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[bloghrexach]

🤔 … Francesca Albanaese has conducted a study: ‘Anatomy of a Genocide’, very telling. Here are some facts. — and still the world leaders/powers look on. Not the ‘younger generations’ though!!!

By: LaillaB, founder of ‘Reclaim the Narrative’, from LinkedIn …

“Israel has destroyed Gaza’

By analysing the patterns of violence and Israel’s policies in its onslaught on Gaza, the “Anatomy of a Genocide” report concludes reasonable grounds to believe that the threshold indicating Israel’s commission of genocide is met.

One of the key findings is that Israel's executive and military leadership and soldiers have intentionally distorted ‘jus in bello’ principles, subverting their protective functions, in an attempt to legitimise genocidal violence against Palestinians.

In this report, Francesca Albanese, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967 (“oPt”), addresses the crime of genocide as perpetrated by the State of Israel (“Israel”) in the oPt, specifically in the Gaza Strip, since 7 October 2023.

As Israel prohibits her visits, this report is based on data and analyses from organisations on the ground, international jurisprudence, investigative reports and consultations with affected individuals, authorities, civil society and experts.

Since it imposed the siege on Gaza in 2007, which tightened the closure imposed since 1993, Israel, the occupying power, has carried out five major assaults before the present one.

By Day 9, this assault had already caused more deaths (2,670) than Israel’s previous deadliest war against Gaza, in 2014 (2,251) . Only a fraction of the mass killing, severe harm and ruthless, life-threatening conditions inflicted on Palestinians over the following months of assault can be captured in this report.

UN experts, 5 scholars, 6 and states, 7 including South Africa before the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”), 8 have warned that acts committed in this latest onslaught may amount to genocide.

The ICJ found a plausible risk of “irreparable prejudice” to the rights of Palestinians in Gaza, a protected group under the Genocide Convention, 9 and ordered Israel, inter alia, to “take all measures within its power” to prevent genocidal acts, prevent and punish incitement to genocide, and ensure urgent humanitarian aid.

In its defense, Israel has argued that its conduct complies with international humanitarian law (“IHL”).

A key finding of this report is that Israel has strategically invoked the IHL framework as “humanitarian camouflage” to legitimise its genocidal violence in Gaza.

The context, facts and analysis presented in this report lead to the conclusion that there are reasonable grounds to believe that the threshold indicating Israel’s commission of genocide is met.

More broadly, they also indicate that Israel’s actions have been driven by a genocidal logic integral to its SETTLER-COLONIAL project in PALESTINE, signalling a tragedy foretold.

“It’s my solemn duty to report” -

GENOCIDE: ISRAEL: COLONISATION!!

“I say to all those leaders, do not look the other way. Do not hesitate … It is within your power to avoid a genocide of humanity.” — Mandela! … 🤔

A tragedy foretold —.🕊

#reclaimthenarrative — 🍉 — 🍉 #FreePalestine … @hrexach …

[nadiasindi]

Israeli forces attack Christians during Holy Saturday Israeli forces are seen attacking Christian Palesitnians during Holy Saturday commemorations. This comes amidst Israeli government-imposed restrictions on visits by Christian Palestinians and tourists to Jerusalem's Church of Holy Sepulchre. 15th April 2023 Middle East eye : https://lnkd.in/e5nQYhwm 🎭 “Sometimes it's not the people who change, it's the mask that falls off”. Sufficient for us is God Almighty 🕊️ #reclaimthenarrative #freepalestine #freePalestine #humanrights #justiceforpeace #bds #occupation #colonialism #apartheidisrael #israel #middleeast #freedom #usa #america #military #forces #anticorruption #humanrightsdefenders #unitednations #internationallaw #amnestyinternational #childrensrights #humanity #inequality #apartheid #impunity #terror #stopviolences #stopchildabuse #stopbombingcivilians #stophate #stopthepressure #civilians #gaza #palestinians #westbank #jerusalem #hebron #humanityfirst #humanitymatters

