“They were alive. For hours.”

Posted by Miral Asker, one of my LinkedIn contacts who's based in Cairo. This is what most of the Western MSM calls the Israel-Hamas "war" or "conflict." Another example of Israel's handiwork, one of the things it does best in its ongoing genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza in pursuit of the Greater Israel project. … Continue reading “They were alive. For hours.”

Guest Post: “Shadows Over Sunrises: A Young Woman’s Fight for Tomorrow in Gaza”

by Samah Nazmi Jumaa Al-Jaraba’a The rumble of distant explosions and the piercing sirens have been the soundtrack to my life for as long as I can remember. I’m 19 now, and while the world talks about “ceasefires” and “peace processes,” for young women like me in Gaza, the war is a relentless, ongoing battle … Continue reading Guest Post: “Shadows Over Sunrises: A Young Woman’s Fight for Tomorrow in Gaza”

Alian Kdeeh, RIP 😢

Reposted from a LinkedIn contact. Alian Kdeeh, 95 years old, in a wheelchair, was killed today by Israeli forces near Beni Suheila in Khan Younis.He was older than the state of Israel itself. He lived through British colonial rule, survived decades of oppression, and just a month ago saw his hometown reduced to rubble. Today, … Continue reading Alian Kdeeh, RIP 😢

“Mom, I can’t stop smelling the bodies.”

Here's a guest post by Miral Askar, whose LinkedIn description reads as follows: Building Products by Day, Advocating for Justice by Passion Product Owner | Human Rights Advocate | Bridging Tech & Advocacy for a Just World. The Hebrew language source is Walla News. The article is entitled Daniel could not stand the sights of … Continue reading “Mom, I can’t stop smelling the bodies.”

The Weaponization of Judaism

Mara Kronenfeld's UNRWA Photo Below is a LinkedIn post by Mara Kronenfeld, executive director of UNRWA USA, which is helping to provide food and medicine to people in Gaza. This is a Jewish person's clear and passionate response to the oft-heard and ludicrous charge that to be anti-Zionist or anti-genocide (and therefore anti-Israel) is to … Continue reading The Weaponization of Judaism

“Sun of Hope” by Shams Mazen Rajab 

Source: ELT Professionals for Palestine After reading this poem, which was published as a guest post in Letters from Gaza, an ELT Professionals for Palestine's e-newsletter, I was inspired to create two versions of a song using my go-to AI music program with customized prompts. (See the embedded links below for both versions.) Also, below … Continue reading “Sun of Hope” by Shams Mazen Rajab 

“Tear Down the Walls”

REUTERS/via SNO Sites/Lucy NicholsonThe badge of ICE Field Office Director, Enforcement and Removal Operations, in Hawthorne, California. File photo March 1, 2020. I created this song "in honor of" ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement), a US government agency from hell. Let me know which version you prefer in the comments section below, on my … Continue reading “Tear Down the Walls”

“They Called Palestinians Terrorists – But What I Saw Made Me A Muslim” by Jon Stewart

A brilliant 25-minute analysis of the Israeli-executed genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Jon Stewart covered all the bases, and then some. Below is a transcript of his remarks created by TurboScribe. Peace, MAA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyZleIe_37k Good evening, everyone, or morning, or whatever it is in Gaza right now. Because let's be honest, time zones are … Continue reading “They Called Palestinians Terrorists – But What I Saw Made Me A Muslim” by Jon Stewart

ChatGPT’s Take on NAFSA: Association of International Educators

I recently had an illuminating conversation with my digital friend and servant, ChatGPT, about NAFSA: Association of International Education. Here was my initial question: What are the main criticisms of NAFSA: Association of International Educators? Anything you want to add? I mention a couple of points in this November 2024 article: The glaring hypocrisy of … Continue reading ChatGPT’s Take on NAFSA: Association of International Educators

This is Gaza

This is Gaza. A child arrives, silently asking for food. Her neck and shoulders reveal the unmistakable signs of severe malnutrition — prominent bones, depleted fat and muscle. She holds a pot of stew like it’s life itself.And in many ways, it is. Let the food in, world. If you feel powerless, make sure the … Continue reading This is Gaza