The Fact That People Keep Conflating Critiquing Government Practices And Policies With Hating An Entire
The fact that people keep conflating critiquing government practices and policies with hating an entire religion with its own diaspora of practice is concerning, like in the long term
exactly. people are conflating their own identity with a genocidal regime and then scream bloody murder when you criticise the regime because THEY feel like it’s an attack on their identities 💀 it’s so stupid.
i’ve said it before and i’ll say it again: people who think criticising israel and wanting to dismantle an ethno-religious apartheid state is a sign of antisemitism are only giving their religion and ethnicity a bad name.
it is a farce to believe that israel is the only way jews can be free. it is a farce to believe that jews are more marginalised than the palestinians as a whole.
there was absolutely no need to establish the state of israel in the first place. palestinians welcomed jewish refugees. they only demanded the british reduce the number of jews migrating to palestine because the zionists were saying things like “build a jewish land as jewish as england is english” or “remove the arabs from the land for the jews” or “a land with no people for a people with no land”
it’s completely understandable to not want crazy psycho colonisers and settlers to enter your land from europe of all places when they’ve been spreading ideologies of ethnic cleansing and taking over your land based on THEIR religious scriptures.
and not even that, the very first chapter (well technically second but the first chapter is just defining ethnic cleansing so my brain doesn’t count it HAHA) of ilan pappé’s ethnic cleaning of palestine describes what is truly written in jewish scriptures.
of course there are multiple types of zionism (as you often hear israeli leftists and pro-israel people talk about when you criticise zionism) but this—political zionism—is what’s being weaponised and used in modern day israel to oppress the palestinians. not that the other models or zionism are not rooted in colonial projects as well lol but that’s a separate post for a different day.
the point is… it doesn’t take a genius to understand why palestinians opposed the eventual large emigrations of jews from around the world to palestine. if you’ve seen my post on the timeline of the nakba, you’ll understand exactly what i mean.
having a connection to a land thousands of years back does not give you the right to claim someone else’s home as your own. and saying that should not automatically label you as antisemitic because that implies that your religion supports and endorses the ethnic cleansing of native people from the land to “build your holy land”.
and even so, the land is not just holy to jews. it’s holy to christians and muslims too. it’s valuable and dear to all people of abrahamic religions. so it makes no sense for one group to claim the entirety of it on religious grounds.
nor does it make sense for a marginalised group to claim someone else’s land because they have been ethnically cleansed from the land they were born in. the reward of jewish suffering cannot come at the expense of the suffering of palestinians. i’m not sure why that’s so hard to understand. i don’t see where the antisemitism is in all this.
and i certainly don’t understand the idiots rattling on about “the second coming of holocaust vibes” because zionists are being criticised and as a result there is a spike in antisemitic sentiment among bigoted individuals. how can you worry about a second holocaust when there is a genocide ACTIVELY HAPPENING RIGHT NOW that is being carried out by YOUR STATE, on the basis of YOUR IDENTITY, endorsed by YOUR PEOPLE.
how one can overlook the killings of 20K people and think “gosh i’m worried they’re going to start executing my people again”? i’ll never understand.
never mind how antisemitism is not even a systemic issue. jews are not systemically discriminated against for being jewish. most ashkenazi jews can get away with being jewish with nobody batting an eye other than bigoted people being vile and disgusting. palestinians on the other hand not only are being oppressed by israel and actively being killed and displaced, they are also frequently profiled for being arabs. they are frequently profiled for being muslims. they are systemically profiled. especially in western countries. look at how all the western universities support israel and speak up for israel yet nobody squeaks a word out for palestine. students have to make individual efforts to show solidarity.
refaat alareer was a UCL alumnus yet they refused to even say “rip refaat” on their page. point blank refused. 3 students from brown university were shot for wearing keffiyeh. and yet, universities still want to police students for saying “from the river to the sea” and “intifada” as if they’re calls for genocide.
and even if they are (they’re NOT but let’s imagine)… a call for a genocide cannot take precedence over AN ACTUAL genocide??
ugh sorry this got so long, anon. i got a lil angry. it’s just baffling to me how people can ignore the palestinians like this and refuse to show even an ounce of empathy.
