U.S. Aircraft Arrive to Support Israel Amid Border Crisis at Home

The Biden Administration has directed the military to the Middle East as America's own southern border is under siege.

American attack aircraft have arrived in the Middle East as part of a larger deployment of military resources and personnel to the region, in what the Biden Administration says is meant to show support for Israel in its conflict with Hamas and deter military intervention by Iran and Hezbollah. The expediting of military resources once again to the Middle East comes as America’s own southern border is under siege and experiences an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.

The first grouping of the A-10 attack aircraft that Joe Biden ordered to the Middle East arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported. Designed for close air support, including for engaging enemy vehicle convoys, the A-10s are part of a wider military deployment to the region meant to deter Iran, Hezbollah, and any other comers from intervening on behalf of Hamas in its current conflict with Israel.

Though the conflict, at this point, is just days old, the United States has rapidly sprung into action, with the Biden Administration heading up a large bi-partisan coalition that appears eager to get the U.S. deeply involved in the Middle East once again and, in addition to maneuvering troops into the region, has begun mass munitions shipments to the IDF.

But while a Middle Eastern news script once again seizes the attention of Americans, like it has on-demand for a generation, America’s southern border is under siege and experiencing a historically unprecedented humanitarian crisis of its own.

Though the southern border had finally begun receiving some coverage in recent months, that attention has quickly evaporated from the news cycle since the latest conflict in Israel began.

Nevertheless, the situation is worse than ever before and is continuing to spiral even further out of control. Recently, Ryan Matta, the host of the Matta of Fact news program, undertook an investigative journalism effort along the U.S. border, where he’s tracking, among other things, the trafficking, exploitation, and constant death of children (among virtually all other walks of people).

In a recent video report, Matta profiled what he described as a massive child concentration camp, where the (often unaccompanied) children drawn to the U.S. border by Joe Biden’s false promises are being held.

While the corporate media and political class attempt to manipulate the public into backing yet another Middle Eastern war by way of unverified news stories about the slaughter of children, they’re covering up the death, abuse, and trafficking of kids in the United States.

https://nationalfile.com/u-s-aircraft-arrive-to-support-israel-amid-border-crisis-at-home/

Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend says FTX used $100M of customer deposits to bribe Chinese officials, set up accounts in names of Thai prostitutes

Sam Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend and business colleague, Caroline Ellison, stated in court that the former FTX boss had directed her to commit fraud-related crimes, as well as used loans to make political donations. She also alleged customer deposits were used to bribe Chinese officials.

Bankman-Fried, who had just sat through a few days of colleagues Adam Yedidia and Gary Wang pointing the finger at him, was once again on the receiving end of the blame for the catastrophe that was the collapse of crypto-currency trading company FTX.

Ellison has been complying with federal authorities and was expected to receive a plea deal in exchange for her cooperation in taking down her ex-boyfriend.

At the beginning of her testimony, Ellison confirmed that she had committed fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, and money laundering, to which she pled guilty in December 2022, according to the Epoch Times.

"He directed me to commit these crimes," Ellison reportedly said in court. It was also noted that she was paid more than $20 million in salary and bonuses in 2021 as head of Alamada Research, FTX's sister hedge fund.

Ellison made other shocking allegations, "CBS Mornings" reported, such as the claim that Alameda used $100 million of FTX customer deposits to bribe Chinese officials.

This was allegedly done in order to gain access to up to $1 billion in cryptocurrency that was frozen in China. The company also allegedly tried to regain the money through accounts set up in the names of Thai prostitutes.

Ellison claimed that Bankman-Fried also considered selling shares in the company to investors such as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman.

Ellison reportedly told jurors that Alameda lent money to Bankman-Fried and other FTX executives, funds that would then be used to make political donations.

In addition, the aforementioned Yedidia, who worked out of FTX’s Hong Kong office and then the Bahamas before the company collapsed, had previously testified that FTX was using customer deposits to pay off loans. He called the company's actions "flagrantly wrong."

FTX took a reported $10 billion from customer deposits.

