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🇺🇸🇦🇫🇮🇷 Remember the Kabul airlift? An Afghan source says Washington now wants the Taliban’s air bases to bomb Iran
Matthew Hoh, former Marine and State Department official, says an Afghan friend told him again that the Americans have kept pressing the Taliban to let US jets soil.
Matthew has also heard Washington think tankers argue for making peace with the Taliban precisely because they’d be useful in a war with Iran:
“Just don’t ever underestimate the lunacy of Washington, DC.”
Afghanistan sits on Iran’s eastern border, far from the Gulf coast where US jets can actually reach.
If the story holds, the next round against Iran already leans on the same government America spent 20 years trying to destroy.
@MatthewPHoh @WeTheBrandon
Matthew Hoh, former Marine and State Department official, says an Afghan friend told him again that the Americans have kept pressing the Taliban to let US jets soil.
Matthew has also heard Washington think tankers argue for making peace with the Taliban precisely because they’d be useful in a war with Iran:
“Just don’t ever underestimate the lunacy of Washington, DC.”
Afghanistan sits on Iran’s eastern border, far from the Gulf coast where US jets can actually reach.
If the story holds, the next round against Iran already leans on the same government America spent 20 years trying to destroy.
@MatthewPHoh @WeTheBrandon
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מאוחדת בתחת שלי. 59 שנים אחרי האיחוד, אפשר לספור על כף יד אחת את מספר הקלפיות בשכונות הפלסטיניות של ירושלים. יש לזה מילה, לא בעברית, באפריקנס.
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The Prime Minister of Denmark is upset that Finland and Norway broke with 4.5 years of boycotting diplomacy by calling President Putin. God forbid we talk to the other side and start talking about peace.
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the correct stance WAS unpopular. the correct stance was that the civil rights movement was justified in protesting.
The Civil Rights Act had a 59% approval rating. I know it's fun to pretend that the correct stance was always unpopular so you can pretend your enemies will be the bad guys of future period pieces but the majority of the country was actually convinced on this.
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We are calling you to act now before it is too late to do so .
In Hebron, Netanyahu is turning displacement into an election spectacle
Israel has expelled 4,000 Palestinians in the past four days, destroying many of their homes and engineering a new reality that we fear will become permanent.
By @Issaamro.
972mag.com/hebron-displac…
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Matt Hoh : Why All the IDF Murders in the West Bank? x.com/i/broadcasts/1…
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The Lies Dragging US into Iran War Again. youtube.com/live/O37bwcIZP… via @YouTube @MatthewPHoh @DanielLDavis1 @Judgenap
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⚠️ Is Iran a collapsing state... or an existential threat?
Matthew Hoh (@MatthewPHoh) dismantles the dual narrative of a collapsing Iran that is somehow also an overwhelming nuclear threat, arguing the push for escalation ignores military realities and rests on ideology over cled lies are again dragging the United States toward confrontation with Iran.
Matthew Hoh argues the case for escalation rests on a contradiction: "It's both at the same time, a pathetic hollow state that's on the verge of collapse. And the greatest threat to world peace because they're so powerful." The reality is that Iran did not represent an offensive threat to anyone, and would not have struck Israel or the Gulf Arab countries, unless we and the IDF together embarked on this foolish war.
Hoh also questions claims that the U.S. has somehow held back against Iran in earlier rounds: "What weapon systems haven't we deployed? What forces haven't we brought to bear?"
Those questions are critically important, given that we appear to be on the brink of returning to full-scale war, with the same weapons, attacking the same targets, but expecting a different outcome.
It’s worse than foolish, because almost certainly a new attack will result in an even stronger Iranian counterstrike against Israel, against our Arab allies, and against our own forces. All of it is avoidable, but we seem hell-bent on initiating something that will harm our own interests.
Escalation continues to be driven by ideology and institutional interests rather than any realistic assessment of U.S. capabilities or strategic outcomes.
Watch this essential conversation from Daniel Davis Deep Dive. ⬇️
danieldavisdeepdive.substack.com/p/the-lies-dra…
Matthew Hoh (@MatthewPHoh) dismantles the dual narrative of a collapsing Iran that is somehow also an overwhelming nuclear threat, arguing the push for escalation ignores military realities and rests on ideology over cled lies are again dragging the United States toward confrontation with Iran.
Matthew Hoh argues the case for escalation rests on a contradiction: "It's both at the same time, a pathetic hollow state that's on the verge of collapse. And the greatest threat to world peace because they're so powerful." The reality is that Iran did not represent an offensive threat to anyone, and would not have struck Israel or the Gulf Arab countries, unless we and the IDF together embarked on this foolish war.
Hoh also questions claims that the U.S. has somehow held back against Iran in earlier rounds: "What weapon systems haven't we deployed? What forces haven't we brought to bear?"
Those questions are critically important, given that we appear to be on the brink of returning to full-scale war, with the same weapons, attacking the same targets, but expecting a different outcome.
