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Being ex military, and within my current research, I have come across many atrocities of both the UK/US governments against our own soldiers. Vietnam veterans ill from Agent Orange, Gulf War veterans ill with Gulf War Syndrome, Post-9/11 Afghan/Iraq veterans dying of cancer from burn pits which the government knew were carcinogenic as early as 2006 but the last burn pit not closed until 2011 (a burn pit - Radford Arsenal- existing on US soil still today), nuclear test veterans, and nerve agent test veterans, being some of the most apparent. That’s without including their appalling treatment of Afghan interpreters who helped us, Vietnamese civilians with deformities from Agent Orange and Iraqi civilians with increased cancer and genetic mutation rates. Our own Gurkha veterans still fighting for fair pensions, Fijian veterans fighting for leave to remain, LGBTQ+ veterans fighting against historic injustices and awful suicide and sexual assault statistics. So how could I possibly just accept the UK/US governments stance on Palestine without reading into it myself first?! We recently had 3 British veterans murdered by the occupation while trying to deliver aid and our government effectively did and said nothing. You can condemn the actions of Hamas while also not accepting over 100,000 people injured and killed (2/3 women and children). I also repeatedly see arguments for Christian’s to side with the occupation. Firstly, there is a difference between being Jewish and being Zionist, many religious people oppose extreme right-wing politics. Secondly, since the Zionist government came into power there has been increased hate-speech and destruction of Christian sites within the occupied land, so they essentially see us as an enemy too. Thirdly, Christians, Jews and Muslims all fundamentally believe in the same abrahamic God - Jesus is mentioned over 200 times in the Quran. In 1945 President Roosevelt(US) asked King Abdulaziz(Saudi) for advice which he replied that the Jews and their descendants should be given the best “lands, flocks and wells” of the Germans who had oppressed them. Why wasn’t Germany (and other European countries) forced to give land and resources as reparations?! The genocide must stop!

It has been one year since Israel began its genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Israel's assault on Gaza began on October 7, in response to an attack by armed fighters from the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas and other Palestinian groups Some 1,140 people died during the attack and about 240 were taken into Gaza as captives. In response, Israel began a vicious bombing campaign and tightened what was already a crushing siege that Gaza has been under since 2007. Over the past year, Israeli attacks have killed at least 41,615 Palestinians living in Gaza, equal to 1 out of every 55 people living there. At least 16,756 children have been killed, the highest number of children recorded in a single year of conflict over the past two decades More than 17,000 children have lost one or both parents. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached catastrophic levels. According to the United Nations, 85% of Gaza's population has been internally displaced, with many forced to flee their homes multiple times Critical infrastructure including hospitals, schools, and water treatment facilities have been severely damaged or destroyed. Food insecurity is widespread, with the World Food Programme reporting that 95% of households are not consuming adequate food Clean water and medical supplies remain scarce, leading to outbreaks of infectious diseases Mental health experts warn of severe long-term psychological trauma, especially among children. The international community continues to call for an immediate ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access. However, a lasting solution remains elusive As we mark this somber anniversary, it's crucial to remember the human cost of this conflict and redouble efforts towards a just and peaceful resolution that respects the rights and dignity of all people in the region follow me @ Jalal sabsabi #ceasefire #genocidegaza #waronchildren

Deaths in Gaza Surpass 42,500 and the Number of Injured Approaches 100,000 The number of people killed in the Gaza Strip, where Israel has been waging an intense military offensive for more than a year, stands at 42,519, according to figures released today by the Ministry of Health in the Hamas-controlled territory. In addition the figures already known, 19 more people have died in the last 24 hours, according to the health authorities' provisional figures. The number of wounded is close to 100,000, with the Hamas Health Ministry putting the figure at 99,637, including the 91 wounded recorded since Friday, although the authorities suspect that the figure is higher, as there may still be people under rubble or in inaccessible areas. This Friday, the Israeli government confirmed the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during a military operation in Rafah, in the south of the Gaza Strip. The ongoing war in Gaza was triggered by an unprecedented Hamas attack in southern Israel on October 7, 2023, which caused around 1,200 deaths and more than two hundred hostages, according to the Israeli authorities. In retaliation, Israel launched a military offensive against the Palestinian enclave with more than two million inhabitants. As a result of the war, Gaza is also facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with thousands of people in need of urgent aid, according to international organizations. https://ift.tt/Wq69470

