The Gaza conflict remains a contentious issue on many American tables this Thanksgiving. Despite a fragile ceasefire, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen. As of November 23rd, over 345 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces, including 120 children, while more than 1,500 homes were demolished.
In contrast, families like that of my student from Gaza who lost two family members and are still living without power or basic services are not on the table for discussion. The siege on Gaza has become an unending story of destruction, displacement, and despair.
For those celebrating Thanksgiving with loved ones who support Israel's actions, I offer no advice. It is not our place to change minds; instead, we must continue pushing for accountability from Israeli leaders. In recent weeks, there have been significant gains in recognition of Palestine as a state by major countries around the world.
Families living safely outside Gaza need to apply pressure, such as sending aid and supporting boycotts against Israel's complicit institutions, until justice is served. As we push forward with solidarity and activism, I share the story of my student from Gaza who was forced to flee after being bombed in his own home and losing two family members.
The Israeli government's repeated attempts to justify its actions as a response to terrorism only serve to highlight their lack of accountability. The international community must continue to raise awareness about this human rights crisis, pushing for concrete solutions rather than tokenistic gestures of support.
In contrast, families like that of my student from Gaza who lost two family members and are still living without power or basic services are not on the table for discussion. The siege on Gaza has become an unending story of destruction, displacement, and despair.
For those celebrating Thanksgiving with loved ones who support Israel's actions, I offer no advice. It is not our place to change minds; instead, we must continue pushing for accountability from Israeli leaders. In recent weeks, there have been significant gains in recognition of Palestine as a state by major countries around the world.
Families living safely outside Gaza need to apply pressure, such as sending aid and supporting boycotts against Israel's complicit institutions, until justice is served. As we push forward with solidarity and activism, I share the story of my student from Gaza who was forced to flee after being bombed in his own home and losing two family members.
The Israeli government's repeated attempts to justify its actions as a response to terrorism only serve to highlight their lack of accountability. The international community must continue to raise awareness about this human rights crisis, pushing for concrete solutions rather than tokenistic gestures of support.
... like it's not the whole year we're supposed to be thinking about the conflict and all its victims. I mean, I get that it's a super contentious issue, but can't we talk about something else for one day? My cousin's sister went through some trauma during the last war (her cousin is Israeli), and she still gets anxious when the news comes on... anywayz, we need to keep pushing for those who are suffering in Gaza. I just wish people would stop makin' excuses for Israel's actions 
, like they're not human beings with families too? The fact that Palestinians have zero power or basic services is just, like, wow 
... it's so messed up. We need to keep applying pressure and supportin' those on the ground until justice is served 
this is so messed up fam... i mean, how can we even be having this conversation on thanksgiving when ppl in gaza are struggling with basic needs like power and food? it's not just about israel vs palestine, it's about human lives being lost left and right. and the fact that 120 kids have been killed just blows my mind 
. boycotts, aid, solidarity... these are things we can do to make a difference. and yeah, maybe some countries are finally recognizing palestine as a state, but what's the point if there's no action being taken? 
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. I've got friends who are always talking about how they never want to go back to their homeland because of the conflict. My friend from my school who's from Palestine told me about her cousin who was caught in the crossfire and she hasn't heard from him since 
. It's not fair that there's so much discussion about Israel but no one talks about the people living through this 
. I think we need to send aid and support the boycotts to show our solidarity with the people of Palestine 
Can you believe how far behind we are with the Gazan situation? I mean, I'm not even sure if some people know what's going on 
... 345 Palestinians dead, including 120 kids! That's crazy! And all these families living without power or basic services... it's just heartbreaking 
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. And I gotta say, have you noticed how quickly these companies are always updating their algorithms? It's like they're trying to control our thoughts or something 
. Not sure about this whole "smart city" hype either... just more ways for the government to monitor our lives, if you ask me 
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It's like our own family members are losing loved ones and we're over here worrying about the other kid who might be wearing the wrong t-shirt at school 
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. We just need to keep showing up and demanding more, like, real change this time 
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. It's hard enough being young in a war zone without the added burden of watching loved ones get hurt. We need to listen to their stories and amplify their voices, rather than just talking about it on social media 
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. Let's keep pushing for accountability and justice, even if it means some uncomfortable conversations 
. It's time to put an end to this suffering and find some justice for these people! 
this is so disturbing 
, it's just heartbreaking 
, we need to keep pushing for justice and accountability from Israel 
, it's time for major countries to recognize Palestine as a state 
, and we should be supporting aid and boycotts against Israel's complicit institutions 
. The fact that Israel's actions are being justified as a response to terrorism is really not fair. It's all about who gets to control the narrative, right? 
. I mean, think about it: 345 Palestinians killed and 1,500 homes demolished... that's not just numbers, that's people's lives 
. Meanwhile, my student's family is struggling to survive without power or basic services... it's like they're invisible 
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like, we're over here stuffing our faces with turkey and pumpkin pie while families in Gaza are literally fighting for their lives. 120 kids dead? that's what people usually remember around this time of year... but no, the media doesn't want to talk about it because it makes us uncomfortable 
, let's actually do something concrete like supporting boycotts or sending real aid that doesn't get stuck in bureaucratic red tape 
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. i get why people wanna discuss Israel's actions but let's not forget Palestinians are human beings too 
. we need to keep pushing for accountability from Israeli leaders, not just for them, but for the world to see that this isn't just about politics, it's about human rights 
. and btw, these gains in recognition of Palestine as a state? awesome! let's keep the momentum going with solidarity & activism 
, maybe we can create some real change