Norobiik @[email protected]Oct 30, 2023

Tech companies currently do their own "red-teaming" of products – subjecting them to tests to find potential problems, like #disinformation or #racism. But #Biden's executive order will require the government to set new standards, tools and tests for #RedTeaming – and will require companies to notify the government and share the red-teaming results for #AI products. #AIOversight

Biden plans to step up government oversight of AI with new 'pressure tests'
https://www.npr.org/2023/10/30/1209343819/ai-biden-oversight-executive-order

Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Oct 31, 2023

The head of the UN relief agency for Palestine refugees (#UNRWA) has warned that the level of destruction across #Gaza “is unprecedented, the human tragedy unfolding under our watch is unbearable”. #Israel

Nearly 70% of those reported killed in Gaza are children and women, says UNRWA chief
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/oct/30/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-aid-trucks-enter-gaza-strikes-casualties-israel-targets-hit-syria-lebanon?page=with:block-654023af8f0880c248192dd6#block-654023af8f0880c248192dd6

Israel-Hamas war live: women and children make up nearly 70% of people reported killed in Gaza, says UN

UNRWA chief says ‘human tragedy unfolding under our watch is unbearable’; Netanyahu says ‘this is a time for war’ as he says no to ceasefire

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Oct 31, 2023
#Reuters: #Hamas said its militants fired machine guns and anti-tank missiles toward Israeli forces in north and south #Gaza early on Tuesday as #Israel’s tanks and infantry attacked the enclave’s main city, raising concerns about the plight of Palestinian #civilians.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/oct/30/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-aid-trucks-enter-gaza-strikes-casualties-israel-targets-hit-syria-lebanon?page=with:block-65405b998f0880c248192f41#block-65405b998f0880c248192f41
Israel-Hamas war live: Hamas reports clashes with IDF in north and south Gaza; aid plan ‘geared to fail’ without political will, says UN

Hamas claims it is ‘firing machine guns and anti-tank missiles’ towards Israeli forces in Gaza; 33 trucks entered Gaza on Sunday, compared to 500 per day before war

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Oct 31, 2023

Lifted straight from the #UkraineWar playbook. But this is a different war, and #Israel is not #Ukraine. We'll see 🤔
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The sanctions consist of freezing the assets of individuals and a company that have helped fund #Hamas, and is in line with new sanctions announced by the #UnitedStates government earlier this month.

#Japan Announces #Sanctions on Hamas-Related Individuals, Company
https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2023-10-30/japan-announces-sanctions-on-hamas-related-individuals-company

Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]

The anti-Israeli riot in #Russia’s republic of #Dagestan has exposed the #Kremlin’s failure to maintain stability as it has exerted total control over the country, three Russian officials, a former Kremlin official and independent experts told The Moscow Times. #Israel #Ukraine

‘National Emergency’: Russian Officials Slam Failure to Prevent Anti-Israeli Riot in Dagestan https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/10/30/national-emergency-russian-officials-slam-failure-to-prevent-anti-israeli-riot-in-dagestan-a82936

‘National Emergency’: Russian Officials Slam Failure to Prevent Anti-Israeli Riot in Dagestan

The anti-Israeli riot in Russia’s republic of Dagestan has exposed the Kremlin’s failure to maintain stability as it has exerted total control over the country, three Russian officials, a former Kremlin official and independent experts told The Moscow Times.

The Moscow Times
Oct 31, 2023 at 6:24pmWeb
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

#Nobel peace laureates #MariaRessa, Russian journalist #DmitryMuratov and former Timor-Leste president #JoseRamosHorta, are among the signatories to the joint statement

Nobel laureates call for protection of children in #Gaza and #Israel
https://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/nobel-laureates-statement-call-protection-children-gaza-israel/

Nobel laureates call for protection of children in Gaza and Israel

Nobel peace laureates Maria Ressa, Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov and former Timor-Leste president Jose Ramos-Horta, are among the signatories to the joint statement

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Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

Critics of #Telegram have for weeks called on the company to remove #Hamas accounts, arguing that the platform is amplifying terrorist propaganda and being used to defend grisly acts of violence. #Gaza #Israel

The Telegram app has been a key platform for Hamas. Now it's being restricted there
https://www.npr.org/2023/10/31/1208800238/the-telegram-app-has-been-a-key-platform-for-hamas-now-its-being-restricted-ther

Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023
The #RafahCrossing has opened to allow a limited number of people to cross from beseiged #Gaza into #Egypt. It is expected that foreign nationals, dual-passport holders and some of the most seriously injured will be allowed through by Egyptian authorities, in a deal said to be brokered by #Qatar. #Israel
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/nov/01/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-gaza-internet-access-cut-off-egypt-jabalia-strike?page=with:block-654208718f08eea850f42d71#block-654208718f08eea850f42d71
Israel-Hamas war live: Rafah crossing open to people for limited evacuation from Gaza; Gaza internet cut off, says Paltel

