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Trumps Haltung zum Ukraine-Krieg: Welchen Einfluss hat First Lady Melania? de.rt.com/international/250809… Mit einer Story aus seinem Alltag hat US-Präsident Trump für Spekulationen gesorgt, inwiefern die First Lady seine Meinung über den Ukraine-Krieg beeinflusst. Nun stellte der Republikaner klar: Seine Gattin Melania sei so intelligent wie neutral. #news #press
Ready Or Not, the SWAT spiritual successor, is getting console ports. Because of this, the developers have decided to censor the ever-loving fuck out of the game so that it doesn't get an Adults Only rating. Since they only want to work on one version of the game, though, they have opted to censor the PC release as well, to the chagrin of everybody who bought the game.
They'll undoubtedly get more money doing this, but they've lost a lot of goodwill.
All they had to do was add a censorship toggle on PC. It would add some extra work for crossplay, but come on... this is lame as fuck.
🔖 Title: The Overlooked Power of Sonic Branding, According to Taxi Studio's Jamie Watson 🗓️ Published: 2025-07-16T13:01:34+03:00 📄 Summary: Jamie Watson of Taxi Studio sheds light on the crucial yet often neglected facet of branding—sonic branding. He discusses how sound plays a vital role in shaping a brand’s identity and improving consumer recall in an increasingly noisy marketplace. From ear-catching jingles to nuanced audio logos, sonic branding offers a unique way for brands to connect emotionally and stand out. 🔗 creativebloq.com/design/brandi…
View of Earth as seen by ESA project astronaut Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski inside the seven-windowed cupola, the International Space Station's "window to the world".
The European Space Agency-built Cupola is the favourite place of many astronauts on the International Space Station. It serves not only as a unique photo spot, but also for observing robotic activities of the Canadian Space Agency's robotic arm Canadarm2, arriving spacecraft and spacewalks.
Sławosz was launched to the International Space Station on the Dragon spacecraft as part of Axiom Mission 4 on 25 June 2025. The 20-day mission on board is known as Ignis. During the Ignis mission, Sławosz conducted 13 experiments proposed by Polish companies and institutions and developed in collaboration with ESA, along with three additional ESA-led experiments. These covered a broad range of areas including human research, materials science, biology, biotechnology and technology demonstrations.
The Ax-4 mission marks the second commercial human spaceflight for an ESA project astronaut. Ignis was sponsored by the Polish government and supported by ESA, the Polish Ministry of Economic Development and Technology (MRiT) and the Polish Space Agency (POLSA).
I'm not posting "What's on the #vegan plate tonight?" right now as we're staying in the offline, off-grid, no TV, no neighbours, no cars, no roads island in the family cottage where meals are made with the few things we brought with us.
Mind you there is a wood fuelled sauna, silence, & a fab Finnish summer 🌞😎🇫🇮🌻🌱
The party's impending departure follows the United Torah Judaism faction's Monday announcement that they will leave the government in protest of the lack of advancement of a draft exemption bill, a move sources say was led by Shas' chairman Arye Dery
En tant que prof, il est de mon devoir de participer à l'effort national 🫡 Je propose donc de supprimer les jours fériés du 14 juillet et du 15 août 😈😏
Par contre, je ne vois pas trop l'effort que je peux faire en tant que malade chronique ? 🤔 Simplement avoir moins mal par la force de ma volonté ? Renforcer mes tissus conjonctifs par la pensée ? 🤔
@niavy Tu m'as percée à jour, j'avoue tout: je ne fais pas assez d'efforts pour me débarrasser de ma maladie 🫣 Et je dois t'avouer un truc en plus: je ne prends même pas de l'homéopathie 🫣🥺 J'ai honte 😔
The global food processing industry generates vast quantities of organic waste, including fruit and vegetable peels, meat and bone remnants, and spent grains, among others. Traditional disposal methods, such as landfilling or incineration, present not only logistical challenges but also significant environmental risks. In response to these concerns, pyrolysis technology has emerged as an innovative and sustainable solution for managing food processing waste. By transforming waste into valuable by-products, a pyrolysis plant offers both environmental and economic benefits, establishing a more sustainable waste management system within the food processing sector.
