Professor Mole-Rat
@professor-molerat.bsky.social
Military Analyst & Historian; Researcher, Writer & Copy Editor/Fact Checker, with a passing resemblance to a Mole-Rat.
Perhaps, perhaps not & more for Crimes Against Humanity. Signal>noise ratio on the internet is not indicitive of legislation, facts, nor judgement or jurisdiction.
I have 35 yrs in this field (half in conflict resolution & war crime investigation), & was an int. observer for this region from 97-06
I have 35 yrs in this field (half in conflict resolution & war crime investigation), & was an int. observer for this region from 97-06
January 14, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Perhaps, perhaps not & more for Crimes Against Humanity. Signal>noise ratio on the internet is not indicitive of legislation, facts, nor judgement or jurisdiction.
I have 35 yrs in this field (half in conflict resolution & war crime investigation), & was an int. observer for this region from 97-06
I have 35 yrs in this field (half in conflict resolution & war crime investigation), & was an int. observer for this region from 97-06
'a two state with complete Palestinian autonomy'
I agree 100%.
But, after Hamas' actions from 2005, culminating with Oct7, (& what followed), Bibi's government new WB land-grabs & no interest in ending emergency laws there is a long way to go. Bibi & Hamas out? & we'll see; I am not hopeful. :/
I agree 100%.
But, after Hamas' actions from 2005, culminating with Oct7, (& what followed), Bibi's government new WB land-grabs & no interest in ending emergency laws there is a long way to go. Bibi & Hamas out? & we'll see; I am not hopeful. :/
January 14, 2026 at 2:15 PM
'a two state with complete Palestinian autonomy'
I agree 100%.
But, after Hamas' actions from 2005, culminating with Oct7, (& what followed), Bibi's government new WB land-grabs & no interest in ending emergency laws there is a long way to go. Bibi & Hamas out? & we'll see; I am not hopeful. :/
I agree 100%.
But, after Hamas' actions from 2005, culminating with Oct7, (& what followed), Bibi's government new WB land-grabs & no interest in ending emergency laws there is a long way to go. Bibi & Hamas out? & we'll see; I am not hopeful. :/
Read up on the internal strife in, and around, Turkey after WWI. Israel/Palestine has not got anywhere near that (hopefully I do not have to add 'yet' to that...).
In the same period, USSR, China, India had enormous turmoil, as did many smaller nations.
Pre 1918, well...
In the same period, USSR, China, India had enormous turmoil, as did many smaller nations.
Pre 1918, well...
January 14, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Read up on the internal strife in, and around, Turkey after WWI. Israel/Palestine has not got anywhere near that (hopefully I do not have to add 'yet' to that...).
In the same period, USSR, China, India had enormous turmoil, as did many smaller nations.
Pre 1918, well...
In the same period, USSR, China, India had enormous turmoil, as did many smaller nations.
Pre 1918, well...
Not now, because Greece, Armenia & Turkey recognised each other; eventually & with much bloodshed & forced migration.
Israel & Palestine have yet to do so.
But, it is you calling for going back to the era when Smyrna & Trabzon, were much, much worse that Gaza today.
Why? Racism, idiocy, or...?
Israel & Palestine have yet to do so.
But, it is you calling for going back to the era when Smyrna & Trabzon, were much, much worse that Gaza today.
Why? Racism, idiocy, or...?
January 14, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Not now, because Greece, Armenia & Turkey recognised each other; eventually & with much bloodshed & forced migration.
Israel & Palestine have yet to do so.
But, it is you calling for going back to the era when Smyrna & Trabzon, were much, much worse that Gaza today.
Why? Racism, idiocy, or...?
Israel & Palestine have yet to do so.
But, it is you calling for going back to the era when Smyrna & Trabzon, were much, much worse that Gaza today.
Why? Racism, idiocy, or...?
You are very confused. And part of the problem.
I fear, with the rule of law (what little there ever was) now collapsing worldwide, and the relative stability of the post WWII era ending, you will see much more behaviour you dislike globally.
The next few years will be very difficult for you.
I fear, with the rule of law (what little there ever was) now collapsing worldwide, and the relative stability of the post WWII era ending, you will see much more behaviour you dislike globally.
The next few years will be very difficult for you.
January 14, 2026 at 11:14 AM
You are very confused. And part of the problem.
I fear, with the rule of law (what little there ever was) now collapsing worldwide, and the relative stability of the post WWII era ending, you will see much more behaviour you dislike globally.
The next few years will be very difficult for you.
I fear, with the rule of law (what little there ever was) now collapsing worldwide, and the relative stability of the post WWII era ending, you will see much more behaviour you dislike globally.
The next few years will be very difficult for you.
No, but attacking them first, blockading their ports, does.
