Ryedale gas licences lapse and former fracking firm changes hands again

Licences to produce gas in the Ryedale area of North Yorkshire have lapsed and the operator, Third Energy, has been acquired by a geothermal group.

Ryedale gas licences lapse and former fracking firm changes hands again

THAT’S MY HOPE

An expression that resists my understanding. “Getting out of autism”: this is a statement that resists my understanding. The reason is simple: leaving a place means having crossed it only after having entered it or, worse, after having unfortunately gotten lost there. “Getting out of autism” is a misunderstanding. We don’t get out of autism […]

THAT’S MY HOPE

‘Israel’s’ attack on UNRWA is a conspiracy against Palestinian refugee rights

from thefreeonline on 6th Feb 2024 Robert Inlakesh at AlMayadeen

UNRWA to be underfunded by $65 million, over 30,000 workers unpaid

As the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled against “Israel’s” legal delegation and ordered provisional measures to cease violations of the Genocide Convention, the Zionist regime mounted a pre-planned attack on the UN and the credibility of its agencies.

This conspiracy enacted specifically against UNRWA is part of an Israeli plot to destroy the Palestinian Right of Return, and the West is fully complicit.

Life in UNRWA collective shelters | UNRWA

To begin with, the idea that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is somehow complicit in Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, due to unsubstantiated allegations against 12 employees of the UN agency, cannot be entertained as in any way legitimate.

The first reason for this is that on December 29 of last year, The Times of Israel released a report in which it revealed – after a Hebrew Channel 12 story was released on the topic – that the Israeli Foreign Ministry had produced a “high-level classified” report, which was to be immediately sent to the Zionist cabinet, detailing a plan to push UNRWA out of Gaza after the war.

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The first step said to have been outlined in this document was to write up a “comprehensive report on alleged UNRWA cooperation with Hamas, which rules Gaza, and the entanglement of the UN body that provides welfare and humanitarian services for Palestinian refugees.”

On top of this, we have to also take into consideration that UNRWA employs over 13,000 Palestinians in Gaza, making the 12 accused roughly only 0.092% of the total number of staffers.

The 12 accused are mainly working as school teachers, two of whom are dead, nine of whom were already fired, and none of whom were in senior positions.

Therefore, in the hypothetical event that all 12 were found guilty in some way of participating in the operation on Israeli-occupied Palestinian lands, it, in no way, reflects the UN body itself.

However, the evidence to support the Israeli claims is thin to begin with, as the majority of the information that their dossier relies on is based on interrogations of alleged Hamas members, conducted by the Shin Bet. The Shin Bet is notorious for its use of torture to extract false confessions.

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Given that the Israeli Foreign Ministry has clearly conspired to attack UNRWA, this gives birth to a number of other questions that must be posed. If there was a conspiracy to write this dossier, what is the real issue that the Zionist entity has with UNRWA, and, by extension, the United Nations?

Only Jews can legally become Israeli citizens. Israeli racists ‘legally’ destroy the lives and property of millions of native Palestinians, now dependent on UN aid, with no possibility of compensation.

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Also, why have the collective West’s governments instantly replied by cutting off funds to UNRWA at a time when Gaza suffers an Israeli-imposed famine and endures what UN aid chief Martin Griffiths has called “the worst ever” humanitarian crisis?

Principally, the Zionist regime opposes and has always opposed UNRWA for keeping the Palestinian refugee question alive. UNRWA registers some 6 million Palestinian refugees, who were ethnically cleansed from Palestine or are the descendants of those expelled.

How Israel has destroyed Gaza’s schools and universitiesJan 24, 2024Hundreds of schools, including those run by the UN, in the besieged Palestinian enclave have been bombed, and students and teachers killed, in more than 100 days of Israeli bombardment that has…

Being registered refugees at the agency set up in 1949, those who are documented by UNRWA have a valid claim to invoke UN resolution 194; the Right of Return under international law.

The Zionists, whose racist regime only allows Jews to become Israeli citizens and live in Palestine, prohibit Palestinians from enjoying their right of return under international law, due solely to their ethnicity. 

This double standard reflects the racist policies enforced by the Apartheid regime and serves as a constant reminder of their illegitimate origins as settler colonial foreigners. They lay claim to a land where Persians, descendants of Romans, or any group that has ever occupied Palestine could make a case.

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Without UNRWA, many thousands of Palestinians face the risk of death due to lack of aid. Additionally, instability could arise in the refugee camps within Lebanon; a situation the Zionists would likely welcome.

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Ten species staring down the barrel of extinction forever in 2024 – from rhinos to gorillas- PHOTOS

from thefreeonlineon 5 feb 2024by Zahra Khaliq  at Stigmatis

Dome of our fellow animals may vanish forever this year. – some of them have an estimated population of less than 10.

Sumatran Orangutan.. see below

Our earth is a home to a vast and impressive array of life forms and each of them play a pivotal role in maintaining our ecological balance – which is why their existence is important.

Today, there are roughly 8.7 million species of plants and animals around, but only around 1.2 million of those have been identified, meaning millions of living organisms remain a complete mystery to us.

But there are several species at the brink of extinction due to both human-induced and natural factors. According to National Geographic, extinction refers to the complete disappearance of a species from Earth, and while species go extinct every year, the rate has historically been very slow.

