"Israeli forces rescued Noa Argamani, 26; Almog Meir Jan, 21; Andrey Kozlov, 27; and Shlomi Ziv, 40, from two locations in Nuseirat, in central Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces
said in a statement. A Gaza Health Ministry spokesman said at least 55 dead and 'tens of wounded' had arrived at a hospital nearby....Video showed that Netanyahu also spoke to Argamani shortly after she arrived at the hospital. 'We never gave up on you for one moment,' Netanyahu said. When he asked how she was feeling, she replied, 'I’m very excited. I haven’t spoken Hebrew for so long.'"
WaPo reports.
Noa Argamani receives a call from President Herzog:
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Some good news!
'tens of wounded'
That's metric for dozens.
Outwardly, she looks good for having spent 8 months in captivity. Inwardly ... well, I just hope she can recover eventually.
And George Clooney wants Netanyahu arrested.
George Clooney is a ya-hoo.
Yay. A win for the good side. The story said they were being held at/near a UN facility. Dear God.
ROcean I and II will be sad. Oh well. Pound sand.
I'm somewhat surprised any are still alive.
Now liberate the Palestinians, i.e., the civilian population, held hostage by Hamas since it came to power.
Actually, according to the article, 125 people were killed in the operation. I like that part. I think emphasizing the point that it is unhealthy to be involved with or be near Israeli hostages is a good thing. Releasing these innocent people would of course end such statistics, wouldn't it.
Well-deserved Kudos to the IDF. They have recovered well from their initial abysmal showing on Oct 7th. And well-wishes to the survivors, may they heal quickly in all ways.
'tens of wounded'
That's metric for dozens.
"Tens of" is also used to describe turnout at Biden rallies.
L'chaim
Hamas is complaining that it was a massacre of Palestinian civilians. Good.
What have we heard from our President about American citizens held hostage by Hamas, and our efforts to free them and punish their captors?
Nothing, you say?
Of course the only way they will get released is if Israel is successful in the IDF operations in Gaza, and this administration is doing all it can to hobble those efforts.
I guess Biden can't take the risk of losing votes in Michigan to help rescue Americans. Because Our Democracy.
"A Gaza Health Ministry spokesman said at least 55 dead and 'tens of wounded' had arrived at a hospital nearby..."
And who were they? And who killed them?
A baker's dozen is 13, but a baker's 10 is fucking 10. That's it. 10. You get 10.
Switching to the metric system would have screwed us all out of a heckuvalotta donuts by now.
Truth be known, the whole thing was a scheme by Big Pastry to cash in. Americans did the right thing when we rejected the whole sorry business.
I'm surprised Ganz didn't recognize that historical episode as one of the roots of MAGA Trumpomobsterist gluttony and obstreperousness.
A Trump victory ensures a full bag of donuts for every American. Joe Biden's campaign should be terrified.
Crack hardest hit.
I was wrong. There were at least four hostages still alive. It took the IDF to free them. There’s a lesson in that.
So nice to hear. Some light in this darkness.
So nice to hear. Some light in this darkness.
"Sebastian said...
Now liberate the Palestinians, i.e., the civilian population, held hostage by Hamas since it came to power."
The Palestinians overwhelmingly support Hamas.
RCOCEAN II said...
"A Gaza Health Ministry spokesman said at least 55 dead and 'tens of wounded' had arrived at a hospital nearby..."
And who were they? And who killed them?
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Why was this woman taken hostage, fuckwit?
What about the 1200 other civilians raped, burned, slaughtered, and dismembered last October...who killed them, you rabid Jew hater?
What a miracle!
I have changed my mind on the apartheid thing. Israel should embrace the label, but clarify that it practices cultural apartheid to protect itself against people who support a death cult. Given that a substantial percentage of Israeli citizens are Muslim Arabs, nobody can reasonably claim that Israel practices racial or religious apartheid. The residents of Gaza have demonstrated that they want to brutalize and kill Israelis. They are either active Hamas members or active or passive supporters. As such, they have forfeited their claim to rights that followers of normal cultures enjoy.
