All this restriction, all this suffocation hurts me. Why can’t I travel and return here whenever I wish? Why are my belongings, which I brought from every place I visited abroad, being confiscated?
Why am I not like you, and why am I not like them?
All this restriction, all this suffocation hurts me. Why can’t I travel and return here whenever I wish? Why are my belongings, which I brought from every place I visited abroad, being confiscated?
Why am I not like you, and why am I not like them?
I mean, Idk... the Rafah crossing, which is as narrow as the eye of a needle, was only opened so they could tell the world it’s open. Every day, 50 patients are supposed to travel, but they cancel the coordination for 45 of em, &only 5 actually make it through.
As for those returning from Egypt to #gaza they’re treated in the worst possible way; their belongings are confiscated &they’re subjected to hours of interrogation, despite being sick ppl who only left to seek medical treatment #genocide
So my friends, it’s Friday, the day we all take a break from everything.
However, I’ve noticed that my sister, Nour, never gets a day off. Given her circumstances & the demands of medical school, she is studying 24/7, tirelessly and without complaint.
She looks up to me because I’m older, but the truth is, her persistence in chasing her dreams despite the odds is what truly inspires me.
she is about to start a new semester soon and needs your supports
https://chuffed.org/project/150250-please-help-noor-an-18-year-old-from-gaza-who-dreams-of-becoming-a-doctor
#gaza #genocide
In Epstein's case, it was called "inappropriate behavior," in Palestine, it is called "collateral damage." Language here is not innocent; it is a tool of power, used to strip the victim of their humanity, absolve the perpetrator, and make killing digestible for the media
#Palestine #FreeGaza #FreePalestine #Genocide #StopGenocide #CeasefireNow #MutualAid
#GazaMutualAid
#riverbirchtree
#waltertros
When we're told that what's happening in Palestine is a 'complex tragedy' or an 'unfortunate conflict,' Epstein comes to mind. The same mind that let child abusers walk free is the one that downplays genocide-rebranding it, drowning it in cold, bureaucratic language, turning horrors into mere footnotes in the news.
In Epstein's case, it was called "inappropriate behavior," in Palestine, it is called "collateral damage." Language here is not innocent; it is a tool of power, used to strip the victim of their humanity, absolve the perpetrator, and make killing digestible for the media
#Palestine #FreeGaza #FreePalestine #Genocide #StopGenocide #CeasefireNow #MutualAid
#GazaMutualAid
#riverbirchtree
#waltertros
We didn't need Epstein's leaks to know the truth: this world is run by powerful networks that answer to no one. Some feed on the suffering of entire nations, then preach about morality and human rights. Epstein wasn't an exception he was just a glimpse into a system that protects itself, treating victims as nothing more than details to be buried with money, influence, silence, or fear.
#Palestine #FreeGaza #FreePalestine #Genocide #StopGenocide #CeasefireNow #MutualAid
#GazaMutualAid
We didn't need Epstein's leaks to know the truth: this world is run by powerful networks that answer to no one. Some feed on the suffering of entire nations, then preach about morality and human rights. Epstein wasn't an exception he was just a glimpse into a system that protects itself, treating victims as nothing more than details to be buried with money, influence, silence, or fear.
#Palestine #FreeGaza #FreePalestine #Genocide #StopGenocide #CeasefireNow #MutualAid
#GazaMutualAid
The problem isn't only Epstein himself-it's the system that shielded him for years, the deal that watered down his crimes, and the web of influence that kept him untouchable. This is how power truly works: the law bends for the strong, while justice falls only on the powerless.
#Palestine #FreeGaza #FreePalestine #Genocide #StopGenocide #CeasefireNow #MutualAid
#GazaMutualAid
#riverbirchtree
#waltertros
We didn't need Epstein's leaks to know the truth: this world is run by powerful networks that answer to no one. Some feed on the suffering of entire nations, then preach about morality and human rights. Epstein wasn't an exception he was just a glimpse into a system that protects itself, treating victims as nothing more than details to be buried with money, influence, silence, or fear.
#Palestine #FreeGaza #FreePalestine #Genocide #StopGenocide #CeasefireNow #MutualAid
#GazaMutualAid
Garema Place, 5.30pm, Mon 9 Feb.
#herzognotwelcome
Be there. Bring friends!
Of course, it is obvious that Albo's judgement, the Governor General's weakness, pointless Labor backbenchers like Alicia Payne and insiders like Katie Gallagher are also being protested.
** #israel should be boycotted and ostracised, not welcomed and normalised. **
Midnight at Nasser Medical Complex, covering the return of travelers through Rafah. I haven't slept in days and I'm beyond exhausted, but I couldn't rest until I captured their arrival.
I’m working on uploading the video—stay tuned.
If you'd like to show some love, my support link is below. Thank you
Midnight at Nasser Medical Complex, covering the return of travelers through Rafah. I haven't slept in days and I'm beyond exhausted, but I couldn't rest until I captured their arrival.
I’m working on uploading the video—stay tuned.
If you'd like to show some love, my support link is below. Thank you
I mean, Idk... the Rafah crossing, which is as narrow as the eye of a needle, was only opened so they could tell the world it’s open. Every day, 50 patients are supposed to travel, but they cancel the coordination for 45 of em, &only 5 actually make it through.
As for those returning from Egypt to #gaza they’re treated in the worst possible way; their belongings are confiscated &they’re subjected to hours of interrogation, despite being sick ppl who only left to seek medical treatment #genocide
Having been through the US immigration process (I got my first work visa more than 25 years ago and became a citizen in 2022), it's obvious to me that Americans have *no idea* how weird and tortuous their immigration system is:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/doctorow/52177745821/
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If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this thread to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:
https://pluralistic.net/2026/02/06/doge-ball/#n-600
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I'm surprised about your experience. As a European, I thougt, that #US/#Gilead (and other American) #immigration works as easy as:
"You go there, kill the existing population, and settle. Optionally, BYOS (bring your own slaves) from elsewhere."
It used to be like that. Good ol' times.