Realistically, this would allegedly mean that FTX was taking customer deposits, let Alameda Research take out loans from that money, then Bankman-Fried allegedly loaned money back to himself to pay of his own loans and debts.

Political donations predominantly included $5.2 million to President Biden's campaign in 2020, which immediately shot Bankman-Fried to near the top of the donor list. According to Time, more than $70 million was donated to election campaigns, along with another $40 million to politicians and committees ahead of the 2022 midterms.

https://www.theblaze.com/news/bankman-fried-s-ex-girlfriend-says-ftx-used-100m-of-customer-deposits-to-bribe-chinese-officials-set-up-accounts-in-names-of-thai-prostitutes

Jordanian Forces Deploy Tear Gas Against Protesters Approaching Western Border; ‘Day of Jihad’ March Continues Towards Israeli Territory

Jordanian police fired tear gas at protesters who were marching towards the West Bank border in solidarity with Palestinians. The Jordanian government has asked people to avoid confrontations amidst the growing tensions. Some protesters accused the Jordanian police of “treason” for their actions.

The protests in Jordan were part of a larger ‘Day of Jihad’ called by Hamas. The terrorist group urged tribes and armies from neighboring countries to join the fight against Israel. Khaled Meshaal, the head of Hamas’s office in the diaspora, said that the governments and people of Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt had a responsibility to support Palestinians in Gaza.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/10/jordanian-forces-deploy-tear-gas-against-protesters-approaching/

nd the people are supposed to think this is ok?……these people are sick in the head==

Iran FM Meets Nasrallah, Threatens To Open Hezbollah War With Israel If 'Brutality' Against Gaza Doesn't Cease

On Friday Lebanese Hezbollah released a rare photograph of a meeting between Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. The two discussed the Gaza crisis and ongoing hostilities with Israel, also after days of internecine shelling and exchanges of fire along the Israel-Lebanon border.

Hezbollah's Media Relations Office's emphasized that the two allies discussed how to provide continued support to the Palestinian people amid what Hamas has dubbed its "Operation Al-Aqsa Flood" - which has resulted in the deaths of some 1,300 Israelis, including Americans. Israel has in the meantime dropped over 6,000 bombs on the Gaza Strip over a period of five days.

"From Beirut, we firmly declare that the international community and Islamic nations cannot stand idly by in the face of the persistent war crimes perpetrated by the Israeli entity against the Palestinian populace," Amir-Abdollahian said.

And importantly according to one Beirut-based news source, "He also stressed that a new front against Israel could be opened if the brutality unleashed against the population of Gaza and the occupied West Bank continues."

"In the case of the continuation of war crimes and the humanitarian blockade of Gaza and Palestine, every possibility and decision by the other currents of the resistance is possible,” the Iranian foreign minister stated. "The forced displacement of Palestinians within a mere three days, coupled with the denial of basic necessities such as water, electricity, and medicine to the people of Gaza, unequivocally constitutes a grave war crime on the part of the Zionist entity."

The top Iranian diplomat had also met with Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. The two discussed the possibility of the war spreading. In prior battles between Israel and Hezbollah, Israeli forces typically punish the whole country of Lebanon, for example with attacks on Beirut airport - as happened in 2006.

Meanwhile there are fresh reports that Israeli forces have shelled south Lebanon once again on Friday:

ISRAELI SHELLING HITS LEBANESE ARMY OBSERVATION IN DHAYRA, SOUTH LEBANON – THREE SOURCES

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iran-fm-meets-nasrallah-threatens-hezbollah-war-israel-if-brutality-against-gaza

Israel’s use of white phosphorus verified – Human Rights Watch

Munitions that pose a high risk of maiming civilians have been fired over Gaza City and in Lebanon, the watchdog has claimed

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported having verified videos of Israel deploying controversial white phosphorus munitions, including over Gaza City, amid the ongoing confrontation with Hamas. The substance produces an incendiary effect and when discharged over densely populated areas risks indiscriminate harm to civilians.

