Top U.S. & World Headlines - February 12, 2024

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[@theHamster624]

Hind was killed, not "found dead" or "discovered"

[@norway178]

Netanyahu would say "Israel has a right to defend itself. I'm so sick of hearing that.

[@user-eu5rs8ev9p]

Hind was killed. She was murdered. You are right, and the language needs to be accurate about the atrocities.

[@yellow01umrella]

But did she condemn Hamas?

[@bobburns7277]

What an absolute disgrace nobody has the courage to stop this insane masssacre

[@Find-Your-Bliss-]

Oh, but if you speak against the genocide you will be identified as being antisemitic! What a manipulation.

[@africanveteran7728]

The fact that they not only murdered a little Palestinian girl, but also the paramedics who came to help her is tragic & heartbreaking

[@rashidasulaman8068]

Very sad 😔 😔😢😢

[@Karen-ul9hd]

criminal, really

[@jessclayton]

Heart breaking

[@Christian-qu9ml]

Stop this genocide! 😢

[@paulheydarian1281]

Yeah, but then we'll have to focus on Trump's grubby fat fingers. 😅

[@user-pt6vg7jf6b]

genocide of who?

[@thelifeofyahya]

@@user-pt6vg7jf6b the group of the people confined in a small strip of land as hellfire rains from the skies and they die in the tens of thousands that group

[@user-pt6vg7jf6b]

They can run to the sea. Most of those tens of thousands are Hamas fighters, some of them of a younger age taught and trained on UNRWA schools who were hiding under their mother`s skirts.@@thelifeofyahya

[@kathleenmann7311]

Stop the genocide in Ukraine 🇺🇦. 🙏🕊️🇮🇱

[@edal2140]

That little girl.... that pretty little girl... How evil can they be to massacres an innocent helpless child?. Not God's chosen people.... more like Satan's chosen demons.

[@thorntonwilliams3851]

There is no Satan. There are no demons. Just humans acting in the worst, most destructive ways.

[@patrickjenkins6383]

​​@@thorntonwilliams3851 Thank you, Sir. Over the years, I've attempted to relate that (FACT) to the multitude of my fellow black Americans, who seem to have been thoroughly Brainwashed by various Religions since the days of SLAVERY here in the U.S. 🇺🇸🗿

[@patrickjenkins6383]

​@@thorntonwilliams3851 Thank you, Sir. Over the years, I've attempted to relate that FACT to the multitude of my fellow black Americans who seem to have been thoroughly Brainwashed by various Religions since the days of SLAVERY here in the U.S. 🇺🇸🗿

[@patrickjenkins6383]

​@@thorntonwilliams3851 Thank you, Sir. I've attempted, over the years to relate that fact to the multitude of my fellow black Americans who seem to have been thoroughly BRAINWASHED by various Religions since the days of Slavery here in the United States. 🇺🇸🗿

[@kenlambert7473]

@@thorntonwilliams3851 - Sorry Thornton but to say there is no Satan is to proclaim there is no God. Now is that what you're saying?

[@hindculhane470]

Can you imagine how I felt when I heard little beautiful and smart Hind plead for her rescue for three hours ? Since my name is also Hind . I still shudder and cry when I imagine her brave face and voice strong and clear surrounded by her dead relatives. RIP little angel .

[@RobinHerzig]

Overwhelming, all this suffering 🥺

[@solidaritytime3650]

If you're not organized yet- you should be

[@danielwest2186]

"Hell is empty and all the devils are here." William Shakespeare

[@lewislinzy3437]

Read 1 John 5: 19.

[@kennethbuford1406]

Take my word for it... Hell is full!!!!

[@mariahewitt9787]

Revelation 2;9 and 3;9. God cannot be deceived. Judgement day is coming!!!!

[@semsemeini7905]

William Shakespeare? The Merchant of Venice? Hamas and Iran must have read his plays.

[@jameslepage4745]

It's absolutely depressing the lack of compassion and the aggression that we show to our fellow mankind.

[@aya3769]

We have more compassion for cats

[@user-pt6vg7jf6b]

October 7th was must worst. Tell them to dance again like they did.

[@helmutschillinger3140]

@@user-pt6vg7jf6bthe occupation since 1948 is the worst, creating all this terrorism! Israel is guilty as hell of oppression, terrorizing Palestinians for many decades and ultimately causing October 7! Shame on the violent Zionism!

[@helmutschillinger3140]

@@aya3769Israelis are just as racist as the Nazis were!