It’s worse than foolish, because almost certainly a new attack will result in an even stronger Iranian counterstrike against Israel, against our Arab allies, and against our own forces. All of it is avoidable, but we seem hell-bent on initiating something that will harm our own interests.
Escalation continues to be driven by ideology and institutional interests rather than any realistic assessment of U.S. capabilities or strategic outcomes.
Watch this essential conversation from Daniel Davis Deep Dive. ⬇️
danieldavisdeepdive.substack.com/p/the-lies-dra…
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⚠️ Predicting Trump on Iran Is a Fool’s Errand—And the Backup Plan might be more Dangerous
Matthew Hoh (@MatthewPHoh) argues that forecasting President Trump’s next steps on Iran is essentially impossible. The unpredictability and desire for control at the top create cascading S. government, its surrogates, and the media.
“I’d have a better time predicting what the weather is going to be like next year…than figuring out what Donald Trump is going to do next week,” Hoh says.
Hoh expects Washington may fall back on a pressure campaign modeled on the 1991–2003 approach to Iraq: sanctions, isolation, periodic strikes, and efforts to provoke regime change. Iran, the region, and America’s position are fundamentally different today, however, making the strategy far more uncertain and dangerous.
The US was free to have foolish sanctions on Iraq for 10 years, because there was no impact on the oil supplies coming out of the region. That’s not the case this time, as we’re already in a critical supply crisis. Continuing on in this manner will only raise the cost for everyone.
With earlier regime-change plans already failed, Hoh warns this default path remains “very dangerous,” with potential hesitation tied only to the Israeli election.
Watch this essential conversation from Daniel Davis Deep Dive. ⬇️
danieldavisdeepdive.substack.com/p/the-lies-dra…
Matthew Hoh (@MatthewPHoh) argues that forecasting President Trump’s next steps on Iran is essentially impossible. The unpredictability and desire for control at the top create cascading S. government, its surrogates, and the media.
“I’d have a better time predicting what the weather is going to be like next year…than figuring out what Donald Trump is going to do next week,” Hoh says.
Hoh expects Washington may fall back on a pressure campaign modeled on the 1991–2003 approach to Iraq: sanctions, isolation, periodic strikes, and efforts to provoke regime change. Iran, the region, and America’s position are fundamentally different today, however, making the strategy far more uncertain and dangerous.
The US was free to have foolish sanctions on Iraq for 10 years, because there was no impact on the oil supplies coming out of the region. That’s not the case this time, as we’re already in a critical supply crisis. Continuing on in this manner will only raise the cost for everyone.
With earlier regime-change plans already failed, Hoh warns this default path remains “very dangerous,” with potential hesitation tied only to the Israeli election.
Watch this essential conversation from Daniel Davis Deep Dive. ⬇️
danieldavisdeepdive.substack.com/p/the-lies-dra…
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Lula versus Bolsonaro: Passei 1.901 dias em confinamento solitário por revelar a verdade sobre os assassinatos e a espionagem do governo dos EUA, inclusive contra o Brasil e suas indústrias. Lula, fora do poder, lutou pela minha liberdade. Lula, no poder, discutiu minha Francisco, que decidiu se encontrar com minha família e ajudar. Depois da minha libertação, Lula e eu nos encontramos em Roma para lamentar a morte do Santo Padre. Lula foi gentil com meus filhos e não pediu nada em troca. Em contraste, Jair e Flávio Bolsonaro nada fizeram e nada disseram. Sem a capacidade de dizer não a Washington e a Tel Aviv, não pode haver política interna, apenas ordens estrangeiras. Essas instruções são sempre as mesmas: “Ampliem nosso roubo de recursos e salários e calem a boca sobre nós assassinarmos crianças”. Os entreguistas entregarão tudo em troca de uma fatia, até a própria língua.
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Matthew Hoh retweeted
WAR ON THE WEST BANK -
@MatthewPHoh
&
@raymcgovern
on THE WORLD THIS WEEK youtube.com/watch?v=PiWNQU…
A convenient killing of IDF soldiers days before Israeli election; Will Iran war resume after U.S. vote? and Zelensky persists. This Week: 1. Israel vows worst West Bank assault since 1967 War. 2. Was Attack on IDF Provoked Days Before Election? 3. Is Ukraine Really Finished? Plus: U.S. Mid-Term Races Heat Up / Iran War to Resume After U.S. Vote? / French Unrest Continues.
Host: Joe Lauria
@unjoe
Producer: Cathy Vogan
@CathyVoganSPK
@MatthewPHoh
&
@raymcgovern
on THE WORLD THIS WEEK youtube.com/watch?v=PiWNQU…
A convenient killing of IDF soldiers days before Israeli election; Will Iran war resume after U.S. vote? and Zelensky persists. This Week: 1. Israel vows worst West Bank assault since 1967 War. 2. Was Attack on IDF Provoked Days Before Election? 3. Is Ukraine Really Finished? Plus: U.S. Mid-Term Races Heat Up / Iran War to Resume After U.S. Vote? / French Unrest Continues.