Outstanding work, IDF! Rid the ratholes of the Hamass rats.
This makes my heart glad!
God bless the IDF.
A Gaza Health Ministry spokesman said...
I try to avoid profanity in comments, but in this case I'm happy to say I don't give a fuck what Hamas has to say.
I’m surprised and very pleased that there are still hostages to be rescued. Thank God.
Just an old country lawyer said..."What have we heard from our President about American citizens held hostage by Hamas, and our efforts to free them and punish their captors?"
Even by today's lack of journalistic standards, the lack of media interest in the fate of the American hostages held by Hamas is surprising.
It's another case where I can't help but think that the media would be approaching the situation very differently if a Republican were the president: "Hostage Crisis Day 245: Desperate Families of American Hostages Demand Answers From President"
Reading the USA media is like reading Fucking Pravda. I had to go to Reuters to get a clear understanding of what happened:
55 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in central Gaza, health official says
"Bodies of at least 55 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Al-Nuseirat and other areas in central Gaza, and dozens wounded, in the attacks, arrived on Saturday at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, the health ministry in the Hamas-run enclave said.
The hospital, one of the only hospitals still functioning in Gaza, has been currently operating via one power generator and could go out of service while dozens of injured were still on the streets, a spokesperson from the health ministry said in front of the hospital."
BTW, Israel has killed over 108 Journalists in Gaza since October, so good for reuters for doing some reporting.
BTW Hamas is Claiming israel killed 210 Palestinians when it attacked the refugee camp to rescue the 4 hostages. Evidently they are unharmed, which is suprising given Hamas supposedly - according to the US media - rapes and tortures everyone.
There would be zero dead if Hamas didn’t kidnap people.
Unconditional Surrender.
I very much doubt that Israel would have trusted the US with advance knowledge of this raid.
RCOCEAN, you are pissing in the wind if you think anyone else cares one bit about so-called Palestinian civilians being killed while rescuing hostages. The more the merrier as far as I'm concerned. Hamas made this situation, and could end it at any time.
Hostages rescued, RC Collins hardest hit…
h/t Phil Hendrie
ah hendrie, I haven't heard him in ages,
Blogger RCOCEAN II said...
"A Gaza Health Ministry spokesman said at least 55 dead and 'tens of wounded' had arrived at a hospital nearby..."
They were Hamas terrorists or those who support them. I have not seen anyone here who supports you RCOCEAN. Maybe Field Marshall Freder and Chuck but they just won't admit it.
RCOCEAN II said...
"55 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in central Gaza, health official says"
6/8/24, 11:57 AM
You haven't gotten the style guide? Here, let me help.
Journalist = Hamas propagandist
Doctor = Hamas terror agent
High Schooler = Military age male
Primary Schooler = Hamas Jr.
Babies = Larval Hamas
There is no shortage of Americans who might agree quite sincerely. Then again, it explains why most Jews, especially ones in blue state America, keep telling regular white Americans to stay well away from them. Even I'm shocked by what non-Muslim minorities in Europe say about Israelis. Animals, disgusting savages, Hitler was right- and that's just from the Hindus! I suppose they're less guarded because I'm not white, but even so.
Excellent. I had assumed there were no living hostages to rescue.
Over on X, lots of folks decrying the dead Palestinian civilians "protecting" the hostages. I understand they are claiming over 200, now.
Boo Hoo. FAFO
Michael K wrote: “I have not seen anyone here who supports you RCOCEAN. Maybe Field Marshall Freder and Chuck but they just won't admit it.”
Cedarford (remember him?) hated Jews as well.
The Hamas (and Paleostinians in general) practice the reprehensible strategy of deliberately hiding targets amongst civilians. They do this on purpose. These are the same people who strap suicide vests onto their kids. These practices should be outlawed under international law. Anihl Clooney should protest this.
more details,
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bycfb11gbr#autoplay
but of course,
https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2024/06/08/biden-administration-calls-negotiations-ceasefire-after-israel-rescues-4-hostages/
I heard an earful of "Zionist!" conspiracy the other day. I just let the person talk because I wanted to hear all of it. The "AntiZionist" crowd are steeped in insanity.