[@72marshflower15]

@@user-pt6vg7jf6b Israel narrative of that day is false. Hannibal Directive what?

[@paulvamos7319]

Thank you and welcome back Amy! ❤ Anyone who attacks journalists needs to be held accountable!

[@jldorell33]

What happened to Ms. Amy?

[@LocoTony64]

@@jldorell33 she got covid but thankfully was asymptomatic. she was just waiting for a negative test result.

[@semsemeini7905]

SOme of the journalists have two jobs. Not one.

[@lilyannal5159]

Amy needs to stop being bias and represent both side of fact, not just pro-Palestinians. She needs to ask, were people in the car some are Hamas & using a little girl as Human Shield?

[@paulvamos7319]

@@lilyannal5159 She is reading from a teleprompter, they all do it except for the traitor! 😂

[@sulemanaliyu9625]

You work for 40yrs to have $1M in your retirement, meanwhile some people are putting just $10K in a meme coin from just few months ago and now they are multimillionaires.❤️

[@lex7724]

it's obvious. a lot of people remain poor due to ignorance, it's better to take risks and make sacrifices than to stay poor

[@gideonbillion1655]

Well I must say people are scared because there are so many unprofessional brokers out there.

[@markstephen9120]

I think I'm blessed if not I wouldn't have met someone who is as spectacular as expert Sharon

[@GideonRose-gz3vb]

Any specific guide. I'm from Georgia how do I go about this? I think I'm interested how can I get in touch

[@markstephen9120]

she's always active on Whats'akp

[@LesterSuggs]

So good to see you back Amy!

[@TransKidsMafia]

Lying is permissible in Islam if the goal of the lying is permissible by Islam. Per the FBI and CIA polygraphs are notoriously inaccurate in these communities

[@Black_2_Def]

Democracy Now 📣📣 Let's go!! Welcome back, Amy 👏🏾 And great job covering Nermeen 🫡💯

[@goodpanda6901]

🤮🤮🤮

[@junebrilly5302]

​@@goodpanda6901really, that's all you can contribute: vomiting emojis? Pathetic

[@yellow01umrella]

Communist old bolshevik Amy is back

[@MendeMaria-ej8bf]

Horror after horror. When will that end?

[@memyselfandi8544]

Trump 2024.

[@MendeMaria-ej8bf]

@@memyselfandi8544 Unfortunately, there are justified doubts. In addition, it will be too late.

[@memyselfandi8544]

@@MendeMaria-ej8bf I was just kidding. It was too late January 7 2021. Game over. Nice to see folks waking up. Enjoy the censorship. Congrats becuz I know they will never let trump back in, so enjoy another 4 years of Hell.

[@federalreservebrown2507]

when? when the americans deal HONESTLY wiht septleven

[@mrnativesun6880]

Welcome Back Amy! Nermeen did a good job while you were away but everyone missed you.

[@lyndatroidl9006]

Thank you for your reporting on this unspeakable situation. Journalist reporting in the country I live in - Canada - is deafeningly silent in their reporting on this horror.

[@cybercuichi]

Time to held you news accountable, stop patronizing them, thanks God for Democracy Now, and Al Jazeera!

[@aaronwu4280]

Every time I hear about the story of Hind and stories of other murdered Palestinian children, I can’t help but cry 😭

[@paulheydarian1281]

No one cares enough to wanna STOP it. 😮

[@xvolokos]

Take your meds.

[@Ellieempress]

That’s so disgusting, shooting children.

[@vidaorvis160]

It’s not nice to cook children either.

[@peesib]

Thank you for HONEST reporting. Sickening attacks, forcing people to a confined and overcrowded area then bombing it?!!! Disgusting!!!

[@moranmike36]

Civilians! War crimes!

[@lloydg4633]

Why does hamas have hostages there if they are concerned about civilians deaths?

[@rogbrogb5341]

​@@lloydg4633 Hamas took hostages to try to free THOUSANDS of Palestinians, many women and children, who are in Israeli jails without charge or trial, who are beaten, tortured, even for years. Western corporate media keep you in the dark about this.

[@thelifeofyahya]

@@lloydg4633 explain this logic to me what about holding hostages justifies the wanton murder of noncombatants

[@aaroncourchene4384]

I wonder what your opinion would be if you found out about the stories Amy Goodman and democracy now aren't telling you 🤔?!? Because, there's a lot!!

[@brendasmart553]

The Dutch court ruling is impressive!! Save Palestine!!!

