Operation Gift, was an Israeli Special Forces operation at the Beirut International Airport in the evening of December 28, 1968, in retaliation for the attack on the Israeli Airliner El Al Flight 253 two days earlier by the Syria-based Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP).

The attack drew widespread international condemnation. The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 262 on 31 December 1968, which condemned Israel for the "premeditated military action in violation of its obligations under the Charter and the cease-fire resolutions", and issued a "solemn warning to Israel that if such acts were to be repeated, the Council would have to consider further steps to give effect to its decisions", and stated that Lebanon was entitled to appropriate redress. The resolution was adopted unanimously.

The raid resulted in a sharp rebuke from the United States, which stated that nothing suggested that the Lebanese authorities had anything to do with the El Al Flight 253 attack. The French recalled their ambassador.

Prior to this Lebanon’s Christian government had been a dissenting voice in the Arab league - seeing Israel as a potential Ally against Islamic domination. Despite absorbing tens of thousands of refugees by late 1947/early 1948 They sent no units or commander to participate in the 1948 war (only some volunteers went) likewise they sent zero ground troops in 1968 - only flying 2 recon aircraft (one of which was shot down). The events of Operation Gift seriously destabilized the Lebanese Christian government, led to the Lebanese Civil war and may have destroyed chances of an alliance.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_Israeli_raid_on_Beirut_Airport

https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/udland/loekke-reagerer-paa-arrestordre-danmark-bakker-op-om-den-internationale

Nov 22 at 3:36 PM updated Nov 22 at 3:49 PM More than 30 days old The Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, is now responding to the arrest warrant that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued for Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the country's former Minister of Defense, Yoav Gallant.

The arrest warrants have been issued for war crimes committed in the Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem and the West Bank from October 8, 2023 to May 2024. The prosecution believes, among other things, that Israel has deliberately starved the civilian population in Gaza and intentionally killed civilians.

• Denmark is a firm supporter of the International Criminal Court and backs its independence. Denmark obviously complies with its international law obligations, and if there is suspicion of international crimes, it must be investigated and, if necessary, prosecuted, it says in a written response from the Minister of Foreign Affairs to DR.

DR has requested an interview with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, but has received a written response.

Netanyahu himself denies the war crimes charges and accuses the ICC of anti-Semitism.

Løkke has spoken with the Israeli Foreign Minister In his written response, Lars Løkke Rasmussen writes that he has spoken with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, where they have discussed "the current situation in the Middle East and specifically the arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court".

He writes that in his conversation with the Israeli Foreign Minister, he made it clear that Denmark is a firm supporter of the International Criminal Court and backs its independence.

He further writes that the two discussed "the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need for a ceasefire, increased access for humanitarian aid and the release of the hostages."

The court has also issued an arrest warrant for Hamas leader Mohammed Al-Masri – whom Israel claims to have killed.

Specifically, the arrest warrant means that countries that are part of the Rome Statute are now legally obligated to arrest the prime minister if he sets foot within their borders. This applies to 124 countries, including Denmark, France and the UK, but not the US.

Several countries have responded to the arrest warrant, including the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Ireland, which support the ICC and will follow its decision.

Other countries have condemned the decision, including Hungary's Viktor Orbán, who has said he will not arrest the prime minister if he arrives in Hungary.

Both Israel and Hamas have previously rejected the court's charges. Israel also does not recognize the ICC's jurisdiction, but according to the criminal court, it is not necessary to issue an arrest warrant.

SO NOW ISRAEL HAS FINALLY BECOME THE FIRST STATE TERRORIST..

We the in tge rest of the Wold will NEVER EVER FORGET THE GENOCIDEB THE JEWIS STAE OF ISRAELS WARCRIMES...

The complete theft of Palestine that has been and still is a criminal act and all Palestinian have their RIGHT TO RETURN to stolen property, and must be abandoned by the State of Israel..

I say 'From the River to the Sea'

Per Sørensen Denmark 🇵🇸 🇩🇰 ❤️

I don’t know even know how those people keep their faith alive

Palestinian journalist Ayman Al Gedi was martyred as he was going to the hospital to see his newborn baby alongside 4 of his colleagues.