1. Reduction of Environmental Footprint
The food processing industry is one of the largest contributors to waste generation. The disposal of organic waste, if not managed correctly, often leads to methane emissions from landfills, contributing to global warming. On the other hand, open burning of waste releases toxic gases into the atmosphere, further deteriorating air quality.
A biomass pyrolysis machine addresses these environmental concerns by providing a closed-loop system that minimizes harmful emissions. Pyrolysis occurs in the absence of oxygen, which significantly reduces the formation of harmful gases and particulate matter. As a result, food processing waste is converted into valuable by-products like biochar, syngas, and bio-oil, all of which can be utilized, further reducing the need for waste disposal in landfills or through harmful incineration processes.
2. Generation of High-Value By-Products
Pyrolysis stands out due to its ability to produce useful products from waste materials. Food processing waste, when processed in a biochar pyrolysis equipment, yields several valuable by-products that can be utilized in various industries.
Biochar: Biochar, a stable form of carbon, is one of the most significant products derived from pyrolysis. It has applications in agriculture as a soil amendment, where it improves soil fertility, water retention, and nutrient absorption. Additionally, biochar helps sequester carbon, contributing to long-term carbon storage, which is vital for mitigating climate change.
Syngas (Synthesis Gas): The pyrolysis process produces syngas, a mixture of hydrogen, methane, carbon monoxide, and other gases. These gases can be used as a fuel source for energy generation, providing a sustainable and low-emission alternative to fossil fuels. By converting food processing waste into syngas, a pyrolysis plant provides a renewable energy source that can be used to power operations or even sold back to the grid.
Bio-Oil: Another by-product of pyrolysis is bio-oil, which can be refined into biofuels or used as a chemical feedstock. Bio-oil has applications in energy generation, as well as in the production of chemicals and lubricants, offering further economic opportunities for businesses.
These by-products provide food processors with the opportunity to diversify their operations, generating additional revenue streams from waste that would otherwise have been discarded.
3. Cost-Effective Waste Management
Food processing companies are often confronted with the high costs associated with waste disposal. Traditional methods like transportation to landfills, composting, or incineration can incur substantial costs, not to mention the environmental penalties or regulatory fines associated with improper waste management.
Pyrolysis presents a more cost-effective solution. By processing food processing waste into valuable products, a pyrolysis plant can significantly reduce disposal costs while generating revenue from the sale of biochar, syngas, and bio-oil. Additionally, the pyrolysis process itself can be integrated into the company’s energy system, using the syngas produced to power the plant, further reducing operational expenses.
4. Supporting Circular Economy Principles
The concept of a circular economy emphasizes reusing resources, minimizing waste, and reducing environmental harm. Pyrolysis perfectly aligns with this model by transforming waste into valuable products that can be reused in various industries. Instead of treating food processing waste as a liability, pyrolysis enables businesses to view it as a resource, helping close the loop in the resource cycle.
By adopting pyrolysis as a part of their waste management strategy, food processing companies actively contribute to a more sustainable economy, reducing their reliance on virgin materials and minimizing their carbon footprint. This contributes to a more resource-efficient system in which waste is continuously repurposed, thus supporting environmental sustainability.
5. Reduction of Waste Volume
Food processing waste, when left untreated, can occupy large amounts of space in landfills, contributing to the growing issue of landfill overflow. Pyrolysis reduces the volume of waste by converting it into solid, liquid, and gaseous products. The biochar by-product, in particular, is a stable material that occupies much less space than the original organic waste. This not only alleviates landfill pressures but also decreases the need for land disposal, providing both environmental and logistical advantages.
Moreover, by reducing waste volume, pyrolysis plants free up valuable space in food processing facilities, allowing for better use of available resources and enabling companies to manage waste in a more efficient manner.