[francescamaxime]

Repost from @dineaesthetics • There’s so much to learn that challenges our understanding of #Thanksgiving (or as I call it #Thankstaking). • This is what I’ve been able to gather from a Google search. It’s simply an introductory post for deeper learning and reflection about this upcoming holiday. • Check out the link in my bio for a list of curated articles about Thanksgiving. • Also, learn about the Mashpee Wampanoag’s struggle against the Trump Administration. • This was made in collaboration with @reclaimcollaborative. • #DinéAesthetics #Diné #Navajo #Native #NativeAmerican #NationalDayOfMourning #DayofMourning #Indigenous #IndigenousPeoples #NovemberHolidays #NativeHeritageMonth #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NAHM #NHM #ReclaimTheNarrative https://www.instagram.com/p/CIEWu94g72G/?igshid=1qw708jccm3w

[toriwestonwriterartist]

As we celebrate Thanksgiving let’s also take time to reflect on the origin of this holiday and for some this is a day of mourning. #Repost @dineaesthetics with @make_repost ・・・ There’s so much to learn that challenges our understanding of #Thanksgiving (or as I call it #Thankstaking). • This is what I’ve been able to gather from a Google search. It’s simply an introductory post for deeper learning and reflection about this upcoming holiday. • Check out the link in my bio for a list of curated articles about Thanksgiving. • Also, learn about the Mashpee Wampanoag’s struggle against the Trump Administration. • This was made in collaboration with @reclaimcollaborative. • #DinéAesthetics #Diné #Navajo #Native #NativeAmerican #NationalDayOfMourning #DayofMourning #Indigenous #IndigenousPeoples #NovemberHolidays #NativeHeritageMonth #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NAHM #NHM #ReclaimTheNarrative https://www.instagram.com/p/CIDs8M9h2CH/?igshid=15d7zt157t63h

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#AntiPoverty #Wealth #LivingWage #ReEntry #Policy Discussion // @cossmarte @columbia_blsa @brosis512 #reclaimthenarrative #PaulRobeson2017 #VotingRights #massincarceration #criminaljustice #Nyul #NYULYP #NUL #BoutThatLifeBook (at Columbia Law School)

[george-muro]

#Repost @reclaimthenarratives • • • • • • Hermanx, On September 26th, we marked the 5th year since your forced disappearance. Although the government has yet to gives us answers, we will continue to fight for your return. Last year, all 43 of you would have graduated. This year, you all would have been one step closer to becoming teachers. Five years.. We haven’t forgot you. We haven't given up hope! Our will is strong! We know your parents still fight for you and we're right beside them. We demand justice! Even though they'll be no justice untill the culprits are brought to light. We will continue to fight! We’ll continue to be your voices till you all return. ¡Vivos se los llevaron, vivos los queremos! Ni olvido ni perdón! #43ayotzinapa #vivosselosllevaronvivoslosqueremos #ayotzinapa #niolvidoniperdon #mexico #september26th https://www.instagram.com/p/B3GtXY-Bkxc/?igshid=1rsqeryc2ts6h

[theenglishlight-blog]

What would be the banana pancake trail equivalent in Europe?

The “Civilized” East?

What should we call it?

Thepla and cutting Chai trail?

#Bananapancaketrail #Illustration #Backpacking #backpackingacrosseurope #reclaimthenarrative 

[twotrey23]

RT @NateParker: #TheBirthofaNation Educational companion now avail. Working to place in schools across US. #ReclaimTheNarrative https://t.co/HAyoz7U7xm

[bloghrexach]

💥 … THIS!! — never forget, never forgive! I know I won’t!!

By: Zain Nassar, Influential Muslin in Europe, Global Ambassador, from LinkedIn …

“You caged them, you starved them, you bombed them & you blamed them after 17+ years in an open air prison.

You killed 40,000+ Palestinians, majority of whom were children and women in the most documented, but most denied genocide in history.

