On August 10, the IDF fired three precision missiles at one part of the Al-Tabeen school in Gaza that was being used as a command-and-control center by Hamas. The IDF had a list with the names of 19 Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad members that it knew were at the center and were killed in the attack. Among those 19 was the military commander of Hamas’ central camps in Gaza. At once, Hamas began issuing its claims as to casualties. First, it did not admit that any part of the school had a military use. It claimed that several of the 19 Hamas combatants the IDF said it had killed at the school had, in fact, been killed weeks before at other locations. Second, Hamas gave out figures to the media that as the day passed were constantly increased without explanation. Hamas said that 50 people had been killed, then 70, then 80, then it stopped at 93.
These are the figures, remember, put out by Hamas, which has a long record of lying about civilian casualties. Remember the claim that the IDF had killed “500 civilians” in what Hamas called the “massacre at Jenin”? It turned out that not 500, but 52 people had been killed in Jenin, and at least 45 of them were revealed to be Hamas combatants, not civilians. Then there was Hamas’ report about an Israeli airstrike on the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza. That turned out to be not an Israeli airstrike, but a Palestinian Islamic Jihad missile launched toward Israel, that had misfired and fell to earth inside Gaza, not on the hospital itself, but on a parking lot next to the hospital, killing not 500 people, but 50.
Hamas has a long history of exaggerating civilian casualties, yet when it claimed 50, then 70, then 93 casualties from the IDF’s latest attack on a Hamas command-and-control center, the world accepted these figures without the slightest hesitation, despite Hamas’ long record of exaggerating civilian deaths. The IDF protested that the kind of precision munitions it had used made it extremely unlikely that so many people had been killed. Furthermore, the IDF released before-and-after photos showing that only a small part of the school compound that was being used as a mosque had been hit. The photographs showed that only that area of the prayer hall where men — not women and children — could congregate had been hit.
But the world’s media, and many of its political leaders, from Kamala Harris (as Jihad Watch initially reported here) to Emmanuel Macron to the EU’s Josep Borell, were not about to listen to the IDF’s careful explanation of why the “school” — or one small part of it — was targeted. They didn’t want to hear the IDF’s explanation of what precision munitions were used in the attack, of such small size that they could not possibly have killed as many people as Hamas claims. They paid no attention to the photographic evidence released by the IDF that showed that only one small part of the makeshift mosque in the school compound had been hit. Their minds were made up to engage yet again in Israel-bashing; don’t confuse them with facts.
But let’s for the sake of argument make the worst possible case against the IDF. Let’s assume that there were only 19 casualties from the ranks of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad — the ones whose names and photos were released by the IDF. And then, despite the fact that we have no reason to believe Hamas’ figures, given its record of exaggeration, let’s accept the terror group’s figure of a total of 93 people who died at the school compound. Of those 93, at least 19 were known Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad combatants. That leaves 74 dead whom Hamas wants the world to believe, without any evidence, were all civilians, and chiefly “women and children” — even though the IDF has released photographic proof that the part of the prayer hall that was hit was limited to adult males. The civilian-to-combatant ratio would then be 74-to-19, or slightly less than 4:1.
Is that, as Kamala Harris insists, “far too many” civilian casualties? Is she right to demand that such attacks “must stop”? The 4:1 civilian-to-combatant ratio is better than that achieved by the Americans in any war except that in Iraq, where a 3:1 ratio was attained. And it is far better than the 9:1 civilian-to-combatant ratio that the UN itself says is the average ratio attained, on average, in all the wars fought since 1945. So it is wrong to describe the latest attack as causing a “disproportionate” number of civilian casualties.
And again, we must remind ourselves that among those killed there may well have been many more Hamas and PIJ combatants than the nineteen Israel has positively identified. Similarly, the figure of 93 deaths reported by Hamas has not been proved, and if the past is any guide, Hamas is certain to be greatly exaggerating that figure, for the obvious purpose of whipping up an international condemnation of the IDF. It seems to have worked. Israel is indeed being denounced for these “93 deaths of mostly women and children.” But that is no reason for the rest of us to accept Hamas’ claims, or to refuse to listen to the IDF’s meticulous explanation of the target chosen (“a command-and-control center”), the precision weapons used to cause the least collateral damage, and the likely number of casualties, both civilians and combatants, at the school compound being used by Hamas as a military base.