We’ve only seen exceptions during significant events, such as asteroid strikes and volcanic eruptions, which have been reported to cause widespread extinctions over relatively short periods of time. One of the five largest mass extinction events is thought to have killed off dinosaurs for good.

But human influence has a grinding-down effect. Here is a list of the top the ten most endangered species of 2024 that may suffer the same fate as those already consigned to history.

1. Javan Rhino

With just less than 70 of these rhinos left on earth, the Javan Rhino is one of the most endangered animals left in the wild. They’re usually found in Ujung Kulon National Park in Indonesia, and their survival is being threatened by the destruction of their habitat, as well as the potential for disease.Javan Rhino | Species | Save the Rhino International

2. Vaquita

Vaquita is a type of rare porpoise with an estimated population of less than 10. Their risk of extinction comes down to humans, as they are often caught and drowned in illegal gillnets meant for another endangered fish known as the Totoaba, whose swim bladder is worth a lot on the black market.Save the Vaquita Porpoise — Porpoise Conservation Society

3. Sumatran Orangutan

Another animal whose existence is being threatened by humans is the Sumatran Orangutan. The population of these apes are under severe threat due to illegal logging, palm oil plantations, and human encroachment.

Currently, there are only around 14,000 individuals left and their habitat in the Sumatran rainforests is rapidly diminishing.Save sumatran orangutans – SOS –

4. Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtles play an important role in our marine ecosystems. They’re known to help maintain the health of our coral reefs, and remove prey such as sponges from the reef’s surface, allowing for better access for reef fish to feed.

But these turtles are at risk of disappearing completely due to the illegal trading of their shells, which are often used to make jewellery and ornaments. Hawksbill Turtles are also at risk due to a loss of nesting and feeding habitats.8 Things You Can Do to Help Save Hawksbills

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Ukrainian Nazis Killed 28 Civilians In Strike On Bakery queue In Lisichansk, LPR (18+)

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On the afternoon of February 3, Ukrainian Nazis launched a new bloody attack on civilians in the city of Lisichansk in the Luhansk People’s Republic. The target of Ukrainian strikes was the building of the local bakery, which was full of civilians, who came to buy fresh bread on the weekend. 

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The attack took place at 14:30 local time. As a result of the Ukrainian strikes, the two-story building collapsed. About 40 people were covered by the rubble.

Death toll rises to 28 from Ukrainian strike on bakery

According to the latest official reports, bodies of 20 civilians killed in the bakery were taken from under the rubble. About a dozen more were saved, but they were wounded and taken to the hospitals..

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Islamic Resistance claims new drone strike on illegal US base in Syria, kills 6 SDF guards- US threatens direct attacks on Iran

via thefreeonline  3m ago (10:35 GMT) 5/2/24

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The strike comes after continuing massive US bombing of Iraqi Resistance sites and imminent worldwide danger of an all out war with Iran

The umbrella group that includes militias such as Kataib Hezbollah says it was behind the drone attack on a US Base in Al Omar oil field in Syria’s Deir Az Zor province.

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The group said in a statement that the attack was a continuation of their approach to “resisting the occupation”, a show of support to the people of Gaza, and a “response to the massacres committed by the usurping entity against Palestinian civilians, including children, women, and the elderly”.

“The Islamic Resistance confirms that it will continue to destroy enemy strongholds” it added.

The group were also behind last week’s drone attack that killed three US military personnel in northeastern Jordan, near the Syria border.

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Middle East latest: Drone kills six Kurdish commandos at American base as Iran-backed militias ‘respond to US strikes’

A drone attack carried out by the Iran-backed Islamic Resistance group overnight has killed six Syrian Democratic Forces commandos stationed at an American base in eastern Syria, the SDF has said.

https://news.sky.com/story/middle-east-israel-gaza-hamas-latest-blog-live-updates-12978800

Iran warns air strike on Syria will not go unanswered – BBC

Iran’s president said an air strike on the Syrian capital that killed five senior members of Iran’s security forces will not “go unanswered”.Jan 20, 2024

Ebrahim Raisi said Israel was to blame for the attack, which also killed a number of Syrian forces.

Jan 20, 2024By Vicky Wong and Frank Gardner, Security Correspondent BBC News Video shows the aftermath of an explosion in the Mezzeh area of Damascus. Iran’s president said an air strike on the Syrian…

Gaza Resistance says no deal without permanent Ceasefire

from thefreeonlineon 5 Feb 24 by Al Mayadeen

The Israeli Forces (IDF) bombed a daycare center in the Palestinian city of Rafa, in the south of the Gaza Strip, during the night of this Saturday, leaving several civilians dead, including two minors, and dozens injured, reports the WAFA agency.

Sources tell Al Mayadeen that the Palestinian Resistance has received a ceasefire proposal that does not go with its vision for ending the war and would enable “Israel” to continue its hostilities.

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Yedioth Ahronoth says Hochstein received a green light for a deal from [official] Lebanon, but it is unclear whether Hezbollah has agreed to it

Yedioth Ahronoth reports that as for the second phase of Hochstein’s settlement, negotiations will be launched to determine land borders, “including discussing the 13 points of contention.”

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