Limited evacuation of foreign nationals and sick people expected in crossing between Gaza and Egypt; telecoms company says access disconnected again

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

#RafahCrossing #Gaza #Egypt #Israel

source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/nov/01/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-gaza-internet-access-cut-off-egypt-jabalia-strike?page=with:block-654210918f089b59d570dfb1#block-654210918f089b59d570dfb1

Israel-Hamas war live: Rafah crossing open to people for limited evacuation from Gaza; Gaza internet cut off, says Paltel

Limited evacuation of foreign nationals and sick people expected in crossing between Gaza and Egypt; telecoms company says access disconnected again

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

The #RafahCrossing has opened from #Gaza for the first time since the start of the war on October 7.

Just minutes before the crossing opened, #UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said he expected “a first group of foreign nationals” to leave Gaza.

It has been reported that a number of wounded #Palestinians are expected to be taken to #Egypt for treatment while some foreign nationals will also be allowed to leave Gaza. #Israel

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_FgKfj71-mo

Gaza war: Rafah crossing opens for the first time since October 7

YouTube
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

Foreign governments say there are passport holders from 44 countries, as well as 28 agencies, including #UN bodies, living in the #GazaStrip, where 2.4 million people have endured more than three weeks of unrelenting Israeli bombardment in response to the 7 October #Hamas attacks. #RafahCrossing #Egypt #Gaza #Israel

Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt opens for limited evacuation
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/01/israel-hamas-war-gaza-injured-egypt-rafah-crossing

Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt opens for limited evacuation

Crossing open for first time in weeks to allow evacuation of foreign passport holders and injured Palestinians

The Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

#RafahCrossing #Egypt #Gaza #Israel

source: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20231101-%F0%9F%94%B4-live-egypt-expected-to-receive-wounded-gazans-through-rafah-crossing

🔴 Live: Gaza communications 'completely' down, Rafah border to open to evacuate some wounded

Internet and communications were cut off in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Palestinian telecommunications agency said. It blamed Israel's "heavy bombardment" of the territory for the blackout. Egyptian authorities prepared to receive a number of severely wounded Gazans through the Rafah border crossing for medical treatment. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

FRANCE 24
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

#MANILA, #Philippines — #Israel has allowed two Filipino doctors to leave #Gaza, Department of Foreign Affairs (#DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega announced on Wednesday.

De Vega said that the DFA is coordinating with #Israel to prioritize #Filipinos among nationalities allowed to cross the border to #Egypt. #DoctorsWithoutBorders

2 Filipinos allowed to leave Gaza — DFA
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1853711/2-filipinos-allowed-to-leave-gaza

2 Filipinos allowed to leave Gaza — DFA

MANILA, Philippines — Israel has allowed two Filipino doctors to leave Gaza, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega announced on Wednesday.  De

INQUIRER.net
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

#Americans are not believed to be among the first batch of foreign nationals in #Gaza who may be able to exit the besieged enclave through the #RafahCrossing, a Western official told CNN. #Israel

source: https://edition.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-11-01-23/index.html

Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, crisis in Gaza, Bolivia cuts Israel ties

The Israeli military claimed Tuesday that it killed a top Hamas commander in a deadly strike on the Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza. Hamas however has denied the presence of one of its leaders in the camp. Follow for live updates.

CNN
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

#RafahCrossing #Israel #Gaza

Border opening a #Qatar-brokered deal separate to hostage talks, diplomat says | Keir Simmons

source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-rcna123108

Israel-Hamas war live updates: Gaza communications cut again; refugee camp strike condemned

Follow NBC News' coverage for live updates and developments about the Israel-Hamas war as Gaza faces a new communications blackout and the Jabalia refugee camp airstrike fuels outrage.

NBC News
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

#RafahCrossing #Egypt #Gaza #Israel

source: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20231101-%F0%9F%94%B4-live-egypt-expected-to-receive-wounded-gazans-through-rafah-crossing

🔴 Live: Gaza communications 'completely' down, Rafah border to open to evacuate some wounded

Internet and communications were cut off in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the Palestinian telecommunications agency said. It blamed Israel's "heavy bombardment" of the territory for the blackout. Egyptian authorities prepared to receive a number of severely wounded Gazans through the Rafah border crossing for medical treatment. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

FRANCE 24
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

Bad sign. Jordan is one of the more moderate Arab nations.