We will never forgive, nor will we ever forget.” … 💥

#FreePalestine … #BreakTheSilence … #FreeGaza … #ReclaimTheNarrative … @hrexach …

[bloghrexach]

💥 … good news!!! — July 20, 2024!!

By: LaillaB, founder of ‘Reclaim the Narrative’, from LinkedIn …

“As Israel's genocidal war against Gaza continues unabated, the Israeli economy is facing a catastrophe.

The economic indicators speak of nothing less than an economic catastrophe.

Over 46,000 businesses have gone bankrupt, tourism has stopped, Israel's credit rating was lowered, Israeli bonds are sold at the prices of almost "junk bonds" levels, and the foreign investments that have already dropped by 60% in the first quarter of 2023 (as a result of the policies of Israel's far-right government before October 7) show no prospects of recovery.

The majority of the money invested in Israeli investment funds was diverted to investments abroad because Israelis do not want their own pension funds and insurance funds or their own savings to be tied to the fate of the State of Israel.

This has caused a surprising stability in the Israeli stock market because funds invested in foreign stocks and bonds generated profit in foreign currency, which was multiplied by the rise in the exchange rate between foreign currencies and the Israeli Shekel.

But then Intel scuttled a $25 billion investment plan in Israel, the biggest BDS victory ever.

Three Israeli historians, two Zionists and one anti-Zionist, have declared that the Zionist project has come to an end.

Israel's power grid, which has largely switched to natural gas, still depends on coal to supply demand.

The biggest supplier of coal to Israel is Colombia, which announced that it would suspend coal shipments to Israel as long as the genocide was ongoing.

After Colombia, the next two biggest suppliers are South Africa and Russia.

Without reliable and continuous electricity, Israel will no longer be able to pretend to be a developed economy.

The physical destruction in Israel has been minimal, but one thing has been destroyed: its future.

When a critical mass of Israelis, regardless of their political opinions, become convinced that Israeli apartheid has become unsustainable, they will no longer agree to invest energy and money and risk their lives and their families for the sake of the Zionist project.

They will seek out a better future for themselves, as every sane person would, either by leaving Israel, or better yet, by working towards a new and democratic political system in Palestine 🇵🇸 إن شاء الله

Mondoweiss.

🃏 An economy built on the exploitation and suffering of others is a house of cards destined to collapse.

إن شاء الله

#reclaimthenarrative — 🍉🕊 — #FreePalestine … @hrexach

[bloghrexach]

🇵🇸 … How much longer is the world willing to endure this spectacle of wanton cruelty?” Bertrand Russell!

By: LaillaB, Founder of ‘Reclaim the Narrative’, from LinkedIn …

“As the siege and bombardment of Gaza continues at full force, killing hundreds each day, maiming many more and wiping entire families out of the civil registry, the international community is still watching idly.

Today, the fear of what comes next is looming larger for Palestinians than the cruelty of the world's apparent indifference to their suffering.

This time, the Nakba is being televised, and it has a stench of finality to it. What is happening in Palestine can no longer be described as genocide or even ethnic cleansing. It is beyond mass extermination - it is total erasure.

Alongside the deranged and morally rotten military campaign to extinguish the lives of innocent Palestinian civilians - most of whom are women and children - is the equally if not more sinister campaign to entirely erase their identity.

Open Apple, Google or any other digital map. Type "Palestine". You won't find it.

You will only find Israel.

If you're lucky, you may be directed to a small patchwork of what is called "Palestinian Territories" firmly embedded inside Israel lest anyone mistakenly think it is an independent nation-state. And of course, you will find nowhere on any map the keyword that precedes Palestinian Territories to lay bare the ugly, but necessary and harrowing truth: “Occupied."

It's not just the Palestinian people or the name of the country that's disappearing, but the word Palestine itself. Palestine is being deliberately erased from our consciousness and discourse.

