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THREAD: Palestinians are dying from Israel’s deliberate starvation. We should all be speaking to our communities about what’s going on and how we can help. Here’s what you can say.
Israel has been systematically raping Palestinian men, women, and children as a tool of genocide.
“This level of violence and impunity requires massive international intervention.”
“This level of violence and impunity requires massive international intervention.”
Understanding the mindset behind Israel’s usage of rape as a weapon of genocide
Recent testimonies from the Palestinian Center for Human Rights share shocking stories of Palestinian rape victims released from Israeli detention. The stories are horrifying to read but essential for...
ow.ly
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Israel has been systematically raping Palestinian men, women, and children as a tool of genocide.
“This level of violence and impunity requires massive international intervention.”
“This level of violence and impunity requires massive international intervention.”
Israel beat and intimidated two Palestinian children in Jenin on October 20.
“Some of the soldiers pressed knives against the throat and stomach of the two boys, threatening them with death and asking them in Arabic, ‘Why should we let you live?’”
“Some of the soldiers pressed knives against the throat and stomach of the two boys, threatening them with death and asking them in Arabic, ‘Why should we let you live?’”
"Why should we let you live?": Palestinian children subjected to torture and ill-treatment by Israeli forces near Jenin
17-year-old Wesam and 17-year-old Rami were detained and intimidated by Israeli forces in Jenin. They were released the next day evening, sustained bruises and contusions, after many hours of ill trea...
ow.ly
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Israel beat and intimidated two Palestinian children in Jenin on October 20.
“Some of the soldiers pressed knives against the throat and stomach of the two boys, threatening them with death and asking them in Arabic, ‘Why should we let you live?’”
“Some of the soldiers pressed knives against the throat and stomach of the two boys, threatening them with death and asking them in Arabic, ‘Why should we let you live?’”
Israel is still holding 80 Palestinian medical workers hostage in its torture camps. There, Israeli soldiers and camp guards are beating, abusing, and starving them while denying them medical care.
Israel must be held accountable for its continued war crimes.
Israel must be held accountable for its continued war crimes.
The Gazan doctors still languishing in Israeli prisons
While some were released in the ceasefire, Israel still holds 80 Palestinian medical workers without charge. Their families are demanding their freedom.
ow.ly
November 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Israel is still holding 80 Palestinian medical workers hostage in its torture camps. There, Israeli soldiers and camp guards are beating, abusing, and starving them while denying them medical care.
Israel must be held accountable for its continued war crimes.
Israel must be held accountable for its continued war crimes.
Less than 48 hours after the UN voted to adopt Trump’s plan for Gaza, Israel bombed tents sheltering homeless Palestinians.
It killed 33 Palestinians and wounded more than 70 in the attacks. The world cannot keep allowing Israel to kill Palestinians with impunity.
It killed 33 Palestinians and wounded more than 70 in the attacks. The world cannot keep allowing Israel to kill Palestinians with impunity.
Israeli air strikes pummel Gaza less than 48 hours after UN adopts Trump's plan
At least 33 Palestinians killed in latest 'massacre', including 20 women and children, as Hamas warns Israel plans to resume genocide
www.middleeasteye.net
November 21, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Less than 48 hours after the UN voted to adopt Trump’s plan for Gaza, Israel bombed tents sheltering homeless Palestinians.
It killed 33 Palestinians and wounded more than 70 in the attacks. The world cannot keep allowing Israel to kill Palestinians with impunity.
It killed 33 Palestinians and wounded more than 70 in the attacks. The world cannot keep allowing Israel to kill Palestinians with impunity.
Israel is attempting to steal large portions of Sebastia, a historic Palestinian town in the West Bank.
Illegal Israeli settlers, backed by Israel’s military, have already set up outposts in the area.
Illegal Israeli settlers, backed by Israel’s military, have already set up outposts in the area.
Israel plans to seize major Roman-era historical site in occupied West Bank
Anti-settlement group Peace Now says land grab would become Israel's largest of archaeologically significant land.
ow.ly
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Israel is attempting to steal large portions of Sebastia, a historic Palestinian town in the West Bank.
Illegal Israeli settlers, backed by Israel’s military, have already set up outposts in the area.
Illegal Israeli settlers, backed by Israel’s military, have already set up outposts in the area.
“To be Palestinian is to suffer both the injustice of watching your people die and not being able to stop it. But, to be Palestinian is to also never surrender, to carry your name and your country in your blood.”
On the Right to Return, forever and always
Before October 2023, I never imagined that I could come to understand how a child’s skull opens after being crushed by a building, or the way blood pools,
ow.ly
November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
“To be Palestinian is to suffer both the injustice of watching your people die and not being able to stop it. But, to be Palestinian is to also never surrender, to carry your name and your country in your blood.”