Also the Yugoslavia comparison is very good, but not in the way you think. Yugoslavia post WWI is more analagous to the last 50 years, or so, of the Ottoman Empire in Asia Minor.
Again, 'Free Smyrna' or 'Free Trabzon' is idiotic isn't it?
Also the Yugoslavia comparison is very good, but not in the way you think. Yugoslavia post WWI is more analagous to the last 50 years, or so, of the Ottoman Empire in Asia Minor.
Again, 'Free Smyrna' or 'Free Trabzon' is idiotic isn't it?
January 14, 2026 at 11:10 AM
No, but attacking them first, blockading their ports, does.
Also the Yugoslavia comparison is very good, but not in the way you think. Yugoslavia post WWI is more analagous to the last 50 years, or so, of the Ottoman Empire in Asia Minor.
Again, 'Free Smyrna' or 'Free Trabzon' is idiotic isn't it?
Also the Yugoslavia comparison is very good, but not in the way you think. Yugoslavia post WWI is more analagous to the last 50 years, or so, of the Ottoman Empire in Asia Minor.
Again, 'Free Smyrna' or 'Free Trabzon' is idiotic isn't it?
Are you not aware of the population changes in what is now modern Turkey? Greek, Armenian, Turkish, Arab and many sub-sects, were relocated by force, in both directions.
Let alone Turkish Arabic territory (Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, etc).
And not just Turkey. The world mirrored Israel/Palestine.
Let alone Turkish Arabic territory (Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, etc).
And not just Turkey. The world mirrored Israel/Palestine.
January 14, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Are you not aware of the population changes in what is now modern Turkey? Greek, Armenian, Turkish, Arab and many sub-sects, were relocated by force, in both directions.
Let alone Turkish Arabic territory (Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, etc).
And not just Turkey. The world mirrored Israel/Palestine.
Let alone Turkish Arabic territory (Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, etc).
And not just Turkey. The world mirrored Israel/Palestine.
Lastly, as it seems you are indoctrinated by falsehoods, misinformation & , probably, hate. Your views are indistinguishable from that of the Nazis; racist, pro-terrorist, pro-genocide. Is that intentional?
There is plenty to criticise Israel abut, esp. >2006, but your views feed their extremism.
There is plenty to criticise Israel abut, esp. >2006, but your views feed their extremism.
January 14, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Lastly, as it seems you are indoctrinated by falsehoods, misinformation & , probably, hate. Your views are indistinguishable from that of the Nazis; racist, pro-terrorist, pro-genocide. Is that intentional?
There is plenty to criticise Israel abut, esp. >2006, but your views feed their extremism.
There is plenty to criticise Israel abut, esp. >2006, but your views feed their extremism.
It wasn't at the same time that Palestine became into being as a non-Ottoman Turk province (under British/French control after WWI). Borders & populations changed massively at that time.
As for expanding into neighbouring sovereign states; that is what happens when countries fight and lose wars.
As for expanding into neighbouring sovereign states; that is what happens when countries fight and lose wars.
January 14, 2026 at 10:57 AM
It wasn't at the same time that Palestine became into being as a non-Ottoman Turk province (under British/French control after WWI). Borders & populations changed massively at that time.
As for expanding into neighbouring sovereign states; that is what happens when countries fight and lose wars.
As for expanding into neighbouring sovereign states; that is what happens when countries fight and lose wars.
By that loose criteria, Israel is no less a legitimate state than dozens of others. More, if we go back only a few decades. Do you call for their destruction? No? Why?
Israel has not attacked any nation that has recognised their right to exist, but has been attacked constantly but those who do not.
Israel has not attacked any nation that has recognised their right to exist, but has been attacked constantly but those who do not.
January 14, 2026 at 10:52 AM
By that loose criteria, Israel is no less a legitimate state than dozens of others. More, if we go back only a few decades. Do you call for their destruction? No? Why?
Israel has not attacked any nation that has recognised their right to exist, but has been attacked constantly but those who do not.
Israel has not attacked any nation that has recognised their right to exist, but has been attacked constantly but those who do not.
"colonialist benefactors" That's what is known as a tell...
The rest is historically inaccurate, or at best, incomplete (as is much of history, including the more common narratives that are unequivocally pro-Israel).
Would you accept calls for the total destruction of Turkey & 'Free Smyrna'?
The rest is historically inaccurate, or at best, incomplete (as is much of history, including the more common narratives that are unequivocally pro-Israel).
Would you accept calls for the total destruction of Turkey & 'Free Smyrna'?
January 14, 2026 at 10:43 AM
"colonialist benefactors" That's what is known as a tell...
The rest is historically inaccurate, or at best, incomplete (as is much of history, including the more common narratives that are unequivocally pro-Israel).
Would you accept calls for the total destruction of Turkey & 'Free Smyrna'?
