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Israeli soldiers and police tipping off groups that attack Gaza aid trucks




Israeli soldiers and police tipping off groups that attack Gaza aid trucks

Exclusive: Members of security forces giving settlers who intercept vital supplies information on location of convoys, group says

Individual members of Israel’s security forces are tipping off far-right activists and settlers to the location of aid trucks delivering vital supplies to Gaza, enabling the groups to block and vandalise the convoys, according to multiple sources.

Settlers intercepting the vital humanitarian supplies to the strip are receiving information about the location of the aid trucks from members of the Israeli police and military, a spokesperson from the main Israeli activist group behind the blockades told the Guardian.

The claim of collusion by members of the security forces is supported by messages from internal internet chat groups reviewed by the Guardian as well as accounts from a number of witnesses and human rights activists.

Those blocking the vehicles say the aid they carry is being diverted by Hamas instead of being delivered to civilians in need a claim relief agencies reject.

Settlers attempting to block an aid truck to Gaza at the Tarqumiya crossing point. Photograph: Alessio Mamo/The Guardian

Rachel Touitou, a spokesperson for the Israeli group Tzav 9, said the group had been blocking trucks as they made their way through Israel since January, on the grounds that the aid they carried was “hijacked” by Hamas once it reached Gaza.

“When a policeman or soldier’s mission is supposed to protect Israelis and instead he is sent to protect humanitarian aid convoys – knowing it will end up in the hands of Hamas – we cannot blame them or civilians who notice the trucks passing by their towns for providing intel to groups trying to block that aid. Yes, some of our intel comes from individual members of Israeli forces,” Touitou added.

Videos last week showed aid convoys blocked and vandalised by Israeli settlers at the Tarqumiya checkpoint, west of Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The incident, in which activists threw boxes of supplies to the ground, sparked outrage, with the White House condemning the attack as “completely and utterly unacceptable behaviour”.

Gaza-bound aid trucks set on fire and looted in West Bank – video

Photographs from the scene showed piles of damaged aid packages and trails of rice and flour across the road. Photographs later circulated on social media showing the trucks on fire.

Touitou said: “It was not Tzav 9 that burned the trucks … this was not our action,” adding that other groups were responsible for the arson attack.

The settlers say they are blocking the aid trucks in order to stop supplies reaching Hamas and accuse the Israeli government of giving “gifts” to the Islamist group.

“Our purpose is to highlight that feeding your enemy, in this specific case Hamas, especially during a time of war, is immoral,” said Touitou. “Israel has been delivering this humanitarian aid without expecting anything in return. And 80% of the population agrees with our stance. Hamas is reselling this aid to civilians, which is meant to be distributed for free. We will continue to block this humanitarian aid until they can prove that it is reaching the civilians.”

Palestinian lorry drivers delivering aid to Gaza have described to the Guardian “barbaric” scenes” after their vehicles came under attack, claiming that Israeli soldiers escorting the convoy did nothing to intervene.

The settlers say they are blocking the aid trucks to stop supplies reaching Hamas. Photograph: Alessio Mamo/The Guardian

Yazid al-Zoubi, 26, a Palestinian lorry driver who was attacked by the protesters last week at Tarqumiya checkpoint, said: “There is full cooperation between the settlers and the army. We are shocked and surprised that the army did not provide us with any kind of protection. Even though they were present and watching what was happening. The army was at the service of the settlers.”

Two soldiers from Israel’s Home Front Command refused an order to evacuate protesters who blocked aid trucks in the Makhash area last week, according to the IDF. One of them was sentenced to 20 days in prison, Israel’s national broadcaster, Kan, reported.

An IDF spokesperson said: “A female reserve fighter refused to carry out a task to maintain order in an area that was defined as a closed military area and as a result she was brought to disciplinary proceedings accordingly. The fighter was convicted of the crime of refusing an order. This is an incident that is not consistent with what is expected of IDF soldiers while fulfilling their mission.”

Footage of the incident obtained by the Guardian appears to show Israeli soldiers escorting the convoy, taking no action against the settlers.

Israeli soldiers look on as settlers loot aid trucks bound for Gaza – video

The same settlers and far-right activists often notify their members in advance about the times and locations that aid trucks are heading towards Gaza, citing that they receive this information from the Israeli police and military.

In one such message seen by the Guardian, far-right activists alerted members that they would “receive preliminary information about the planning of moving trucks, from border crossings’ soldiers and police”.

