Israel they would be at each others throats as always.
Hello George. Off topic, but as I have your attention….. thank you for the excellent work you and your team output on this site. I enjoy the insights and posts from those in the know.
All the best , Chris Coomer (aka Klonkie)
As a long time lurker, hear hear.