6. Flexibility in Feedstock Utilization
Pyrolysis offers considerable flexibility when it comes to feedstock options. In the case of food processing waste, a pyrolysis plant can handle a wide variety of materials, including agricultural residues, food scraps, and even packaging waste. This versatility ensures that the plant can be adapted to suit the specific needs of the food processing industry, making it an attractive solution for businesses of all sizes.
Additionally, pyrolysis technology can be further optimized to handle various waste materials beyond food processing, such as plastic, rubber, or textiles, expanding the scope of its applicability and increasing the potential for waste recycling in multiple industries.
7. Meeting Regulatory and Sustainability Standards
As governments and regulatory bodies around the world increasingly implement stringent waste disposal and environmental regulations, food processing companies face mounting pressure to adopt more sustainable practices. Pyrolysis offers an environmentally compliant alternative to traditional waste disposal methods, helping businesses meet regulatory requirements while enhancing their sustainability credentials.
By adopting pyrolysis as part of their waste management strategy, companies can reduce their environmental impact, cut operational costs, and position themselves as leaders in sustainable practices, improving their reputation and brand value in the marketplace.
Enabling a Sustainable Future in Food Processing Waste Management
Pyrolysis offers an innovative solution to the growing challenges of food processing waste. By converting waste into valuable by-products like biochar, syngas, and bio-oil, a pyrolysis plant not only provides an efficient and sustainable waste disposal method but also creates new revenue streams for businesses. With the added benefits of reducing waste volume, supporting the circular economy, and aligning with environmental regulations, pyrolysis presents a powerful tool for food processors looking to improve their environmental footprint while optimizing waste management operations.
J'ai une vieille offre freebox révolution, je paye la TV alors que je ne l'utilise pas. J'ai aussi le téléphone fixe que je n'utilise pas. Je leur demande de revoir ça pour n'avoir que la box fibre: pas elligible. Je regarde en tant que nouveau client: Freebox Pop S! Être un client fidèle ne sert absolument à rien.
Et vous, vous résiliez et changez d'offre régulièrement d'offre pour n'avoir que ce dont vous avez besoin au juste prix ?
Nope, j’aime bien rester là où je suis, plus pratique. Mais ces pratiques (que les BOFS font tous, Free est pas mieux mais pas pire non plus) consistant à emmerder les clients existants m’agace au plus haut point…
By Iain Davis. Either everything we know about the capabilities of Israel's intelligence services is false and they are actually worse than useless, or decisions have been made at the highest level to deliberately ignore warnings.
@dromografos I would argue Putin is also a fash, but there is a difference between supporting governments and supporting people.
Was interesting how the White House meeting between Trump and Zelinsky blew up, ending in a shouting match and the expulsion of the entire Ukrainian delegation.
One think Ukraine needs to do right now though is get rid of fucking conscription. Not only does that end a major human rights abuse but it opens the door to increasing the effectiveness of existing Russian anti-conscription efforts that are mostly underground and take the form of burning draft offices.
Mind the gap between opposing Trump's fascism and promoting European Nationalism. You can't call yourself antifascist and support funding European defense, army and capitalism.
"The level of sadism unleashed against Palestinians is truly unfathomable. It is redefining what genocide looks like, and yet, no one reacts.” — Francesca Albanese
Die israelische Armee tötete allein in Dienstag fast hundert Menschen in #Gaza davon wahrscheinlich alles Zivilisten. Dass die israelische Armee dabei legitime militärische Ziele angegriffen haben, behauptet diese nicht mal selbst. #Israel #Genozid timesofisrael.com/93-palestini…
Wegen eines X-Posts mit einem 30-sekündigem Videoausschnitt verklagt die pro-israelische Influencerin Karoline Preisler den Journalisten Jakob Reimann. Man wirft ihm »eine schwerwiegend rufschädigende, rechtswidrige Falschbehauptung zu Lasten der Klägerin« vor; auch sei er »mitverantwortlich« für die negative internationale Berichterstattung gegen Preisler. Reimann spricht im nd-Interview von gezielter Einschüchterung kritischer Gaza-Berichterstattung. 👉 nd-aktuell.de/artikel/1192552.…
Wegen eines X-Posts mit einem 30-sekündigem Videoausschnitt verklagt eine pro-israelische Influencerin den Journalisten Jakob Reimann. Der spricht von gezielter Einschüchterung kritischer Gaza-Berichterstattung.