#Jordan recalls ambassador from #Israel over #Gaza war
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/nov/01/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-gaza-internet-access-cut-off-egypt-jabalia-strike?page=with:block-6542606b8f08af73b5ca60c8#block-6542606b8f08af73b5ca60c8

Israel-Hamas war live: Rafah crossing open to people for limited evacuation from Gaza; BBC launches emergency radio service

Limited evacuation of foreign nationals and sick people expected in crossing between Gaza and Egypt; British broadcaster to launch bulletin on medium wave radio

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

#RafahCrossing #Israel

AP reports that 110 foreign passport holders were allowed to exit #Gaza as of Wednesday afternoon, according to Wael Abu Omar, a spokesperson for the Palestinian crossings authority.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/nov/01/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-gaza-internet-access-cut-off-egypt-jabalia-strike?page=with:block-6542632e8f08293ffae50927#block-6542632e8f08293ffae50927

Israel-Hamas war live: Rafah crossing open to people for limited evacuation from Gaza; BBC launches emergency radio service

Limited evacuation of foreign nationals and sick people expected in crossing between Gaza and Egypt; British broadcaster to launch bulletin on medium wave radio

the Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

The #BBC World Service is launching an emergency radio service for #Gaza which will be broadcast on medium wave.

The emergency service called #GazaDaily will broadcast daily news to the people of #Gaza, and also provide listeners with safety advice on where to access #shelter, #food and #water supplies. #Israel
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-middle-east-67281166?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=654259cd1ec331355f961036%26BBC%20to%20provide%20emergency%20radio%20service%20for%20Gaza%262023-11-01T14%3A21%3A24.984Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:asset:15fddcba-4f4f-4fe3-aeec-aaeef5a7f3bf&pinned_post_asset_id=654259cd1ec331355f961036&pinned_post_type=share

Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023
"Here at the Rafah border crossing into #Egypt there are about 350 people waiting to have their IDs checked. So far, 150 have been transported over the border in buses." #RafahCrossing #Israel
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-middle-east-67281166?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=654253cc25a3f53728283dfd%26150%20people%20and%20at%20least%2020%20ambulances%20cross%20into%20Egypt%262023-11-01T14%3A03%3A49.281Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:asset:005ca193-5138-47b1-a455-9b740abe5678&pinned_post_asset_id=654253cc25a3f53728283dfd&pinned_post_type=share
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

My sense of things, based on how fast things are deteriorating in #Gaza, is that any country that fails to pull out it's citizens out of there (through #RafahCrossing) in one week runs the terrible risk of leaving those left behind in a chaos of destruction.

Southern Gaza is already unsafe and is on the same road to hell as Northern Gaza is. #Israel

Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

#RafahCrossing #Gaza #Egypt #Israel

source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/11/1/israel-hamas-war-live-anger-grows-over-israeli-attack-on-gaza-refugee-camp

Israel-Hamas war live: Rafah crossing opens from Gaza

Reports say wounded Palestinians as well as foreign nationals will be allowed to cross into Egypt.

Al Jazeera
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

On Tuesday afternoon, rescuers combed with their hands through surface layers of a tangled mass of concrete and steel, which hours earlier had been homes in the #Jabalia refugee camp in #Gaza.

They were searching for survivors, or the bodies of victims, which the immense force of an Israeli airstrike had left near the surface. Those trapped deeper may be entombed for months. #Israel #Gaza

Cratered ground and destroyed lives: piecing together the Jabalia camp airstrike
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/01/jabalia-camp-airstrike-gaza

Cratered ground and destroyed lives: piecing together the Jabalia camp airstrike

Guardian analysis of footage and imagery sheds more light on pulverising attack in Gaza

The Guardian
Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

American citizens trapped in the #GazaStrip and their families in the US are lawyering up after weeks of desperate and futile attempts to exit the war zone. #Israel #RafahCrossing #Gaza

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/nov/01/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-gaza-internet-access-cut-off-egypt-jabalia-strike?page=with:block-6542c2b08f08af73b5ca6684#block-6542c2b08f08af73b5ca6684

Show threadNorobiik @[email protected]Nov 1, 2023

#RafahCrossing #Australia #Israel

The assistant minister for foreign affairs, Tim Watts, has announced that 20 Australians, and 23 individuals overall who had been registered with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade have crossed the border at Rafah to exit #Gaza.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/nov/01/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-gaza-internet-access-cut-off-egypt-jabalia-strike?page=with:block-6542ba2a8f08d1827a669f5f#block-6542ba2a8f08d1827a669f5f

Show threadmike805Nov 1, 2023

@Norobiik So are we headed for a repeat of the Afghanistan withdrawal?

There was an article where an international peacekeeping force (including American troops) is being considered. That's the dumbest idea I've seen lately. Doesn't anyone remember the Beirut bombings?