The Israeli military fired 155mm airburst artillery shells over Gaza’s port on Wednesday and over two rural locations in the border area of Lebanon on Tuesday, the international organization reported on Thursday. It analyzed video footage of the incidents and interviewed witnesses to confirm the nature of the weapons used. The deployment of white phosphorus in Gaza is of particular concern, since it puts civilians in the area at risk, the watchdog noted.

“Any time that white phosphorus is used in crowded civilian areas, it poses a high risk of excruciating burns and lifelong suffering,” said Lama Fakih, Middle East and North Africa director at Human Rights Watch.

“White phosphorus is unlawfully indiscriminate when airburst in populated urban areas, where it can burn down houses and cause egregious harm to civilians,” she added.

https://www.rt.com/news/584816-isreal-white-phosphorus-hrw/

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Hunter and James Biden’s Deadline to Comply with Subpoenas Passes

The deadline set by House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) for Hunter Biden and James Biden to comply with the committee’s subpoenas passed on Thursday without any new information about whether the Bidens complied.

“You’ll be the first to know,” Comer told Punchbowl News on Thursday about any update on the subpoenas. “I’m sure Jamie Raskin will call you. He’ll say there’s nothing in there!”

The committee did not respond to a request for comment when Breitbart News inquired about the status of the subpoenas and if Hunter and James Biden’s lawyers are in communication with the committee.

A person with knowledge of the investigation told Breitbart News the committee is in communication with banks, and they are cooperating.

Comer subpoenaed Hunter and James Biden in late September to compel their personal and business bank records to further link Joe Biden to his family’s foreign deals.

The committee planned to subpoena the Bidens since it launched its investigation in November 2022. It did not issue subpoenas sooner because the committee insisted on practicing restraint to “show good faith.”

Hunter Biden denied the committee’s request for bank documents and communications in February, claiming the demands lacked a “legitimate legislative and oversight basis” to request relevant information.

In addition to the Biden family subpoenas, Comer — a former bank board member of a local bank — subpoenaed numerous banks and inspected suspicious activity reports (SARs) at the U.S. Treasury.

The most recent allegations from Comer’s subpoenas show that Chinese business partners wired money in 2019 to a Hunter Biden account with Joe Biden’s address as the beneficiary. The two wires totaled $260,000 from BHR Partners associates in July and August 2019. Hunter Biden did not reside with Joe Biden in Delaware when his Chinese business partners wired Hunter Biden’s account the money, according to court documents.

Through the “Super Chairman,” Hunter Biden formed the joint venture BHR Partners, in which Hunter Biden’s company, Skaneateles LLC, held a ten percent equity stake. BHR Partners is co-owned by the state-controlled Bank of China and still boasts billions of allocated capital around the globe.

Hunter Biden’s lawyer, Kevin Morris, controls Hunter’s stake in BHR Partners, Breitbart News exclusively reported in April. In 2017, BHR Partners co-founder Devon Archer conveyed his stake in BHR Partners to his wife.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/10/13/hunter-and-james-bidens-deadline-to-comply-with-subpoenas-passes/

Europe Let in Too Many Foreigners, Says Henry Kissinger in Wake of Pro-Hamas Demonstrations Across Continent

Pro-Hamas demonstrations show European nations, including Germany, made a “grave mistake”, and the continent should be concerned about future hostage-taking raids against its own people if the idea isn’t defeated quickly, Henry Kissinger warns.

Europe is subject to internal pressure by groups of people “of totally different culture and religion” because of the “grave mistake” of admitting too many foreigners, Henry Kissinger said of the phenomenon of demonstrations across Europe in support of Hamas terrorists this week.

Speaking to Politico in the wake of the Hamas terrorist attack against Israel on Saturday, longtime kingpin of the globalist movement Henry Kissinger walked back his previous position on the importance of keeping Western nations open to refugee flows and said the events of recent days showed nations had gone too far. He told the publication observing celebrations in German cities in support of Hamas is “painful” to watch.

Kissinger said: “It was a grave mistake to let in so many people of totally different culture and religion and concepts, because it creates a pressure group inside each country that does that”.