Für Abonnent*innen hat die #Sueddeutsche nüchtern und (gerade dadurch) bedrückend mit zahlreichen Vorher-Nachher-Aufnahmen dokumentiert, wie die Regierung #Netanjahu in #Gaza systematisch Straßenzug um Straßenzug abreißt – nicht selten durch Baufirmen von Siedlern aus dem Westjordanland.
"Das Verteidigungsministerium gibt zu den Gründen dieser Abrissarbeiten und auf die Frage, wie sie mit dem Kampf gegen die #Hamas in Verbindung stünden, keine Auskunft."
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🪷 July 16th is the birthday of Seth / #Sutekh Egyptian god of desert storms and chaos. Foe of Horus. Killer of #Osiris, with whom #Antinous is identified. #egyptianoccult 🪷
🪷🐍 On 16 July #WorldSnakeDay we honor the Egyptian Serpent Demon Deity #Nehebkau ("Defrags KAs"). He ingests (uploads) contents of your spiritual heart for download in the afterlife. Your cloud storage dropbox for eternity. You CAN take it with you! antinousstars.blogspot.com/202… 🐍🪷
Hier en réunion, j'avise l'étui à lunettes de mon voisin de droite, qui est de gauche. Je crois voir en dessous un port USB-C !? Mais oui, c'en est un. Je scrute l'étui à la pause : Ray-Ban. Et sur ses montures, noires, je vois... 2 ronds de part et d'autre au-dessus des verres.
Le type n'a pas cessé d'orienter la tête vers moi quand je prenais mes notes (je n'ai pas de filtre de confidentialité).
Quand soudain, un élu d'une autre OS syndicale l'interpelle...
#BrevesDeCSE "Dis, t'es pas en train de filmer le rédacteur et d'enregistrer la réunion, avec tes lunettes, quand même ?!"
La DRH s'interrompt alors et fait un rappel à la confidentialité, et au nécessaire consentement à être filmé.
Je n'ai pas vu s'il y avait un quelconque témoin allumé sur les Ray Ban Meta, mais vu comme mon voisin s'est emberlificoté dans ses explications, je pense qu'il enregistrait et que l'élu d'en face l'a vu...
"Antifascist in critical condition as father delivers mass petition to German foreign ministry ~ Alisa-Ece Tohumcu ~ After forty days, Maja T has suspended their hunger strike due to deteriorating health conditions. According to the Budapest Antifascist Solidarity Committee, they have lost 14 kilograms, their
Industrial heat exchanger plays a critical role in maintaining energy efficiency and process performance across various sectors, including chemical processing, oil and gas, food manufacturing, and power generation. As energy costs rise and sustainability becomes a global imperative, optimizing these systems for maximum thermal efficiency is not only economically smart but also environmentally responsible.
At the core of heat exchanger efficiency is the ability to maximize heat transfer while minimizing losses. This begins with appropriate equipment selection. Choosing the right type of heat exchanger—be it shell-and-tube, plate, finned tube, or spiral—depends on factors like temperature range, pressure limits, fluid characteristics, and maintenance requirements.
Proper sizing is equally important. Oversized units may waste capital and operating expenses, while undersized ones can create bottlenecks and limit throughput. Engineers should perform detailed thermal and hydraulic calculations during the design phase, considering fouling factors and expected operational variations.
Material selection also influences performance. For instance, high thermal conductivity metals such as copper or aluminum can improve heat transfer, while corrosion-resistant alloys ensure long-term durability in aggressive environments.
Another crucial factor is flow arrangement. Counterflow configurations generally offer superior thermal performance compared to parallel flow or crossflow designs, as they allow greater temperature differentials. Optimizing flow paths and ensuring uniform distribution of fluids help avoid hot or cold spots and improve overall effectiveness.
