Hello! I hope this isn't an annoying question (I promise I'm not about to say something horrible or bigoted - I'm just shy and therfore anonymous), but I'd like to have your advice on how to go about informing people about the genocide in Palestine.

Most people that I know in-person have (quite literally) zero information about any of it, and I have no idea where to even start when informing them. It's hard to summarize everything that's been going on without overloading them with tons of information - or even boring them because I explained it poorly. Many of them have that mindset of "oh, this is bad, but there's nothing we can do," and I'd like to inform them as well as motivate them to advocate for Palestine themselves.

Sorry, this was kind of long! Thank you in advance!

Hello! It's definitely not annoying at all, thank you for your questions/inquiry.

subhi is on of the creators I always recommend following on tiktok and on instagram (if you aren't already) -their posts are both educational-based and they cover current events (for other creators on tiktok/all their platforms I'd recommend James Ray, A'isha, Dr. Nahla, fakegyllenhalal, Nuha, as well as anat_international -to name a few).

subhi created a free online crash course on Palestine that you can find here:

you can also find their page here: @/palestine.academy on Instagram:

Lets Talk Palestine on Instagram has a plethora of educational resources, too (I have followed them for years and they have helped me learn A LOT -their content has many 'beginners guides to' on their Instagram page. I also always recommend following them -here is their link tree:

Palipunk also created a Masterlist here, which they pinned on their profile, as well as fairuzfan -they have a list of helpful resources in this post that cover some of what you were worried about/how you can best address people who may not be as receptive or with whom don't know much about what is going on -I will attach it here:

These are great sources here for you to reference and/or share with the people you know in-person who would like to learn more about Palestine, from past to current, but also as a reference for you to feel more confident/comfortable talking about topics that you know about/have learned about. This is by no means extensive, but it is something I can share to give you a starting point.

I can't say I have the perfect response, but letting them know, first and foremost, you don't have to be an expert to understand that what is happening to Palestinian people is mass ethnic cleansing, and that the Israeli Occupational Forces (the IOF) are committing war crimes. If this was happening to any western/European country there would be a global outrage -like even recently Biden referred to what Putin was/is doing to Ukraine was genocide, but the systematic killing of nearly 30,000 Palestinian people is not?

And to emphasize -if they feel like nothing can be done or even after they understand/have acknowledged what is happening, you can encourage them to look into boycotting (as many Palestinian activists and allies have said -it's the least we can do), because it has been working in varying different capacities. Here is a helpful resource to look into and share with them directly if you are taking your time to go through some of the link I directed you to:

I am also nowhere near an expert on these topics, and there are plenty of Palestinian creators here and elsewhere that I follow that make content talking about Palestine that you also can look at as well (some of them are included here).

I hope this offers some more clarity, and I know there may be tough conversations ahead -and it may depend on context, but whenever I'm addressing global issues with people who don't know about what I'm talking about I usually start with "did you know about..." and if they're not receptive to something I say "do you realize what you said can come across as 'x'" and that 'x' being either insensitive, racist, sexist, xenophobic/whatever they said that is problematic. Turning the onus on them to answer for their bigotry of ignorance, and then being able to educate/inform them.

It's also never the responsibility of Palestinian people, or any person/community being oppressed by a settler/imperial/colonial force both* (fixed a typo!) currently and having a history of such to 'explain' their oppression -so please if they do look outside of the recommendations I've made, please tell them no person who has/experiences marginalization/systematic oppression has to educate them about their suffering (there are some exceptions, but my bottom line is if you don't know then do your own research). It's inappropriate and can be traumatizing/re-traumatizing to many. I'm not saying that's the case for you, but learning/unlearning is something we're all doing, and unless we attend a conference/watch a documentary/are engaging with content they create, then please be mindful of this.

Wishing you the best!

And as always, free Palestine.

For the two million Palestinians living in #Gaza - half of which are children - the hi-tech wall represents more than a technological or security innovation: it is confirmation that they live in the world’s largest "open-air prison".Now it really feels like we are in a prison with this steel wall surrounding us."

