‘Political parties drop candidates all the time, and with far less justification – because they posted something untoward on their Facebook page when they were 12, let alone because they are suspected of being the protégés of a hostile foreign power.’ theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

Don’t look away, Russia is striking Ukraine while the Middle East dominates headlines. apple.news/AS6nP_m91QDiGU…

Hamas Dish Banging Brigades mount operation.

Government gives its media arm more millions. apple.news/A8duHly2JS7WNy…

Map just released by Israel Defense Forces shows that almost every drone and missile launched by #Iran had to fly over #Jordan
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Chernihiv. A rescue operation is underway following a Russian missile strike. There are people under the rubble. As of now, 20 people are reported to have been injured and ten killed. My condolences to their close ones.

Unfortunately, the death toll may still rise. This would

For those claiming Iran's attack on Israel wasn't intended to do harm. Here's an example of those 'harmless' projectiles, a 450kg warhead ballistic missile

From the archives - ten years ago: Gazan members of IS training in Syria

News Release - Arrests made in a demonstration-related Mischief investigation, Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue area
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Lots of talk again that Canada should list the IRGC as a terrorist entity. I don't think it's the best way to go. Why:
-the IRGC is responsible for repression in Iran and support for terrorism/violence in the region
-Canada needs to do more to counter its activities here (1/3)

In Canada, supporters cheered: State propaganda outlet of Iranian regime.

“China and Russia are more firmly aligned now than at any time since the 1950s,” writes Alexander Gabuev 陳寒士. “The West should be prepared for an extended period of simultaneous confrontation with two immense nuclear-armed powers.”
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Where we are on the morning after:
-big success for Israeli air defences
-big win for Netanyahu domestically and diplomatically (distraction from disastrous Gaza war; close cooperation with US)
-Iran scores symbolic 'resistance' points but fails to boost deterrence (1/3)

‘No UAVs managed to infiltrate Israel. Of 30 Iranian cruise missiles launched, 0 entered Israeli airspace, 25 were downed by the Israeli Air Force outside of Israeli airspace, & 120 ballistic missiles were downed by Israeli aerial defense systems.’ - IDF washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/…

How Iran’s ridiculous state press is depicting the attack on Israel.

Sickening, but not surprising to see cheering in Toronto for Iran's attacks on the people of Israel.

A regime oppressive of women, LGBTQ, minorities, that spreads terror across the MidEast & the world, is heroic when their targets are Jewish people.

Meanwhile, Kharkiv is under attack by Shahed drones - the city's mayor.