All the way up to "The Jews conspired with Hitler"
hamas works Hadera, Dizengoff Square, Afula, the Dolphinarium, the Sbarro Pizzeria in Netanya, and a hundred others,
that was the thesis of Abu Mazen the old man, at Moscow University, prior to being recruited by the KGB, and organizing the fundraising for Black September,
Bad news for Pelosi
its been more than a 100 years since these Palestinians so called had a decent leadership, from Haj Amin to Arafat to Mazen, from Izzat al Quadim to Yassin to now Haniyeh
'tens of wounded'
That's metric for dozens.
"Tens of" is also used to describe turnout at Biden rallies.
Shrinkflation!
I'm glad the hostages were rescued. Hopefully the IDF can finish the job soon in Gaza by destroying Hamas, and finding and rescuing any other hostages that are living, as well as retrieving the bodies of the dead. As far as the Palestinian casualties go, it's sad that they brought this situation upon themselves. They could end it at any time by surrendering and turning over all of the hostages. Or they can continue to die for nothing. Their choice, not ours.
Now bring home Chicago grandmother Marcy Goldberg's grandson Hersh Goldberg-Polin home too. He's a dual US-Israeli citizen, and yet Biden administration hasn't brought him home, hasn't compelled Hamas to release him. Proof-of-life video was issued by Hamas in April 2024, perhaps to taunt Biden.
I’m praying for ALL people affected by the inhumanity and barbarity of Hamass. May it be ended with extreme prejudice and ended very soon.
American hostages still being held and not a peep from the stenographer media.
One Israeli dead and almost 100 terrorists dead.
I feel bad for the Israeli casualty and his family, but nice ratio.
'BTW Hamas is Claiming israel killed 210 Palestinians when it attacked the refugee camp to rescue the 4 hostages. Evidently they are unharmed, which is suprising given Hamas supposedly - according to the US media - rapes and tortures everyone.'
210 is not high enough even though it's a bullshit number.
Fuck your terrorist buddies.
Maybe they can fight like men instead of taking women and babies hostage.
But they can't do that because they're a 7th century society that has never progressed, and they have one of the lowest average IQs in the Arab world.
Tough to win a war against those smart Jooooos.
She's the Girl who was taken away on the back of the motorcycle by the grinning demon.
https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=kidnapped+Israeli+girl+cries+out+from+back+of+motorcycle&form=HDRSC3&first=1
Hamas is Claiming israel killed 210 Palestinians when it attacked the refugee camp to rescue the 4 hostages.
Does anyone ask why there's a "refugee camp" in an area that has been under Hamas control for 17 years? And yet the Gazans overwhelmingly support Hamas.
It seems the Israeli killed was one of the leaders of the operation by the counterterrorism unit. RIP, a true hero.
'It seems the Israeli killed was one of the leaders of the operation by the counterterrorism unit. RIP, ,a true hero.'
Unlike the U.S., where fat and stupid generals sit on their asses in DC while others do the dirty work (cough, Mark Milley, cough), Israeli commanders tend to be leaders in battle.
Which, it goes without saying, means they don't hide behind women and children...
And who were they? And who killed them?
Who gives a shit?
Interesting the person who hates D-Day commemorations bleeds out when it comes to Palestinian terrorists.
Says a lot about you. None of it good.
It's another case where I can't help but think that the media would be approaching the situation very differently if a Republican were the president: "Hostage Crisis Day 245: Desperate Families of American Hostages Demand Answers From President"
Not to mention Michelle Obama tweeting out an insipid photo to bring them back.
RCOCEAN II said...
Reading the USA media is like reading Fucking Pravda. I had to go to Reuters to get a clear understanding of what happened:
55 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks in central Gaza, health official says
"Bodies of at least 55 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Al-Nuseirat and other areas in central Gaza, and dozens wounded, in the attacks, arrived on Saturday at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, the health ministry in the Hamas-run enclave said.
The hospital, one of the only hospitals still functioning in Gaza, has been currently operating via one power generator and could go out of service while dozens of injured were still on the streets, a spokesperson from the health ministry said in front of the hospital."
