If you wanted evidence of how we are in a global conflict, look no further than the drama that unfolded yesterday at the airport of Makhachkala in the Russian majority muslim republic of Dagestan. On rumours that an Israeli plane had landed, masses stormed the airport in search of Israelis and Jews. The videos coming out were shocking and it unfolded in real time on social media feeds where we could see men storming the tarmac and a large group grabbing and holding a man while checking his passport. Total lawlessness, street justice.
I greatly appreciate your analysis , broad coverage and understanding of the events unfolding in our time. I find I simply cannot fathom the level of hatred and perhaps that is because I live here in Canada and feel that myself and my family are relatively safe, is all this hate disguised fear. I’m not so sure anymore. I basically always ask myself this question when confronted with a situation I don’t understand and that is “Whose needs are being met?” and other than destabilizing the world order it seems impossible to grasp an answer.
Thanks Pieter for sharing all this info. I didn’t know Hamas leadership resides in Qatar, you learn something new everyday! “Fun fact”: western Europe is scrambling now to sign significant long term deals with Qatar for delivery of liquefied natural gas. The irony - slapping sanctions on Russia to then turn to Hamas for your fossil fuels. All the while the Netherlands will stop the search for new onshore oil and gas fields in a drive to reach its climate goals and limit seismic risks. Let that sink in and then try to count the levels of stupidity.
A number of them live in Qatar, most notably Ismail Haniyeh who is seen as the overall Hamas leader. That is also why a lot of the negotiations are conducted with the help of Qatari leaders.
I greatly appreciate your analysis , broad coverage and understanding of the events unfolding in our time. I find I simply cannot fathom the level of hatred and perhaps that is because I live here in Canada and feel that myself and my family are relatively safe, is all this hate disguised fear. I’m not so sure anymore. I basically always ask myself this question when confronted with a situation I don’t understand and that is “Whose needs are being met?” and other than destabilizing the world order it seems impossible to grasp an answer.
Maintain your information flow. Thank you for summary analysis.
Thanks Pieter for sharing all this info. I didn’t know Hamas leadership resides in Qatar, you learn something new everyday! “Fun fact”: western Europe is scrambling now to sign significant long term deals with Qatar for delivery of liquefied natural gas. The irony - slapping sanctions on Russia to then turn to Hamas for your fossil fuels. All the while the Netherlands will stop the search for new onshore oil and gas fields in a drive to reach its climate goals and limit seismic risks. Let that sink in and then try to count the levels of stupidity.
A number of them live in Qatar, most notably Ismail Haniyeh who is seen as the overall Hamas leader. That is also why a lot of the negotiations are conducted with the help of Qatari leaders.