
its actually wild that you can kill close to 200 school girls and still host the World Cup
Omar Tabsh
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its actually wild that you can kill close to 200 school girls and still host the World Cup

💢 “Black rain” and “nuclear winter” effect reported in Tehran after Israeli strikes on oil facilities ▪️ Israeli strikes on oil depots around Tehran have released massive quantities of toxic hydrocarbons, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. Mixed with rainwater, these chemicals are causing highly acidic precipitation that can cause skin burns and severe lung damage upon contact, according to Iranian authorities. ▪️ Dense plumes of black smoke from the Shahran and other refineries have blotted out the sun, plunging parts of the city into darkness and creating a "nuclear winter" effect, NYT reported. Authorities warned that these noxious fumes cause acute respiratory distress and eye irritation. ▪️ Oil-saturated rainwater has blanketed the city, leaving rooftops, balconies, and streets covered in a thick, murky black liquid and oily soot. This contamination poses a long-term risk of heavy metals like nickel and vanadium leaching into the soil and local water systems. ▪️ Environmental groups warn the pollution threatens migratory birds crossing the Persian Gulf. The "black rain" and smoke plumes can cause internal organ damage and destroy the insulating properties of bird feathers, leading to hypothermia and death. The Iranian Red Crescent Society warned of the dangers of the rain, advising residents to protect themselves and to cover exposed food from oily soot particles. Officials said the rain is highly corrosive and could potentially damage civilian structures. 🎥 Day time in Iran (clip via @tparsi). CNN reports on “oil rain” below.


DEVELOPING: The NBA is discussing creating a tournament among lottery teams to determine draft order in order to stop tanking. (via @ShamsCharania, h/t @flasportsbuzz)


هذه ليست رفح ولا جباليا ولا عيتا الشعب في جنوب لبنان هذا حي المنشية في يافا في حرب 1948 يومها لم تكن هنالك حماس ولا السابع من أكتوبر، بل حتى الجيوش العربية لم تكن قد دخلت فلسطين بعد! دمروا يافا وقتلوا وهجروا أهلها تحت إشراف الاحتلال البريطاني، بدأ العدوان على المدينة بتفجير مبنى السرايا الحكومي في 2/1/1948 مما أدى لاستشهاد العشرات، ثم حصار المدينة وقصفها ابتداءً من شهر شباط (2) حتى سقوط المدينة في 28/4/1948 - بريطانيا خرجت في 15/5/1948 وفي نفس اليوم أعلن قيام إسرائيل وفي اليوم التالي دخلت الجيوش العربية. لم يكن يدافع عن المدينة سوى أبنائها وبعض المتطوعين الفلسطينيين والعرب، كتب عن حصار يافا بشكل مفصل الباحث بلال شلش في كتابه "يافا.. دمٌ على حجر: حامية يافا وفعلها العسكري: دراسة ووثائق". التدمير والقتل والتهجير هو في صلب العقيدة الصهيونية وليست ردة فعل على عمل مقاوم، تدمير المباني بعد تهجير أهالها حصل في أكثر من 500 قرية فلسطينية بعد النكبة، قلة قليلة جدًا نجت من التدمير، ما يحصل في غزة ليس سوى استمرار لـ 77 عامًا من الإبادة الجماعية. ياسين عز الدين

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has criticised the decision to not allow supporters of Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv to attend November’s Europa League fixture against Aston Villa. Villa confirmed the decision on Thursday, citing “a number of physical and safety factors”. West Midlands Police (WMP) advised Birmingham’s Safety Advisory Group (SAG) against approving an away allocation at Villa Park, and UEFA, the competition’s organiser, is expected to follow the recommendation of local authorities. Ayoub Khan, the independent member of parliament for Perry Barr, a district of Birmingham, had been vocal in his opposition to the fixture being played and said he “welcomed the news”, but the decision has faced criticism from a number of politicians. 🔗 nytimes.com/athletic/67240…

That's it, #CFC lose 2-1. Too little too late in the end as they finally provided a threat in the closing stages. All the damage done with a very sloppy opening to the game. It left them with too much to do. Palmer's possible injury makes it an even worse evening. #MUNCHE



NEW: Canadian Parliament gives standing ovation to Charlie Kirk.

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Canada has long been committed to a two-state solution — an independent, viable, and sovereign Palestinian state living side by side with the State of Israel in peace and security. My statement on Canada’s recognition of a Palestinian state:

The suffering of civilians in Gaza is horrific. Together with 25 other partners, Canada‘s message is clear: the war in Gaza must end now. We call for an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages and a full resumption of humanitarian aid, including food. Please see our collective statement below.