Brace Yourselves For War Between Iran and Israel

[KJS]

Just wanted to add that by allowing USDT, they are helping themselves stabilize the bond market, as it is backed by bond reserves (more USDT minted = more bonds bought). At the same time, the energy crisis will blow up Eurozone bonds, with Italy and France not even qualified for ECB intervention because of the debt level. The US is a master of Machiavellianism.

 

[treesparrow]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2036723277046137300

Is it sign of impending major earthquake in Israel?

Sorry here if I go into pedantic mode . The birds in the video are black or/and white storks following their normal migration route in this part of the middle east. They might though also have been disturbed by some explosions in the area hence the large flock?

Black stork route

 

[seek10]

Sorry here if I go into pedantic mode . The birds in the video are black or/and white storks following their normal migration route in this part of the middle east. They might though also have been disturbed by some explosions in the area hence the large flock?

Black stork route

We have so little info, any thing is quite possible. This raises this question.

If the bombs are falling on Tel Aviv, they choose to avoid it rather than going over it. We don't know factors contribute to the migratory path of this specific bird group. Some say they have some navigational guidance through earth's mignetic lines etc. Any way, I asked Grok more questions even though AI has 'pleasing' tendencies

is this normal for these birds go over Israel at this time?

Yes, large flocks of birds (including crows or similar corvids like hooded crows, which are common residents in Israel) flying over Tel Aviv and other parts of the country in late March is completely normal. Here's why:Seasonal TimingIsrael lies on one of the world's busiest bird migration flyways — a narrow land bridge between Africa, Europe, and Asia. Every spring (February–April, peaking in March), hundreds of millions of birds pass through on their way north to breeding grounds.

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This includes soaring birds (storks, pelicans, raptors) traveling in large groups, as well as smaller flocks of passerines. War or conflict does not stop this annual migration; birds continue their journey regardless.

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Crows Specifically

• Hooded crows (and sometimes Indian house crows) are very common year-round residents across Israel, including urban areas like Tel Aviv. They often form large communal roosts, especially at dusk, and can gather in big swirling flocks (sometimes called "murmurations," though that term is more precise for starlings).
• In March, resident crows become more active and visible due to the start of their nesting/breeding season (which runs into spring/summer). They can appear more aggressive or flock together as they defend territories or forage.
  
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• Large crow flocks at dusk are a regular sight in many cities worldwide, including Israel — it's often birds heading to overnight roosts.

The Viral Footage ContextThe specific video from the X post shows a dramatic swirling flock at dusk, which matches classic evening roosting behavior rather than long-distance migration. Experts commenting on similar recent sightings emphasize that these movements are natural and seasonal, not unusual or ominous.

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(Note: Some online versions of this footage have been questioned as possibly unverified, edited, or exaggerated for effect amid the current conflict, but the underlying behavior — birds flocking over Tel Aviv in March — is routine.)Starlings vs. CrowsTrue "murmurations" (the hypnotic swirling clouds) are most famous with starlings, which also winter in Israel and form massive flocks, especially in winter/early spring. The viral clip is described as crows, but the visual effect is similar.

In short: Yes, it's normal. Israel sees enormous bird activity every March, and local crows/rooks are active then too. The timing coinciding with regional events has fueled symbolic interpretations online, but ornithologists attribute it to the predictable rhythms of migration and roosting. Nature doesn't pause for human conflicts.

what is the origin of these birds

The birds in the viral Tel Aviv footage are primarily hooded crows (Corvus cornix, also called gray crows or "עורב אפור" in Hebrew). Here's their origin and background:Local Residents, Not Long-Distance Migrants

• Hooded crows in Israel are resident birds — they live there year-round and do not undertake major seasonal migrations like storks or songbirds that pass through the country each spring.
  
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• They are abundant and widespread across north and central Israel, including urban areas like Tel Aviv, as well as near human settlements in the south (Negev). They are considered one of the most common birds in the country.
  
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Geographic and Subspecies Origin

• Hooded crows are native to a broad range across Northern, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, as well as parts of the Middle East (including the Levant region covering Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, etc.).
  
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• The subspecies in Israel and the surrounding area is typically C. c. pallescens (paler form) or C. c. sardonius, which extends from the Balkans and Turkey through the Mediterranean to Egypt.
  
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• They have been expanding their range southward into drier parts of Israel (like the Negev) over the past few decades, likely aided by human changes to the landscape — such as agriculture, tree planting, and urban development that provide food and nesting sites.
  
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Why Large Flocks at Dusk in March?

• While not migratory, hooded crows often gather in communal roosts (large groups heading to shared overnight sleeping spots), especially at dusk. This creates the swirling, dramatic flocks seen in videos.
• In March, they become more active as breeding season begins, and urban populations can form bigger temporary groups while foraging or roosting.
• Note: Some viral descriptions mix this with true migration (millions of other birds crossing Israel in spring), but hooded crows themselves are local. The dramatic "murmuration-like" effect is more typical of starlings, though large crow gatherings happen too.

In short, these are homegrown Israeli birds with deep roots in the region's ecosystems and European/Middle Eastern ancestry — highly adaptable scavengers that thrive around cities and people. The spectacle is a normal part of their daily/seasonal behavior, not birds arriving from afar.