[@moniquederksen1902]

Yes good judge. Yet our Dutch goverment said a judge has no legal saying in these affairs and will continue😭😭 One of the most evil in this world is politics, human lives do not count when it comes to greed and lust for power. 🤮 Nomatter how often we as civilians write or shout stop this Genocide, they decide. If even a court rulling doesnt impress them, then what will.

[@FR33_PALESTIN33]

FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸❄️🌍❄️🇵🇸

[@user-pt6vg7jf6b]

Will be free soon, just one more step to go.

[@johnlindblom1430]

Trump says you need to pay your bills. Ummm I mean everyone but me. THE CHOSEN ONE!

[@MomoBar91]

@@user-pt6vg7jf6b Inciding geno_cide you know that is against international law, right?

[@goodpanda6901]

@@MomoBar91 international law is just a suggestion/opinion, the real law is the jungle law, the law of nature.

[@MomoBar91]

@@goodpanda6901 What a bunch of BS in one sentence. Then get your country out of the UN so you can follow your jungle law. And here I thought we were supposed to be better than apes... but some people clearly aren´t.

[@MendeMaria-ej8bf]

Good to see and listen to you again. Thank you for being back.

[@raave88]

Thank you Amy and the DN crew. Big ups to Nermeen

[@thegroovyroots6310]

Amy is our hero! Great to see you back!

[@Patricia-sw3ek]

She’s a news reader, doctors journalists in Gaza are Heroes

[@raymondrichmond-qe6vv]

no no propaganda

[@FeCadacio]

Nice to see you back Ms Amy Goodman ❤🙏

[@frederiqueleno5415]

"Hostages in good condition" : that tells a lot about who's who in this decades long horrendous occupation.

[@commonsense7975]

What kind of people take hostages?

[@semsemeini7905]

Good condition? For Hamas they are trophies to be exchanged. Based on interviews it was not the Gaza Four Seasons.

[@RayOvacRadio]

This is murder!!!

[@wilsonlainglaing8739]

12 hundred wasn't?

[@Punande]

Well by all means 100,000 wounded and murdered still hasn't satisfied your blood lust ? Do you really think Jewish lives are worth any more than anyone else's life . Besides Oct 7th would never have happened if Israel had settled in a fair way with the Palestinians a viable two state solution instead of stealing land and oppressing the locals . ​@wilsonlainglaing8739

[@Flashh2124]

​@@wilsonlainglaing8739 1.2k and 30k thats a big difrence mate. 70% childeren and woman??? think think think think use your brainn!!!!!!!!!

[@Flashh2124]

​@@wilsonlainglaing8739and wake up!!!!!!

[@h.t6641]

@@wilsonlainglaing8739 Yes, 12 hundred was murder, but it don't give you justice to murder other people.

[@FullEclipseTV]

Amy is my fav! Go Amy!

[@Giorgio_Armani714]

You are the truth! Thank you for keeping the news ! Not fake media Thank you

[@marym22]

Journalists were arrested yesterday covering Brooklyn Museum protest.

[@brendasmart553]

I'd not heard but not surprised to hear of this further insanity... God forbid we speak up for humanity...

[@commonsense7975]

@@brendasmart553 You can speak up. You cannot break the law.

[@semsemeini7905]

Speaking up and demonstrating peacefully is OK. But not blocking bridges, roads, stations, Government buildings, universities.

[@sanni0812]

She said she’s looking for her niece she was 2 months old …. Like wtf is wrong with this world

[@federalreservebrown2507]

j's, is whats wrong

[@WarDrum76]

Welcome back Amy, happy for your return sad for the families especially Hind Rajab’s, I heard that phone call and it was horrific, words cannot comfort people who’ve suffered such violence but I hope that they can find peace, too many innocent people are being killed and the human violations are happening

[@keithharris1672]

Good to see you Amy.

[@jeaniebottle6758]

It is wonderful to see you back, Amy.

[@JMurph93]

Thank you Nermeen and Amy

[@juanquintana6134]

Grateful to have you back Amy! And a great thank you to Nermeen for the great job she did in your absence ❤

[@ahmadatout7532]

Welcome back Amy & and well done Nermeen, Democracy Now should be mainstream news to reflect the entire story without bias propaganda.

[@AaronYoung-ki7xs]

Glad to see you back Amy! Thanks for the great reporting to the whole Democracy Now team.