Hedy Epstein and other Holocaust survivors who spoke out against Israel’s crimes against Palestinians taught me what Jewish activism should look like. Hedy embodied the spirit of Tikkun Olam and Rabbi Hillel’s question from the Talmud: “If I am not for others, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, who am I? If not now, when?” Rest in power, Hedy, and may her memory be a blessing. #Repost @muslimjewishbrotherhood with @use.repost ・・・ In August 2014, the nonagenarian Holocaust survivor was detained by St. Louis police at a civil disobedience action in support of Michael Brown, an unarmed black teen who was killed by a white police officer. Epstein, who died of illness in her home in St. Louis on Thursday, at age 91, was an outspoken supporter of the Black Lives Matter civil rights movement, which was launched in the wake of Brown's death. She was also an economic justice advocate, as well as a longtime anti-war activist who staunchly opposed the U.S. war in Vietnam and the illegal invasion of Iraq. Epstein, was however, most well-known for her outspoken support for Palestinian rights. For more than a decade, Epstein tirelessly advocated on behalf of the Palestinians, who have lived under illegal Israeli military occupation for almost 50 years. She was active in the International Solidarity Movement and Free Gaza movement, and co-founded the St. Louis Palestine Solidarity Committee and the St. Louis chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace. Palestinians "are in a prison, they are prisoners," Epstein explained in a 2007 interview. "My participation is a small contribution that I can make compared to the sufferings that the Palestinians endure every single day." She called on the U.S. government, which gives more than $3 billion in unconditional military aid to Israel every year, to stop funding Israel, and to instead fund social programs and help the poor. #hedyepstein #jewishresistance #jewsforpalestine #freepalestine #shoah #holocaustsurvivor #holocaust #blacklivesmatter #accomplicesnotallies #jewishvalues #tikkunolam #ifnotnowwhen #palestine #israeliapartheid #boycottdivestmentsanctions #bdsmovement #humanrights #jewishwomen #activism #civilrights https://www.instagram.com/p/CgCgDBpu5NR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Controversial School Materials: Uncovering the Debate on Israel and Social Justice #antiIsraelactivism #antiJewishbigotry #antiSemiticagenda #apartheidpolicies #ArabResourceandOrganizingCenter #BDSmovement #hatefulpropaganda #Israelterrorism #marginalizedcommunities #NaziGermany #Palestinianrights #PoliticalIdeologies #politicsineducation #publicschools #racisminschools #SanFranciscoUnifiedSchoolDistrict #settlercolonialstate #socialjusticetrainingprogram

CONTACT YOUR GOVERNMENT AND DEMAND A CEASEFIRE FOR PALESTINE:

For Eu look up: Voices in Europe for peace

For Usa look up: US campaign for Palestinian rights

BOYCOTT LIST: Hewlett Packard Inc (HP Inc), Chevron (including Caltex and Texaco brands), Siemens, Carrefour, AXA, SodaStream, Ahava, RE/MAX, PUMA, Coca Cola, Starbucks, McDonalds and Israeli produce in your supermarkets

OTHER RESOUCES: https://Arab.org/clicktohelp/ https://gazaesims.com https://www.foa.org.uk https://bdsmovement.net https://decolonizepalestine.com/reading-list/

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Israel's genocidal war on 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza has killed over 20,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

9,000 Palestinians among them have succumbed to their wounds due to lack of medical care amid the collapse of the healthcare sector. 1,000 Palestinian children have undergone the unimaginable trauma of having their limbs amputated without anaesthesia.

900,000 Palestinian children in shelters are at risk of dehydration, famine, anaemia, as well as respiratory & digestive diseases.

50,000 pregnant Palestinian women are in shelters without water, food, or health care, and about 180 women give birth every day in unsafe and inhumane conditions.

We're not numbers; behind these statistics are real lives, each with our own dreams, struggles, and stories.

This is not a natural catastrophe that requires charity, but a human-made one, fueled & sustained by international state, corporate and institutional complicity. This demands accountability.

The US & Europe are more than just complicit in Israel’s genocidal war, they are active partners in its #GazaGenocide!

Permanent #CeasefireNOW and lifting Israel’s siege. Lawful sanctions on Israel, including a #MilitaryEmbargo.

Stop #GazaGenocide — BDS movement (@BDSmovement) December 29, 2023

CONTACT YOUR GOVERNMENT AND DEMAND A CEASEFIRE FOR PALESTINE

For Eu look up:

Voices in Europe for peace

For Usa look up:

US campaign for Palestinian rights

BOYCOTT FOR PALESTINE

FOA (Friends of Al-Aqsa) have organized a boycott in support of palestine. Here are the key companies to boycott:

HP (Hewlett Packard)

Coca-Cola

Israeli produce

We will be ending our call to boycott PUMA once the contract with IFA officially dissolves in 2024. Until then, we encourage you to continue boycotting PUMA products.