In another message in a settler WhatsApp group, a member wrote on Sunday: “I received information from an officer in the IDF that they bring the trucks in front of Ofra [a settlement] into Bitin [a Palestinian village].”

A message in a settler WhatsApp group where activists are given information about the movement of aid supplies. Photograph: supplied

“When an emergency call about a convoy of trucks is received,” the first message says, “the group opens for discussions, and when this happens please only send messages related to the blockade, such as locations, photos, information and hitchhiking.”

Touitou said that most of the information they received came from civilians. “Often it is the same Israelis who report aid convoys passing by. After eight months into the war, Israelis are frustrated with how aid is being managed in Gaza. If it is soldiers, policemen, or civilians like me, you cannot expect us to accept that aid will end up in the hands of Hamas.”

Sapir Sluzker Amran, an Israeli human rights lawyer who last week visited the Tarqumiya checkpoint to document the settlers’ actions and to prevent the aid from being looted, said she was beaten and slapped by a settler and that Israeli security forces did nothing to stop the assault.

“The settlers had guns and knives,” Sapir said. “I asked the IDF soldiers to stop them as what they were doing was illegal, but they asked me to leave. At some point, as I was trying to prevent an aid truck from being vandalised, a settler slapped me very hard and went away. I filmed him and took photos of him. I went to the police and asked them that I needed their help as I wanted to press charge against the man. Again, they asked me to leave. The Israeli forces let the man who attacked me free to vandalise the trucks.”

Alleged collaboration between the army and the settlers has been denounced for years by Palestinians and human rights organisations. In 2016, the IDF corporal Elad Sela, a resident of the Bat Ayin settlement who served in the Etzion regional brigade, was sentenced to 45 months in jail for passing on classified information to extreme activists, allowing them to evade arrest and continue their activities.

In October 2022, Maj Gen Herzi Halevi, who lived in the West Bank settlement of Kfar HaOranim, was appointed as Israel’s military chief of staff, in a move that highlighted the army’s relationship with settlers.

The Israeli police and Cogatan Israeli defence ministry agency, declined to comment on the allegations that members of the security forces were helping those blocking aid deliveries.

In a statement, Nir Dinar, the head of the IDF’s international press department, rejected the allegations as “a baseless claim that I am hearing for the first time”. Dinar said police were investigating incidents relating to the blocking and vandalisation of the convoys. “IDF is working to prevent these kind of events,” he added.

On Sunday, the far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, suggested the government itself should be stopping aid trucks to Gaza instead of leaving it to groups of activists.

“We are in a democratic country and I am in favour of freedom of protest. They are allowed to demonstrate,” he said in an interview with Army Radio. “I am against them attacking and burning trucks … It’s the cabinet that should be stopping the trucks.”

12 comments:

  1. https://twitter.com/JackPosobiec/status/1792896483303317544?t=jmDyAd3niLt6-CjSdreA4Q&s=19

    BREAKING: The ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge has finally been unstuck and towed to port

    It took them two months

    The all-foreign crew is still on board and under investigation, their visas have expired

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  2. https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1792906538459238476?t=aWhAfpRh5rxQs-WmbrrKvA&s=19

    JUST IN - Israeli officials seize camera and broadcasting equipment from The Associated Press and take down live shot of northern Gaza, citing new media law — AP

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  3. This news will be fascinating to follow in the months to come. I hope they playback in loop for a day in week for the world to see some of the agenda he had pushed for.

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  4. https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1792900369183301966?t=neDP7wvQ352_jVfwafgpAg&s=19

    NEW - Klaus Schwab will be stepping down as executive chairman of the World Economic Forum.

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    1. Anons were tasked with tracking resignation...even the news of the Kelantan Sultan resigning his Agong position were archived now by the anons...

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      https://twitter.com/SantaSurfing/status/1793049092907810974?t=cJDj-VdhJVRXDTlGUGkeTg&s=19

      Resignations today
      FDIC Chair - Martin Gruenberg
      WEF - Klaus Schwab
      JPM - Jamie Dimon (90% there)

      @Juliesnark1731

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    2. Early reconnaisance report incoming

      Look like Tony Blair is in the frame for public exposure, just like that, Bibi real-notrealsatire presser earlier with Georgie boy partner in crime...

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      https://twitter.com/CilComLFC/status/1792972679848374534?t=Kw9MNsO1H68Sj93oLkDstA&s=19

      🔥 BREAKING: Tony Blair has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Klaus Schwab as chairman of the World Economic Forum.