The current genocidal campaign being waged by the occupying state of Israel against Palestinians is being universally - and erroneously - described as "a war between Israel and Hamas".

Somehow the Palestinian

people, who have been subjected to Israeli occupation and oppression for 75 years before October 7, no longer matter.

This sinister public relations move is deeply problematic,

It allows for a simplistic story of “good vs evil”, where Israel takes on the role of the peace-loving, civilised democracy minding its own business and Hamas the inexplicably evil and barbaric militia group - decorated with all the anti-Muslim trimmings and tropes imaginable - that attacks it out of the blue.

The simple truth is that the word

"Palestine" is deeply damaging to Israel's image on the international stage.

Which is why the only way to get rid of the heavy moral burden of Palestine, Israel seems to think, is to literally get rid of "Palestine" altogether, and that includes totally erasing it from the map.

And yet, it is Israel that stands in front of the United Nations, year after year, pleading to be protected from the “barbarian" nations that supposedly wish to erase it from the map.

The irony may be hysterical, but the hypocrisy is real!! … 🇵🇸

أشد الفاقة عدم العقل

“Lack of intelligence is the greatest poverty” #FreePalestine … 🍉

#ReclaimTheNarrative 🕊 #AlJazeera …

[bloghrexach]

🐺 … maybe I’m not a good person but this gives me a sense of scha·den·freu·de!! Look it up!! … yet think again!! … 🇵🇸

By: LaillaB, founder of ‘Reclaim the Narrative’, from Kinkedin …

“The highest-ranked Israeli sniper known as Ador Cohen, also referred to as “Bloody Wolf,” was killed in Jabalia Refugee Camp, located in the northern part of Gaza.

The news of his death has sent shockwaves throughout the region, as Cohen was notorious for his brutal tactics and high kill count.

Ador Cohen, also known by his nickname “Yashaav,” gained a reputation as one of the most ruthless snipers in the Israeli military.

His kill count, particularly involving innocent children, has been a topic of controversy and condemnation by human rights organisations worldwide.

The moniker “Bloody Wolf” was given to him due to the sheer number of lives he took during his time as a sniper.

Cohen’s death has sparked mixed reactions among the people of Gaza. While some see it as a form of justice for the countless lives he has taken, others fear that his martyrdom may lead to further violence and retaliation from Israeli occupation forces.

The question of how many children Cohen killed remains unanswered, but his legacy of bloodshed and brutality will not be forgotten.

Human rights organisations have long been calling for accountability for the actions of Israeli snipers like Ador Cohen.

The killing of innocent civilians, particularly children, has been a major point of contention in the ongoing genocide. While Cohen’s death may bring a sense of closure to some, the larger issue of accountability and justice remains unresolved.

“Thou shalt not kill” … Deuteronomy 5:17 … 🐺

#reclaimthenarrative — 🍉🕊 — #FreePalestine … @hrexach …

[bloghrexach]

🇵🇸 … the world is watching the effects of the impunity given to IsraHell, I hope in HORROR!!

By: LaillaB, founder of ‘Reclaim the Narrative’, from LinkedIn …

“The West's historical amnesia and condoning of Israel's colonial settler project have only served to perpetuate the cycle of violence and injustice in the Middle East.

The world is now witnessing the bitter fruit of the impunity that has been afforded to Israel, leading to continued suffering and instability.

The colonisation of Palestine by Israel and the displacement of its indigenous population has been a long-standing issue that has been largely ignored or downplayed by the international community.

This has led to a situation where the people of Palestine are denied their basic rights and live under constant threat of violence and oppression.

The root cause can be traced back to the colonial policies of the early 20th century, when European powers sought to carve up the Middle East for their own interests. The establishment of Israel in 1948 was a direct result of this colonial legacy, leading to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from their ancestral homes. Skyes-Picot Agreement.

At the heart of the question of Palestine, is ownership of the land that both Palestinians and Zionists claim as their own.

