“We Suffer From An Incurable Disease Called Hope” (نعاني من مرضٍ لا شفاء منه يُسمّى الأمل.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaQPBAfUDVk&t=36s This is the transcript of an October 15, 2026 UN speech by Majed S. F. Bamya, Deputy Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations, followed by an Arabic translation. Please take 24 minutes of your precious time to watch this speech. MAA Madam President, we suffer from an incurable disease … Continue reading “We Suffer From An Incurable Disease Called Hope” (نعاني من مرضٍ لا شفاء منه يُسمّى الأمل.)

Israel’s “Scorecard” Three Years Into Its Genocide in Gaza

With the support of the US and EU countries. Note: Gaza's population in October 2023 was 2,226,544 people. Still, the world refuses to act, much to the surprise and delight of the Israeli government. Three years into the Israeli-sponsored genocide, the bloodstained pursuit of the 'Greater Israel' regional land grab continues unabated and with impunity, … Continue reading Israel’s “Scorecard” Three Years Into Its Genocide in Gaza

“If Standing by Truth and Justice Makes Me a Traitor – Then So Be It. Free Palestine.” -Yotam Peled

Below is a 4 October 2026 Instagram post by Yotam Peled (IG handle: yotkep), an Israeli Jew who left Israel 11 years ago and now lives in Berlin. Many people around the world have either overcome this kind of indoctrination or are in the process of doing so. Here's a description of NAZA, a documentary … Continue reading “If Standing by Truth and Justice Makes Me a Traitor – Then So Be It. Free Palestine.” -Yotam Peled

Bisan Owda: 3 Years Surviving the Genocide in Gaza

I felt compelled to create a transcript of the video commentary by Bisan Owda (Arabic: بيسان عودة), a Palestinian journalist, activist, and filmmaker. As her Wikipedia entry points out, she is best known for social media videos documenting her experiences during the Gaza war and Gaza genocide. For her Al Jazeera Media Network show, It's … Continue reading Bisan Owda: 3 Years Surviving the Genocide in Gaza

On Ms. Rachel & Macklemore

Here's another video I feel compelled to share and amplify. Robert Arnold, who has his own YouTube channel with 130,000 subscribers, talks about Ms. Rachel, Macklemore, and the ongoing Israeli-sponsored genocide in Gaza. It's well worth 17 minutes of your time. Here's the video followed by a transcript and translation of the same into Arabic. … Continue reading On Ms. Rachel & Macklemore

Exhausted, but Not Defeated: A Palestinian Appeal to End Complicity

Dear Friends, Please read this powerful essay and appeal by Tamam Abusalama, a Palestinian woman who lives in Brussels, and take it to heart. Provide an honest answer to her question: Ask yourself: what have you really done to end your individual and collective complicity? Have you truly done everything in your power, or have … Continue reading Exhausted, but Not Defeated: A Palestinian Appeal to End Complicity

My Lane Is Where Compassion Calls Me

ChatGPT created this image based on Karla's text: An illustration of a continuing journey toward freedom, healing, and solidarity—guided by the courage to keep asking questions. I stumbled upon this Facebook post by Rev Karla, whose legal name is Karla Kamstra. She is an ordained interfaith minister, author, and online spiritual mentor who helps people … Continue reading My Lane Is Where Compassion Calls Me

“The Myth of Resilience. Why Does It Hurt When We Are Called Heroes?”

Once again, I feel compelled to share and amplify an essay, this one by Shaza Abu Dayah, the Voice of Truth, about the myth of resilience. She describes herself on her Substack account as a "Gazan, Psychologist, Journalist,Writer. Sharing my poetry, reporting on life during genocide, Palestinian History, the Occupation, and more." Please consider a … Continue reading “The Myth of Resilience. Why Does It Hurt When We Are Called Heroes?”

The Medium-Term Future of Gaza/مستقبل غزة على المدى المتوسط

An AI-generated image based on this post. I chose a hopeful image because I and millions of others hope, pray, and look forward to day when the Israeli-sponsored genocide ends and the recovery begins. This is the gist of a conversation I had with Rob Wolters, a Dutch friend whose describes himself on his LinkedIn … Continue reading The Medium-Term Future of Gaza/مستقبل غزة على المدى المتوسط