Crown says
Of course this is premature, I guess, but… she is looking like she will be our next President. Another 4 years, at least, of Obama in charge, and we all know Obama’s opinion of Israel.
Truly, it makes one wail in lamentation for the sad fate, certainly of Israel alone in the world, but ultimately for America also.
The imbecileocracy appears to be triumphant in this country. At the vanguard, unfortunately, are all the single-issue women who have only one holy sacrament – abortion above all things.
rick says
If Israel cannot target Hamas’ command and control centers then you might as allow Hamas to announce victory. Of course they are going to integrate their terrorists with civilians. If it keeps Israel from rocketing it – good. If it doesn’t stop Israel from targeting them- then civilians will be killed and Hamas will relish those deaths as a major part of their propaganda. As long as no “irreplaceable” Hamas people are killed it’s a win-win for Hamas. Of course if Israel was not a Jewish nation but a Muslim one like say Syria, it wouldn’t give a damn who they kill and besides the media, Western press and Kamala wouldn’t talk about it either. And those pesky demonstrators who denounce Israel, Biden and now Kamala wouldn’t be in the streets either because that total disregard for who is killed is mainstay Islamic behavior. If Israel killed just 5 civlians while taking out 19 Hamas, the report would read 24 civilians killed and there would be photos and in depth media info on the 5 actual civilians who were killed and if they had any Hamas ties- like relatives in Hamas that fact would not make the media report.
somehistory says
You are so right, rick. russia gets less bad press for its long war against ukraine than Israel gets for trying to take out a bunch of terrorists who target babies, little kids and their parents.
Stive says
If the antichrist were to be a woman, Kamala would be a good bet.
somehistory says
The antichrist is not one person; the antichrist is anyone, and everyone, who is anti-Christ.
Anyone who is against Christ, Christians and/or Christianity, is an antichrist.
KoshsShadow says
I would be a bit more careful in your wording, as true Christians (such as yourself) should understand that Jews do not need Jesus; he was one of us, after all.
Now, that does not mean all Jews are, to use a Christian term, “saved”, but some are.
And I note that as a Jew, every born-again Christian I have dealt with has recognized that I don’t need Jesus, and we can have very good religious conversations.
somehistory says
I post my comments with Freedom of Speech (even the written word) in mind and with Truth in mind. I write what I believe, even if some or many, disagree.
If one does not believe in Jesus, then why should they worry about what He and His apostles (all Jews) had to say?
Just as an atheist doesn’t concern himself with the promises God made because he doesn’t believe, or a Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Taoist, etc. concerns himself with what his god requires and may have no thought about what the God of Christians believe.
Each person, Jew or otherwise, makes up his own mind and lives according to his beliefs or lack thereof. that is the way it should be, though some may allow others to decide for them.
The Bible identifies the anti-Christ. I just posted that information as the antichrist is not one person; not one individual but many who are against Him. And that point is made by the fact the Bible says the antichrist would appear, but also, that he had already appeared.
I need Jesus, and I speak for myself as one who realizes that not everyone feels that they do. If you don’t see a need, then that is up to you. I have nothing to do with making your choices.
James Lincoln says
somehistory,
It appears that “antichrist” can be either singular or plural, depending upon the context, although I am not a biblical “expert”.
https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/encyclopedia-of-the-bible/Antichrist
somehistory says
Yes, James. As the Apostle John wrote, “There are many antichrists.”
And the Scripture speaks about “the antichrist.”
Roman emperors were infamous antichrists.
Every devout mozlum is one; and there are ‘many’ who are not mozlum.
Wellington says
She’s an idiot—and Obama is already salivating about having a fourth term.
John Smith says
Wellington, my reply to you is below
John Smith says
You definitely know what you’re talking about Wellington, you’re not a lefttard simpleton that’s masquerading as an intellect, you know what is going on this world. The trouble is the simpletons are in control, and unfortunately it looks like the simpletons are going to remain in control. We are in big shit.
James Lincoln says
Yes, John.
