LIVE BLOG: Israeli Soldiers Killed, Wounded | Israel Bombs Beirut | 100 Rockets Target Haifa – Day 368

A first sergeant was killed and a soldier was seriously injured in battles in the northern Gaza Strip while another soldier was seriously injured during fighting in southern Lebanon. Israeli forces continued to bomb the Lebanese capital Beirut and other southern towns. Iranian Foreign Minister said that Iran can reach all targets and that it will not hesitate to respond in the
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Back to the Start – Resistance Roundup – Day 367

Israeli authorities knew that the resistance fronts in Palestine, Lebanon, and Yemen, were preparing to escalate their attacks on Israel today, to mark the first-year-anniversary of October 7. Al-Qassam Brigades (Hamas) Al-Quds Brigades (Islamic Jihad) Hezbollah At 00:05, the Nimra base (one of the main bases in the northern region) west of Tabariya, was targeted with a rocket barrage, in response to Israel’s
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A Very Democratic Genocide – Terror Intrinsic to Israel’s Survival

“Israel is a democracy and not run by a terrorist organization.” Thus spoke Peter Dutton, the leader of the Australian opposition Liberal Party. ‘International Law Means Nothing’ ‘Custodian of Absentee Property’ ‘Grand Larceny’ ‘Normative’ Violence Invading and Occupying ‘Child Could See the Logic’ Genocide Convention Enough is Enough – Jeremy Salt taught at the University of Melbourne, at Bosporus University in Istanbul and Bilkent University in Ankara for many
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‘Turning Point in Our Struggle’ – Resistance Groups Mark One Year since October 7

October 7 marks the day one year ago when the Palestinian Resistance launched Operation Al-Aqsa Flood in its ongoing campaign to resist Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands including the siege on the Gaza Strip. ‘Unwavering Faith, Determination’ – Hamas ‘Steadfastness’ ‘Sacrifices’ Boycotts and Solidarity Israel a ‘Cancerous Tumor’ – Hezbollah ‘Allies and Tools’ of US Israel ‘Backed by America, Britain and Supportive West’ – Ansarallah ‘Sequence of Aggression’ Lebanese
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The Electronic Intifada: Asa Winstanley – How Israel killed hundreds of its own people on 7 October

Asa Winstanley is an investigative journalist and associate editor with The Electronic Intifada. He is author of the book Weaponising Anti-Semitism: How the Israel Lobby Brought Down Jeremy Corbyn (OR Books, 2023). Israel expanded the use of its murderous “Hannibal Directive” – designed to prevent soldiers from being taken alive as prisoners of war – by killing many of its own
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Jonathan Cook – Why is the ‘liberal’ media peddling the vilest genocide apologism?

Jonathan Cook is the author of three books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a winner of the Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism. His website and blog can be found at www.jonathan-cook.net All my posts are freely accessible, but my journalism is possible only because of the support of readers. If you liked this article or any of the others,
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On ‘Closures and Continuities’ – Reflections on October 7

On October 25, 2013, Angela Davis delivered a speech at Birbeck University in London. Entitled “Closures and Continuities,” her talk drew from a freedom song that was popular in the American South during the 20th Century freedom movement. – Benay Blend earned her doctorate in American Studies from the University of New Mexico. Her scholarly works include Douglas Vakoch and Sam
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Sharon Graham ‘to announce early Unite GS election’

Graham said to be ‘going political’, calling election to try to stem outrage over Gaza betrayals – and allegedly to have result over before police announce no wrongdoing in conference centre deal Sharon Graham with Keir Starmer that she attempted to have evidence destroyed in bullying and misogyny complaints about her husband, whom she now employs in her office despite a final warning from
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Using the Gaza Playbook in Lebanon – How Words Can Justify a Genocide

Perpetuating Israeli lies is dangerous, not only because truth-telling is a virtue but also because words kill, and dishonest reporting can, in fact, succeed in justifying genocide. – Ramzy Baroud is a journalist and the Editor of The Palestine Chronicle. He is the author of six books. His latest book, co-edited with Ilan Pappé, is “Our Vision for Liberation: Engaged Palestinian
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Tel Aviv on Fire: Kamikaze Yemeni Drones Target Central ‘Israel’