While Israel asserts its right to the land as a “Jewish” state for “the chosen people”, there’s a stark contradiction however between Israel's claims and the destruction it causes to the holy land.

Israel's claim to religious authority is often used to justify its impunity and whitewash its crimes in the region.

The destruction and devastation caused by illegal settlers and Israeli military on occupied Palestinian territories and beyond, paint a crystal clear discrepancy to the reverence and respect typically shown towards sacred land.

Palestinians have proved, since 1948, that they won’t easily give up their indigenous claim to and sovereignty over the land stolen from them.

The use of the term “sovereignty” here, is not to mean “the authority to govern a land” in the narrow Euro-centric sense.

Rather, of an authority to govern that stems from the deep, non-utilitarian connection between a people and their ancestral land – a connection that renders meaningless all other political impositions.

That deep connection between Palestinians and Palestine is exactly what the Israeli state has long been seeking to erase.

Indigenous peoples have a deep spiritual and cultural connection to their land, viewing it as more than just a commodity but as an integral part of their identity and heritage.

Settlers, on the other hand, often view the land as a resource to be exploited for their own benefit, leading to its degradation and destruction.

The willingness of Palestinians to endure hardship and sacrifice in defence of their land demonstrates a level of attachment and commitment that is rarely seen in settler communities hailing from Europe Poland.

“Land you have to kill for is not yours. Land you have to die for is.” — 🍉

#reclaimthenarrative —🕊— #FreePalestine …

@hrexach

[bloghrexach]

🇨🇩 … there is so much to learn!! So much is happening in this world!!

By: LaillaB, founder of ‘Reclaim the Narrative’, from LinkedIn …

“Western imperialism continues to leave a dark and enduring legacy across the globe, from The Congo to Palestine.

The devastating effects of exploitative inequality persist in these regions, corrupting communities and wreaking havoc on generations of natives.

Through the theft of land, exploitation of resources, and imposition of foreign rule, Western powers have left a trail of devastation in their wake.

The state of Israel was created on land that was illigitamelty taken from the Palestinian people, leading to decades of human rights violations and displacement against the natives.

The ongoing colonisation of Palestine continues to fuel violence and instability in the region, with devastating consequences for the Palestinian people … Genocide.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has long been a victim of Western exploitation, with its vast mineral wealth being plundered by foreign powers for centuries.

During “The Butcher of Congo”, Belgium’s King Leopold II's brutal colonisation of the Congo Free State, estimates suggest that up to 10 million Congolese lost their lives and their rights are still being sacrificed as the wealth around them is stripped away.

Growing demand for so-called clean energy technologies has created a corresponding demand for certain metals, including copper, and cobalt, which is essential for making most lithium-ion batteries. The DRC has the world’s largest reserves of cobalt, and the seventh largest reserves of copper.

… Israel’s the worlds leader in exporting diamonds.

The intrusion by israel in 1997 marked a turning point as the DRC spiralled into chaos, highlighting the perilous consequences of external economic interests in politically fragile regions.

“Israel turns over about $28 billion in diamonds a year,” the Jerusalem Post pointed out, solidifying the industry's position as a cornerstone of the nation's economic power.

Israeli companies import rough diamonds for cutting and polishing, adding significantly to their value, and export them globally via distribution hubs in Antwerp, London, Hong Kong, New York and Mumbai.

Despite the introduction of the Kimberley Process in 2003 to regulate the trade of conflict diamonds, the narrow definition excludes cut and polished diamonds, allowing the flow of revenue to fund contentious activities.

This loophole enables the trade of de facto blood diamonds from Israel to persist in the global market, perpetuating a cycle of deceit and destruction.

Candy Ofime and Jean-Mobert Senga, Amnesty International researchers said: “We found repeated breaches of legal safeguards prescribed in international human rights law and standards, and national legislation, as well as blatant disregard for the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.”

From The Congo 🇨🇩 to Palestine 🇵🇸 …

“The greatest menace to the world today is the growing, exploiting, irresponsible imperialism”

Mahatma Gandhi.

