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CareerChange24 · 13/06/2025 01:31

Wow things are escalating to levels I don’t know if we are prepared for. But Mossad are no fools so must be confident in their actions.

www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14808013/Explosions-sounding-Tehran-US-warned-Israel-planning-hit-Irans-nukes.html

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FOJN · 13/06/2025 07:13

TheAutumnCrow · 13/06/2025 05:15

Apparently Israel is targeting scientists as well as military and nuclear installations. Perhaps this means, by hitting their houses/homes? Neighbourhoods?

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/13/israel-strikes-iran-nuclear-program-netanyahu

I was being sarcastic about 'human shields', it seems to be the go to justification for many of the atrocities carried out by Israel.

Letstheriveranswer · 13/06/2025 07:07

Snowstorming · 13/06/2025 06:42

Israel will always be a terrorist state that bombs innocent civilians and thinks it is immune to any morality or legality. It commits war crimes in Gaza every day, this was only a matter of time.

one day, when Israel reaches the UK (directly or indirectly) and it is us who have to shelter our children and families from bombs and missiles (which is a real possibility) then I do wonder how many people will still be justifying Israel’s war crimes and arrogance.

Time to lay off the drugs I think. Also, look at a map.....do you actually realise how tiny Israel is. They aren't done massive colonising power spreading across the world and eradicating religious minorities in the same way as, say, political Islam is.

Figcherry · 13/06/2025 07:01

Snowstorming · 13/06/2025 06:42

Israel will always be a terrorist state that bombs innocent civilians and thinks it is immune to any morality or legality. It commits war crimes in Gaza every day, this was only a matter of time.

one day, when Israel reaches the UK (directly or indirectly) and it is us who have to shelter our children and families from bombs and missiles (which is a real possibility) then I do wonder how many people will still be justifying Israel’s war crimes and arrogance.

You really think Israel will bomb the UK?

Are you ok?

JustGoClickLikeALightSwitch · 13/06/2025 07:00

one day, when Israel reaches the UK (directly or indirectly) and it is us who have to shelter our children and families from bombs and missiles (which is a real possibility) then I do wonder how many people will still be justifying Israel’s war crimes and arrogance.

Um, on behalf of every Jew in England - no.

BeFirmHedgehog · 13/06/2025 06:57

The same Israel that are starving children to death and bombing families sheltering in tents? No thanks

alikelylass · 13/06/2025 06:51

Snowstorming · 13/06/2025 06:42

Israel will always be a terrorist state that bombs innocent civilians and thinks it is immune to any morality or legality. It commits war crimes in Gaza every day, this was only a matter of time.

one day, when Israel reaches the UK (directly or indirectly) and it is us who have to shelter our children and families from bombs and missiles (which is a real possibility) then I do wonder how many people will still be justifying Israel’s war crimes and arrogance.

one day, when Israel reaches the UK

What ARE you talking about??

DeSoleil · 13/06/2025 06:48

Iran are Islamic terror supporting extremists who have little regard for human life. And they hate the West. We do not want them having nuclear weapons.

❤️🇮🇱❤️

Snowstorming · 13/06/2025 06:42

Israel will always be a terrorist state that bombs innocent civilians and thinks it is immune to any morality or legality. It commits war crimes in Gaza every day, this was only a matter of time.

one day, when Israel reaches the UK (directly or indirectly) and it is us who have to shelter our children and families from bombs and missiles (which is a real possibility) then I do wonder how many people will still be justifying Israel’s war crimes and arrogance.

FixTheBone · 13/06/2025 05:54

TheMel · 13/06/2025 02:55

Bla bla bla Iran has declared war against Israel by funding it's proxy terror groups. It seems Israel doesn't want to roll over and take it up the arse.

That was the excuse al qaeda used when they attacked the US.

Guess it's game on then.

alikelylass · 13/06/2025 05:49

Israel has been fighting a proxy war with Iran for years.
Iran bankrolls Hamas, Hezbollah and Isis. All Israel has done is bring it out into the open

@Fitasafiddle1 Isreal is not a wild cat striking out randomly.

I agree. Israel has a plan, and will see it through.

Fitasafiddle1 · 13/06/2025 05:27

DaphneduM · 13/06/2025 05:25

Succinctly put - I certainly agree with your number 1. Netanyahu is headstrong and untameable and has broken ranks with Trump.

It seems no-one can rein him in. I see the Head of the UN has criticised his actions, but its just words.

Isreal is not a wild cat striking out randomly. No.

Fitasafiddle1 · 13/06/2025 05:25

FOJN · 13/06/2025 05:04

If Israel were intending to hit Iran's nukes why are there, what look like, residential buildings being hit? Are the nukes using Iranians as human shields?

Israel seem to be targeting military commanders as well.

DaphneduM · 13/06/2025 05:25

TheAutumnCrow · 13/06/2025 05:18

Seems that there’s two schools of analysis emerging this morning:

  1. Netanyahu is headstrong and untameable, and has broken ranks with Trump
  2. The strikes on Iran reflect a convergence of Trump’s and Netanyahu’s interests

Succinctly put - I certainly agree with your number 1. Netanyahu is headstrong and untameable and has broken ranks with Trump.

