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January 18, 2026
Palestine Open Thread 2026-018
News & views related to the war in Palestine …
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GN: Laith Marouf: Middle East in Depth Posted by: John Gilberts | Jan 20 2026 2:34 utc | 101 Mahmood OD: ‘The Iranian Oreshnik’ Posted by: John Gilberts | Jan 20 2026 2:42 utc | 102 A Chinese official setting aside custom and stilted English to deliver a very good rebuke: Posted by: Menz | Jan 20 2026 2:55 utc | 103 Iran has tested an ICBM in Siberia; it is similar to the Oreshnik in that it creates a plasma effect while in flight. I don’t know what that means for the missile, but it would give them the ability to reach anywhere in Europe. Posted by: LoveDonbass | Jan 20 2026 3:16 utc | 104 Nato is in meltdown over Trump planning to illegally occupy an empty country that belongs to Denmark . Posted by: Giyane | Jan 20 2026 5:20 utc | 105 Do these Nato European politicians and Generals now egin to understand that our neighbour Putin isn’t going to immediately leap to our defence Trump attacks Greenland, if we have been genociding his patriotic soldiers for four years, fighting Jewish Ukrainian Nazis in Ukraine? Posted by: Giyane | Jan 20 2026 5:33 utc | 106 see the photo at the first/second link Posted by: michaelj72 | Jan 20 2026 5:36 utc | 107 Too bad the Iranian Alishnik test run wasn’t loaded with Nukes. Posted by: Giyane | Jan 20 2026 5:57 utc | 108 I understand Russia informs its citizens if a missle test was conducted, and no Russian news has been published about an Iranian ICBM test which would be a victory for Russia. Posted by: Deniz | Jan 20 2026 6:29 utc | 109 One of services that Political Islam in the Nest of Islamist Spies in London supplies to the Britidh Government is videa and audio recordings of Muslm critics of the British Government secretly filmed and recorded in their homes and bedrooms. Posted by: Giyane | Jan 20 2026 6:32 utc | 110 Deniz 108 Posted by: Giyane | Jan 20 2026 6:47 utc | 111 The main branch of Sufism , the Naqchabandis , have been trained by Sauds in jihad. Posted by: Giyane | Jan 20 2026 7:12 utc | 112
Posted by: exile | Jan 20 2026 9:04 utc | 113 BDS WORKS.
Posted by: DunGroanin | Jan 20 2026 13:20 utc | 114 China confirms invitation to join Trump’s Gaza ‘Peace Board’. Posted by: John Gilberts | Jan 20 2026 13:22 utc | 115 @ Posted by: John Gilberts | Jan 20 2026 13:22 utc | 115 Posted by: DunGroanin | Jan 20 2026 13:55 utc | 116 Oscar | Jan 20 2026 2:05 utc | 100 Posted by: Cynic | Jan 20 2026 14:11 utc | 117 I think this is important and urgent re attack on Iran. IMO imminent. Will split it in two, as long text for those without X.
* The Source: Flights originated from Pope Army Airfield (Headquarters of the Joint Special Operations Command JSOC and the 82nd Airborne Division) and Lawson Army Airfield (Headquarters of the Rangers). Posted by: stranger | Jan 20 2026 14:14 utc | 118 2)
The arrival of flight (REACH 537) from Creech AFB to Muwaffaq Salti Air Base acts as confirmation of my previous reports, but with increasing intensity. Posted by: stranger | Jan 20 2026 14:18 utc | 119 Just a few things…
Posted by: teri | Jan 20 2026 14:23 utc | 120 Anybody having thoughts on where opening the gates to Al-Hol prison camp housing thousands of Daesh prisoners will lead to? This occurs with a nod by the US empire if not on its instruction. Their bases are close by and there is 0 intervention.