Israel has brutally tortured and killed so many Palestinians that countless families have been forced to endure the trauma of sorting through numerous images of brutalized bodies in an attempt to identify and bury their loved ones.
In Gaza, a woman searches for her husband and brother among the corpses
Israa al-Areer's searches through bodies returned by Israel for husband and brother missing since start of war on Gaza.
www.aljazeera.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Israel has brutally tortured and killed so many Palestinians that countless families have been forced to endure the trauma of sorting through numerous images of brutalized bodies in an attempt to identify and bury their loved ones.
As temperatures continue to drop in Gaza, Israel is refusing to provide Palestinians in Gaza with the tents & mobile homes it agreed to in the ceasefire.
“There must be swift action to bring in all the necessary supplies to save people’s lives.”
“There must be swift action to bring in all the necessary supplies to save people’s lives.”
'We hate winter': Palestinians face the rain without shelters as Israel blocks tents
In violation of the ceasefire, Israel continues to block tents from entering Gaza, leaving displaced families to face a harsh winter
ow.ly
November 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
As temperatures continue to drop in Gaza, Israel is refusing to provide Palestinians in Gaza with the tents & mobile homes it agreed to in the ceasefire.
“There must be swift action to bring in all the necessary supplies to save people’s lives.”
“There must be swift action to bring in all the necessary supplies to save people’s lives.”
Israel damaged or destroyed 95% of Gaza’s schools, destroying 240,000 books and 16,000 master’s and doctoral theses from The Islamic University alone.
Israel’s attacks on Gaza’s schools amount to scholasticide—it must be held to account.
Israel’s attacks on Gaza’s schools amount to scholasticide—it must be held to account.
Gaza’s Students Kept Studying Amid the Rubble. Now Universities Hope to Rebuild.
Palestinian students learned remotely, with flickering internet, through two years of Israel’s genocide. Now universities need funding to rebuild.
ow.ly
November 7, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Israel damaged or destroyed 95% of Gaza’s schools, destroying 240,000 books and 16,000 master’s and doctoral theses from The Islamic University alone.
Israel’s attacks on Gaza’s schools amount to scholasticide—it must be held to account.
Israel’s attacks on Gaza’s schools amount to scholasticide—it must be held to account.
The Israeli military broke into the home of a 78-year-old Palestinian woman, assaulted her, and then prevented her from being taken to a hospital for an hour until she was pronounced dead.
Israel shot and killed a 15-year-old Palestinian boy on the same day.
Israel shot and killed a 15-year-old Palestinian boy on the same day.
Israeli West Bank raids leave Palestinian boy and grandmother dead
Seventy-eight-year-old Haniyeh Hanoun suffers fatal shock during Israeli storming of her family home
www.middleeasteye.net
November 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The Israeli military broke into the home of a 78-year-old Palestinian woman, assaulted her, and then prevented her from being taken to a hospital for an hour until she was pronounced dead.
Israel shot and killed a 15-year-old Palestinian boy on the same day.
Israel shot and killed a 15-year-old Palestinian boy on the same day.
The Israeli military and settlers have carried out 2,350 attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank in the last month alone.
This is ethnic cleansing. Israel is attempting to make the West Bank unlivable for Palestinians in order to steal their land.
This is ethnic cleansing. Israel is attempting to make the West Bank unlivable for Palestinians in order to steal their land.
Israeli army, settlers strike 2,350 times in West Bank last month: Report
‘Cycle of terror’ spikes as Higher Planning Council set to advance plans to build 1985 new settlement units.
www.aljazeera.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The Israeli military and settlers have carried out 2,350 attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank in the last month alone.
This is ethnic cleansing. Israel is attempting to make the West Bank unlivable for Palestinians in order to steal their land.
This is ethnic cleansing. Israel is attempting to make the West Bank unlivable for Palestinians in order to steal their land.
Israel’s genocide and illegal blockade have caused a severe water shortage in Gaza.
Even before Israel began its bombardment in 2023, Israel’s blockade ensured only 10% of Gaza had access to clean and safe drinking water.
Even before Israel began its bombardment in 2023, Israel’s blockade ensured only 10% of Gaza had access to clean and safe drinking water.
Gaza Strip faces a severe water shortage, despite ceasefire
Israel's destruction of wells and continued restrictions on fuel supply hinder recovery of Gaza's water system, with the Strip only receiving 15 percent of its water needs
www.middleeasteye.net
November 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Israel’s genocide and illegal blockade have caused a severe water shortage in Gaza.
