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May 15 is observed annually as Nakba Day, a day dedicated to remembering the displacement of more than 750,000 Palestinians during and after the establishment of Israel in 1948.
Inea, now living in New York City, is among those who survived the Nakba.
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Breaking | Israeli forces open fire to prevent an ambulance from reaching a slain Palestinian in Qalandia refugee camp, north of occupied Jerusalem.
A Palestinian youth was shot dead this morning by Israeli occupation forces during military incursion into Qalandia refugee camp, north of occupied Jerusalem.
📗 "Wanneer de wereld slaapt: verhalen, woorden en wonden uit Palestina" by Francesca Albanese, translated from Italian into Dutch by Manon Smits & Pieter van der Drift
Available in English as "When the World Sleeps: Stories, Words, and Wounds of Palestine", translated by Gregory Conti.
Happy 'Let's all boycott Eurovision 2026 together' week. I used to love watching Eurovision, but not anymore. Eurovision is dead set on platforming Israel, a settler state that's currently committing genocide and waging war. I'd rather not spend my time watching spineless clowns claim to be united through music while whole populations are being decimated. Are you looking for something else to do this week as well? A great alternative would be reading this book.
This book focuses mainly on Albanese's work as United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. It discusses the horrific crimes against humanity that are being committed by Israel against the Palestinian people, but more than that it explains how difficult it can be to speak about it. It's so obvious that we're dealing with occupation, genocide and war. But even with millions of people protesting in the streets, mentioning Israel's atrocities can still make you a controversial person. The memoir parts of the book show it clearly. Albanese tells about events of hers that have been cancelled, the countries where she has been shunned, and the endless campaigns that have been set up against her.
Despite talking about the difficulties of her position, I don't think it takes away the spotlight from the Palestinian voices she includes in the book. There are many examples taken from the past years to illustrate why we shouldn't be talking about a 'conflict' and shouldn't support general both-sideism. Albanese speaks eloquently, admits mistakes she's made in the past, explains why she approaches things the way she does now and never compromises on ethics.
The original Italian cover and the Dutch translation feature an artwork by Malak Mattar. I saw online that it's in the English edition as well, on the endpapers. The full art piece can be seen amongst others on this page: https://gallerygirl.co/2023/09/20/podcast-gallery-girls-meets-malak-mattar/
I'd highly recommend this book, especially for people trying to learn more about Palestine but who might feel a little intimidated by books that dive right into politics or history. I think this is an approachable text. It's personal, with depth and with emotions.
I'm not sure if this is the case for all translated editions, but the proceeds from the Dutch translation go to charities of Albanese's choice that offer legal assistance to people who are being oppressed because they stand up for the rights of Palestinians.
📢 Israeli terror forces stormed the city of #nablus early Monday morning
🔹 Security sources: ISR forces, reinforced with military vehicles, stormed several neighborhoods in Nablus, raided residential buildings in the Rafidia and Makhfiya areas to the west, and the public housing area to the east, and searched them
🔹 No detentions reported
#news #westbank #cisjordanie #palestine #invasion
#israelterror #UNfail
📰 Source WAFA MAY-11 09:00 local-t
OK. I need to just say this and move on. I’m really disappointed that we are forced to abandon #Eurovision this year. It’s been such a joy for us - like Christmas in May. We put up flags, have food and drink and debate about our favourites. But it is just so tainted by its attachment to #Israel and an inability to do the right thing. Let’s be clear: saying Israel is committing genocide is not antisemitic. It’s just a fact. I don’t often get political here, but I’m just sad.
#BoycottIsrael #Isreal #Palestine #FreePalestine
There. Done.
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🗨️ In this context, I need not mention that Israel and the #USA have, of course, not signed the 'Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Conventionagreement' against the use of #landmines 👇🏽 (ever!)
https://www.apminebanconvention.org/en/membership
#war #genevaconvention
#ihl #news #press
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📢 Israel launched airstrikes and artillery shelling early Monday targeting several towns in southern #lebanon
🔹🕯️ Public Health Emergency Operations Centre: Death toll from the Israeli attacks had risen to 2,846 people, with 8,693 others wounded since the escalation began MAR-02
🔹 LEB #media reported that artillery shelling targeted the town of Mifadoun, while ISR warplanes carried out several strikes on the town of Toul in the South
📰 YPA MAY-11 10:30 Sanaa-t
BEIRUT, May 11 (YPA) – The Israeli occupation military launched airstrikes and artillery shelling early Monday targeting several towns in southern Lebanon.Lebanon's Public Health Emergency Operations Centre, affiliated with the Ministry of Public Hea
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