Host: Joe Lauria
@unjoe
Producer: Cathy Vogan
@CathyVoganSPK
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The World This Week from Joe @Consortiumnews Ray @raymcgovern and Matt @MatthewPHoh
This weeks topic is "WAR ON THE WEST BANK - Matt Hoh & Ray McGovern on THE WORLD THIS WEEK"
Give it a listen, it is well worth your time.
All three of these gents are top shelf all the way around and deserve their own Lego action figures that only Explosive Media can generate (@ExplosiveMediaa )
youtube.com/watch?v=PiWNQU…
This weeks topic is "WAR ON THE WEST BANK - Matt Hoh & Ray McGovern on THE WORLD THIS WEEK"
Give it a listen, it is well worth your time.
All three of these gents are top shelf all the way around and deserve their own Lego action figures that only Explosive Media can generate (@ExplosiveMediaa )
youtube.com/watch?v=PiWNQU…
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Starting in 15 minutes:
WAR ON THE WEST BANK - @MatthewPHoh & @raymcgovern on THE WORLD THIS WEEK
youtube.com/watch?v=PiWNQU…
A convenient killing of IDF soldiers days before Israeli election; Will Iran war resume after U.S. vote? and Zelensky persists.
This Week:
1. Israel vows worsce 1967 War.
2. Was Attack on IDF Provoked Days Before Election?
3. Is Ukraine Really Finished?
Plus: U.S. Mid-Term Races Heat Up / Iran War to Resume After U.S. Vote? / French Unrest Continues.
Host: Joe Lauria @unjoe
Producer: Cathy Vogan @CathyVoganSPK
WAR ON THE WEST BANK - @MatthewPHoh & @raymcgovern on THE WORLD THIS WEEK
youtube.com/watch?v=PiWNQU…
A convenient killing of IDF soldiers days before Israeli election; Will Iran war resume after U.S. vote? and Zelensky persists.
This Week:
1. Israel vows worsce 1967 War.
2. Was Attack on IDF Provoked Days Before Election?
3. Is Ukraine Really Finished?
Plus: U.S. Mid-Term Races Heat Up / Iran War to Resume After U.S. Vote? / French Unrest Continues.
Host: Joe Lauria @unjoe
Producer: Cathy Vogan @CathyVoganSPK
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LIVE at 9 am EDT @Consortiumnews The World This Week with @raymcgovern & @MatthewPHoh youtube.com/live/PiWNQU6BI…
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An occupied people have the right to armed resistance. That is international law.
An occupying power and its soldiers have no claim to self-defense. Collective punishment is a war crime.
An occupying power and its soldiers have no claim to self-defense. Collective punishment is a war crime.
1) Targeting occupation soldiers on occupied land is not terrorism by any definition
2) In response, Israel is destroying homes of completely unrelated people, a war crime according to international law
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If this FT should be headline news.
The back-channel could have facilitated an end to the war.
Jake Sullivan appeared to use it when deescalating from nuclear brink, but disavowed it (terminating its usefulness) when it began to be used to discuss serious peace terms.
The back-channel could have facilitated an end to the war.
Jake Sullivan appeared to use it when deescalating from nuclear brink, but disavowed it (terminating its usefulness) when it began to be used to discuss serious peace terms.
FT reports that in early 2023 an unofficial channel floated a deal under which Putin agreed to pull Russian forces back to the pre-24 Feb 2022 line in exchange for Ukraine dropping NATO membership and recognising Russian control of Crimea (plus a land corridor). Zelenskyy and ed even to discuss territorial concessions, believing they could secure better terms on the battlefield.
Mediators say the US also declined to back the channel. Participants later called it a missed chance for a settlement more favourable to Ukraine than what followed.
Now, imagine how many lives would be saved, the energy sector would not be in ruins, the economy, democracy would be preserved if the deal happened back then...
TERRIBLE, DISGUSTING, INUMAN.
ft.com/content/dcb57f…
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One day people will look back with bewilderment and disdain at the ritualistic western condemnations of armed resistance of those living in concentration and death camps
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Since this morning, I’ve been unable to leave my home. All checkpoints in H2 and exits from Hebron are closed. Israeli forces have begun demolishing homes and shops near the site of the attack.
Residents are living in fear, cut off from basic necessities.
We urgently call on the UN, international governments, and humanitarian organizations to act now: protect civilians, demand an end to unlawful demolitions and collective restrictions, and ensure safe access to essential supplies and emergency services.
Hebron must not be forgotten. We need urgent action, not just statements of concern.
Residents are living in fear, cut off from basic necessities.
We urgently call on the UN, international governments, and humanitarian organizations to act now: protect civilians, demand an end to unlawful demolitions and collective restrictions, and ensure safe access to essential supplies and emergency services.
Hebron must not be forgotten. We need urgent action, not just statements of concern.
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