Wellington, a true scholar of both US and world history, will tell the truth – no matter where it leads.
John Smith says
James I agree with you, Wellington is a true scholar even though there are a few things that I do dispute with him such as climate change, but on this subject I’m in total agreement with him. I would also like to add that I recognise that you are also a true scholar and I and many others have also learnt so much from you.
James Lincoln says
Thank you, John.
tgusa says
This can be summed up easily. Israel cares about the Israeli people, democrats dont care about the American people.
Take a look at who democrats cheated to install. Take a look at who they want to install next. Democrats have turned the US presidency in to a non-essential position. Even worse, democrats have turned the US presidency in to an adversarial position.
somehistory says
Ezekiel prophesied that Israel would be ‘without walls.’ The hordes would come ‘from the north’ to invade and overtake the little nation, to get much ‘plunder and spoil.’
Leading the hordes….”Persia.” which now calls itself Iran.
hamas is at the front of this war to destroy Israel, but hamas works for iran, as does hezbollah and the houthis, as well as other groups…”hordes” invading Israel just as Ezekiel prophesied thousands of years ago.
The Battle of Armageddon is foretold to happen in the Valley of Megiddo, or Jezreel, which is in Israel, the little nation fighting for its survival. (Rev.)
tgusa says
If you examine the native and imported cultural strife happening in many countries this makes perfect sense.
Matthew 24:6-8
6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
8 All these are the beginning of sorrows.
Civil war and disaster everywhere. What a treat!
somehistory says
The great part of this is in verse 6: “the end”. This means it will have an end, and we can survive it.
The survival is in chapter 25
somehistory says
‘The Biden administration lays into National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir who led a visit to the Temple Mount with several other Israeli lawmakers where participants were filmed praying in violation of the status quo that governs the flashpoint site.
“We certainly are paying close attention to actions and activities that we find to be a detraction from Israel’s security, a contributor to greater insecurity and instability in the region. That would certainly be the actions that we saw today that Mr. Ben Gvir participated in,” State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel says during a press briefing.
“Even the Prime Minister’s Office made clear that the events of this morning are a deviation from what is Israeli policy and a deviation from the status quo,” Patel notes.
“The United States stands firmly for preservation of the historic status quo with respect to the holy sites of Jerusalem. Any unilateral action like this that jeopardizes the status quo is unacceptable.”
“It detracts from what we think is a vital time, as we are working to get this ceasefire deal across the finish line. It detracts from what our stated goal is for the region, which is a two-state solution,” he adds.”
The Oxford defines status quo
“the existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues:”
Looking at the world as a whole, where are things in the realm of “existing state of affairs” not changing?
The U.S. has had a political coup; Britain is arresting citizens for expressing their opinions; iran threatens the U.S. and Israel and the U.S. sends them billions of dollars….None of this was the “status quo.”
So why should Israel be forced to follow what some fool set up years ago while under pressure to appease terrorists?
The Hank Williams song comes to mind: “Why Don’t You Mind Your Own Business?”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/us-lays-into-ben-gvir-s-unacceptable-violation-of-temple-mount-status-quo/ar-AA1oJzcP?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=4220d5e7d38e4ad0b24a039e4303dc2a&ei=102
KoshsShadow says
This seems to be a good place to point out the following:
From this article:
Student Leaders Share Campus Struggles at CAMERA on Campus Conference
https://jewishjournal.com/community/373855/student-leaders-share-campus-struggles-at-camera-on-campus-conference/
Statement by one of the speakers:
The conference speakers were invited to educate the students as well as offer tactics and strategies to fight back in the information war. The Israeli Canadian TV personality Shai DeLuca, who spoke on July 31, told the students that they are fighting the war against misinformation right now, which he said “is so important to our existence.” DeLuca debunked various anti-Israel narratives, such as the trope that Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip. He pointed out that the United Nations defines genocide as “proven intent on the part of the perpetrators to physically destroy an ethnic racial or religious group. Cultural destruction does not suffice nor does the intention to simply disperse a group.” He argued that there clearly is no intent on Israel’s part to commit genocide because, if that were true, the war would have been over on Oct. 8. “Why would we send our own soldiers our own children into Gaza … when we could simply carpet bomb the place?” DeLuca called the allegations of genocide against Israel “quite offensive” because it describes “Jewish history” like the Holocaust.
