This week turned heavy for many of us, and quickly. We’ve been glued to our screens, waiting for the next update. Images and videos of those made homeless, sheltering from Israeli bombs, And yet, for many especially Palestinians, the Aqsa Flood Operation sparked a renewed sense of hope. The violence didn’t begin on October 7th, in fact, it didn’t even begin this year. A lot led up to this operation, which is context missed (or casually left out) by many outlets. People have taken to the streets in many corners of the world, including the United States, to stand with the people of Gaza who are facing an onslaught of bombs by a very humiliated Israel. And now the world knows, they’re not as invincible as they thought they were.

What’s Brewing?

In the early hours of October 7th, the Zionist entity found itself awoken to their worst nightmare. In what was a total of over 50 separate strikes that killed over 1,200 Israelis mostly soldiers, the Al Qassam Brigades of the Palestinian Resistance managed to conduct the greatest operation dealing a heavy blow to the “invincible” Israeli entity. They advanced through enemy lines by land, air, and sea, to the great surprise of Israeli intelligence. Some Resistance Fighters parachuted their way in.

The operation was so great that Israeli officers themselves were left gawking in denial or praise for it. 

But this didn’t happen overnight. In fact, this was years of planning, coordination, and allyship, only striking when the time was right. Many of the missiles and rockets used in the operation were rockets that were fired on the people of Gaza through the years, collected, recycled and then engineered. 

Why Now?

If you’ve been paying attention, lately there have been many talks (and visits) between the Israeli entity and Saudi Arabia, US-brokered of course. Bin Salman said in an interview that the deal is closer than we think, and if materialized, it would set the stage for many Arab countries to follow suit. A normalized Israel was a stronger Israel. And now, normalization talks are definitely off the table as residents of several Arab nations have taken up the pitchforks and are marching towards their borders as we speak to support the Palestinian people. 

The offensive was also calculated in a time when US funds are running low. We’ve been dealing with a debt ceiling crisis of our own, skyrocketing inflation, not to mention the Pentagon telling Congress that they’re low on funds for Ukraine. In short, the timing of all this could not be better. 

Let’s also not forget that many significant things led up to this offensive that was strangling the Palestinian people. From daily desecrations and torment of worshippers at Aqsa, to taking many Palestinians as prisoners, as well conducting daily raids, they didn’t just ask for this offensive, Israel begged for it. 

What does Al-Aqsa Flood Operation reveal:

• The Zionist entity is not as superior as they thought they were.

• Hamas has greatly increased in its military capabilities. The Resistance could not be successful without the support of its people. The Palestinians' open support emboldened the Resistance to grow stronger, have the freedom of movement and unity in its approach. The narrative of many who support Palestine but want to distance them from Hamas are factually incorrect; the Resistance and the people are one with each other and there are videos showing masses aiding the Resistance in its operation from transporting hostages to taking to the streets to display victory. 

• The Axis of Resistance is a formidable and unified force. From Hezbollah striking military posts, to Iran providing tech, weapons and logistics 

When all is said and done, what we will see is intense fighting between Israeli forces and the Palestinian Resistance fighters, ramping up of indiscriminate bombings on civilians in Gaza and psychological warfare aided by Western mainstream media cronies. They have even resorted to intense propaganda that they themselves can’t even decide on, whether its Biden talking about decapitated babies and then outlets redacting the claim, or Ben Shapiro posting an AI altered image of a puppy made to look like it's a burnt baby. 

Ultimately, though, Israeli forces will have to come to the negotiating table because it will be in their best interest to do so. And the likely outcome will be no further desecrations on Aqsa, release of Palestinian prisoners and accepting the reality that the Israeli entity will never be safe again. 

New Yorkers should plan their flights accordingly, because JFK is about to be extra crowded with all the settlers coming in. 

We’re Here to Stay

As Israelis flee to the airport in masses out of fear for their lives, Palestinians — from children to the elderly — are fighting with their lives for their land and freedom as the Israeli occupation continues to murder them relentlessly.

World

Gaza is Grieving

The Palestinian death toll has surpassed 1,500 and over 423,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in the Gaza Strip. In less than a week, Israel has dropped 6,000 bombs on Gaza — the equivalent of what the US dropped in one year during the war on Afghanistan. Israeli bombing has destroyed eleven mosques, 90 schools, 752 residential and non-residential buildings, and nearly 1,800 housing units. Gazans do not have access to power, water, or fuel, as the UN warns of the dire situation in the Gaza Strip, following Israel’s total blockade on the territory. Gaza is once again under siege — and bracing for the worst. 

Economy

The West is only Worried about Oil

While the Palestinians are fighting for their freedom with their lives, the Western world is worried about oil. News outlets are already predicting a potential “global recession” that may resemble the Arab-Israeli war of 1973, which led to an oil embargo, leading to massive economic stagnation and high inflation (“stagflation”) in the West. American economists are now sounding alarms that conflict in the region will send tremors around the world – and God forbid the Western world is deprived of its energy suppliers in the Middle East. 

Tech

Israelis are Using AI to Play the Victim Card

The European Union has issued a warning to Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg over the alleged spread of false information on X (formerly Twitter) and Meta in wake of the recent attacks in Palestine. The EU noted an increase in fake news and “repurposed old images” by Hamas supporters. Ironically, however, these tactics are proving to be characteristic of the Israeli attempt to paint Palestinians as terrorists using AI-generated images (detected by X) to show the dead bodies of Israeli children. This is while real images and videos of dead Gazan children following the ongoing relentless Israeli attacks are flooding social media platforms.

What You Need to Know

Afghanistan Faces a ‘Disaster on Top of a Disaster’

Two severe earthquakes hit western Afghanistan four days apart this past week, leaving more than 2,000 people dead and thousands injured. Unicef said more than 90 percent of those who died were women and children. Several villages were leveled to the ground, as survivors worked alongside excavators to dig long trenches for mass burials. Nearly 2,000 homes and 20 villages were destroyed, and hundreds of people – mostly women – are still missing in the Zenda Jan district, the earthquake epicenter.

What to Look Out For

Stay tuned for the latest interview today with a former Israeli General’s son who speaks out and breaks the silence on what’s going on from Washington D.C. Miko Peled. 

An article about Israeli propaganda spreading like wildfire from the media straight into Biden’s mouth will be published tomorrow. 

And look out for TMJ’s upcoming report on the history of Occupied Palestine from 1948 till today. It is so comprehensive you’ll want to make brochures out of it. 

News

What Else is Brewing?

• Since American outlets speak on behalf of Israel and Israel, we thought it would be nice to hear from Palestinians themselves about the mysterious Aqsa Operation and armed resistance. We were right, it was quite nice. 

• As if the situation was already not dire, Western nations are beginning to or thinking about criminalizing the support for Palestinians during this war. From France outright banning protests to UK suggesting legal consequences, free speech looks like a mirage at this point. 

• A student protesting for Palestine was slapped and then body slammed by a police officer at Florida Atlantic University. Someone caught it all on video. 

• Over 2,000 people were killed in an earthquake in Western Afghanistan. Reports say over 90 percent of them were women and children.

• In a bid to ensure that people truly know New York stands with abortion, Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York health-care providers will prescribe and deliver medical abortion pills following an increase in demand. We get it New York, jeez. 

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