Even before Israel began its bombardment in 2023, Israel’s blockade ensured only 10% of Gaza had access to clean and safe drinking water.
Even before Israel began its bombardment in 2023, Israel’s blockade ensured only 10% of Gaza had access to clean and safe drinking water.
“In targeting Palestine advocates or investigations, Trump and his allies are building on groundwork previously laid by pro-Israel organizations, who have spent decades pushing such moves.”
Trump’s widening war on the left started with Palestine
The Trump administration’s recent efforts to target left-wing groups started with attacks on the Palestine movement, following the strategy established by pro-Israel organizations that worked for deca...
mondoweiss.net
November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“In targeting Palestine advocates or investigations, Trump and his allies are building on groundwork previously laid by pro-Israel organizations, who have spent decades pushing such moves.”
Despite the circumstances, Gaza hosted the very first Gaza International Festival for Women’s Cinema last month.
“There was a need for an artistic platform that represents Palestinian women and enables them to tell their stories to the world through their own lens.”
“There was a need for an artistic platform that represents Palestinian women and enables them to tell their stories to the world through their own lens.”
In a tent in central Gaza, a women’s film festival is born
Held over six days last week, the inaugural International Festival for Women's Cinema was ‘an affirmation that Gaza loves life despite the genocide.’
www.972mag.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Despite the circumstances, Gaza hosted the very first Gaza International Festival for Women’s Cinema last month.
“There was a need for an artistic platform that represents Palestinian women and enables them to tell their stories to the world through their own lens.”
“There was a need for an artistic platform that represents Palestinian women and enables them to tell their stories to the world through their own lens.”
YouTube deleted thousands of videos displaying Israeli war crimes from the accounts of prominent Palestinian human rights groups.
“YouTube is furthering the Trump administration’s agenda to remove evidence of human rights violations and war crimes.”
“YouTube is furthering the Trump administration’s agenda to remove evidence of human rights violations and war crimes.”
YouTube Quietly Erased More Than 700 Videos Documenting Israeli Human Rights Violations
The tech giant deleted the accounts of three prominent Palestinian human rights groups — a capitulation to Trump sanctions.
theintercept.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
YouTube deleted thousands of videos displaying Israeli war crimes from the accounts of prominent Palestinian human rights groups.
“YouTube is furthering the Trump administration’s agenda to remove evidence of human rights violations and war crimes.”
“YouTube is furthering the Trump administration’s agenda to remove evidence of human rights violations and war crimes.”
The Israeli military is continuing to violate the ceasefire by attacking Palestinians in Gaza and carrying out demolitions of buildings, despite the desperate need for shelter.
"As winter approaches in Gaza, people are increasingly in need of shelter and warmth.”
"As winter approaches in Gaza, people are increasingly in need of shelter and warmth.”
Israel continues to strike Gaza and block entry of tents despite truce deal
Winter is set to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis faced by Palestinians across the ravaged territory
www.middleeasteye.net
November 4, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The Israeli military is continuing to violate the ceasefire by attacking Palestinians in Gaza and carrying out demolitions of buildings, despite the desperate need for shelter.
"As winter approaches in Gaza, people are increasingly in need of shelter and warmth.”
"As winter approaches in Gaza, people are increasingly in need of shelter and warmth.”
A UN agency found that this has been the most violent olive harvest season for Palestinians in the West Bank since 2020.
Backed by the Israeli military, violent Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians at least 126 times in 70 towns since the start of the olive harvest.
Backed by the Israeli military, violent Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians at least 126 times in 70 towns since the start of the olive harvest.
Israeli army, settlers target Palestinian olive harvesters in West Bank
Attacks on Palestinians have intensified during the harvesting season as Israel pushes measures to annex the territory.
ow.ly
November 3, 2025 at 9:31 PM
A UN agency found that this has been the most violent olive harvest season for Palestinians in the West Bank since 2020.
Backed by the Israeli military, violent Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians at least 126 times in 70 towns since the start of the olive harvest.
Backed by the Israeli military, violent Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians at least 126 times in 70 towns since the start of the olive harvest.
“It’s no coincidence that the attacks on students and immigrants on campus began with those speaking out against the genocide in Palestine.”
Repression of Palestine Solidarity on Campus Enabled Anti-Migrant Escalation
Faculty are forming support networks to connect with each other to protect students and end the genocide in Palestine.
truthout.org
November 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
“It’s no coincidence that the attacks on students and immigrants on campus began with those speaking out against the genocide in Palestine.”
“I knew the bombing was very close to our location, so I covered my eyes and ears and sat on the ground to avoid seeing or hearing the same horror we’ve experienced over the past two years.”