Regular maintenance is vital to sustaining thermal efficiency. Fouling—caused by scale, sludge, or biological growth—can significantly degrade performance over time. Implementing cleaning protocols, either mechanically or chemically, and integrating monitoring systems to detect performance drops early can prevent costly downtime.
Advances in digitalization and automation have introduced new ways to optimize heat exchanger operations. Smart sensors, data analytics, and control algorithms can monitor real-time conditions and adjust operations dynamically to maintain peak efficiency. Digital twin models and predictive maintenance strategies allow facilities to simulate performance, anticipate failures, and optimize cleaning schedules.
Incorporating energy recovery systems, like economizers or heat recovery steam generators, can further increase thermal efficiency by capturing waste heat and reusing it elsewhere in the process.
Ultimately, achieving maximum thermal efficiency in industrial heat exchangers involves a balance of smart design, material science, proactive maintenance, and the integration of modern technologies. Investing in optimization strategies not only reduces operational costs but also supports sustainability goals and regulatory compliance.
From Voice of Korea. http://vok.rep.kp/index.php/detail_com/comde/iee250702001/57/en Ryanggang Province in the northern highlands of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is a place of potato production.
Is gender agnostic a thing? I'm not rejecting the concept of gender I just don't understand it and want to stop thinking about it. Or is that just Being Cis?
Antiwar News with Dave DeCamp, 07/15/25: US Launches 51st Airstrike in Somalia of 2025, Trump Asks Zelensky If He Could Hit Moscow, and More youtube.com/watch?v=HyQiH66fhJ…
RPI Conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blueprint-for-peace-tickets-1397170888739Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebankSig...
In early April, the Philippines responded with “guarded optimism” to US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, saying higher rates placed on its neighbors could present an opportunity.
For the first time in a generation, there was a national consensus in Iran that negotiations with the United States are necessary to resolve the issues over Iran’s nuclear program.
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On June 30, 2025, at least 15 asylum seekers from #Afghanistan were notified that their applications had been rejected. This mass rejection appears to signal a de facto reclassification of Afghanistan as a "safe" country for the first time since its reoccupation by Taliban forces. It marks a further tightening of the #asylum process, in line with the policies of the Republic of #Cyprus, whose government takes pride in its harsh #deportation record and treats condemnation by the European Court of Human Rights as a badge of honour.
"In studying economic history, we tend to systematically ignore the role of violence as well as the absolutely central role that war and slavery played in creating and shaping the basic institutions of what we now call ‘the economy.'
Reprinted from Bracing Views with the author’s permission. In an ever-changing world, the one constant in Universe USA is rising Pentagon budgets. For President Trump, a trillion-dollar war budget is something to crow about.
Pepe Escobar- Desde Kazán hasta Río y más allá, ahora también está claro que el TTT fuera de control se dirigirá contra cualquier nación o socio que se alinee con los BRICS “antiestadounidense”.
Israel has warned Gazans to stay out of the Mediterranean Sea or risk getting killed under wartime restrictions that critics say serve no security purpose and are meant to deprive Palestinians of a key source of sustenance – and respite from the horr…
So if you ever wondered how OpenBSD 7.7 (most recent one at the time of writing) works on 23-year old PC, I have recorded a boot process. CPU: AMD Athlon XP 2000+ (single-core 1.6 Ghz) from 2002. i386, of course RAM: 512 Mb DDR2 HDD: Some Western Digital 80Gb hard drive from ~2004 Fresh OpenBSD installation without any tweaks and tuning boots in 88 seconds. There's definitely a room for improvement such as turning off libraries reordering (we should't worry about security too much on such machine). Less then a minute is easily possible. But still, results are amazing, I think. It's a 23-year old PC! And it runs the most recent OS without any trouble. Try to do that with Windows 11 or any mainstream Linux distro. Also, #FVWM is pretty snappy and works just fine.
If you ever wondered how fast is OpenBSD, here's a video of OpenBSD 7.7 booting on a computer with AMD Athlon XP 2000+ (single-core 1.6Ghz from 2002) and 512...