Islam Times - As part of the continuous support of the Palestinian and Lebanese people backing the Palestinian and Lebanese resistances, the UAV force of Yemeni Armed Forces announced carrying out a military operation against a vital target in Yaffa [Tel Aviv] in occupied Palestine with a number of Yaffa drones.
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Billions of Dollars in Public Subsidy – Pro-Israel ‘Charities’ Flout Tax Laws with Seeming Impunity

United Israel Appeal is the most important Israel-focused charity in Canada. Its violation of tax law highlights the hubris of Zionist charities, which have received billions of dollars in public subsidy over the years. – Yves Engler is the author of Canada and Israel: Building Apartheid and a number of other books. He contributed this article to The Palestine Chronicle.
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Jeffrey D. Sachs – Israel’s Ideology of Genocide Must Be Confronted and Stopped

Jeffrey D. Sachs is a University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, where he directed The Earth Institute from 2002 until 2016. He is also President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network and a commissioner of the UN Broadband Commission for Development. He has been advisor to three United Nations Secretaries-General, and currently
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79th UNGA Session – World Leaders Highlight Israeli ‘War Crimes’, Call for UN Reform

The 79th UN General Assembly, which brought together leaders and representatives from 193 UN member states in New York for one week in September, was marked by Israel’s attacks on Gaza and Lebanon and calls for reform of the organization. It’s Genocide – Iran Israel Must Be Stopped – Türkiye ‘We Will Not Remain Silent’ – South Africa Greatest Humanitarian Crisis – Brazil Murder of
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Resistance Will Stand, Lebanon Will Persist – In Memory of Hassan Nasrallah

While the Friday attack is being claimed by Netanyahu to have targeted Hezbollah’s operation center, most mainstream media fail to mention that without American arms and ammunition, its client regime would not be able to reduce residential buildings to dust. – Iqbal Jassat is an Executive Member of the South Africa-based Media Review Network. He contributed this article to The Palestine
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‘From the River to the Sea, and All around the World’ – Warm Welcome Home for Freedom Flotilla Crew

Two Kiwi/Palestinian volunteers, Youssef Sammour and Rama Hamida, crew members on the Freedom Flotilla boat, the Handala, received a warm welcome home after recently arriving back in Aotearoa, New Zealand. ‘I Choose to Be Palestinian’ ‘It is Only the Beginning’ (The Palestine Chronicle) – Roger Fowler is the coordinator of Kia Ora Gaza (Aotearoa New Zealand), a member of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition. Website:
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‘Only the People Save the People’ – Spain Goes on General Strike against Genocide in Gaza

In a historic showcase of Palestinian solidarity, tens of thousands have flooded the streets, blocked universities and boycotted companies in an attempt to force the Spanish government to cut all ties with Israel. No Far Enough Picket Lines and Boycotts – John McAulay is a journalist based in Barcelona with an interest in social issues and international conflicts. He contributed this article to
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Steve Keen – Britain Really, Really Can’t Afford Rachel Reeves

Steve Keen is an Australian economist and author. A post-Keynesian, he criticizes neoclassical economics as inconsistent, unscientific and empirically unsupported. How Banks Create Money How the Government Creates Money Due to the Israeli war crimes in Gaza we have increased our coverage from five to six days a week. We do not have the funds to do this, but felt that
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Graham boasts of beating Starmer over Winter Fuel motion – Unite funded Labour £1.7m in 11 months

Cosiness with red Tory regime in cash terms that she attempted to have evidence destroyed in bullying and misogyny complaints about her husband, whom she now employs in her office despite a final warning from the union for his behaviour after her supporters failed in their bid to take control of the Unite executive despite ‘dark money’ spending on advertising, ineligible and racist members being allowed to
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Jonathan Cook – Israelis will dance again, vows BBC film. Will Gaza’s children ever get to dance?

