Joe Truzman

There is strong evidence that Muhammad Darwish, who was labeled as a journalist/cameraman killed by Israel in late 2023, was also a member of Hamas and took part in the invasion of southern Israel on October 7.

The Popular Resistance Committees along with two US-designated terrorist organizations (al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades/DFLP) carried out mortar attacks on an IDF position on July 18. --- Nice aid bags from the WFP and AFAD they have propping the mortar tubes.

Hamas has made it abundantly clear, through both words and actions, that it wants the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation out of the Strip. This isn’t about improving aid delivery or helping Palestinians, it’s about regaining control.

Why does the UN not want to lend its support to feeding Palestinians again? More than 82 million meals distributed since late May is impressive.

The Popular Resistance Committees – which have yet to be sanctioned by the U.S. for its role in the Oct 7 attack and many other acts of terrorism – published a video yesterday showing a mortar attack on an IDF position. Interestingly, one of the mortars has Hebrew writing on it.

"Food aid becomes main sticking point in Gaza ceasefire talks." --- I am starting to wonder if these ceasefire talks are in reality a permanent end to the war talks. Hamas wants the UN to control all aid going into Gaza during the ceasefire. wsj.com/world/middle-e…

This aid would be better served with the GHF instead of sitting waiting to be distributed.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad announced on Tuesday morning that it has lost contact with the unit responsible for holding Israeli captive Rom Braslavski. According to the group, communication with the unit was severed yesterday following an Israeli military operation in the area…

The IDF published footage of a cell planting IEDs to ambush IDF troops in Gaza.

The IDF is initiating a broad and sensitive internal investigation into its ground operations in Gaza, marking a significant step toward the formal conclusion of the war, according to a Ynet and Yediot Ahronot report.

The Palestinian Mujahideen Movement acknowledged the death of Field Commander Ahmed Maqdad, who was killed in an Israeli strike on Sunday. --- This photo was taken during a joint faction's military training. A lot of these senior terrorists have been killed by Israel in the war.

For 652 days, I’ve observed Hamas and its allies in Gaza deflect blame and accuse Israel of countless alleged crimes. Not once have they publicly apologized to the Palestinian people and taken responsibility for launching a war that has plunged Gaza into chaos and suffering.

None of this should surprise anyone, but minus context, it looks much worse. Important to note that this group is a front established by Iran and "staffed" by a few pro- Leb. Hizballah types still lingering in Syria. Their PR is (for the most part) being sent from Iraq.

Hamas, through its online network of affiliates, published a message warning journalists and activists not to publish content that produces a positive image of Israel. The statement alleged that the Avichay network (IDF Arabic spokesperson) is promoting aid coming into the Strip…

Hamas' Arrow Unit acknowledged in a statement that Beit Hanoun Battalion Commander Hussein Fayyad's wife and child were killed in an Israeli airstrike.

Palestinians raided what appears to be an aid truck while IDF soldiers observed the event. This happened earlier today in Gaza. Soldiers: We’ll have to move back. Don’t be alarmed. Do not engage. Do not engage. No one shoots in their direction. No one shoots. No one shoots.

.@JoeTruzman: “While the IDF has previously targeted Hamas infrastructure and personnel in Deir al-Balah during the war, the launch of a ground offensive in the central Gaza city is notable. Deir al-Balah remains one of the few areas in Gaza that has yet to experience a major IDF…

The IDF attacked a site in northern Gaza causing a significant explosion. Footage was taken from Israeli territory.

The IDF issued an evacuation warning to all individuals in the southwestern area of Deir al-Balah, specifically in blocks 130, 132–134, 136–139, and 2351, including those in tents. The IDF is expanding into areas it has not previously operated in.

According to a report by Israel's Army Radio, jihadist militias affiliated with Ahmad Sharaa's forces clashed with Russian fighters in western Syria in May, resulting in the deaths of at least five Russian soldiers. Russia has not acknowledged the incidents. The militias…

These are all valid points. I would only add this: The United Nations faces far less scrutiny than Israel when it seeks to persuade the public, the media, and the international community. Why is that the case? The UN has repeatedly proven itself unreliable as a neutral…