Do you see any pattern in the video that corroborate the bad omen or pre-earthquake symptoms

No, the video does not show any clear pattern that scientifically corroborates it being a "bad omen" or a reliable symptom of an impending earthquake. Here's a breakdown based on ornithology, seismology, and the footage's characteristics:The "Bad Omen" Interpretation

• Large flocks of crows (or corvids) swirling at dusk have long carried symbolic weight in many cultures: Jewish, Islamic, Roman, and Western folklore often link them to death, war, or divine displeasure. The viral post and related commentary explicitly frame the circling and "departure" as an ominous sign (e.g., "the Gods have withdrawn their protection").
• However, this is purely cultural and superstitious — not evidence-based. The behavior matches routine communal roosting: hooded crows in Israel commonly gather in large groups at evening to head to overnight sleeping sites, creating dramatic swirling patterns (sometimes mislabeled as "murmurations," a term better suited to starlings). In March, this is heightened by the onset of breeding season, when birds are more active and visible. No unusual timing, direction, or "departure" beyond normal daily cycles is evident.

Pre-Earthquake Symptoms in BirdsScientific consensus on animals (including birds) sensing earthquakes is weak and mostly anecdotal:

• There are historical reports and some studies suggesting birds might react to subtle precursors like infrasound, electromagnetic changes, or ground vibrations — e.g., sudden mass flights, restlessness, or unusual calling. Documented cases include birds appearing on radar taking off ~15 minutes before a quake in Oklahoma (2016) or scattered reports before events in Turkey, Japan, or elsewhere.
  
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• USGS and other experts note that while anecdotes exist (dating back to 373 BC), there is no consistent, reliable predictive power. Many claimed "pre-quake" behaviors turn out to be normal activity, stress from other factors (weather, predators, human disturbance), or retrofitted after the fact. Birds often flee during shaking due to panic, not necessarily before. Large flocks at dusk are especially common and not diagnostic.
  
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• Specific to crows: No strong evidence ties hooded crow roosting flocks to seismic activity. Similar viral bird videos (e.g., from Turkey 2023) were debunked as normal or miscaptioned, with experts noting they resemble everyday flocking rather than panic.
  
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What the Specific Video ShowsFrom descriptions and context of the viral clip:

• Swirling, circling flock at dusk over an urban skyline — classic roosting behavior, not chaotic panic, mass exodus, or erratic flight patterns associated with distress.
• No signs of birds suddenly fleeing en masse in one direction, landing abnormally, or showing agitation like loud calling/screaming (which might hint at stress in anecdotal quake reports).
• Timing (late March) aligns with peak spring activity for resident Israeli crows, not an anomaly. Israel sees enormous bird movements annually due to its migration flyway, but these hooded crows are locals, not passing migrants.

In summary: The footage depicts perfectly normal avian behavior amplified by timing and cultural lens amid ongoing conflict. It doesn't display atypical patterns (e.g., daytime frenzy, synchronized escape, or pre-dusk disruption) that would even weakly support earthquake precursor claims. Superstitions around crows thrive precisely because their dramatic group flights look portentous — but nature here is just doing its daily routine. No credible link to seismic warning or "omen" holds up under scrutiny.

'tar baby' phenomenon hadn't transpired yet and We will see how it goes.

 

[Amor]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2036723277046137300

Is it sign of impending major earthquake in Israel?

Maybe they are flocking because of dead bodies?Crows are scavangers after all.

 

[sToRmR1dR]

Iran received and rejected Trump's 15-point ultimatum, which outlined five conditions for ending the imposed war.

 

[Fluffy]

It sounds like you may be letting your emotions influencing your thinking here, causing your imagination to run wild.

Of course one can imagine all kinds of horrific things happening, but it's probably not the most productive use of the imagination, when in reality the things being imagined are actually happening to real children in real life in other parts of the world, and have been happening for a long time.

This has been well documented and a search of "Israeli crimes" on X shows a never-ending list of such horrible and ongoing atrocities.

Is the imaginary suffering of Trump's children more important than the real suffering of the children of Gaza, Lebanon, Iran at the hands of the Israeli/American deep state?

Trump, by surrounding himself and aligning with zionists and Israeli-firsters (whether by blackmail, fear, ignorance, cowardice, narcissism or whatever) can't avoid culpability in the crimes of his handlers. As you say, he is probably well aware of what they are doing and continues to support and advance their agenda anyway.

By imagining excuses for his 180 degree turnaround and betrayal of his MAGA base because he's scared of what might happen to him or his family, and ignoring the very real suffering resulting from his complicity could be seen as an example of selective empathy.

Compare what you wrote above with your post on the latest session thread. It's good advice.

My biases as a parent sympathise with Trump, but my history of writing about him on this forum are far from this emotional display. I doubted him from the get go, knew he was a cog in the 4DSTS plan, didn’t believe a word that came out of his mouth, been appalled and disgusted by his stance on GAZA, Iran and all other places he meddles in… I also knew he didn’t have much of a choice and his family were the dangling carrot to being used to control him.
I’ve refused in the past but lately I want to include him in my prayers, he’s not a perverted psycho most of the others before him, he genuinely believed he could make a difference, he’s been shot down from every angle, sure he could do things that expose the truth and that option is not off the table for him, may be unlikely, but it’s there, so for me it’s had to hate on him when I consider my best wishes to all the other semi-decent folk out there in their abilities to wake up and do the right thing.

Yes it’s emotional, yes it’s sometimes difficult to watch, yes I empathise with everyone in their difficulties, traumas, slumbers, fears, blind spots and ignorance, I have them all too, but I have hope and a grand vision that sees humanity rise up.

Emotions are tools for interpreting reality, just because I sympathise with Trump doesn’t mean I agree with what he’s doing, it just means I understand where he’s coming from.

I stand by my monthly comments in the sessions that are in the same flavour of this months’. A reminder to us all to find balance and peace on this totally nuts ride we are riding that is planet earth. I have not mastered it, far from it, but it’s a work in progress.