someone on twitter said:
the double standard of the palestinian “conflict” is that any palestinian violence justifies any israeli violence, but no israeli violence ever justifies palestinian violence.
and i haven’t stopped thinking about this since.
any violence by israel is seen as self defense on a land they took by force. and any retaliation by palestinians is seen as an act of “terrorism” even though it was their land that was stolen. it was their people who were massacred and ethnically cleansed in 1948.
it is the palestinians who are constantly being oppressed. it is the palestinians who are largely stateless. it is the palestinians who do not have a right to return. it is the palestinians who are being silenced. it is the palestinians who are being murdered in cold blood.
israel must be dismantled and palestine must be liberated. the palestinians must receive compensation and a restoration of their rights. they must be given their land back. no questions asked.
and before all that… there MUST be a permanent ceasefire and an end to occupation.
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Save Dr. Farhat's family from genocide in Gaza
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In the heart of war-torn Gaza, where destruction and loss are a daily reality, lies the deeply moving tale of Dr. Husam Farhat and his family. Amidst the relentless bombardment, Dr. Farhat faced an unthinkable tragedy: the martyrdom of his beloved sisters, Inas and Amal, along with their husbands and children, and his brother Mustafa. This devastating loss shattered not only their dreams but also their hopes for a peaceful future.
Life Before the War: Memories of a Beautiful Home
Before the war, my life revolved around a beautiful home where I lived with my wife, our daughter Sham, and our sons Muhannad and Muhammad. This home was more than just a place to live; it was a sanctuary filled with love, warmth, and the joy of watching my children grow. Every corner of our home echoed with their laughter, turning it into a place where dreams for the future felt not only possible but inevitable, but then the war came, and in an instant, everything changed. The place where we once felt safe and secure was reduced to rubble. The life we had carefully built, the dreams we had nurtured, and the bright future we had planned were all torn apart. The war didn’t just destroy our home; it uprooted our entire existence, leaving us with nothing but the painful memories of what once was, Now, standing in the ruins of our former life, I'm left with fragments of a distant dream. The joy and security we once knew have been replaced by loss and uncertainty as we face a future overshadowed by harsh realities.
The Loss of My Professional Dream and Life After the War
And it wasn’t just my home that was destroyed. My accounting office, one of the most renowned in Palestine, was also reduced to rubble. I had worked tirelessly to build this office, which wasn't just a place of business but a reflection of my passion and dedication to the field of accounting. It was our primary source of income, providing financial stability and security for my family, My office was well-known for its exceptional services and strong reputation among clients. Over the years, it had become a symbol of success and hard work in the accounting world. But the war took it all away in an instant. Everything I had worked so hard to achieve was destroyed, and years of effort and dedication were wiped out in moments, Now, I stand on the ruins of my office, just as I stand on the ruins of my life, trying to piece together the remnants of my dreams and memories. This office was a source of pride for me and my family, but the war has left us with nothing, facing an uncertain and difficult future.
War's Toll on My Dreams and Future
The war didn’t just destroy my home and office; it shattered my dreams and future. As a PhD candidate in Accounting Information Systems at Universiti Utara Malaysia, I was in my final year, pursuing research that is a significant contribution to my field and valuable to entrepreneurs. With a master’s degree with distinction and a bachelor's degree, I also taught at several universities, sharing my knowledge and passion, But the war disrupted everything. Years of hard work, academic progress, and my contributions to the field have been torn apart, leaving me with an uncertain future. Now, I am faced with the daunting task of not only rebuilding my life but also reviving the dreams and ambitions that once drove me. The journey ahead is filled with challenges, but my resolve to continue remains strong.
Displacement and Uncertainty After the War
Now, after all this devastation, my family and I are living as displaced people, homeless and jobless, with no clear future for ourselves or our children. Every day is a struggle to find food for my children, who have been robbed of every chance at a normal life by this war. Once, we lived in Shuja'iyya, in North Gaza, where we had a home, a life, and dreams. But now, after being displaced over nine times, we find ourselves in the refugee camps of Nuseirat, the war has stripped us of everything—our home, our security, and our future. Our daily life has become a constant search for basic necessities, a far cry from the life we once knew. The dreams I had for my children and myself now feel like distant memories, overshadowed by the relentless challenges of survival. Each day brings new uncertainties, as we navigate this harsh new reality, clinging to the hope that one day we might rebuild what was lost.