      They have managed to replace Klaus Klux Klan with the only person on Earth who is more evil than him…

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      https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/1792912421629129157?t=wa9JBWywMDnov_A7MUNjfg&s=19

      This is how you know they think Trump is going to win

      The rats are starting to scatter

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      https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1792916081910202560?t=g_6LxFy_2Y0dx332E6b9lQ&s=19

      🚨 SCHWAB FAMILY STILL IN CONTROL OF WEF

      Klaus Schwab may be stepping down, but the Schwab family will still run the World Economic Forum.

      Schwab's wife, Hilde, oversees the WEF's foundation and its awards ceremonies.

      His son, Olivier Schwab, serves as the Managing Director of the WEF.

      His daughter, Nicole Schwab, is a member of the executive committee and co-heads the Platform to Accelerate Nature-Based Solutions.

      Critics argue that the family's continued influence raises concerns about transparency and accountability within the organization.

      Sources: BBC, World Economic Forum

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    https://twitter.com/JimFergusonUK/status/1792922194638508104?t=EbnC3alYBF-89MYuJjQHSg&s=19

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    Breaking: Klaus Schwab the leader of the World Economic Forum Cult (WEF) has announced he is stepping down.

    World Economic Forum (WEF) founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab announced his decision to step down, according to a letter reported by Semafor on Tuesday.

    Schwab has led the organization since its inception in 1971 and has been the driving force behind its renowned annual meetings in Davos, Switzerland.

    Transition before the 2025 summit
    In the letter to staff, Schwab stated his intention to transition to a non-executive chairman role before the next Davos summit in 2025.

    Although he has not named a successor, his decision marks a significant shift in leadership for the influential global organization.

    Legacy and impact
    Over his 53-year tenure, Schwab has played a pivotal role in shaping the World Economic Forum into a prominent platform for addressing global economic, social, and political issues.

    The annual Davos meetings, in particular, have become a crucial venue for world leaders, business executives, and policymakers to discuss and tackle pressing global challenges.

    Uncertainty over future leadership
    Schwab’s letter did not specify who will succeed him as executive chairman, leaving some uncertainty about the future direction of the WEF.

    The organization will need to identify a leader who can continue Schwab’s legacy while adapting to the evolving global landscape.
    #BillGates #WEF
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  6. MY has matter-WEF-fer devotees too. Chief among them were KJ, Zafrul, Hannah Yeoh, Yeoh Bee Lin, many in corporate, NGOs, thinktank, education...

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    https://twitter.com/JimFergusonUK/status/1727218383353991288?t=T9vs3RA_XXC-fhjZni2IPQ&s=19

    Breaking News: Reports are emerging that close insiders are about to tell all.

    No one is invincible. Not even megalomaniacs who believe that they are.

    Is World Economic Forum founder and Chairman Klaus Schwab about to meet his end?

    There have been recent reports and allegations regarding Klaus Schwab, the chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF). These reports include accusations from the son of WEF co-founder Hussain Najadi, who has accused Schwab and other global elite figures of "crimes against humanity"​

    Allegations include attempts by Schwab to poison large amounts of people across the world using #Covid as a pretext to introduce vaccines that have caused all cause mortality to skyrocket.

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    If true and if substantiated then it could release a flood of claims against politicians and others within governments who joined this shadowy organisation and who Schwab bragged were part of his inner circle such as PM #Sunak in the #UK, #Macron in #France, #Trudeau in #Canada and a host of other politicians who all repeated the same mantra regarding forced vaccinations in particular #DanAndrews in #Australia and #JacindaArdern in #NewZealand

    People who were hurt, injured and loved ones who were oppressed and forced into lockdowns and who lost careers and businesses and employment and family members who died as a result will be watching this closely.

    No one is above the law even if they think they are.

    Yes there are Evil powers in the world but justice will prevail and humanity and every #Globalist may be about to learn an important lesson.

    There are bigger and more powerful influences at work and I think we may be about to witness it in action.

    What we do to people has consequences and every one of us will be judged accordingly including Mr Schwab and every member of his sinister club. #WEF2030Agenda #WEF #DepopulationAgenda

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  7. Actually, the mob that attacked the convoy were all Israeli operatives made up to appear to be Palestinians.

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  8. Not hotel california? Can former ... ah?

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