Today marks six months since Hamas launched an attack on Israel killing approximately 1,200 people and seizing more than 200 hostages. Since then, one of the most deadly wars has raged on in the Gaza strip, with catastrophic consequences. Over 33,000 people have been killed in Gaza with around 72% of those reported to be women and children. Over 75,000 people have been injured and an estimated 1.7 million Palestinians are displaced. Healthcare infrastructure has been severely damaged and in most cases, completely destroyed; medical supplies have been almost completely depleted; healthcare and humanitarian workers have faced ongoing attacks and interrogations by the Israeli military; and the remaining facilities that are functioning are completely overwhelmed. All 2.2 million people in Gaza do not have enough food to eat, with half of the population on the brink of starvation and famine projected to arrive in the north “anytime between mid-March and May,” according to the IPC. Following an attack which led to the deaths of seven staff members of World Central Kitchen on Monday, many international humanitarian organisations have suspended operations including our partner Anera who has worked tirelessly to reach people desperately in need whilst risking their own lives in the process. Sadly, the list of atrocities could go on. As we reflect on the past six months, our hearts mourn for all those caught up in this conflict, for the lives lost, the families torn apart, the hostages still held captive, for the sense of overwhelming disbelief we all feel as we watch the horrors unfold. Enough is enough. Humanitarians must never be a target, civilians must never be a target. We must see a ceasefire now.

https://lnkd.in/duu6nfbn One pro-Israel genocidal war supporter sent me this link to ask why are we not condemning Saudi Arabia? I love this argument. By comparing with Yemen war, you are just confirming that Israel is actually killing civilians intentionally, because that is what is actually happening in Yemen . You are saying, Israel should be allowed to do it because its been acceptable for other countries to do it. Here is the outrage. Israel is denying that it is doing it. Lets Israel just agree that that is what it is doing, then we can get rid of the cloak of morality that Israel hides behind. Now lets get back to the calculations. In Yemen, 370k civilian in 7 years as of 2021 (time of the publication). that is about 54k deaths per year in a country with population of 33million. 1.1 % of the population in 7 years. Remember that the population of gaza is 2.3million. Now lets scale what Israel has done. Israel has killed 32k in 6 months. That is 64k per year. Thats is 1.5% of the population of gaza in 6 months. at that rate, israel would kill 3% in a year, and 21% in 7 years. Israel is killing palestinians per capita at 20times faster than civilians were killed in Yemen, it is not difficult to see why the world is outraged. Israel has been worse that the worst before Israel war on gaza.

The Time is NOW for YOU to STAND UP FOR THIS VOTE of the PEOPLE! This Vote has already been taken and we the people can put a stop to the nonsense by standing up for the results as detailed here: https://lnkd.in/eZH3Eycc AND ~ now that the results of the vote that has already taken place show that it is actually the Israeli people and the Palestinian people who are on the same side voting 96% in favor of the JAZZforPEACE proposal - why can’t this vote simply be implemented thereby allowing the will of the people to put an end to one of our worlds most extraordinary conflicts?

#All glory, honor and adoration to the Almighty God. I stand with the families of all sides that suffered harm, loss of lives of their loved ones and property. May peace that passes all understanding be your portion to cause you heal fast and start afresh to rebuild your lives, destinies and empires. #This is the beginning we have Russia Ukraine one and other areas that with good intentions and right motives diplomacy will solve this matters. #My humble appeal to world leaders let our pursuit of peace be our legacy #yes the ceasefire deal is but if the world leaders stepped up their game early enough this casualties would have been few. Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect at 02.00GMT. In Lebanon, at least 3,823 people have been killed and 15,859 wounded in Israeli attacks since the war on Gaza began. As of 5 November 2024, over 45,000 people (43,391 Palestinian and 1,706 Israeli) have been reported killed in the Israel–Hamas war, including 134–146 journalists and media workers,[22] 120 academics, and over 224 humanitarian aid workers, including 179 employees of UNRWA. In Nov 2024, the UN published its analysis covering only victims verified from at least three independent sources over 6 months span between Nov 2023 and April 2024 found that 70% of Palestinian deaths in Gaza are women and children. The majority of casualties have been in the Gaza Strip. The Gaza Health Ministry (GHM) total casualty count is the number of deaths directly caused by the war. The demographic breakdown is a subset of those individually identified. On 17 September 2024, the GHM published the names, gender and birth date of 34,344 individual Palestinians whose identities were confirmed. This reflects over 80% of the casualties reported so far; of these, 60% were not men of fighting age.The GHM count does not include those who have died from "preventable disease, malnutrition and other consequences of the war". An analysis by the Gaza Health Projections Working Group predicted thousands of excess deaths from disease and birth complications. According to a PCPSR report, over 60% of Gazans have lost family members since 7 October 2023.....