[@mrdrumsticks1257]

Its nice to see you back Amy

[@sharonannkoenig8631]

How can they justify this and say it isn't genocide???

[@paulbruney5091]

Its rich that trump would tell Anyone they have to pay their bills!

[@leopoldinejafri5740]

Oh God have Mercy on the Palestinians!

[@virginiakatz8327]

Welcome back, Amy! Thank you for your continued service and thank you Nermeen for being the next generation.

[@roseismil6142]

Heartbreaking this sweet little girl killed while bugging to get some help 😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔, May god bring strength and patience to this mother

[@sharongaskell]

Now genocide is a misstep...the euphemism does not disguise mass murder.

[@LoveBbyJay]

Welcome back Amy! I greatly appreciate all the hard work the entire Democracy Now team puts into bringing us world class journalism all week long!

[@janaccardo8612]

Warnings Warnings Warnings! Stop the money - or is that just too easy an answer to stop the massacre!

[@WealthyPanda]

So glad to see Amy back

[@carlarena554]

Trumps idea of Pay for protection by NATO members is beyond stupid, it shows just how ignorant he is of the purpose of NATO and its global policies.

[@user-eq8zx7ge8p]

NATO membership should be free for all countries!

[@dianahill5116]

The United States of America defended their allies, prior to NATO.

[@allenwalker1395]

Ambulance workers real heros risk life and safety to answer a call. Rest well to all. This shit crazy

[@Moonbaby406]

Good to see you Miss Goodman ❤ My heart hurts for the innocent people in the Middle East. Where is the humanity? Will God forgive us for what how we are treating each other?

[@norway178]

I just called my state senators and expressed my opinion, and told them "not one more dime to Israel." Lets put the pressure on them.

[@bernicebarnett401]

Sudan...another sickening cruel acts

[@nellygarcia]

Free Palestine! End the genocide!

[@mistressxero2127]

Love to see you back 🎉

[@iman6533]

You are doing such a great job! Thank you so much. Please continue.

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

8:02 Pretty rich coming from a Clown who doesn't pay any of his own Bills. 😂

[@kennyhagan5781]

The bad orange man who's name I am reluctant to say said "Ya gotta pay your bills " . How ironic coming from a fellow who is notorious for not paying his bills, ask Rudy........

[@cybercuichi]

Well, in my opinion Rudy deserve it, for taking the likes of Trump as a defense lawyer!😉🤣

[@DIGITAL7Media]

Does your hate for trump override your love for your country? Can you honestly say Bidens administration has done well? I know trump is a moron, but man…our country was thriving economically.

[@kennyhagan5781]

@@DIGITAL7Media I did pretty well in civics class, and keep a copy of the Constitution on my phone. If you must know, I also voted for Reagan twice, once in high school and the second time at Fort Benning. I have the very unpopular habit of thinking for myself as well, I always have. I remember seeing the bad orange man in the news long ago, repeatedly, and none of those mentions ever showed him in a positive light. His greed and self interest was as obvious in the 80s as they were while he was in office. He hasn't changed one whit. My conscience won't allow me to support such a person, and indeed, if you are an evangelical type, I urge you to read The Book Of Revelations. I understand that the evangelical folks are comparing him to Jesus, and that is kind of mentioned in Revelations....not in a good way. I don't hate the bad orange man, any philosophy based on hatred is inherently evil, but I don't trust him as far as I can throw a Buick. I've got legitimate reasons....

[@abunurrainibnmatchett1120]

I can't stop the tears. 😢

[@marlim2421]

Welcome back, sweet Lady Amy Goodman, and excellent Journalist. This position it’s yours , somebody can replace you but never will be the same charisma as you . God 🙏Bless.

[@rebeccadiazdeleon6014]

WELCOME BACK AMY WE ALL MISS YOU ❤🤗🤩 HELLO FROM STATE OF TEXAS USA 🤠

[@esaugarnett8059]

Thank you Amy for your honest reporting.

[@memyselfandi8544]

Like Climate Change and Russiagate.

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

2:26 Even other Israelis are calling out Netanyahu, & mostly likely want a Ceasefire.

[@ripadipaflipa4672]

How is it that the government in USA hasn’t yet stopped this carnage? Once again I am humiliated for being a citizen of the States and expected so much more from the Biden administration especially our vice president. It sounds sexiest but I do expect more from fellow women because we have always had to do better.

[@TheOperajet]

Welcome back, Amy! Nermeen did a wonderful job in your absence. Happy to have you back. ❤

[@user-gf2tx3dj8k]

It's great to have you back, Amy. You are a true inspiration.