Jonathan Cook is the author of three books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a winner of the Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism. His website and blog can be found at www.jonathan-cook.net All my posts are freely accessible, but my journalism is possible only because of the support of readers. If you liked this article or any of the others, please
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A Letter From Jailed Palestine Action Activist Zoe Rogers

When they ask why I did it, I tell them about the children. Their childhood was stolen from them. Their skeletons are left charred and smoking. Their bodies are crushed so easily by falling buildings. Their skin melts as flaming tents collapse around them. But I never forget to say: It was love, not hate, that called me.
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Glenn Diesen, C. J. Polychroniou – A Nuclear War in Ukraine Is a Distinct Possibility

Glenn Diesen is professor of political science at the University of South-Eastern Norway and author of scores of academic articles and books, including, most recently, The Ukraine War & the Eurasian World Order(2024) C.J. Polychroniou is a political economist/political scientist who has taught and worked in numerous universities and research centers in Europe and the United States. His latest books are
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US Media Cover Up Their Own People Setting Themselves on Fire to Stop the Gaza Genocide

Instead of being praised as heroes who sacrificed themselves in order to try and prevent a genocide from continuing, the US media has put the interests of Israel ahead of its own people. – Robert Inlakesh is a journalist, writer, and documentary filmmaker. He focuses on the Middle East, specializing in Palestine. He contributed this article to The Palestine Chronicle.
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‘They Can Bury Us, but They Will Find Out We are Seeds’ – Macklemore, Palestinian Artists Release Hind’s Hall 2

“In our lifetime we will be free, and they can bury us, but they will find out we are seeds.” Empowering Scenes Display of Solidarity Read the lyrics here In our lifetime we will be free One day when the light shines we will be free In our lifetime we will be free And they can bury us But they will find out we are seeds Oo-ohhh, Oo-ohhh Oo-ohhh, Oo-ohhh They can bury us But they
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Palestinians in Occupied Palestine: Defying Zionism and Imperialism

The United States has had no qualms about casting its lot with the most openly and thoroughly racist regime Israel has ever produced. That fact has been obscured, or intentionally disappeared, in the fog of Israel’s war on Gaza. In January 2022, Omar Assad, 78, was killed by the ultra-Orthodox Jewish Netzah Yehuda Battalion in Ramallah. In January 2024, Tawfiq Hafez Tawfiq
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Opposing Gaza genocide demands a political struggle against the Starmer government

Labour has not only continued to fully back Israel’s genocide but confirmed its role as a right-wing government of savage austerity, anti-migrant measures, attacks on democratic rights and advocating for the use of long-range NATO missiles that would transform the proxy war in Ukraine into a direct war with Russia.
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Hidden Meanings of Sinwar’s Letter – Resistance Roundup – Day 346

What can we learn from Yahya Sinwar’s message to Abdulmalik Badr al-Din al-Houthi? Two, while Palestine remains at the center of the fight, references to ‘together’, ‘support fronts’, and other such language are meant to emphasize that the battle for Palestinian freedom is a Muslim battle. Three, in his letter, Sinwar redefines the concept of Arab and Muslim unity. In the overall
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’Israel’ On Brink of Economic Crisis as Inflation Surges

Islam Times - "Israel" is approaching one year into its costly war with Gaza. With no end in sight, "Tel Aviv" is also concerned about a possible escalation in the northern region amid "Israeli" Prime Minister Benyajmin Netanyhu's constant threats against Lebanon. The economy has contracted, the fiscal deficit has expanded significantly, and Moody’s has downgraded the country's credit rating.
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African Asylum Seekers Promised Residency for Joining Israeli Army in Gaza – Haaretz

Israel is reportedly offering African asylum seekers permanent residency in exchange for participating in military operations in Gaza, raising ethical concerns. – Romana Rubeo is an Italian writer and the managing editor of The Palestine Chronicle. Her articles appeared in many online newspapers and academic journals. She holds a Master’s Degree in Foreign Languages and Literature and specializes in audio-visual and
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Ian Proud – Russian missiles will soon strike US and UK targets, if Starmer gets his way

