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Has Trump's pressure worked?

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mids2019 · 04/10/2025 05:31

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn0xvnxqj2xt

So it looks like Hamas have agreed to free hostages! I guess being holed up in Gaza with no hope of winning does tend to sharpen even the most suicidal terrorist.

I start have agreed to ramp down their military campaign. I don't know if this news is enough to get the pro Palestinian loons to not go out protesting this weekend but it certainly is significant.

The question of disarming is the key one for Hamas and I wonder if Israel were premature in winding down military activity when they had already gained the concession of hostage release?.

Live updates: Trump tells Israel to stop bombing Gaza as Hamas agrees to release hostages

The US president says he believes Hamas is "ready for a lasting peace", as the group seeks further negotiations on his peace proposal.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn0xvnxqj2xt

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Gloriia · 04/10/2025 11:29

SomeoneSomewheree · 04/10/2025 11:18

This is exactly what I mean 🤯
Tbf it's just the same couple of posters with this strange style and wild imagination on all the threads regarding this topic.

Strange style and wild imagination?

Look, I'm as hopeful as the next person that the hostages will be released and the suffering of gazans may end when they have leaders in who put their welfare first. It's early days though.

Yep I do sneer at the likes of kneecap who waved terrorist flags and Vylan who said death to the IDf. And?

SomeoneSomewheree · 04/10/2025 11:18

Gloriia · 04/10/2025 11:15

They'll have to find another hobby, I'm sure Greta/kneecap/Bob Wanker Vylan are thinking up a bandwagon as we speak.

What will they do with their keffiyehs and flags though and what to do on a Sat afternoon if there isn't an intifada going on.

Like him or loathe him though but well done Trump on assisting and some progress being made.

This is exactly what I mean 🤯
Tbf it's just the same couple of posters with this strange style and wild imagination on all the threads regarding this topic.

SomeoneSomewheree · 04/10/2025 11:15

Wedonttalkaboutboris · 04/10/2025 10:20

The tone of this whole thread is grim.
Sneering at anyone who’s called for an end to mass civilian deaths. You can condemn Hamas without mocking those who want accountability and peace. The constant digs about “mobs”, “loons” and “nursing wounds” say far more about the posters here than about the people marching.

Please don’t spread hate or misinformation under the guise of political debate.

Spot on, it's some bizarre sort of sneering. It's not normal.

Gloriia · 04/10/2025 11:15

DwarfBeans · 04/10/2025 10:59

I’ve seen a lot of discussion on other forums suggesting many pro Palestine demonstrators actually lend their support to Hamas and Hezbollah, especially via Kneecap etc. It will be interesting to see what those people do now. Not once have I ever seen them speak positively about releasing hostages and they were very quiet yesterday. Videos online do suggest some are being paid to attend demos. I believe there are different factions from just the ‘anti war’ people. Supporting terrorist groups is unforgivable. And deluded because I know exactly what Hamas would do with them.

They'll have to find another hobby, I'm sure Greta/kneecap/Bob Wanker Vylan are thinking up a bandwagon as we speak.

What will they do with their keffiyehs and flags though and what to do on a Sat afternoon if there isn't an intifada going on.

Like him or loathe him though but well done Trump on assisting and some progress being made.

DwarfBeans · 04/10/2025 10:59

I’ve seen a lot of discussion on other forums suggesting many pro Palestine demonstrators actually lend their support to Hamas and Hezbollah, especially via Kneecap etc. It will be interesting to see what those people do now. Not once have I ever seen them speak positively about releasing hostages and they were very quiet yesterday. Videos online do suggest some are being paid to attend demos. I believe there are different factions from just the ‘anti war’ people. Supporting terrorist groups is unforgivable. And deluded because I know exactly what Hamas would do with them.

Martymcfly24 · 04/10/2025 10:33

Wedonttalkaboutboris · 04/10/2025 10:20

The tone of this whole thread is grim.
Sneering at anyone who’s called for an end to mass civilian deaths. You can condemn Hamas without mocking those who want accountability and peace. The constant digs about “mobs”, “loons” and “nursing wounds” say far more about the posters here than about the people marching.

Please don’t spread hate or misinformation under the guise of political debate.

Completely agree. Seems to be a theme for some posters.

I wonder if Israel were premature in winding down military activity when they had already gained the concession of hostage release?.

So the OP wants the protests to stop because of the tentative agreement but not the murder of civilians as that is too soon.
Right..

This thread is not in good faith. There is another one about the agreement that does not resort to the typical name calling and derogatory terms

Timelineuk · 04/10/2025 10:26

Wedonttalkaboutboris · 04/10/2025 10:20

The tone of this whole thread is grim.
Sneering at anyone who’s called for an end to mass civilian deaths. You can condemn Hamas without mocking those who want accountability and peace. The constant digs about “mobs”, “loons” and “nursing wounds” say far more about the posters here than about the people marching.

Please don’t spread hate or misinformation under the guise of political debate.

As if talking about Trump as if he’s some peace maker makes this thread even more weird. Not going to wash for any of us now. Trump isn’t in it for peace

Wedonttalkaboutboris · 04/10/2025 10:20

The tone of this whole thread is grim.
Sneering at anyone who’s called for an end to mass civilian deaths. You can condemn Hamas without mocking those who want accountability and peace. The constant digs about “mobs”, “loons” and “nursing wounds” say far more about the posters here than about the people marching.

Please don’t spread hate or misinformation under the guise of political debate.

mids2019 · 04/10/2025 10:14

Sadly I agree.

It may be that a lot of pro Palestinian campaigners are silent because they are nursing the wounds of Hamas effective surrender and the establishment potentially of technocratic governance in Gaza.

If there is a tentative peace and the signs are looking hopeful what will all the mobs do with their 'stop the genocide ' badly painted signs?

The murder of Jews in Manchester the most holy day of the Jewish calender didn't stop them so will as actual peace?

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NototerrorismIntheUK · 04/10/2025 08:50

mids2019 · 04/10/2025 05:31

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn0xvnxqj2xt

So it looks like Hamas have agreed to free hostages! I guess being holed up in Gaza with no hope of winning does tend to sharpen even the most suicidal terrorist.

I start have agreed to ramp down their military campaign. I don't know if this news is enough to get the pro Palestinian loons to not go out protesting this weekend but it certainly is significant.

The question of disarming is the key one for Hamas and I wonder if Israel were premature in winding down military activity when they had already gained the concession of hostage release?.

It's good news but I imagine the radicalised in the UK wont be happy 😕 they'll be out shouting 'globalise the intifada' or similar happy clappy ditties, they enjoy sharing.

SharonEllis · 04/10/2025 07:31

Nothing has worked yet. Far too early to say.