Category: Friends of Palestine
Massachusetts Man Sets Himself on Fire in Protest of Gaza Conflict
On September 11, 2024, a man named Matt Nelson committed an extreme act of protest by setting himself on fire outside the Israeli consulate in Boston. In a recorded video shared before the event, Nelson made it clear that his self-immolation was in response to the United States’ financial and military support of Israel’s actions in Gaza. He condemned what he called “the genocide in…
The Ongoing Struggle: Standing with Palestine Today
The Palestinian people continue to face immense hardships amid the ongoing conflict. Since the conflict’s escalation, countless civilians have been displaced, injured, or killed, with Gaza bearing the brunt of devastation. Homes have been destroyed, families torn apart, and essential resources like food and medical supplies remain scarce. Every day, Palestinians endure the effects of airstrikes, blockades, and military operations. The psychological and physical toll…
Libya Kicks Out Ambassadors from US, UK, Italy and France in Gaza Conflict Fury
In a significant move, the Libyan parliament has demanded the departure of ambassadors from countries perceived as “supporting” Israel in its conflict with Hamas in Gaza. The targeted nations include the United States, Britain, France, and Italy. Since October 7, Israel has been conducting airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, with Israeli authorities claiming that the conflict has resulted in the tragic loss of approximately 1,400…
Richmond, California Becomes First City in US to Officially Support Palestinians
The Richmond City Council in California voted early Wednesday to express support for the Palestinian people in Gaza. The resolution accuses Israel of “ethnic cleansing and collective punishment” in the aftermath of the conflict that began on October 7. This move is believed to be the first instance of a U.S. city officially backing the Palestinians since the recent hostilities between Hamas and Israel. The…
Queen Rania CNN Interview: There’s a ‘glaring double standard’ in how world treats Palestinians
Watch Queen Rania of Jordan discuss the Palestine situation with Christiane Amanpour about the world’s reaction to the Israel and Hamas war.
Khamzat Chimaev UFC Post-Fight Interview – “By Allah, give me a rifle and let me go to Palestine” Chechen UFC...
After his most recent fight, UFC fighter Khamzat Chimaev, said some strong words in support of Palestine in his native Chechen language. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adel Ghadban (@adel.ghadban1) Some are mistaking him for Islam Makhachev, another popular Muslim UFC fighter.Towards the end of the UFC 294 fight interview, Khamzat Chimaev says a heart-felt message in Chechen. The Chechen to…
[WATCH] Bassem Youssef vs Piers Morgan Viral Debate on Palestine October 17 2023
WARNING: This video contains strong language In this riveting episode of “Piers Morgan Uncensored”, Piers Morgan hosts a dynamic conversation featuring Egyptian comedian Bassem Youssef and later, Jeremy Boreing, the co-founder of the Daily Wire. The focus of the discussion centers on the historical strife between Palestine and Israel, with a particular emphasis on Israel’s recent decision to strike Gaza in response to the October…
Why I Stand with Palestine (From Jewish Perspective)
By: JUDITH MAHONEY PASTERNAK Oct 14 There’s a blood-stained history on all sides. But, the Palestinians have consistently gotten the worst of it over the past 75 years. For the sake of clarity and perspective I write this from Paris, where I am an immigrant from the United States, born in New York of half Jewish, half Irish ancestry. My native land celebrates as a national…
[WATCH] Capitol Hill Khutbah about Palestine by Dr. Omar Suleiman Outside the White House [Oct 20, 2023]
Above is video of Dr. Omar Suleiman giving a khutbah in front of thousands that gathered at the national mall between White House and Capitol Hill on Oct 20, 2023 for juma prayers, followed by a demonstration march.