I doubt many will return to Europe. Posted by: xor | Jan 20 2026 14:31 utc | 121 Today: Posted by: stranger | Jan 20 2026 15:11 utc | 122 116@DunGroanin: Posted by: John Gilberts | Jan 20 2026 15:11 utc | 123 Why does Macron thank Trump for what is going on in Syria and the attacks of the army against the SDF and the ISIL prisoners they have? Freed to be shipped to Iran? Posted by: Tom | Jan 20 2026 17:33 utc | 124 R2R: Corruption Scandal Rocks Cyprus Posted by: John Gilberts | Jan 20 2026 18:20 utc | 125 Freedom of speech, Texas style: Posted by: Menz | Jan 20 2026 20:53 utc | 126 New Hate Laws in Australia:
Posted by: Menz | Jan 20 2026 20:59 utc | 127 DH: Alastair Crooke: ‘Trump’s Self-Made Nightmare’ Posted by: John Gilberts | Jan 20 2026 21:25 utc | 128 Posted by: xor | Jan 20 2026 14:31 utc | 121
My impression is that the US considers these combatants as day labourers that can be thrown at an enemy at little cost and with zero accountability. Possible targets could be Hezbollah and Iraqi PMF. Posted by: robin | Jan 20 2026 21:29 utc | 129 see the 27-second video at the first link Posted by: michaelj72 | Jan 20 2026 21:46 utc | 130 Complete silence on Iran today. The regime change playbook is 24/7 media saturation on evil Iranian boogeyman. My guess is that Trump finally realized what a disaster it would be and has already called it off. The bankers probably told Trump the real death and destruction would be in the oil derivatives market when Iran shuts down Hormuz. Posted by: Deniz | Jan 20 2026 22:34 utc | 131 see the 5-second video at the second link, and the four short videos at the third link Posted by: michaelj72 | Jan 20 2026 22:39 utc | 132 Witkoff admits Trump’s Gaza plan was developed two years ago. Posted by: Nobody Special | Jan 20 2026 23:47 utc | 133 unbelievable. the focking kurds allied with the USA for years and years against the legit Syrian Arab Republic/Assad – And now they are being attacked and massacred by america’s new ally, Jolani and his al Qaeda barbarians and ISIS beheading hoards Posted by: michaelj72 | Jan 21 2026 0:06 utc | 134 Genocidaire Mark – ‘For A Zionist Palestinian State’ – Carney at Davos: ‘But Putin!!!’ Posted by: John Gilberts | Jan 21 2026 1:04 utc | 135 re: 135: Posted by: John Gilberts | Jan 21 2026 1:18 utc | 136 see the photo at the second link. I personally don’t agree with these numbers, and consider them inflated, as I haven’t seen the scientific report itself or the data used etc ….I do however agree with the conclusions: Israel isn’t “defending itself”, and it is trying to wipe out Palestinian life. Posted by: michaelj72 | Jan 21 2026 2:45 utc | 137 Posted by: michaelj72 | Jan 21 2026 3:28 utc | 138
Posted by: Arch Bungle | Jan 21 2026 4:10 utc | 139
Posted by: Arch Bungle | Jan 21 2026 4:17 utc | 140 Prediction: Posted by: Arch Bungle | Jan 21 2026 4:24 utc | 141 Chris Hedges interview with Norman Finkelstein: Posted by: jayc | Jan 21 2026 6:05 utc | 142 I am seeing reports that Chinese Y-20 military transports have been flying to Iranian air bases with their transponders off. Posted by: LoveDonbass | Jan 21 2026 7:14 utc | 143 I am now seeing these Chinese deliveries being mentioned by multiple channels. Posted by: LoveDonbass | Jan 21 2026 7:47 utc | 144 There’s no point pretending that either the Ali worshippers or the Neocon mercenaries represent Islam. Posted by: Giyane | Jan 21 2026 9:17 utc | 145
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Posted by: Arch Bungle | Jan 21 2026 9:25 utc | 146 Maybe their version of the MQ9 Reaper for defending the border per Arch? Posted by: Arch Bungle | Jan 21 2026 9:33 utc | 147 Trump burned all the Mossad assets in Iran which would have taken a long time to develop and put Iran, China and Russia on alert by a delayed response but he is still proceeding with a strike? Posted by: Deniz | Jan 21 2026 11:28 utc | 148 Posted by: Arch Bungle | Jan 21 2026 9:25 utc | 146 Posted by: stranger | Jan 21 2026 11:38 utc | 149 Great work as usual by barfly michaelj72, hope you are recording it elsewhere too and barflies keep copies too.
