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human-rights1 year ago•2 min saved

Israeli Reservist Kills West Bank Attacker, Claims No Rights

Hanania Ben-Shimon, the reservist who killed a terrorist in the Ma'ale Adumim shooting, expressed frustration over being used as a hero by government officials while feeling marginalized as a gay man without rights. He urged for respectful discourse and criticized the idea of increasing armed citizens as a solution, stating that a gun is not the answer. His tweet sparked reactions from politicians and drew attention to the intersection of his actions as a reservist and his identity as a gay man.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#gay-rights #hanania-ben-shimon #human-rights

conflictwar2 years ago•4 min saved

Intense Bodycam Footage: IDF Reservist's Deadly Encounter with Hamas Terrorists

Bodycam footage captures an intense firefight between an Israeli reservist and two Hamas gunmen in the hallways of a building in Gaza City. The soldier reacts quickly, neutralizing one terrorist before being blown off his feet by a grenade. Despite the explosion, he heroically continues the fight, ultimately killing the second gunman. The footage highlights the intensity of the conflict between the IDF and Hamas fighters in Gaza, as the death toll rises and pressure mounts on Israel to cease its bombing campaign.

via Daily Mail|

#conflictwar #gaza #gunfight

war2 years ago•3 min saved

Israeli Reservist from Maryland Killed in Missile Attack near Lebanon Border

Omer Balva, a 22-year-old Israeli military reservist from a suburb of Washington, D.C., was killed by anti-tank missile fire near Israel's border with Lebanon. Balva was serving in the Israeli Defense Forces and was called up for reserve duty amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. His death comes as Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange artillery fire along the border. Balva, who had moved to Israel after graduating high school, was pursuing a degree at Reichman University. His family and community are mourning his loss.

via CBS News|

#hezbollah #israel #missile-attack

conflict2 years ago•2 min saved

Israeli-American Reservist Killed by Hezbollah Missile in Lebanon Border Attack

Israeli-American reservist Omer Balva, 22, was killed in an anti-tank missile attack near the Israel-Lebanon border. As tensions escalate between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, concerns grow that the conflict may spill over into a broader war. Israel is preparing for a possible ground invasion of Gaza to eliminate Hamas, and there are fears that Hezbollah and Iran could become involved. The IDF has announced plans for ground operations and has been striking back at Hezbollah targets. Hamas has warned that Hezbollah could counterattack if Israel invades Gaza. Israel's defense minister has urged troops to be prepared for possible escalation.

via The Daily Beast|

#conflict #hezbollah #idf

conflictinternational-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"Hezbollah Missile Attack Claims Israeli-American Reservist's Life in Israel"

An Israeli-American reservist, Staff Sgt. Omer Balva, was killed by an anti-tank missile fired from Lebanon, according to the Israel Defense Forces. Balva, who had dual American citizenship, was called into reserve service and promptly flew back to Israel from the United States. Skirmishes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah along the Israeli-Lebanon border have increased, raising concerns of a second front in Israel's war with Hamas. The IDF responded to the missile attack with artillery fire and a drone strike against the terrorist squad. The war between Israel and Hamas has resulted in thousands of casualties, including American civilians, and there are fears that Americans are being held captive by Hamas.

via Fox News|

#conflictinternational-relations #hezbollah #idf