"SYRIE – Les affrontements se poursuivent dans la ville druze de Soueïda où les gangs djihadistes syriens commettent des crimes de guerre, notamment des exécutions extrajudiciaires, des démolitions de maisons et des attaques contre des églises, des symboles et des personnalités nationales, signale l’agence
SYRIE – Les affrontements se poursuivent dans la ville druze de Soueïda où les gangs djihadistes syriens commettent des crimes de guerre, notamment des exécutions extrajudiciaires, des démolitions de maisons et des attaques contre des églises, des sy…
Zelensky, anti-Russian US hawks, Melania, and the Mainstream Media each exploited in their own way his false expectation that Putin would agree to a ceasefire-partnership deal.
"SYRIE / ROJAVA – La région du Nord – Est de la Syrie sous contrôle des forces arabo-kurdes est au bord d’une catastrophique humanitaire, sanitaire et écologique à cause du niveau de barrage de l’Euphrate qui a baissé dangereusement à cause de la rétention de l’eau du fleuve par la Turquie colonialiste grâce aux barrages […] L’article ROJAVA.
SYRIE / ROJAVA – La région du Nord – Est de la Syrie sous contrôle des forces arabo-kurdes est au bord d’une catastrophique humanitaire, sanitaire et écologique à cause du niveau de barrage de l’Euphrate qui a baissé dangereusement à cause de la réte…
"Ce projet de voie fluviale permettrait de relier la Seine aux grands fleuves du nord de l'Europe. Présenté comme écologique et bénéfique pour l'économie locale, il suscite une contestation croissante.
Written by Sharon Wilson Purdy, Planetary Geologist at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Earth planning date: Monday, July 14, 2025 The Curiosity rover continues to navigate through the region of Mount Sharp characterized by the boxwork terrain. After successfully completing a drive of about 34 meters over the weekend (about 112 feet), the […]
Leaders and delegates from 30 countries are meeting in Bogota to discuss how to stop Israel's assault on Gaza and its illegal occupation of Palestinian terri...
Heart-wrenching scenes after nine Palestinian aid seekers were shot dead by the Israeli army while waiting for desperately needed food aid at the U.S.-run aid distribution center on Al-Tina Street, southeast of Khan Younis.
Cuando activabas el internet en casa, porque no lo podías tener de forma permanente, la línea telefónica quedaba ocupada y no podías hacer ni recibir llamadas. RE: bsky.app/profile/did:plc:wxesy…
creo que más o menos salió a la vez; lo de la tarifa plana era una forma de time-shering, que se llevaba haciendo desde los 60, la idea era aprovechar que muchas compañías dejaban sus servidores ociosos al final de la jornada laboral, así que les salía más a cuenta alquilarlos esas horas para que gente como nosotros surfeara las superautopistas de la información
Y lo más fuerte de lo de Torre Pacheco, es esto que comenta Facu Díaz, y es que hay "influencers" fachas que después de convencer a un montón de críos a que vayan a defender "España" ellos se quedan detrás para monetizar el odio. Y es que es increíble que no se den cuenta.
After a string of controversies involving antisemitism, Hitler, and more, Grok will no longer call itself Hitler or base its opinions on Elon Musk’s, xAI promised.
‼️EILMELDUNG‼️ Das Berliner Verwaltungsgericht findet das Verbot der politischen Betätigung des Palästinensischen Chirurgen und Rektors der Uni von Glasgow @ghassanabusitt1 durch die Berliner Behörde rechtswidrig.
TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Iran has awarded a contract to a Chinese company to electrify its east-west railway amid plans to increase freight transit from China to other countries via the Iranian railway.
Λυπάμαι, αλλά δεν μπορούμε πλέον να θεωρούμε ότι είμαστε πολιτισμένοι. Ο δυτικός κόσμος έχει την ιδέα ότι είναι πολιτισμένοι. Οι πράξεις όμως δείχνουν διαφορετικά. Καλημέρα είπαμε;
Es stand schon als Vermutung in Raum, aber nun scheint es belegt zu sein. Ein brit.-isr. Anwalt, mit engen Verbindungen zu Netanyahu (aktuell Anwalt des Faschisten Duterte vor dem #ICC) hat den Chefankläger #KarimKhan erpresst. Er habe die Drohung übermittelt, dass Khan vernichtet werden würde, wenn er nicht darauf verzichte die Haftbefehle gegen #Netanyahu auszustellen.
