Plestia was forced to evacuate, now Motaz has to evacuate too. I’m grateful for their safety. but these people are being chased out of their home literally, and i think what we should collectively feel is not relieved but angry that they can’t have safety im their own homeland. It’s outrageous. It’s not normal is what i want to say. It shouldn’t be normalized
My heart is breaking that we are currently seeing the manufactured consent for Palestinian genocide. Ethnic persecution and genocide are about power, land, and wealth. Hate is a justification for seizing land & wealth and solidifying the power of those enacting the genocide. This is shown time and again throughout history. One day the world will apologise to Palestinians. My fear is that by then, it will be too late.
I've been crying daily in the privilege of my safe home, where my value as a human isn't questioned by governments or media based on my ethnicity. If you have the privilege of safety, don't look away. It is so incredibly important to keep listening, learning, sharing, protesting, donating. Don't normalise genocide. Thank you Plestia, Bisan, Yara, Motaz and all the others bravely speaking up in Gaza.
* Obviously, I don't condone the killing of innocent civilians - by Hamas or anyone else. What happened on October 7th was a tragic symptom of oppression. I therefore unequivocally condemn the Israeli government who created these oppressive conditions. For 75 years, they have colonised land by displacing, subjugating and killing Palestinians using the backing, money and military tech from global superpowers. Hamas does not equal Palestine. Zionism does not equal Judaism. I strongly support anti-Zionist Jewish voices. I strongly support a free Palestine.
Pre-order your copy of *When We Are Brave* and help support families in Gaza. Book will be mailed out Summer 2025.
Shared from Motaz's channel:
"When We Are Brave is a beautifully illustrated children's book that introduces young readers to the true heroes of our time—the courageous journalists reporting from Gaza.
Written by Rana Abunakira and Sudduf Wyne, and illustrated by Fatima El Kihale, this inspiring book highlights the bravery, resilience, and dedication of the press heroes who risked their lives to bring us the truth. Through simple reflections and vibrant artwork, children will learn about courage, activism, and the importance of standing up for what is right.
When We Are Brave is more than just a story—it's a mission.
Half of the proceeds from this book will go toward supporting Rana Abunakira’s family in Gaza, who, like so many others, are enduring unimaginable hardship.
The remaining proceeds will be donated to Droplets of Mercy, a humanitarian organization actively providing aid to Gazan families in need."
Genuinely heartbreaking seeing the journalists in Gaza get more and more gaunt as the effects of Israel’s forced famine take a toll on their bodies. Videos they posted three weeks ago versus today are actually pretty jarring.
Israel is stopping aid from getting in, bombing bakeries, attacking water tanks, and destroying fishing boats. Gaza is being starved and it’s so clear to see on Palestinian faces missing their full cheeks and debuting new sunken in eyes