I love that – if Israel wanted to commit genocide, the war would have been over Oct 8
Mike says
Israel could easily done an “Operation Clearinghouse” like the U.S. carried out on Tokyo in 1945, and bombed every square inch of Gaza to smithereens over a period of just a few hours.
Mike says
Correction: it was Operation Meetinghouse, and not Operation Clearinghouse. My bad.
Walter Sieruk says
First, it had been very wisely said that ” Half- measures in war are folly and madness.”
Second , Kamala Harris denounced the Israel Defense Force attack against and on one of the main Hamas command and control center.
Therefore, it may justly be concluded that Kamala Harris is opposed to wise military actions and that she has embraced “folly and madness.”
࿗Infidel࿘ says
The most appropriate response to Kamala should be one of her cackled laughs – the one that Estee Palti has nailed
Walter Sieruk says
Since Kamala Harris has condemned the action of the Israel Defense Force when it eliminated a Hamas command and center, she thus revealed that she terribly lacks the intellect and wisdom of the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson ,who very well understood the reality if things ,when he has ,rightly, declared that “With every barbarous people…force is law.”
Nabil Bissada says
If Miss Kamela Harris win the election, USA will be worse than Europe who is controlled by Muslims organization.
We will have the first Muslim secretary for any one of them or more: state, education, defense, treasury, etc.
Will be no democracy, no human rights and no freedom.
Mr. Waltz who chosen as a vice president for Miss Kamela Harris, is very close as a governor to the Muslims in Minnesota and donate for them $100,000.00!
Miss Hillary Clinton and Miss Michelle Obama have the qualifications to be the president for USA. But Miss Kamela Harris has no qualification to be the president of USA.
Tony Rice says
Reference has been made re Obama relishing a 4th term. Of course he is, being a MUSLIM he can dictate the situation in the Middle East and he sure is not pro Israel, Jew or Christian. Plus, having been born in Kenya , he was NOT qualified to be President, and a RUSSIAN plant, organised late 1980’s early 1990’s, as said at a ” diplomatic ” dinner party 1990/1. The political situation in America looks bad, either anti Israel or anti Ukraine.
OLD GUY says
Islam is WRONG!
memi says
How can any rational person believe a terrorist oligarchy like Hamas when their “leaders” receive billions from uninformed U.S. and EU budgets so that the couple of dozen “leaders” spend it on bulding thousand-miles long tunnels under Hospitals, Schools and Mosques using women and children as intentional civilian casualties?
How can any thinking person not understand that these Muslim Brotherhood (Hamas is one arm of this destabilizing terrorist front run by Turkey, Qatar) thugs whose lives are not in danger and living in luxury with billions of funding from Doha and Ankara, are remotely destabilizing the Middle East without any thought or compassion towards the poor people of Gaza.
Hamas was “elected” 2005 after butchering PLO/Arafat/Fatah and haven’t had an election in 20 years while living off the avails of their terrorist patrons–Qatar and Turkey.
Iran’s terrorist Hezbollah proxy, together with Hamas Terrorist Inc, represent the most destabilizing element of destruction in the Middle East and the Islamofascist regimes (Iran/Turkey/Qatar) together with Al-Jazeera islamist “news” are fanaticizing the muslim populations and useful “woke” imbeciles in EU and America.
Israel’s extistence is at stake and we are reminded of the Fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the hands of the barbaric Ottoman Empire that destroyed Christianity’s Bayzantine {Hellenic Orthodox} empire and the lights went out in that region for 400 years–while the Ottoman Turks were at the gates of Vienna. Let’s hope history does not repeat itself!
Scotsman48 says
For anybody to condemn the IDF for fighting against the thugs that attacked them is surely a traitor to the cause of freedom.
If Kackling Kamalas idea of freedom this would mean nobody should attack those who attacked them and this is not about turning the other cheek but merely an act of self defense.
If this bitch becomes POTUS then America as we know it is done and dusted while the islamic World laughs and laughs in our faces while they demand she cover up that awful face in a nigab.
islamism is the new nazism.