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Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 10h

Saving for regular use.

Joel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 11h

There's nothing at all wrong with being Palestinian, and using "Palestinian" in this way is deeply racist against Palestinians, but it is also antisemitic, because it defines Jewishness as something that can be granted and removed for political reasons.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13h

JD Vance describes Chuck Schumer as "one of the most famous Palestinians in the world"

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Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 10h

God I hope someone records what they say to Smotrich

Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 11h

I’m willing to bet there’s not a single solitary truthful clause in what he said

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Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 17h

Are you saying people shouldn’t be celebrating?

Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 17h

When the world is no longer cursed with his presence, Smotrich will be remembered as possibly the most cynical, conniving politician in Israeli history. Why is he doing this? Because his party is polling below the threshold and he, personally, has nothing to lose.

The Times of Israel @timesofisrael.com · 18h

Smotrich says he will oppose hostage deal, as his party weighs quitting the government https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-says-he-will-oppose-hostage-deal-as-his-party-weighs-quitting-the-government/

Smotrich says he will oppose hostage deal, as his party weighs quitting the government

Religious Zionism source says decision hasn't been made yet; Ben Gvir mum on deal after earlier threat to bolt if Hamas 'remains in existence'; opposition has promised 'safety net'

www.timesofisrael.com

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Dana El Kurd @danaelkurd.bsky.social · 2d

Can I also say I am so angry today. It's the lives lost, the cities wiped out, the time taken from us. We have been consumed with this level of unspeakable violence for 2 years. To think of all the potential futures taken away... it's unfathomable

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Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 1d

I’m not crying you’re crying

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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 1d

"The war in Gaza is over. The hostages will be released 72 hours after the Israeli Cabinet approves the deal. The release is expected to happen by Monday," a U.S. official told me
@barakravid.bsky.social

Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 1d

‼️‼️‼️ This phase is done!

GAZA PEACE DEAL REACHED: TRUMP

Senior American official: The war in Gaza has ended. The hostages will be released 72 hours after the Israeli cabinet approves the agreement. The assessment is that this will happen at the latest on Monday.

www.axios.com/2025/10/08/g...

GAZA PEACE DEAL REACHED: TRUMP

The announcement comes two years after Oct. 7, with 67,000 Palestinians killed.

www.axios.com

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Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 1d

Don’t forget the nausea!

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Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 1d

I should know better but I’m so excited.

Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 1d

Hamas says all living hostages can be freed within 72 hours. Has has agreed to release all 20 living hostages in a single phase.

www.israelhayom.com/2025/10/08/h...

Hamas says all living hostages can be freed within 72 hours

Negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh have made rapid progress, with cautious optimism on all sides. According to multiple diplomatic sources, a deal is expected to

www.israelhayom.com

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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 1d

Very good analysis:

barakravid.bsky.social
“I told Kate Boldoun on @cnn.com today that Israel & Hamas are very close to an agreement to release the hostages and end the war. In the WH, there is great optimism that things will be finalized by the end of the week.”

x.com/barakravid/s...

Xo

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Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 1d

This was a good one—thanks

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SAGL @whitecollarw00k.bsky.social · 1d

I was curious and just looked up the monthly listeners of Bad Bunny and Lee Greenwood on Spotify to see just how absurd and bad Faith this suggestion is…

Bad Bunny has ~80 million.
Lee Greenwood has less than 500 thousand.

These losers are just mad that they’re no longer the target demographic.

Zachary Krueger @zkffb.bsky.social · 1d

The inability to think of anyone other than Lee Greenwood as an alternative to Bad Bunny in the Super Bowl is peak robot brain. Imagine thinking he has appeal in any capacity. 99% of MAGA couldn’t tell you a Lee Greenwood song that’s not God Bless the USA.

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Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 2d

True. But releasing a statement tagging Mamdani’s relatively inoffensive/moderate statement as echoing Hamas propaganda only makes Hamas propaganda look inoffensive/moderate.

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Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 2d

I really don’t think the Israel MFA understands the difference between this statement from Mamdani and one from Hamas. Because if they did they’d see how shockingly stupid their own statement is.

www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

Three Israeli soldiers wounded, including two severely, in grenade explosion in Gaza

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www.haaretz.com

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Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 2d

Can’t wait

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Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 2d

How are there still so many people to block

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Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 2d

No one’s interested you wet bitch

Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 2d

I wish I weren’t still filled with this alienating rage, that the rage wasn’t so layered, that I hadn’t had to face so many maimed and murdered children so early on in fatherhood, that so many outsiders would let their own rage at massacred children excuse dehumanizing others’ murdered children.

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Standing Together @standing-together.bsky.social · 2d

Today marks two years since Hamas’ October 7 massacre and the start of Israel’s assault on Gaza. We asked Palestinians and Jews on our team how they felt about their home then — and how they feel now. To see the full post, click here shorturl.at/msoVq
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Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 5d

This is a really good sign.

IDF Prepping to Discharge Tens of Thousands of Reservists in Light of Progress in Gaza Truce Talks

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Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 6d

Jews are famous for agreeing on everything, after all.

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Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 6d

Reports: Hamas responded to Trump's Gaza cease-fire proposal, asked for clarification of some clauses

Nathan Hersh @nathanhersh.bsky.social · 6d

Oh fuck god please

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Nadine Batchelor-Hunt @nadinebh.bsky.social · 7d

If your response to Jewish people being stabbed to death and mowed down by a car in Manchester is “Gaza” you’re a charlatan and an antisemite and you need to get in the fucking bin.

I’ve had enough. Jews have had enough.

And you’re no ally of the Palestinian people if you behave like this.

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