It seems no-one can rein him in. I see the Head of the UN has criticised his actions, but its just words.

TheAutumnCrow · 13/06/2025 05:18

Seems that there’s two schools of analysis emerging this morning:

  1. Netanyahu is headstrong and untameable, and has broken ranks with Trump
  2. The strikes on Iran reflect a convergence of Trump’s and Netanyahu’s interests
TheAutumnCrow · 13/06/2025 05:15

FOJN · 13/06/2025 05:04

If Israel were intending to hit Iran's nukes why are there, what look like, residential buildings being hit? Are the nukes using Iranians as human shields?

Apparently Israel is targeting scientists as well as military and nuclear installations. Perhaps this means, by hitting their houses/homes? Neighbourhoods?

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/13/israel-strikes-iran-nuclear-program-netanyahu

FOJN · 13/06/2025 05:04

If Israel were intending to hit Iran's nukes why are there, what look like, residential buildings being hit? Are the nukes using Iranians as human shields?

Fitasafiddle1 · 13/06/2025 04:34

Apologies for typos.

Fitasafiddle1 · 13/06/2025 04:29

This is very bold, but quietly expected. Iran have been doing all they van to support Hanss both with funding and manpower. Inflaming tensions in the region for years.

This was entirely orchestrated by the Axis of Disorder - it was a coordinated attack on the west at the beginning. Russia invaded Ukraine ( Thar was not the instant success they expected) they were supposed to be in Moldova by now, with Ukraine done and dusted.

The tensions were planned for Israel to blow that situation sky high, so US resources would be stretched.

Inam now wondering what China intend to do. This has not gone to plan. Will they just step away or will the next stage happen?

As a society we need to be aware that we are at war. The world order is being tested. When you see what’s actually happening here, it is far bigger than it first appears. This is a direct challenge to western dominance, as they see it.

The Axis of disorder
The Axis of Upheaval/evil.

North Korea is also part of the same collaboration.

This is an escalation, and will be uncomfortable for most.

Guavafish1 · 13/06/2025 04:15

They have been striking Iran for over a year. I doubt Iran will do anything in return that’s impactful. This will all blow over.

Ilovelifeverymuch · 13/06/2025 03:47

Iwantaparkingspacenow · 13/06/2025 02:42

The Israeli government have been emboldened to think that they can attack anyone, such as those in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria with impunity. So why is there surprise at their latest actions in Iran?

The current right wing, despicable Israeli government led by the warmonger Nethanyahu, who continues to cling to power by directing the starvation, shooting and bombing of totally helpless women and children in Gaza who are blockaded in a war zone with absolutely no where to go, have no morals or humanity left.

I know there are a number of Israelis that can see that their government is making Israel a pariah state. But until others in Israel and their supporters around the world can stop deflecting justified concerns, criticisms and challenges to the Israeli governent's heinous actions with the spurious, unjustified shouts of "but you are being anti semitic" they will continue to attack others without fear of consequences so long as they have the backing of Trump's US government and other right wing, nationalist governments.

Trump reached out to Iran for talks which are ongoing trying to avert conflict yet you blame him for Israel attack on Iran and claim they gave his backing. Iran were playing hard ball and dragging the talks while continuing to insist that they will continue to build their nuclear weapon.

I don't agree with how Israel has handled the Gaza conflict after the Hezbollah attack but stop trying to paint the Iranian government as an innocent government, they are evil.

Waterweight · 13/06/2025 03:36

Mossad ... Arnt they the ones who killed the wrong man in Sweden (??) got involved in Israel's climb to the top military wise but weren't able function without aid funding & there own security due to the country still being under constant threat (??) & sort of fell out of popularity years ago (??)

No offence but I wouldn't trust mossad & could see Israel (government) pressing on as a sign that they're willing to risk there supporters like being put on the spot with having to help them if necessary or willing to sacrifice there lower down soldiers lives for the bigger cause if they have to

MrsEdithOrme · 13/06/2025 03:09

ThePigandPear · 13/06/2025 02:12

Not clicking the shit mail, sorry.

Oh FFS!

TheMel · 13/06/2025 02:55

Iwantaparkingspacenow · 13/06/2025 02:42

The Israeli government have been emboldened to think that they can attack anyone, such as those in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria with impunity. So why is there surprise at their latest actions in Iran?

The current right wing, despicable Israeli government led by the warmonger Nethanyahu, who continues to cling to power by directing the starvation, shooting and bombing of totally helpless women and children in Gaza who are blockaded in a war zone with absolutely no where to go, have no morals or humanity left.

I know there are a number of Israelis that can see that their government is making Israel a pariah state. But until others in Israel and their supporters around the world can stop deflecting justified concerns, criticisms and challenges to the Israeli governent's heinous actions with the spurious, unjustified shouts of "but you are being anti semitic" they will continue to attack others without fear of consequences so long as they have the backing of Trump's US government and other right wing, nationalist governments.

Bla bla bla Iran has declared war against Israel by funding it's proxy terror groups. It seems Israel doesn't want to roll over and take it up the arse.

Cnon · 13/06/2025 02:51

Two thoughts

We have to get rid Iran’s nuclear capabilities!

True, but Israel’s sick of of threatened by these evil bastards!
To them, it’s game on!

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