The rest is historically inaccurate, or at best, incomplete (as is much of history, including the more common narratives that are unequivocally pro-Israel).
Would you accept calls for the total destruction of Turkey & 'Free Smyrna'?
>>That is countries and borders are often formed - throughout history.
The 20th C is replete with migration; are you calling for all borders & migration to go back to 1947? 1918? 1897? Or, is it just this single country you are calling for the destruction of? If so, there is a word for that: Racism.
The 20th C is replete with migration; are you calling for all borders & migration to go back to 1947? 1918? 1897? Or, is it just this single country you are calling for the destruction of? If so, there is a word for that: Racism.
January 14, 2026 at 10:36 AM
>>That is countries and borders are often formed - throughout history.
The 20th C is replete with migration; are you calling for all borders & migration to go back to 1947? 1918? 1897? Or, is it just this single country you are calling for the destruction of? If so, there is a word for that: Racism.
The 20th C is replete with migration; are you calling for all borders & migration to go back to 1947? 1918? 1897? Or, is it just this single country you are calling for the destruction of? If so, there is a word for that: Racism.
This was addressed (arguably badly) in 1947 with the UN declaration of the creation of both Palestine and Israel. But the Palestinians chose to ignore that and started a war of aggression to wipe out the Israelis - they lost that war, and a lot of land. Even more so in the repeats of 1967 & 73. >>
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM
This was addressed (arguably badly) in 1947 with the UN declaration of the creation of both Palestine and Israel. But the Palestinians chose to ignore that and started a war of aggression to wipe out the Israelis - they lost that war, and a lot of land. Even more so in the repeats of 1967 & 73. >>
> 1998/2006 also saw plenty of blame to go to both sides. The Palestinians wanted too much land back (that they lost in previous wars), the Israelis wanted to give less.
Too many in power from both sides were happy with conflict over negotiation, and that, ultimately, led us to Oct 7th.
Too many in power from both sides were happy with conflict over negotiation, and that, ultimately, led us to Oct 7th.
January 14, 2026 at 10:27 AM
> 1998/2006 also saw plenty of blame to go to both sides. The Palestinians wanted too much land back (that they lost in previous wars), the Israelis wanted to give less.
Too many in power from both sides were happy with conflict over negotiation, and that, ultimately, led us to Oct 7th.
Too many in power from both sides were happy with conflict over negotiation, and that, ultimately, led us to Oct 7th.
Although the whole regional issue is a mess & Israel is not blameless (esp. since 2006), most attempts at a 2-state solution have failed due to Arabs (not just Palestinians; it's complex) wishing to fight, with open calls of genocide, rather than negotiate. 1947-73 saw them start wars & lose land >
January 14, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Although the whole regional issue is a mess & Israel is not blameless (esp. since 2006), most attempts at a 2-state solution have failed due to Arabs (not just Palestinians; it's complex) wishing to fight, with open calls of genocide, rather than negotiate. 1947-73 saw them start wars & lose land >
>> I also hope the more aggressive post-2006 Israel will be tempered, & they will work with the international comm to see a workable 2-state solution. From international pressure (with Trump & co in power I am not confident), & internally as a result of seeing the horrors of what one future entails.
January 14, 2026 at 10:15 AM
>> I also hope the more aggressive post-2006 Israel will be tempered, & they will work with the international comm to see a workable 2-state solution. From international pressure (with Trump & co in power I am not confident), & internally as a result of seeing the horrors of what one future entails.
>> The only 'good' thing to come out of the last couple of years has been an incentive for international recognition of a Palestinian State. Of course, borders, goverment, & all the paraphernalia that comes with that) need to finalised.
>>>damn, lack of space>>>
>>>damn, lack of space>>>
January 14, 2026 at 10:11 AM
>> The only 'good' thing to come out of the last couple of years has been an incentive for international recognition of a Palestinian State. Of course, borders, goverment, & all the paraphernalia that comes with that) need to finalised.
>>>damn, lack of space>>>
>>>damn, lack of space>>>
There will only ever be pre and post Oct 7th with regards to dealings in the region (in both directions).
I feel we are in a time that echoes 1947/8 when it was the Palestinian leaders who rejected their own state and started a war, which they then lost, along with much more land.
>>final post>>
I feel we are in a time that echoes 1947/8 when it was the Palestinian leaders who rejected their own state and started a war, which they then lost, along with much more land.
>>final post>>
January 14, 2026 at 10:07 AM
There will only ever be pre and post Oct 7th with regards to dealings in the region (in both directions).
I feel we are in a time that echoes 1947/8 when it was the Palestinian leaders who rejected their own state and started a war, which they then lost, along with much more land.
>>final post>>
I feel we are in a time that echoes 1947/8 when it was the Palestinian leaders who rejected their own state and started a war, which they then lost, along with much more land.