Europe should give “unconditional political support for Israeli action” now the terrorist attack has happened, Kissinger continued, and not least because in his view European states have a vested interest in making sure no precedent is set for raids and mass taking of hostages from Western nations is set. He concluded: “Israel must vindicate its sovereignty in that area, and that it cannot permit Gaza to return to a state where it could emerge, take thousands or a large number hostage, kill thousands, and then live in that condition side-by-side with Israel.

https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2023/10/13/europe-let-in-too-many-foreigners-says-henry-kissinger/

Israel Says No Humanitarian Aid Into Gaza Until Captives Released

Aid groups are pleading to allow fuel into Gaza to prevent hospitals from turning into morgues

An Israeli minister said Thursday that Israel would not allow any humanitarian aid into Gaza unless Hamas releases Israelis it has taken into the enclave.

“Humanitarian aid to Gaza?” Israeli Energy Minister Israel Katz wrote on X. “No electric switch will be turned on, no water tap will be opened and no fuel truck will enter until the Israeli abductees are returned home.”

The comments came as human rights groups are pleading to allow aid into Gaza to prevent the enclave’s hospitals from turning into morgues amid a relentless, indiscriminate bombing campaign. Gaza’s sole powerplant has been turned off due to a lack of fuel, and hospitals only have a few more days worth of fuel to power generators.

“As Gaza loses power, hospitals lose power, putting newborns in incubators and elderly patients on oxygen at risk. Kidney dialysis stops, and X-rays can’t be taken. Without electricity, hospitals risk turning into morgues,” said Fabrizio Carboni, regional director of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Doctors Without Borders also issued a statement on Thursday calling for humanitarian aid into Gaza. “Millions of men, women and children are facing a collective punishment in the form of total siege, indiscriminate bombing, and the pending threat of a ground battle. Safe spaces must be established, humanitarian supplies must be allowed into Gaza,” the statement said.

On Thursday, Egypt received a shipment of humanitarian aid for Gaza from Jordan, but it’s not clear if it will make it into the besieged enclave. Israeli TV has reported that Israel threatened to bomb aid trucks that enter Gaza from Egypt.

https://news.antiwar.com/2023/10/12/israel-says-no-humanitarian-aid-into-gaza-until-captives-released/

Biden Admin Threatens Banks That Refuse To Lend Money To Illegal Immigrants

The Biden administration released a statement Thursday warning financial institutions against using a person’s immigration status in credit applications.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a joint statement telling financial institutions that while it is not illegal to consider a person’s immigration status in the decision on whether to lend money, an overreliance on it could run afoul of the law, according to the statement. The statement implicates the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), which makes it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex and more in considering a person’s credit application as the mechanism, even though the law does not list citizenship status as a protected attribute.

“Fair access to credit is crucially important for building wealth and strengthening household financial stability,” Rohit Chopra, CFPB director, said in a press release. “The CFPB will not allow companies to use immigration status as an excuse for illegal discrimination.”

The CFPB notes that the reason for the guidance comes after the agency received a number of instances of consumers being rejected in their applications for credit cards and auto, student, personal and equipment loans on the basis of their noncitizen status despite having a good credit history and a tie to the United States, according to the press release.

“Lenders should not deny people the opportunity to take out a loan to buy a home, build their businesses or otherwise pursue their financial goals because of unlawful bias and without regard to their actual ability to repay,” Kristen Clarke, assistant attorney general of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, said in the press release. “This guidance reminds lenders that denying someone access to credit based solely on their actual or perceived immigrant status may violate federal law.”

The two agencies acknowledge that while the ECOA permits creditors to consider someone’s citizenship status, the act of doing so may violate prohibitions on the consideration of other factors like national origin or race, according to the press release. The regulators emphasize that there is no “safe harbor” when considering an applicant’s immigration status.

http://www.yourdestinationnow.com/2023/10/biden-admin-threatens-banks-that-refuse.html

700 Hollywood Celebs Sign Open Letter Condemning Hamas Attacks: ‘This Is Terrorism. This Is Evil.’

Hundreds of celebrities have signed an open letter in support of Israel that condemns the recent terrorist attacks by Hamas.