(Please help to spread the word by spreading this copypasta online and/or going to FOAs website where you can find posters to print out)

Sorry for answering late, here are the links Anon shared as well as the ones I added

Voices in Europe for peace

US campaign for Palestinian rights

FOA (Friends of Al-Aqsa)

Israeli produce

Bdnaash

bdsmovement

contactsenators

Gazaesims

arab.org

Wizard_bisan1

mohammedharar2

aljazeera

donate.unrwa

palestinian-ama.networkforgood

decolonizepalestine

ochaopt

bdsmovement (dot) net / boycott-captain-america bdsmovement (dot) net / news / black-friday-boycott-genocide-enablers Bds movement and Marvel

thanks for these links!

mod ali

H/T @gaiagalit

IAW 2024: March for Palestine | BDS Movement

ima be so for real I have no idea what they want us to do but I know its important thats why your fav attention seeker is back

I think it's supposed to be for increased action this month? But if there are any more updates or events scheduled, I will post about it here absolutely. As always -keep on boycotting folks!

I know you also sent me something for March, and I will definitely post it. I just wanted to make sure it was closer to the day so that people see it ☺️ I promise, I have it in my drafts!! 🥰

Journalism is not dead!

But journalists r murdered!

They r killed!assassinated! jailed!& subjected to all kinds of torture for exposing Israels inhumane actions agnst Palestinians.

Despite all the dangers journalists face,they continue with their reporting..we salute those who have against all odds brought the Palestinian voices to the world.

#ShireenAbuAkleh died a hero,a legend who will always and forever remain a symbol of truth.

O #Israel,Killing someone will not kill their ideologies !

For every #Palestinian voice you silence a thousand more will rise!

#RIP https://t.co/zrWn0bfac0

Sickening. On top of this, Israeli settlers just pepper sprayed a whole Palestinian family in their car, including a baby. The brutality won’t end without people clamoring for decisive action and demanding our governments stop funding the occupation. #Repost @theimeu with @make_repost ・・・ Imagine living in constant fear that a foreign military could invade your neighborhood at any moment with dozens of heavily armed soldiers and military vehicles, and not knowing if you or your loved ones will survive. For Baraa Lahlouh, Yusuf Salah, and Laith Abu Suroor, Israeli violence like this was never imaginary. Growing up in the Palestinian city of Jenin, they experienced Israel’s extreme violence against Palestinians every single day until Israeli soldiers killed them this morning. Source: Al Jazeera #israeliapartheid #palestine #palestinianlivesmatter #israel #israelioccupation #freepalestine #palestinewillbefree #boycottdivestmentsanctions #bdsmovement #jewsagainstzionism #jewsforpalestine #ifnotnowwhen #humanrights #crimesagainsthumanity https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce6oCOFuZol/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Hi everyone, we've decided to push our pre-order opening dates back a week to February 9th-March 8th, in order to comply with the strike for Palestine. Please remember to boycott appropriately, stay aware, and if you're able, donate. I'll link to some resources down below ⬇️

Care for Gaza is a grassroots organization operating out of Gaza. I suggest you check them out and donate when you're able!

Decolonize Palestine has plenty of resources to help you educate yourself and the people around you, as well as a Decolonize Palestine reading list.

Here is a website that describes the process of donating eSims for Gaza. (I've personally donated numerous eSims through Simly and it's way easier than you might realize!!)

Follow @wizardbisan on Twitter and on Instagram at @wizard_bisan1 and @wizard_bisan2, she frequently posts important updates and calls for action.

@BDSmovement is another good Twitter account to follow for frequent news and updates, and on their website they have their offical boycott list with explanations for each.

Samsung Next, the innovation arm of the Korean technology giant, Samsung, is shutting down its Tel Aviv operations, yet another strong indicator of the dramatically declining confidence in the Israeli economy.

In withdrawing from Israel, Samsung Next, which had invested in some 70 Israeli start-ups to date, is the latest fund to divest from Israel’s once thriving hi-tech sector, which accounts for over 50% of exports. Quite a few US and Israeli tech firms have already withdrawn.

Corporate withdrawal from Israel reflects a growing recognition among global companies of two major risks:

(a) The ICJ ruling that Israel is plausibly committing genocide against 2.3m Palestinians in Gaza poses a serious risk of legal liability for complicity.

(b) Israel’s economy has been in clear and steady decline, as even Moody’s had to finally admit, due to neoliberal structural problems, judicial reforms begun by the far-right government, and the growing impact of the BDS movement

Investing in Israel’s 76-year-old regime of settler-colonial apartheid has always been unethical and arguably illegal. Now it’s also financially irresponsible.

Pulled from BDSMovement official twitter. Full thread