Does Hamas execute gay people? Do gay people support Hamas?

Does Hamas execute gay people?
Yes, Hamas executes people for being (or being accused of being) gay. Homosexuality is illegal in Gaza under the British Mandate Criminal Code of 1936 (up to 10 years imprisonment for men), which Hamas enforces as the de facto authority. Key documented caseIn 2016, Hamas executed senior commander Mahmoud Ishtiwi (also spelled Eshtewi/Ishtewi), a top figure in its military wing (Qassam Brigades). He was accused of "behavioral and moral violations" — widely reported as homosexuality — along with theft and possible collaboration. He was tortured for over a year (beatings, hanging from the ceiling, sleep deprivation), confessed under duress, and was shot. Israeli forces later recovered Hamas documents in Gaza tunnels confirming the details of his ordeal and ongoing internal hunts for suspected gay members. This case was covered by:

• The New York Times (2016)
• Haaretz (2024)
• Human Rights Watch
• UN reports

His family and some accounts claimed internal rivalries played a role, but the homosexuality accusation was central. Broader pattern

• Torture and extrajudicial killings: Gay Palestinians in Gaza report arrests, torture (hanging, beatings), forced "morality checks," death threats, and honor-based violence. Many flee to Israel or elsewhere. Hamas monitors social media and enforces strict Islamist standards.
• Internal policy: Recovered Hamas files show a "morality" system punishing same-sex activity by death within the group.
• Societal reality: Openly gay life is impossible in Gaza. LGBT individuals face family ostracism, violence, and Hamas repression. Reports from refugees, "Queering the Map," and human rights groups document this consistently.

Homosexuality is not always formally listed as a capital crime in Gaza statutes (unlike in Iran or ISIS), but Hamas applies the death penalty in practice through its militant/religious enforcement, especially internally. This aligns with their Islamist ideology, which views it as a grave sin. Claims of routine public executions for civilians are harder to verify amid the chaos and secrecy in Gaza, but the persecution—including executions—is well-documented and not in serious dispute by credible sources.
Do gay people support Hamas?
Yes.
Do I have a clue WTH is going on?
No.

6-29-26

 W: 317.2            BS: 118            BP: 139/70

• Dishes
• Laundry 1
• Laundry 2
• Shot
• Garden
• Vacuum upstairs
• Vacuum downstairs
• Fix cards
• Pay bill
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More serious than funny, but very true.  Folks who understand this
are folks who understand history.

If you know, you know.  Remember this when you 
begin thinking AI is all that and a pack of crackers.

I feel.... targeted.

Stay calm, and stay ready to defend yourself.

Yeah, shopped or AI'ed, but the premise is spot on.

'Let New York die'

"I have zero interest in helping anyone who hits themselves in the head with a frying pan while complaining about a headache. Once I tell you that, you might want to stop hitting yourself in the head, and you don’t, I’ve lost all interest in your pain or the damage it’s doing.

New York City can die. There was a time when the fate of the economy of New York was the fate of the US economy. Not anymore."

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New York City just had an election.  Less than 10% of registered voters went to the poles.  That 10% was composed of Socialists and the radical left, thus NYC got exactly what it deserves.  My sympathy card withered away.

6-26-26

 W: 318.2            BS: 104            BP: 134/76

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This year I am FINALLY doing the trimming and tying I always said I would.

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6-25-26

 W: 316.0            BS: 150        BP: 154/85

Good for me to sweat a bit I think.

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The butter bread recipe, without the butter.  Substituted a few tablespoons of EVO, and added 1/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats.  Added a few more rise/fold sessions too.  Brushed with egg wash and sprinkled everything seasoning on before baking.

Now THIS is bread we could eat every day.  3/4 of the loaf vanished to people munching on it.  I'll try making toast in a few minutes.

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Reported that Trumpster is losing patience with the Tribe of Stupid in the battle against the Tribe of Evil, even though they are the same tribe.  Maybe because they are the same tribe?

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The Postmaster General says he will follow orders, till Judge Autonegator rules that he shouldn't.  Then they all wait on various other judges to weigh in until the boss judges shoot down Judge Autonegator yet again.  Meanwhile, the rot keeps eating and eating.

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I wonder...

Perhaps an old man's memory has a 'Facebook' feature where it pops up stuff that happened on this day back in.....

I recalled this morning.... Explaining to a customer their new car's engine oil needed service on a regular schedule or their warrantee would be voided.  Said customer responded "Why should I pay to take that oil out and put other oil in?  Oil is oil".

I remember thinking "Well shit is made of food so why buy food when you can just eat shit?"

Which is what I DID NOT say.

I'm not sure if there is a certain percentage of idiots everyplace, or they were just attracted to that shop for some reason.

Things that deserve a 'Hmmm.....'

 

Grocery store chain has in their weekly ad circular a 'Bonus Buy' of sweet corn on  the cob.  6 ears for $4.  Eight dollars a dozen.  More than twice what every other store in our area is charging... and that's a 'Bonus Buy'?

Hmmmmm......

This brings to mind the concept of 'Crap Meter', which I usually explained to my students.  It goes like this;  One makes a measurement of say 23 volts at the battery of a typical vehicle.  At the point your 'Crap Meter' should peg out and go BING in your head, because the only way to measure 23 volts on a 12 volt battery is if it's the process of exploding.  Obviously the meter is malfunctioning, or something incredibly bad is happening.  

What happens is the brain is taking what it see's, hears, or touches and compares it to the stored memory of certain events or known facts.  Then, judgement is made.  Does that observation fall within acceptable, or even possible, parameters. If not, the rest of the brain is notified that something is off.  The measurement is 'Crap'.

What I think is happening with this Giant sales flier is someone in the process has a non-functioning Crap Meter... OR.... they are counting on their customers to have non-functioning Crap Meters.  Either one is a fair bet.

Either way, it's crappy.

6-24-26

 W: 316.2           BS:  164          BP: 119/62

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6-23-26

 W: 313.2        BS: 164          BP: 141/70

Slept good.  Real good. Makes up for most, if not all.

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Butter bread, with double cheddar and garlic.  Very Soft, but lovely flavor.  Note to self: Butter bread does not have the structure to carry additions in loaf form.  As buns, maybe. For loaves, delete the butter and add a couple tablespoons olive oil with the additions. 

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As of yesterday the zucchini, tomatoes, and peppers are fruiting up.  Probably do salad for lunch, from the garden, with HB eggs from the hens.  Shaping up nicely.

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I have heard many times something I will paraphrase here, not knowing the exact quote.  'If every Nazi squad sent to arrest Jews had been met at the door by their victim holding a rifle, even with only one cartridge, they would have quickly run out of Nazi's willing to arrest Jews'.

Perhaps this same logic should be applied to authorities attempting to arrest citizens in order to censor their speech.  If every Brit bully squad sent to arrest some old man for his Facebook posts was met at the door with nothing but a load of buckshot, the dastardly oppressive Brit regime would instantly run out of willing bullies.  Surely it's safe to assume the politicians would never have the fortitude (Bravery) to enforce their own decrees.

I assume it's safe to say the same about our American side.  I need not assume, but am certain, American politicians do not have the integrity to enforce what they demand of we the peasants.  Witness their desperate and duplicitous attempts to disarm their intended victims.

Dangerous words, I believe, but honest and true. Then again, some would-be regimes cannot abide or even survive honest and true words.

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