Gal Gadot, Jerry Seinfeld, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chris Pine, Mayim Bialik, Liev Schreiber, Amy Schumer, and Michael Douglas were just a few big names in a list of more than 700 celebrities and entertainment professionals who signed the letter, which was created by the nonprofit organization Creative Community For Peace, per The Hollywood Reporter.

Debra Messing, Ryan Murphy, Zachery Levi, Sharon Osbourne, George Lopez, Phil Rosenthal, Mekhi Phifer, Mark Hamill, and Howie Mandel also signed it. Besides recounting the horrors of the attack, the letter urges people not to “amplify or fall for” the “propaganda” that’s being circulated online in a “misinformation campaign spearheaded by Iran.”

“The nightmare that Israelis have feared for decades became a reality as Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israeli cities and towns,” the letter begins.

“Under the cover of thousands of rockets fired indiscriminately into civilian populations, Hamas murdered and kidnapped innocent men, women, and children. They kidnapped and murdered infants and the elderly. They raped women and mutilated their bodies. They paraded their bodies through the streets and on social media, and cowardly attacked the Supernova Music Festival – bringing death and destruction to an event celebrating friendship and love.”

The letter continues, “This is terrorism. This is evil. There is no justification or rationalization for Hamas’ actions. These are barbaric acts of terrorism that must be called out by everyone. They are a terrorist organization whose leaders call for the murder of Jews everywhere.”

“CCFP calls on our friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry to speak out forcefully against Hamas and do whatever is in their power to urge the terrorist organization to return the innocent hostages to their families.”

“As Israel takes the necessary steps to defend its citizens in the coming days and weeks, social media will be overrun by an orchestrated misinformation campaign spearheaded by Iran. We urge everyone to remember the horrific images that came out of Israel and to not amplify or fall for their propaganda.”

The letter concludes, “Our thoughts are with all those experiencing unfathomable levels of fear and violence, and we hope for the day when Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in peace.”

http://www.yourdestinationnow.com/2023/10/700-hollywood-celebs-sign-open-letter.html

Pentagon chief Austin says Hamas atrocities are ‘worse than what I saw with ISIS’

‘This isn’t time for neutrality’: Visiting Tel Aviv, SecDef vows US ‘will make sure Israel has what it needs,’ decries ‘false equivalence,’ says ‘time for resolve and not revenge’

https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-chief-austin-says-hamas-atrocities-are-worse-than-what-i-saw-with-isis/

Hawley: DOJ Should Investigate Who’s Funding College Anti-Israel Protests

Missouri GOP Sen. Josh Hawley blasted academic institutions where student groups have launched demonstrations supporting Hamas terrorism and blaming Israel.

Hawley spoke with Fox News’ Sean Hannity.

“Let’s start with our colleges, our universities,” Hannity began. “We had a debate on this show last night, Senator. We had Cornel West and Alan Dershowitz debating this issue, Cornel West mostly agreeing with the Harvard groups, all 31 of them, on the issue of blaming Israel and Israel only, and said things needed to be more ‘nuanced.’ And I’m like, we’re talking about supporting terrorists. How is it that a prestigious university like Harvard could have students this, frankly, dumb and ignorant? Makes me want to send my kids to a state school any day over that institution.”

“You know, and that same institution, Sean, as I recall, was quick to fly the flag of Ukraine over Harvard yard, but now, when Israel is under attack, their terrorists are murdering children, cutting off the heads of babies, they want to wipe Israel off the face of the map,” Hawley pointed out. “Let’s be honest: They would kill every Jew in the world if they could.”

“That’s what the terrorists want and to be silent in the face of that or to celebrate it as these crazy student groups are doing? What I want to know is who’s funding these student groups,” Hawley declared. “I hope the DOJ is investigating where the money is coming from. Are there terror groups who are part of these networks who are infiltrating our campuses? This is crazy stuff that we’re seeing on these campuses, and for these administrators to have their hand out and take federal money, taxpayer money, and (on) the same dime be silent or silently condone this kind of terrorism, it is just grotesque.”