Israel’s repeated ceasefire violations are part of its strategy to keep waging war on Gaza
Here’s Israel’s strategy to continue the war on Gaza: find a pretext, no matter how baseless, use it to kill dozens of civilians and fighters, stop fire and claim you’re honoring the ceasefire. Then d...
mondoweiss.net
November 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
“I knew the bombing was very close to our location, so I covered my eyes and ears and sat on the ground to avoid seeing or hearing the same horror we’ve experienced over the past two years.”
As of October 28, Israel has carried out 52 shootings and 55 shellings across Gaza, killing 226 people.
Israel is routinely breaking the ceasefire in Gaza. It must be held accountable for its continuous killing of Palestinians.
Israel is routinely breaking the ceasefire in Gaza. It must be held accountable for its continuous killing of Palestinians.
Full list of Israel's ceasefire violations in Gaza
Middle East Eye details Israeli attacks, arrests and aid blockades since last month's truce
ow.ly
November 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
As of October 28, Israel has carried out 52 shootings and 55 shellings across Gaza, killing 226 people.
Israel is routinely breaking the ceasefire in Gaza. It must be held accountable for its continuous killing of Palestinians.
Israel is routinely breaking the ceasefire in Gaza. It must be held accountable for its continuous killing of Palestinians.
Dr. Mihir Chaudhary, an American trauma surgeon who recently volunteered in one of Gaza’s last functioning medical centers, reflects on his time in Gaza with Leila Fadel on @npr.org
U.S. doctor reflects on the 'incredible strength' of the Palestinian detainees he met
Dr. Mihir Chaudhary, an American trauma surgeon, treated Palestinian detainees recently released by Israel. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to him about his time in Gaza.
www.npr.org
October 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Dr. Mihir Chaudhary, an American trauma surgeon who recently volunteered in one of Gaza’s last functioning medical centers, reflects on his time in Gaza with Leila Fadel on @npr.org
Israel is continuing to block essential supplies from entering Gaza with its illegal siege, leaving more than 350,000 Palestinians with chronic health issues in need of medication and at risk of death.
Gaza patients dying as medical supplies remain low, hospital chief warns
Director of al-Shifa hospital says only 10 percent of required supplies have entered the territory since the ceasefire
www.middleeasteye.net
October 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Israel is continuing to block essential supplies from entering Gaza with its illegal siege, leaving more than 350,000 Palestinians with chronic health issues in need of medication and at risk of death.
Israel broke the ceasefire in Gaza, killing over 100 Palestinians, including 46 children, in just one day.
The US must stop providing Israel with weapons to kill Palestinians with impunity.
The US must stop providing Israel with weapons to kill Palestinians with impunity.
The Aftermath of a Massive Wave of Israeli Airstrikes that Killed Over 100 Palestinians
“Every time we wake up in this nightmare—they surprise us with the nightmare of returning to war.”
www.dropsitenews.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Israel broke the ceasefire in Gaza, killing over 100 Palestinians, including 46 children, in just one day.
The US must stop providing Israel with weapons to kill Palestinians with impunity.
The US must stop providing Israel with weapons to kill Palestinians with impunity.
Israel is still holding 16-year-old Palestinian American Mohammed Ibrahim captive.
“My son is a U.S. citizen. I’m a U.S. citizen. But our passports make no difference. If they wanted Mohammed out, they could have done it.”
“My son is a U.S. citizen. I’m a U.S. citizen. But our passports make no difference. If they wanted Mohammed out, they could have done it.”
Why is a 16-year-old Palestinian American boy still being held in an Israeli prison?
Florida teen Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim is accused of throwing stones at Israeli vehicles. His family has not spoken with him since his West Bank arrest in February.
www.latimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Israel is still holding 16-year-old Palestinian American Mohammed Ibrahim captive.
“My son is a U.S. citizen. I’m a U.S. citizen. But our passports make no difference. If they wanted Mohammed out, they could have done it.”
“My son is a U.S. citizen. I’m a U.S. citizen. But our passports make no difference. If they wanted Mohammed out, they could have done it.”
“One prisoner was sick, and the other prisoner started calling for a doctor to help him, but the [Israeli] guards came inside and started hitting him to wake him up. Instead of getting a doctor, they beat him up. He died.”
Palestinians say bodies and detainees returned by Israel show signs of torture and abuse
As part of the latest ceasefire deal, Israel has released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees and the bodies of nearly 200. Many of the dead show what Palestinian officials and relatives ...
www.pbs.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“One prisoner was sick, and the other prisoner started calling for a doctor to help him, but the [Israeli] guards came inside and started hitting him to wake him up. Instead of getting a doctor, they beat him up. He died.”