[@bernaguvenc4029]

Welcome back Amy from NY, good to see you looking well🧡

[@BNugget69]

8:02 "pay your bills" says the delinquent don!

[@andrewjameshenderson1389]

Thank you, Amy and Team DN! Welcome back, Amy!!! Hope you were just on a break and not ill. ❤🎉😁👍

[@Operator_68]

Good to see you back Amy!

[@WilliamCarterII]

Welcome back!!

[@briangrigsby1842]

Trump does not pay his bills.

[@dianahill5116]

Trump has No Scruples.

[@paulheydarian1281]

What will Rudy Giuliani do then? Trump owes him at least two mill for legal 'services' . 😮😅

[@hoosierbaddy3052]

@@dianahill5116 😂

[@drwhowhatwhere]

The only people he pays are porn stars

[@norway178]

Who's he to judge others for not paying their bills. Lol

[@happymusicschool-it1qc]

Hind and the paramedics were executed

[@edwardroche2480]

There is no courage and no honor in what these Israeli forces are doing. They should be very ashamed of themselves.

[@leopoldinejafri5740]

Those vicious and cruel People are finally exposed. And No country is safe anymore. Palestinian people are being slaughtered and our gov. Provides $$$ and weapons! We are completely complicit!!!

[@sawyer4713]

Come on, Amy. Hind 'was found dead' was the lead statement. Start with Hind was killed.

[@MelinSF1]

Thank you Amy and Democracy Now. Glad to see Amy back.

[@lilianangel5171]

Nice to see you back Amy. I am an independent journalist, I appreciate greatly what you are doing as a journalist. Great job.

[@dianahill5116]

Separation of church and state.

[@MatthewH-hp8bp]

Welcome back Amy! Trump playing holier than thou about paying one’s bills is the laugh of the day 🤣😂🤣

[@mohamedgharib2791]

Dear sister Amy Goodman , great job , I salute your courage to tell the truth, may ALAH protect and bless you and your family,

[@michealcurrie8272]

Wonderful to have you back, Amy. Armeen ,was equally wonderful during your short break..

[@SenzelSchaefer]

Great coverage. So grateful to have you Amy Goodman. CNN and the rest needs training from you and your crew. Keep spreading truth, the American people need to know what’s being done in our name.

[@emiliobello2538]

Welcome back Amy Goodman. I found Al Jazeera here. I love Al Jazeera

[@user-te6lk9hl1o]

Welcome back, Amy! We missed you! ❤ Nermeen, thank you for reporting in such an authentic and graceful way. ❤ The work that the two of you have done, along with Juan Gonzalez's work and everyone else at Democracy Now is a gift. Thank you all.

[@Tomee66666]

❤❤ Amy I had no idea of your lost history in your role!, your more of a legend than I previously thought!❤❤ God Bless You 😊

[@blaisegrock6320]

It's so good to see Amy again!

[@margaretpederson4604]

Y he hypocrisy of trump..he does not pay his bills

[@sobekneferu4041]

Yay she's back! Love all you guys , the entire team! Best news

[@ghesoonkarim602]

This world is evil 😢

[@larrysimms7212]

Thanks Amy

[@marianic7637]

Good work all of you and Amy, welcome back ❤

[@user-ht9zr7xd9c]

Welcome 🙏🏾 back Amy! Thank you for your time ❤. Biden and his administration need prayers 😭😭🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@rezakarampour6286]

' The World's Most Documented Genocide In History . '

[@fatimaha457]

How can is possible the USA allow continue helping in this Genocide when they have a no memory president

[@leopoldinejafri5740]

It is justice for some But for Muslims NONE! God created Mankind equal and we have to answer for our crimes and corruption in the hereafter!

[@kingnothing915]

It's wonderful to *have* you back, Amy! ♥️

[@satanicaa]

Great to see that you're alive and well, Amy. Thank you for everything

[@lstu]

I hope Countries don't think we agree with Trump. We don't!! He's crazy.

[@thruknobulaxii2020]

Biden to Netanyahu… _’Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies… Tell me lies, Tell me, tell me lies.’_

[@user-uz6jz7gt9w]

😊 Great to see you back lady. "God bless you ,and take care".🙏

[@perpride]

Welcome back Amy. We need your voice now more than ever.

[@kateshane8277]

Himm reminds me of the girl with the red coat in the movie, Schindler's list.💔