Ian Proud was a member of HM Diplomatic Service from 1999 to 2023. From July 2014 to 2019 he was posted to the British Embassy in Moscow, where he led on politico-economic analysis and sanctions policy. He has recently published his memoir A Misfit in Moscow: How British Diplomacy in Russia failed, 2014-2019 The first confirmed use of ATACMS, Storm Shadow or
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Jonathan Cook – How the war on Gaza exposed Israeli and western fascism

Jonathan Cook is the author of three books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a winner of the Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism. His website and blog can be found at www.jonathan-cook.net Pulling punches Campaign of intimidation Allowable thought Pressing the button Relentless depravity ‘Heroic soldiers’ Inner fascist The genocide party All my posts are freely accessible, but my journalism is possible only because of the support of
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‘Genocide Washing’ – Upcoming ‘Liberal Zionist’ Conference in South Africa Slammed

“It is without a doubt not just genocide washing, it is not just Israeli apologists, it is spitting on the struggle of Palestinian people, on real progressive Israelis like Ilan Pappe who are not trying to defend their government.” ‘Stellar Lineup of Experts’ ‘Radicalized Discourse’ Listed Speakers Unaware ‘Progressive’ vs Right-Wing Zionism ‘No Authentic Voices’ Choice of Venue – Nurah Tape is a South Africa-based journalist. She
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Craig Mokhiber – No, Israel does not have a right to defend itself in Gaza. But the Palestinians do.

Craig Mokhiber is an international human rights lawyer and former senior United Nations Official. He left the UN in October of 2023, penning a widely read letter that warned of genocide in Gaza, criticized the international response, and called for a new approach to Palestine and Israel based on equality, human rights, and international law Due to the Israeli war crimes
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GAZA LIVE BLOG: More UNRWA Workers Killed | ‘North is Collapsing’ | Smotrich, Ben-Gvir Clash – Day 342

The Israeli bombing that targeted an UNRWA school hosting refugees in the Nuseirat camp killed scores of Palestinians, including six UNRWA employees. The leader of the Israeli Labor Party said that the north is collapsing and there are no plans regarding security or reconstruction. According to Israeli media, an argument took place on Wednesday between Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and
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GAZA LIVE BLOG: Artillery Shelling in Khan Yunis | Five Killed in Tubas | Gantz Urges Ceasefire Deal – Day 341

Several people were killed and wounded as a result of the occupation artillery shelling of a house in the town of Khuza’a, east of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. Israeli occupation forces assassinated 5 Palestinian youths in the city of Tubas, in the northern West Bank. Benny Gantz vowed to guarantee popular support for it in Israel for a ceasefire
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A Powerful Message – Will Sarah Friedland Succumb to Zionist Threats?

Bravo to Sarah Friedland’s courage and honesty for using her acceptance speech at the Venice Film Festival to voice her support for Palestinians facing what she accurately described as Israel’s genocide in Gaza. – Iqbal Jassat is an Executive Member of the South Africa-based Media Review Network. He contributed this article to The Palestine Chronicle. Visit: www.mediareviewnet.com
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‘It’s Not a Game’ – US Official Warns against Israel’s War with Hezbollah

A senior official reportedly emphasized that Israel might suffer greatly in a conflict with Hezbollah and may not achieve its objectives. – Romana Rubeo is an Italian writer and the managing editor of The Palestine Chronicle. Her articles appeared in many online newspapers and academic journals. She holds a Master’s Degree in Foreign Languages and Literature and specializes in audio-visual and
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Türkiye calls on Arab League for deeper ties, intense cooperation

Türkiye has reiterated the importance of improving ties and building a common strategic vision with the Arab League and called on the Arab nations to further deepen and institutionalize dialogue with Ankara as both sides are facing the same regional challenges, specifically in the frame of the continued Israeli aggression against Palestinians.
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125,000 march in London in 18th national protest against the Gaza genocide

As Socialist Equality Party members argued among the protesters, no amount of moral pressure will force Starmer and his imperialist co-conspirators to withdraw their support from Israel, and their plans for a war against Iran. They will have to be stopped in their tracks, which requires the intervention of the working class, paralysing states supportive of the Israeli regime and
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‘Setting an Example’ – Why the UK is Hunting Down Pro-Palestinian Voices