BTW, Israel has killed over 108 Journalists in Gaza since October, so good for reuters for doing some reporting.
As long as the Palestinians are Palestinians someone is going to kill them.
Jordan and Egypt promise to kill them if they go to either of those countries. Syrians kill them if they get that far.
Right now the Palestinians are hiding in Israel because the Israelis are the least likely to kill them.
And then they go and attack the Israelis.
They are a failed tribe. Their men need to be defeated and their women and children dispersed to surrounding tribes.
"They were Hamas terrorists or those who support them."
Thats a sad comment. Approximately 40,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since 10-7-23. Most of them women, kids, and old people. How many of died of starvation or medical neglect is unknonw since the IDF have destroyed all the medical facilities and cut off medicine and food. Its one reason Netenyahu has been charged with being a war criminal undr Internatioal law and the ICC has issued an arrest warrant.
"BTW, Israel has killed over 108 Journalists in Gaza since October..."
You have to start somewhere.
BTW, according to the UN (OCHA) over 1,100 Palestinians have been killed by Israel on the West Bank since 2016. That's not Hamas, in case you aren't aware of it. Israelis killed on the West Bank since 2016? 85.
1,100 dead Arabs vs. 85 Israelis. that's similar to Warsaw Ghetto numbers under the Germans.
Can everyone imagine RCOCEAN II scowling at that pic of the smiling released hostage?
I can.
and btw, RC: would you like to explain why Israel hasn't been going around killing the 2 million Arabs who live INSIDE Israel?
You know, carrying out their "genocide" thing...?
RCOCEAN II said...
"1,100 dead Arabs vs. 85 Israelis [since 2016]. that's similar to Warsaw Ghetto numbers under the Germans."
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1,200 dead Israelis in ONE DAY , October 7th, vs. a hundred-odd Hamas terrorists. How's that for a comparison with the Warsaw Ghetto uprising.
I bet you read "The Protocols of Zion" at bedtime every night---at least until your lips get tired.
RCOCEAN II said...
"They were Hamas terrorists or those who support them."
Thats a sad comment. Approximately 40,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since 10-7-23. Most of them women, kids, and old people. How many of died of starvation or medical neglect is unknonw since the IDF have destroyed all the medical facilities and cut off medicine and food. Its one reason Netenyahu has been charged with being a war criminal undr Internatioal law and the ICC has issued an arrest warrant.
Hamas says it is 40000 Palestinians. A lie but OK we will go with it.
If it was in Egypt it would be 400,000.
If it was in Jordan it would be 1,000,000.
You wouldn't care about 400,000 or 1,000,000. There are millions being killed in several countries in Africa, Yemen, Syria, Ukraine. Way more than 40,000.
You Only care about 40,000.
Because Jews.
The best thing for the Palestinian people is to stop being Palestinian people and join one of the non-psychotic tribes around them.
I’m hoping this means that Gaza citizens are helping the IDF identify bad guys and save hostages.
It’s high time the IDF had help rooting out Hamas terrorists.
Eva Marie said...
I’m hoping this means that Gaza citizens are helping the IDF identify bad guys and save hostages.
It’s high time the IDF had help rooting out Hamas terrorists.
Maybe Israel is different.
My experience with this is that Iraqi's and Afghani's didn't trust us and knew that eventually we would betray them.
Obama and Biden obliged. In spades.
A Palestinian in Gaza has been under Hamas rule for decades. There is no reason to believe that they will not be under Hamas rule forever.
When we were in Iraq/Afghanistan we were angry they didn't help us more.
But all the people that actually helped us got murdered and tortured when the Taliban and Iran took over again so I totally understand.
"Blogger Sebastian said...
Now liberate the Palestinians...". No, they voted for hamass and they also participated in the Oct 7 terrorist attack. So, let them enjoy the consequences of their stupidity, ignorance, and antisemitic proclivities.
As for the palestinian deaths, 100, 150, 200, whatever it is ,it's a good start. They have fucked around and are finding out. Hezbollah should be next. Obliterate them all, it is again earned.