🌍 A couple of questions for my network 🌍 What do you know about Sudan? What do you know about what's currently happening in Sudan? Here's a brief summary to shed light on the ongoing crisis: - Since the conflict erupted on April 15, 2023, more than 8.6 million Sudanese (16% of the population) have been displaced from their homes, making it the largest displacement crisis globally. Adding to this plight, an additional 3 million people were already homeless due to previous conflicts. - Over 2 million people have sought refuge in neighboring countries to escape the turmoil. - Countless homes have been destroyed and occupied by members of the RSF, erasing years of hard work in an instant, with no resources or hope of rebuilding. - An estimated 11 million Sudanese urgently require health assistance, yet over 70% of health facilities in conflict-affected areas are either closed or functioning partially, according to the World Health Organization. - Infrastructure lies in ruins, supply lines have collapsed, and the formal banking system has crumbled, leaving many without pay. Nearly half of the population is unemployed, per the International Monetary Fund. These are just glimpses of the dire situation. Attached is a video to provide deeper insight. It's crucial to recognize that many Sudanese, including myself, are either grieving the loss of loved ones or grappling with the uncertainty of ever reuniting with them. Watch Video for More Insight Let's raise awareness and support for Sudan. #StandWithSudan #SudanCrisis #AwarenessNeeded https://lnkd.in/g53NPETe

The lack of action and direct condemnation against the obvious apartheid and genocide by the Israeli government is completely unacceptable. It is absolutely shameful to see that nobody is taking the necessary steps to protect the Palestinians. With the pending famine in Gaza, even silence is an injustice. The only viable action is and should be UN mandated and led peace keeping forces on the ground, direct and full protection of the imprisoned population of Gaza against the Israeli occupation and building a secure roadmap towards two-state solution according to the UN resolutions from 1968. At the minimum, take part in the BDS movement, be charitable to humanitarian aid institutions, speak up and dare to take a stance against the illegal occupation and educate yourself and others on the topic of Palestinian struggle. This isn't a controversial matter and nor are any of these statements in support of Palestinian people. There is an actual overwhelming majority of world nations in UN that have exactly similar stance.

Today, October 7, 2024, marks a year since Israel’s bombardment of Gaza escalated. Thousands of civilians have been killed, with entire neighborhoods, schools, hospitals, and homes destroyed. In 2023 alone more than +40,000 Palestinians have lost their lives, with a large proportion being women and children. The conflict has left countless (more than +95,000) others injured, paralyzed, traumatized and/or disabled. The humanitarian crisis has displaced hundreds of thousands of civilians, with around 90% of Gaza’s population facing hunger and starvation due to severe shortages of food, water, and fuel. The situation remains dire, with Gaza being described as one of the most dangerous places for anyone to live, especially children. But the world watches as the destruction unfoldeds, yet little was done to stop the immense suffering and loss. The oppression of Palestinians is not new. For decades, they have endured military occupations, illegal settlements, and ongoing violence. Gaza has been under a crippling blockade for years, denying its people access to even the most basic necessities. This tragedy has been a reality since Israel’s founding in 1948. Palestinians have faced forced displacement, oppression, and the erasure of their homes and history. Their resistance is born from generations of suffering. Yet, despite countless calls for justice, powerful nations like the United States continue to support Israel financially and militarily. These same nations, which claim to stand for human rights, turn a blind eye to the ongoing oppression of Palestinians. How hypocritical is it that we are taught to stand up for human rights while the world stays silent in the face of such cruelty? The Qur’an says, “It is not the eyes that are blind, but the hearts” (Surah Al-Hajj 22:46). People see what is happening but choose to ignore it, closing their hearts to the suffering of others. This is not a war between equals; it is an occupation, an ongoing attempt to erase the Palestinian people. The world must wake up to the reality of what’s happening, not just to stop the violence today, but to address the decades of injustice that led us here. To the people of Palestine: your resilience has inspired many. Through your struggle, you have strengthened the faith of the Ummah. Your patience has brought people to Islam. Despite your pain, you are not forgotten. We believe that your reward is with Allah, and those who have died are now martyrs in a place of peace. We must stand up for our brothers and sisters in Palestine. They are not just numbers; they are human beings. As fellow humans, it is our duty to defend them and speak out against the injustice they face. We cannot remain silent while innocent lives are destroyed. -Suado Ahmed