The ongoing weaponization of anti-terrorism laws to arrest and silence journalists without any clear indication of what they have done wrong, is revealing the current British Labour government’s inconsistencies and hypocrisy. Worrying Trend The Case of Sarah Wilkinson – Robert Inlakesh is a journalist, writer, and documentary filmmaker. He focuses on the Middle East, specializing in Palestine. He contributed this article to
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Norman Solomon – Knowledge Is Power. Gaza War Supporters Don’t Want Students to Have Both

Norman Solomon is the national director of RootsAction.org and executive director of the Institute for Public Accuracy. His latest book, War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine, was published in paperback this month with a new afterword about the Gaza war. Due to the Israeli war crimes in Gaza we have increased our coverage from five to
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Andreas Krieg – How Germany is manufacturing the Islamist bogeyman

Dr. Andreas Krieg is an associate professor at the Defence Studies Department of King’s College London and a strategic risk consultant working for governmental and commercial clients in the Middle East. He recently published a book called ‘Socio-political order and security in the Arab World’ Islamophobic conspiracy theories Shifting discourse Islamophobia in Germany: ‘I am not even seen as a person’ Read More » Due
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GAZA LIVE BLOG: Massacre in Al-Sabra | US: Gallant Must Stay | Israel Withdraws from Jenin – Day 336

The United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric has warned that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is beyond catastrophic, as Israel continued to bomb residential areas across the Strip. Israel’s Channel 13 reported that the United States sent a message to Israel that Defense Minister Yoav Gallant should not be fired. Israeli forces withdrew from Jenin after a ten-day operation, according to Israeli media
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Jonathan Cook – You can’t arm a genocidal state into moderation. So why does the West keep trying?

Jonathan Cook is the author of three books on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and a winner of the Martha Gellhorn Special Prize for Journalism. His website and blog can be found at www.jonathan-cook.net Democracy gutted Profits from slaughter Excuses for repression The ‘antisemitism’ formula Inversion of reality Genocide by proxy? Two birds, one stone Israeli pyromania Simmering border All my posts are freely accessible, but my journalism is possible only because
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Craig Mokhiber – WEOG: The UN’s Settler-Colonial Bloc

Craig Mokhiber is an international human rights lawyer and former senior United Nations Official. He left the UN in October of 2023, penning a widely read letter that warned of genocide in Gaza, criticized the international response, and called for a new approach to Palestine and Israel based on equality, human rights, and international law The White World’s Bloc Institutional Inequity Colonial Values Calls
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Northern Settlers: Who Dares to Return in the Current Situation?

Islam Times - "Israeli" Hayom reported that an end to the war, which began 11 months ago, does not seem to be on the horizon. Many settlers who listened to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech were left questioning: If the "residents" will only return with a "security" presence, when will "security" return? And how could the evacuation period be extended
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Unite union’s pro-Palestine members hold public meeting in Brighton this Sunday

banned Unite officials and national banners from pro-Gaza protests banned and smeared films and books exposing the ‘Labour antisemitism’ scam, including a book by Asa Winstanley, one of the speakers at Sunday’s event placed an official under investigation who refused to cancel a Palestine solidarity fringe event at Labour’s 2023 annual conference told her chief of staff to threaten a soon-to-retire official with the loss of a pension bonus if he
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On the Frontline of Resistance – The Women of Palestine

Women have been the political spine of the struggle for freedom and liberation of Palestine across generations. It has been their strength, resilience and fearlessness that have kept the resistance alive. – Dr. M. Reza Behnam is a political scientist specializing in the history, politics and governments of the Middle East. He contributed this article to The Palestine Chronicle.
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‘I Pledge Not to Worship’ – Israel’s Bizarre Restrictions at Al-Aqsa Mosque Have a Strategic Goal

Israel’s long history of occupation of Palestine does not only target Palestinians but also includes desecrating and destroying their holy sites. – Fayha’ Shalash is a Ramallah-based Palestinian journalist. She graduated from Birzeit University in 2008 and she has been working as a reporter and broadcaster ever since. Her articles appeared in several online publications. She contributed this article to The
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