Monday, May 14, 2018

As you had some questions about US Embassy move to Jerusalem, here's some info:
Monday: While U.S.is officially moving its embassy to Jerusalem today and there are reports of "Palestinians killed by Israelis" at the border with Gaza, let's not forget: Army shoot men planting bomb, strike Hamas post after gunmen fire at troops; protesters hurl rocks, burn tires ahead of US embassy inauguration; IDF vows to prevent border breach (Times of Israel) The TV news keeps showing Jerusalem celebration and Gaza border, not mentioning activities at the border are being sponsored by a terrorist group, Hamas, and seeming to forget about the PA. Additionally, the reports infrequently mention that the Gaza region is also bordered by a wall with Egypt. Amanpour, in a seemingly contradictory statement, just reminded viewers that Hamas doesn't believe in a diplomatic solution while scolding the US for moving embassy to Jerusalem and thus removing a possible diplomatic lever. I did hear at least one person on CNN mention that moving the US embassy to Jerusalem does not prevent the Palestinians from also having a capital in Jerusalem. One has to wonder why the US Administration is apparently sabotaging their message by putting pastors like Hagee and Jeffress in keynote postions.
Hoping to Break Through Border Fence, Hamas Posts Maps to Show Gazans Shortest Routes to Israeli Communities (i24News) On Sunday, Hamas posted pictures and maps on social media showing the shortest routes from the border fence to nearby Israeli communities in case Palestinian rioters manage to breach the security fence. 
Israel Drops Leaflets Warning Palestinians to Avoid Gaza Border (Jerusalem Post) Israeli planes dropped leaflets in Gaza on Monday ahead of expected protests along the border with Israel, warning Palestinians not to approach the security fence. "You are taking part in violent riots which jeopardize your lives. Hamas is taking advantage of you in order to hide its failures," they read. With the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem on Monday followed by Nakba Day and the beginning of Ramadan on Tuesday, the IDF is gearing up for several days of violence. 

Video: Hamas Plans to Carry Out a Massacre in Israel (IDF Spokesperson) On Monday, May 14, Hamas plans to send armed terrorists among 250,000 violent rioters to swarm and breach Israel's border with Gaza and enter Israeli communities. Hamas plans to carry out a massacre in Israel. The Israel Defense Forces will not let them. 
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From Honest Reporting: For the second consecutive week, Palestinian rioters at the Kerem Shalom border crossing destroyed gas lines and other infrastructure — on the Gaza side of the crossing. The IDF estimated the rioters caused around $9 million in damage forcing Israel to close it until further notice. The destruction sounds senseless until you see what Gaza sources told Ynet about how Hamas benefits from Kerem Shalom’s closure:
A Palestinian source in Gaza, meanwhile, told Ynet that Hamas has been profiteering considerably as a result of the crossing’s destruction. The Kerem Shalom crossing is operated by the Palestinian Crossings Authority, which is controlled by the Palestinian Authority (PA) rather than Hamas, he noted.
The source then explained that Hamas was encouraging rioters to damage crossings, thereby causing the PA to lose revenue from customs and other taxes levied on incoming goods.
Bringing the goods in through the Rafah border crossing, the source added, will allow Hamas to pocket such tax levies.
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