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politicsinternational-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"Taiwan Accuses Chinese Spy Balloons of Endangering Aviation and Waging Psychological Warfare"

Taiwan's defence ministry has accused China of using balloons to threaten aviation safety and conduct psychological warfare ahead of Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections on January 13. The balloons, which have been spotted near or over Taiwan and its air bases, are seen as part of China's "grey zone" tactics, which Taiwan previously downplayed as weather monitoring. China's Taiwan Affairs Office accuses Taiwan's ruling party of exaggerating the threat for electoral gain, while the U.S. expresses support for Taiwan's democratic process amidst concerns of interference. Taiwan's Vice President and presidential candidate Lai Ching-te has called for unity against authoritarian pressures.

via Reuters|

##balloons #china

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"Israeli Ex-Hostage Recounts 'Psychological Warfare' in Hamas Captivity"

Doron Katz Asher and her two daughters were held hostage by Hamas for 50 days, enduring psychological warfare and witnessing the murder of Asher's mother during their capture. They were initially told by their captors that no one in Israel cared for their release, a claim Asher disbelieved. The hostages were kept in a facility disguised as a hospital before being released as part of a prisoner exchange during a temporary truce. Asher is now seeking normalcy for her family and awaiting the release of her mother's partner, who remains in captivity.

via New York Post |

##gaza #hostagerelease

world-news2 years ago•6 min saved

"Israeli Hostage Mia Schem Recounts Harrowing 54-Day Ordeal Under Hamas Captivity"

Doron Katz Asher and her two daughters endured 50 days of captivity by Hamas after being taken hostage during an attack on their kibbutz in Israel. Asher was shot and her mother killed during the abduction. They were held in Gaza, first in an apartment and then in a hospital commandeered by Hamas. Asher described the experience as "psychological warfare," with captors trying to convince them that Israel did not care for their return. They were released during a temporary ceasefire, and Asher recounted the trauma and the difficulty in adjusting to normal life post-captivity, while still concerned for other hostages, including her daughters' grandfather, who remain in Gaza.

via CNN|

##gaza #hamas