#reclaimthenarrative — 🍉🕊 — #FreePalestine … #FreeCongo … @hrexach

[bloghrexach]

🤔 … something to think about, right? The irony of life!! — all I’m gonna say about the ‘attempt’!!

By: LaillaB, founder ‘Reclaim the Narrative’, from LinkedIn…

“The stark contrast between the near-miss experienced by convicted former US President Trump in Pennsylvania and the tragic fate of Hind Rajab in Gaza serves as an abhorrent illustration of the deep-rooted inequalities and injustices that plague our society.

On one hand, we see a powerful and privileged individual who narrowly escapes harm, highlighting the value and protection afforded to those in positions of authority.

The mere graze of a bullet on the ear of a world leader sparks international attention and concern, demonstrating the significance placed on the lives of the elite and influential.

On the other hand, we witness the brutal and senseless killing of 6 year old Hind Rajab, a victim of systemic violence perpetuated by the Israeli occupation.

The investigation found that the car in which Rajab was killed had been hit with 355 bullets, conducted by Forensic Architecture, Al Jazeera's Fault Lines and the NGO Earshot.

Forensic Architecture said that the gun used for this attack was "firing at a range of 750–900 rounds p/min", and that this range exceeds that of the AK-type assault rifle that is commonly attributed to Hamas.

"This range of rounds per minute is consistent with Israeli army-issued weaponry such as the M4 assault rifle or the FN MAG machine gun on a Merkava tank," the investigation said.

Her life, like so many Palestinians in the Gaza concentration camp, was tragically cut short, with little to no outcry or accountability for her untimely death.

The swift identification of the suspect in the shooting incident within hours, as Thomas Matthew Crooks also demonstrates the disparities in how justice is served and accountability is upheld, compared to that of a child, Rajab.

The juxtaposition of these two events serves as a cruel reminder of the disparities in power, privilege, and the value placed on human life.

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un 🕊

#reclaimthenarrative — 🍉🕊️ — #FreePalestine … @hrexach

[bloghrexach]

🇬🇧 … the British empire created Israel!! — “One nation solemnly promised a second nation the country of a third!” … Arthur Khoska, Journalist!! — the BALFOUR Declaration!!

By: LaillaB, founder ‘Reclaim the Narrative’, from LinkedIn …

“Accusation: Britain created Israel out of Palestinian land that they had no right to give away...

"The Balfour Declaration was made by,

(a) a European power,

(b) about a non-European territory,

(c) in a flat disregard of both the presence and the wishes of the native majority resident in that territory,

(d) it took the form of a promise about this same territory to another foreign group so that this foreign group might quite literally make this territory a national home for the Jewish people.

Balfour's statements in the declaration take for granted the higher right of a colonial power to dispose of a territory as it saw fit.”

-Edward Said, Palestinian American professor, academic, literary critic and political activist.

"As a historian whose field is the

Holocaust, it's hard for me to say this ... the ministers in government today in Israel, ideologically, are pure racists"

Daniel Blatman, Hebrew University, Haaretz

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says “Rafah is Hamas’ last remaining stronghold” after more than six months of aggression and a plausible genocide, and that sending in ground troops is essential to defeat the group.

Rafah’s population has swelled from 280,000 people to an estimated 1.4 million as Palestinians flee fighting elsewhere in Gaza. Hundreds of thousands of those evacuees are living in sprawling tent camps.

Israel has created a human bottleneck, having forced Palestinians to flee south to Rafah, where over half of Gaza's population of 2.3 million people have sought refuge from the Gaza Holocaust — 🕊

Balfour’s promise created a western colony in the Middle East, born out of a tragedy (holocaust) that then inflicts the same tragedy on the natives in Palestine.

Irony at its peak. — “Britain, whose land will you give to the Palestinians after their holocaust?"

#reclaimthenarrative — 🍉🕊️ — #FreePalestine … @hrexach …