>>final post>>
>>> The Israeli losses, although heavy (both military & civilian) were nothing compared to if Hamas had more abilites & resources - next time (and they promised there would be a next time) ~9 million were at risk. And the leaders of Hamas had always made it very clear that this was their objective >
January 14, 2026 at 10:05 AM
>>> The Israeli losses, although heavy (both military & civilian) were nothing compared to if Hamas had more abilites & resources - next time (and they promised there would be a next time) ~9 million were at risk. And the leaders of Hamas had always made it very clear that this was their objective >
>>> Oct 7th changed everything. It was a single full scale (and very well planned & executed) military attack from the government of Gaza against their neighbour. It's goal was terror, in it's literal sense. But committed, not by a 'terrorist group', but directly & publicly, by a state actor. >>>
January 14, 2026 at 10:02 AM
>>> Oct 7th changed everything. It was a single full scale (and very well planned & executed) military attack from the government of Gaza against their neighbour. It's goal was terror, in it's literal sense. But committed, not by a 'terrorist group', but directly & publicly, by a state actor. >>>
>>>There were plenty of population on both sides who were against the 2-state solution, but only one side actively called for the total destruction of the other; genocide in its literal sense.
And, with the intifadas & Israel's constant illegal land grabs in the WB, both sides have polarised. >>>
And, with the intifadas & Israel's constant illegal land grabs in the WB, both sides have polarised. >>>
January 14, 2026 at 9:58 AM
>>>There were plenty of population on both sides who were against the 2-state solution, but only one side actively called for the total destruction of the other; genocide in its literal sense.
And, with the intifadas & Israel's constant illegal land grabs in the WB, both sides have polarised. >>>
And, with the intifadas & Israel's constant illegal land grabs in the WB, both sides have polarised. >>>
>>> This heavily affected further talks between Israel and the Palestinian groups regarding the pull back from more West Bank settlements (four being withdrawn from at the same time as Gaza), with the no Palestinian State groups in Israel gaining prominence, with 'I told you so' comments >>>
January 14, 2026 at 9:53 AM
>>> This heavily affected further talks between Israel and the Palestinian groups regarding the pull back from more West Bank settlements (four being withdrawn from at the same time as Gaza), with the no Palestinian State groups in Israel gaining prominence, with 'I told you so' comments >>>
>>> Hamas were shipping in heavy weapons (including heavy machine guns, ATGM's and even Manpads, originating from Iran) immediately after Israel withdrew fully from Gaza, even before they were elected. Within months of their election they were firing into Israel, targetting civilian areas. >>>
January 14, 2026 at 9:50 AM
>>> Hamas were shipping in heavy weapons (including heavy machine guns, ATGM's and even Manpads, originating from Iran) immediately after Israel withdrew fully from Gaza, even before they were elected. Within months of their election they were firing into Israel, targetting civilian areas. >>>
Ah, the famous PPO #19 poll. It only asked less than 500 people from Gaza and mixing it with results for the West Bank.
Hamas' actions on the run up to the election & immediately after, with the infighting with more moderate groups, shows the split, ever widening since, between Fatah & Hamas. >>>
Hamas' actions on the run up to the election & immediately after, with the infighting with more moderate groups, shows the split, ever widening since, between Fatah & Hamas. >>>
January 14, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Ah, the famous PPO #19 poll. It only asked less than 500 people from Gaza and mixing it with results for the West Bank.
Hamas' actions on the run up to the election & immediately after, with the infighting with more moderate groups, shows the split, ever widening since, between Fatah & Hamas. >>>
Hamas' actions on the run up to the election & immediately after, with the infighting with more moderate groups, shows the split, ever widening since, between Fatah & Hamas. >>>
Disgusting isn't it Comrade?
Yet, Hamas, Hezbollah, IRGC & many of the other groups you are supportive of, do this daily, & per capita many orders of magnitude worse.
Hopefully the US still has Rule of Law to recover from this (I fear not...), but your the people killed by your friends do NOT.
Yet, Hamas, Hezbollah, IRGC & many of the other groups you are supportive of, do this daily, & per capita many orders of magnitude worse.
Hopefully the US still has Rule of Law to recover from this (I fear not...), but your the people killed by your friends do NOT.
January 13, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Disgusting isn't it Comrade?
Yet, Hamas, Hezbollah, IRGC & many of the other groups you are supportive of, do this daily, & per capita many orders of magnitude worse.
Hopefully the US still has Rule of Law to recover from this (I fear not...), but your the people killed by your friends do NOT.
Yet, Hamas, Hezbollah, IRGC & many of the other groups you are supportive of, do this daily, & per capita many orders of magnitude worse.
Hopefully the US still has Rule of Law to recover from this (I fear not...), but your the people killed by your friends do NOT.