One of the many reasons why I will never be put in charge of such things is that my reaction to hostage taking would always be: okay, the hostages are dead. We will now exact disproportionate retribution.
All of this drama about hostages incentivizes hostage taking.
They want to take blood. Show them you are much better at taking blood.
Sadly, my proposed strategy, however logical, polls badly.
I'd love to know how many of these bloodthirsty "Hey, those Palestinian babies deserve to die" types are against the death penalty in the USA.
And not only the war criminal types. How many of these "reasonable" liberal leftists like Michelle Goldberg or Joe Biden who "Stand by Israel (even if they kill 40,000 kids and women)" and support giving them the bombs and weapons are still against the death penalty.
Because I'd to hear them explain that contridiction. If Alabama executes a serial killer. Boo-hoo goes the liberal/left "oh the barbarism". But if israel killed 10,000 kids with USA bombs Meh, who cares! - says the liberal/left. IRC, Pelosi who was chortling over the thought of strafing and murdering Russians in 2022, is a big opponent of the DP. Kill the brown kids, save the serial Killers.
What a bunch of freaks.
'I'd love to know how many of these bloodthirsty "Hey, those Palestinian babies deserve to die" types are against the death penalty in the USA.'
I believe internet spammers and people who swindle old folks should be executed.
But that's just me : )
“ Maybe Israel is different.”
They have to be. They can’t withdraw to a place an ocean away. Over the years I’m sure they’ve resettled informants to Israel proper. Israelis have vowed to destroy Hamas - not for the benefit of Gaza residents (although that will be a secondary benefit) but for their own continued existence. Over the past month IDF strikes have become more surgical. Maybe because they have imbedded better listening devices but maybe because there are informants. It’s to Israel’s direct benefit to provide safe passage for those informants. Israelis are also providing more accurate body counts which means their control over territory is better.
Also the fact that Iran is encouraging US protests means that they think their grasp over the Gaza population is tenuous.
BTW, I don’t believe 10,000 dead babies. Exactly what are the logistics that could make that true? Has Hamas herded 10,000 babies into a small space to be an easy target for Israeli strikes?
If you look at the Iranian Revolution, the Iranians say the previous government killed approx 60,000 people. The actual estimate is between 500 and 3,000.
As they were imprisoned in "civilian homes" in a "civilian neighborhood" I don't see any "innocent" deaths attached to the operation.
Michael K:
I have not seen anyone here who supports you RCOCEAN. Maybe Field Marshall Freder and Chuck but they just won't admit it.
Cederford was mentioned but don't forget Crack. I'd put money on him going toe to toe with RCOCAN on mindless hatred.
"Hey, those Palestinian babies deserve to die"
Attributable to Hamas and sympathetic interests who for a century have been pushing Jews into abortion chambers, clinical studies, and into the sea.
I'd love to know how many of these bloodthirsty "Hey, those Palestinian babies deserve to die" types are against the death penalty in the USA.
No one has said that. The point, still lost on you, is that the responsibility for their deaths lies with Hamas, for using civilians as shields, or with their families for collaborating with Hamas and doing stupid things like holding Israelis hostage. Get the distinction?
RCOCEAN II said...
I'd love to know how many of these bloodthirsty "Hey, those Palestinian babies deserve to die" types are against the death penalty in the USA.
And not only the war criminal types. How many of these "reasonable" liberal leftists like Michelle Goldberg or Joe Biden who "Stand by Israel (even if they kill 40,000 kids and women)" and support giving them the bombs and weapons are still against the death penalty.
Because I'd to hear them explain that contridiction. If Alabama executes a serial killer. Boo-hoo goes the liberal/left "oh the barbarism". But if israel killed 10,000 kids with USA bombs Meh, who cares! - says the liberal/left. IRC, Pelosi who was chortling over the thought of strafing and murdering Russians in 2022, is a big opponent of the DP. Kill the brown kids, save the serial Killers.
What a bunch of freaks.
You are completely losing touch with reality.
Nobody is even coming close to the things you are saying. Your straw men are haunting you.
You will feel better when you drop the hatred and return to reality.
Seriously get some help.
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