Posted by: DunGroanin | Jan 21 2026 12:44 utc | 150 DunGroanin 150 Posted by: Giyane | Jan 21 2026 14:47 utc | 151 From today:
Posted by: teri | Jan 21 2026 17:05 utc | 152 Time is coming, it is time. Posted by: stranger | Jan 21 2026 18:40 utc | 153 What i want to say as i am Global South, is that Russia has to Fuck off, and fold into USA as they want to do. By now they have shown only treachery and betrayal of the allies. Posted by: stranger | Jan 21 2026 18:53 utc | 154 The Palestine Chronicle: Live Blogs, Articles, Videos, News
Posted by: John Gilberts | Jan 21 2026 21:15 utc | 155 stranger@154: Posted by: John Gilberts | Jan 21 2026 21:20 utc | 156 Posted by: michaelj72 | Jan 21 2026 21:21 utc | 157
Posted by: Arch Bungle | Jan 21 2026 22:29 utc | 158 Trump burned all the Mossad assets in Iran which would have taken a long time to develop and put Iran, China and Russia on alert by a delayed response but he is still proceeding with a strike? Posted by: Arch Bungle | Jan 21 2026 22:31 utc | 159 see the first link. Every accusation by any kind of zionist is a confession of their own devilish state of mind or plans. This kind of thing by Graham that he accusing the Iranian leadership of is exactly what netanyahu, ben-gvir, smotrich, gallant, herzog and 100s of thousands of israelis/jewish settlers believe about themselves: they are the Chosen People; total impunity due to their God-given status; their land-grabbing based on some Biblical text from 3000+ years ago; that they are superior to the goyim and arabs/moslems (literally eternal racism & white supremacy); all this is used to justify their endless war crimes and crimes against humanitys; and perhaps worst of all, that the zionists themselves are blameless victims. The israelis and their settler-colony-state in fact daily act like the neo-f*scists of the 21st century Posted by: michaelj72 | Jan 21 2026 23:25 utc | 160 Don’t know if y’all have seen this. Izzy bullets found in the bodies of dead Iranian children. Babies. Of course we know it’s the Izzynazi MO. They love to shoot children in the head. Truly wish some one would glass over that seat of infamy. https://thecradle.co/articles/israeli-bullets-found-inside-bodies-of-iranian-children-killed-in-riots-report. Posted by: Formerly Miss Lacy | Jan 22 2026 1:00 utc | 161 see the photo/link at the first link Posted by: michaelj72 | Jan 22 2026 1:26 utc | 162 Paving military roads, Israel prepares permanent control of West Bank camps Posted by: GreatLakesObserver | Jan 22 2026 1:28 utc | 163 @149 Posted by: paddy | Jan 22 2026 1:33 utc | 164 In response to Posted by: psychohistorian | Jan 22 2026 3:01 utc | 166 The Cradle/Syriana Analysis: ‘Reactivating ISIS in Syria & Iraq’ Posted by: John Gilberts | Jan 22 2026 4:07 utc | 167 Al Mayadeen: ‘Israeli Airstrikes in South Lebanon & Syrian Territory’ Posted by: John Gilberts | Jan 22 2026 4:16 utc | 168 Wilkerson thinks a nuclear bomb will be dropped.RE: Posted by: Deniz | Jan 22 2026 1:49 utc | 165” Posted by: michaelj72 | Jan 22 2026 6:46 utc | 169 Re: Atom Bombs ? Posted by: exile | Jan 22 2026 8:24 utc | 170 Posted by: michaelj72 | Jan 22 2026 10:28 utc | 171
Posted by: Deniz | Jan 22 2026 10:46 utc | 172
Posted by: too scents | Jan 22 2026 12:01 utc | 173 “Putin says Russia won’t join any “Board of Peace” unless full Palestinian rights under UN resolutions are guaranteed, adding that $1B in frozen Russian funds could be used for Palestine’s reconstruction” Posted by: Call it what u will | Jan 22 2026 12:43 utc | 174 Trump claimed, while at Davos, that the US has overseen the largest resurgence of aid into the Gaza Strip and that Hamas would disarm or be wiped out.
Posted by: teri | Jan 22 2026 14:50 utc | 175 Trump opens Bored of Peace by listing countries the US has bombed.
Posted by: teri | Jan 22 2026 14:55 utc | 176 Trump’s latest threats towards Hamas mirror his past threats against Ansar Allah, Hezbollah, Iran, Venezuela. Posted by: LoveDonbass | Jan 22 2026 15:26 utc | 177 EI Weekly Podcast: ‘Board of Genocide’ Posted by: John Gilberts | Jan 22 2026 18:27 utc | 178 Syriana Analysis: Tarik Cyril Amar: ‘Davos & Gaza Master Plans’ Posted by: John Gilberts | Jan 22 2026 18:43 utc | 179 وكالة شهاب للأنباء @ShehabAgency Posted by: GreatLakesObserver | Jan 22 2026 19:29 utc | 180 |
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