Earlier this week, a joint statement from dozens of groups of Harvard University students blamed Israel for the violence and atrocities committed by the deadly terrorist group Hamas in its attack against the Jewish state.

Despite Hamas committing war crimes, entering civilians’ homes and murdering babies, children, women, mothers, and fathers, brutalizing the victims, the students claimed it was “entirely” Israel’s fault.

http://www.stationgossip.com/2023/10/hawley-doj-should-investigate-whos.html

Amazing how everything is one sided and the left right lines have dissolved with everyone falling into line for their masters

The BBC journalist who wept for Gaza: Producer left grief-stricken at sight of victims in hospital wing says young orphan was the same age as his daughter - as his cameraman finds friend who survived bloodshed which killed his family

WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT

BBC Arabic's Adnan El-Bursh cried while reporting from Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza

His team discovered their friends, relatives and neighbours were injured or dead

In Mr El-Bursh's report, a young girl with a bloodied face was seen sitting upright in a hospital bed while crying and covered in dust as a doctor tended to her legs.

The journalist and producer, who lives in Gaza and has worked for the BBC since December 2010, revealed the child had lost her home and her relatives were dead.

He said: 'This young girl's home was destroyed. Her relatives have been killed and she needs help. My daughter is the same age. I want to give her a hug.'

Mr El-Bursh wrote in an accompanying BBC News report that the girl was ‘brought in screaming from intense pain and shock’ and had been calling out to doctors to ‘treat her and to get rid of her pain’ after her home was ‘shelled by Israeli forces’.

Hundreds of seriously injured people were filling the hallways of Gaza’s largest medical facility amid traumatic scenes, with bodies lying in corridors and outside.

Speaking to the camera, Mr El-Bursh, who is a father, said: 'This is my local hospital, inside are my friends, my neighbours. This is my community. Today has been one of the most difficult days in my career. I have seen things that I can never unseen.'

Mr El-Bursh In Mr El-Bursh's report, a young girl with a bloodied face was seen sitting upright in a hospital bed while crying and covered in dust as a doctor tended to her legs.

The journalist and producer, who lives in Gaza and has worked for the BBC since December 2010, revealed the child had lost her home and her relatives were dead.

He said: 'This young girl's home was destroyed. Her relatives have been killed and she needs help. My daughter is the same age. I want to give her a hug.'

Mr El-Bursh wrote in an accompanying BBC News report that the girl was ‘brought in screaming from intense pain and shock’ and had been calling out to doctors to ‘treat her and to get rid of her pain’ after her home was ‘shelled by Israeli forces’.

Hundreds of seriously injured people were filling the hallways of Gaza’s largest medical facility amid traumatic scenes, with bodies lying in corridors and outside.

Speaking to the camera, Mr El-Bursh, who is a father, said: 'This is my local hospital, inside are my friends, my neighbours. This is my community. Today has been one of the most difficult days in my career. I have seen things that I can never unseen.'

Mr El-Bursh also said that amid what he labelled as 'chaos', his cameraman Mr al-Ajrami saw his friend Malik in the hospital having survived - but his family were dead.also said that amid what he labelled as 'chaos', his cameraman Mr al-Ajrami saw his friend Malik in the hospital having survived - but his family were dead.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12626679/Moment-BBC-reporter-breaks-tears-reporting-inside-Gaza-hospital-sees-things-never-unseen-amid-Israeli-bombardment.html

'The world stands in solidarity with Israel, even though they see and know how it exterminates the Palestinian people.

“We build a huge barrier around the Gaza Strip; its underground structure cost 3 billion shekels ($766 million) and we will be safe. We rely on the geniuses of Unit 8200 and the Shin Bet agents who know everything and will warn us at the right time. We move half the army from the Gaza enclave to the Huwara enclave just to secure the settlers’ Sukkot celebrations, and everything will be fine, whether in Huwara or Erez. Then it turns out that a primitive, ancient bulldozer can break through even the most complex and expensive obstacles in the world with relative ease, when there is a great incentive to do so.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P44VdHcU4fU

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20231007-israel-palestine-escalation-live-al-qassam-brigades-launch-operation-tuphon-al-aqsa/