Rebuild Hope: A Call to Stand with Us
We urgently call on all those who stand in solidarity with us, and every supporter, to help save what remains of our lives. Your assistance, even in small ways, can make a significant difference in helping us rebuild and restore our shattered world, rebuilding feels like an insurmountable task, but with your help, we can begin to piece together what was lost. Your contributions, no matter how small, can provide the foundation we need to start anew, offering hope and a chance at a better future for our family. Your solidarity means the world to us as we navigate these challenging times.
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With deepest gratitude,
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Rawan and Yemna Abudaya are two sisters from Gaza trying to escape from a genocide. They still haven't reached even 50% of their fundraising goal after months and months of campaigning.
🍉 They are currently at kr133,184 SEK/kr319,315!! Please do your part to help them reach their goal as quickly and as soon as possible!!
‼️ Ive donated 52kr SEK (=$5.02 USD) - can you match my donation?!
🌟 This campaign has been spotlighted by a Palestinian-led collective that amplifies Gazan voices - follow them @/palestineasdiqa (on IG)!! Also, you can follow Rawan for updates @/rawan.abudaya (on IG)!!
[template for the secondary graphic made by the amazing @starelegy_ (on IG) ]
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Hello everyone
I’m Malk I’m 14 years old but I am feeling that am 70 years😔
My parents took great care of us, giving us everything they had, and my childhood was wonderful to some extent.
I lived through four wars, the latest being in 2021, during which we lost everything: our warm home and my mom's office where she worked in digital marketing.
My dad is one of the owners of the Jewel Tower, but my family decided to leave Gaza for Turkey in 2022 because the tower hadn't been built yet, and to provide a better life for us.
My dad couldn't leave Gaza, so he returned before the war because my grandfather was sick and needed care. I wish I were with my dad because I fear losing him.
The past few months have been the hardest for us and our family.
I hope you can help me by sharing the link and donating so I can get my family from Gaza🙏🏻🙏🏻
currently at $15, 302 / $40, 000 (30/08/24)
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Hello, I am Shahad, a medical doctor from Gaza. I am trying to help my family get out of the war and preserve our lives. I saw you helping many people and I saw that you are my only hope.
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Since I've seen a number of people shocked about the Palestinian kids kept in Israeli prisons, here's more. I suggest you read about it more and spread the truth.
Ahmad manasra was arrested in 2015, after he was run over by Israeli soldiers and his cousin who was walking with him killed. He has been kept in solitary confinement since November 2021. He started showing signs of mental disorders as well as schizophrenia due to the torture he endured by the IOF. Read about our children who are getting tortured and abused in Israeli military prisons. They are not criminals, freedom to all of them.
Soldiers versus children, yet the world sides with soldiers! This is pre-OCT 7th! A western backed, democratically elected government with one - if not THE strongest army in the world! I am a mother my heart skips beats when I look at their faces. These could be my children or your children. These are our children! Enough! This occupation must end now! This madness must end now!
currently at €45, 058 / €85, 000
(halfway there!!!)
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@danashehab has been fundraising since may and is just over €15,000 away from their goal l. as stated in the screenshot people are starting to believe the rafah crossing will open so it’s important to make sure everyone has the funds in case they are allowed to evacuate.
thee shehab family consists of dana (13), sahar (14), mona (9), malak (5), yehya (1.5), fahed, (38), reem (32), and grandmother mona (60). they have been shadowbanned and deleted a few times. you can also find this family at @monashehab
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The Good Place season one: Haha, what if someone was sent to heaven by accident and had to pretend to be a good person!
The Good Place by the end: Morality cannot be measured in a vacuum. While people should be held accountable for their actions, people are a product of their environment and the results of our actions are often beyond our control. Bad people can improve when they loved and supported. Also, the reality of death is essential to the enjoyment of life.
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