»ICC lawyer linked to Netanyahu advisor warned Khan to drop war crimes probe or be 'destroyed'« middleeasteye.net/news/israeli…
The British chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court was warned in May that if arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant were not withdrawn, he and the ICC would be "destroyed".
»The warning was delivered to Karim Khan by Nicholas Kaufman, a British-Israeli defence lawyer at the court who told Khan he had spoken to Netanyahu’s legal advisor and, according to a note of the meeting lodged on file at the ICC and seen by Middle East Eye, was "authorised" to make him a proposal that would allow Khan to "climb down the tree"«
»But Kaufman warned that if it emerged the chief prosecutor was applying for more arrest warrants, for far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich over their promotion of illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, then "all options would be off the table".«
»Kaufman told Khan: "They will destroy you and they will destroy the court."
Khan and his wife, who also attended the meeting, both understood this to be a threat, according to the note of the meeting seen by MEE.«
»Kaufman asked Khan if a recent report that he was preparing warrant applications for Israeli suspects related to the West Bank was true.
The conversation took place before it was reported that Khan’s office was preparing further arrest warrants for far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich over their promotion of illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.«
»Khan did not respond to Kaufman's question but asked why Israel did not "proceed with complementarity", which would entail investigating the alleged war crimes in the domestic courts.
He said the Israeli attorney general "can easily look into this".
Kaufman said this was impossible, but told him there could be a "non-criminal, non-investigative process" and Khan could give the evidence he had to that "Israeli process".«
»But he warned that these options would be "off the table" if it emerged that Khan had applied for more warrants.
According to the note, Kaufman also told Khan that if the existing warrants were not withdrawn, or if he applied for more warrants, "they will destroy you and they will destroy the court".
The note records that after the meeting, Khan's wife, who is also a lawyer, said to him, "That was a clear threat." Khan agreed.«
»MEE has been told by multiple sources that on 16 March 2024, Khan's extensive team of lawyers and researchers had decided they would be in a position to apply for warrants by the end of April.
On 25 March, Khan informed the US administration of his decision and forewarned them the warrants would be applied for by the end of April.
Over the following two months, pressure on Khan mounted.«
»On 23 April David Cameron, then the British foreign secretary, threatened in a phone call with Khan that the UK would defund and withdraw from the ICC if the court issued arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.
Last month MEE revealed details of the call, in which Cameron told Khan applying for the warrants would be like "dropping a hydrogen bomb".«
»It was on 29 April 2024, over a month after the decision to apply for warrants was made, that one of Khan’s staff made harassment allegations against him.
The allegations were referred to the court’s Internal Oversight Mechanism (IOM), its investigative body, on 3 May.
But an investigation was closed days later after the woman said she did not want to cooperate with it.«
»This means that when Khan announced he was applying for arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant on 20 May, there was no investigation against him.
Months later, in October, as speculation began to increase that ICC judges would soon issue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, an anonymous account on social media platform X began circulating details of the sexual misconduct allegations against Khan.«
»According to the WSJ an anonymous source also sent information about the allegations to journalists in an email that contained the phone numbers of the complainant and an advisor to Khan, Thomas Lynch, next to the Hebrew word for telephones.
The IOM then opened another investigation, which was closed in early November.
Two investigations into the allegations had been opened and closed when the UN's Office of Internal Oversight Services opened its own external investigation, which is ongoing.«
»Since being subjected to sanctions by the US in February, Khan has had his American visa revoked and his wife and children have been banned from travelling to the country. His bank accounts have also been frozen in the UK.«
»If the US sanctions the court as an institution, as some experts believe it might, it would prevent many banks and software companies from dealing with it - potentially crippling the ICC's ability to function.«
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