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Netanyahu told Israelis that there was a technical solution to the Palestinian question. A series of observation towers with hands free submachine guns and cameras to relay all occupation data to the army centre at the Erez Crossing for full control. The political side was covered by the Abraham accords with the big prize of a diplomatic relationship with Saudi at the end. Netanyahu though that the Palestinians were finished.

The first sign that something was wrong was at the World Cup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhbVB7Sv0FM

on 7 October Hamas took out the observation towers,
https://twitter.com/manniefabian/status/1711330417507197141
the Army centre at Erez and broke through Israel's first line of defence
the commander at Erez asked the Israeli air force to bomb his building.

Now the Muslim world is united against US regional power and Western hegemony
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2wZXWbieuM

Other than that everything is fine.

In contrast, the Muslim world is silent about the Uyghur genocide in China

Newry Mitchels, winners of four Down SFC titles in the 60's and the home club of the great Sean O'Neill are now defunct and out of being. Similarly, Ballykinlar, a team who reached Down SFC finals in the 60's and won a few JFC titles in the 90's are now folded too. Again, the club of Paddy 'Mo' Doherty as well.

One of my earliest memories is being at the Down championship final between Newry Mitchels and Ballykinlar in 1963 (I think). Mitchels won 4-2 to 1-10. I met Paddy Doherty after the game and he was such a legend it was like meeting Santa Claus.
The decline of both clubs since then has been very sad to watch

A real anti-climax. Burren had no plan, Kilcoo vastly superior; wonder they had to resort to such underhand tactics

Down final between Burren and Kilcoo, due to be played tomorrow and on TG4, may be postponed as Kilcoo have objected to the ref and have taken their objection to Croke Park.
The ref in question is one of our finest young referees; just another example of Kilcoo's gamesmanship. 

2 Kilcoo stories this week, 2 standard acts from that shower.

1) Brannagan biting a burren player in reserve game
2) Demanding that CB remove P.F as referee on Sunday

On what basis are they demanding the change of referee? They have some arrogance to even suggest it.

Burren were just as bad with some of the antics they were up to
Also if you knew exactly what the whole truth around Faloon then they have every right to object to his appointment.

What are you insinuating? What do you mean 'the whole truth around Faloon?'

Kilcoo have been great champions, but are letting themeslves down again. Paul Falloon is one of our best referees

More trouble at the Down senior hurling semi-final between Liatroim and Ballycran. But, apparently, 'it was the ref's fault.'
Blame the ref.....

Interesting referee choice for the senior final - thought my club comrade would have got it but Paul is very experienced and will be well fit to handle the environment.

Good choice; a great ref

Racial abuse vs Crossmaglen
Partner + family sledging vs Glen (watch Glass's interview)
Child abuse sledging vs a particular Down referee
Child abuse sledging vs Clonduff
Deceased family member sledging vs Mayobridge

But poor Kilcoo. Always the victims, it's never their fault

The sledging about child abuse is particularly squalid; esp as it's a major concern for the GAA

Thought Kilcoo were v disciplined during the melee; shipping a few punches without striking back. Their own red card was utter stupidity tho, game was well over, and now will miss the final.
Clonduff were bad losers.

Easy win for Burren tonight; Glenn seemed overawed, none of the drive that dismantled the Bridge. !5 men behind the ball even when 6 points behind in the second half revealed their mindset

GAA needs to bring in a rule a club manager has to be a club member. Too many mercenaries floating around; I'm sure they are trying their best, but such a drain on club finances.

Great performance by Glenn tonight; plenty of direct football, could have won by more. The Bridge obs thought they only had to turn up; seemed paralysed by their tactics. Astonishing that Glenn were almost relegated to Div 3. Shay Millar was outstanding

All three quarter-finals were tedious, 15 men behind the ball, endless recycling around the 45. It has become a mindset; even when Ballyholland were 6 pts behind in the 2nd half, they still sat back and allowed Burren to run down the clock.
I know it's a broken record by now, but something has to change; 13 a side, can't pass to goalkeeper etc.

And Carryduff also gave up two handy points by slobbering at the ref. They'll be a force to be reckoned with next year