The memories of Thanksgiving past linger in the Gaza Strip, where a genocide perpetrated by Israel leaves families without closure or respite. Two years of livestreamed annihilation have failed to shift the perspective of those who remain committed to supporting the Israeli ethnostate, making it difficult for many families to engage in conversations about this tragedy.
One family's pain is echoed by another when considering Palestine and its own genocide at the hands of the United States. The student from Gaza, displaced after Israel bombed his home in 2024, killing two family members, still lives with the trauma of that event. His surviving relatives are living in tents, their lives defined by displacement and loss.
In response to this ongoing destruction, only a fraction of aid trucks permitted entry under the ceasefire agreement has reached Gaza. Mass enforced hunger continues, with over 50 million tons of rubble on top of unrecovered bodies. The devastating reality is compounded by growing international support for the Palestinian cause, but the lack of concrete consequences hinders meaningful action.
Leading voices now call for a "justice plan" and an end to what feels like perpetual illusions of peace processes that only entrench injustices. Zohran Mamdani's recent victory in the New York City mayoral election offers hope as he has pledged to uphold commitments to Palestinian solidarity and international law.
As those living in safety can continue heading towards supporting Palestinians' calls for boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against Israeli institutions complicit in occupation and apartheid. This means choosing solidarity anywhere but home, even when spending time with family members who share similar values of justice and liberation.
One family's pain is echoed by another when considering Palestine and its own genocide at the hands of the United States. The student from Gaza, displaced after Israel bombed his home in 2024, killing two family members, still lives with the trauma of that event. His surviving relatives are living in tents, their lives defined by displacement and loss.
In response to this ongoing destruction, only a fraction of aid trucks permitted entry under the ceasefire agreement has reached Gaza. Mass enforced hunger continues, with over 50 million tons of rubble on top of unrecovered bodies. The devastating reality is compounded by growing international support for the Palestinian cause, but the lack of concrete consequences hinders meaningful action.
Leading voices now call for a "justice plan" and an end to what feels like perpetual illusions of peace processes that only entrench injustices. Zohran Mamdani's recent victory in the New York City mayoral election offers hope as he has pledged to uphold commitments to Palestinian solidarity and international law.
As those living in safety can continue heading towards supporting Palestinians' calls for boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against Israeli institutions complicit in occupation and apartheid. This means choosing solidarity anywhere but home, even when spending time with family members who share similar values of justice and liberation.
... like, I know we gotta stand up for what's right, but can't we just get some peace already? 
Two years straight of livestreamed violence is just too much to handle. And it's not just the Israelis doing this, either - the US is still guilty as charged with that whole Palestine genocide thing... 50 million tons of rubble on top of dead bodies? No thanks 
. But you know what the real kicker is? International support for Palestinians is growing, but we're still not seeing any concrete action 
. I mean, Zohran Mamdani's win in NYC is dope, and all, but talk is cheap when it comes to actual change 
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. It's disheartening to note that despite growing international support for the Palestinian cause, little tangible progress has been made in addressing the root causes of this crisis 
. The continued disparity in aid distribution, coupled with the devastating humanitarian situation on the ground, underscores the need for a more nuanced approach to conflict resolution 
. Perhaps it's time to shift from piecemeal solutions to a more comprehensive strategy that prioritizes justice and accountability 
. Zohran Mamdani's election victory offers a glimmer of hope, but ultimately, meaningful action requires collective effort and commitment from individuals worldwide 
. By choosing solidarity in our daily lives, we can amplify the voices of those affected by this conflict and work towards a more just future for all 
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It's like, we're supposed to just 'move on' or something, but for these families, it's not that easy. The fact that aid trucks are barely making it in under the ceasefire agreement is just devastating. And don't even get me started on the rubble and unrecovered bodies - 50 million tons of rubble is just insane! 
... I remember last year's conversation about Gaza and how people were saying that maybe it was time for a change? Fast forward to now, and it feels like not much has changed. The trauma is still there, the hunger is still there, and the rubble is still there. It's like we're looping back to the same old narrative 
. And when people start talking about boycotts, divestment, and sanctions, it's like they're saying "enough is enough". Let's choose solidarity anywhere but home, even if it means being uncomfortable with our own families 
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. I mean, I get why some people support Israel (I'm not gonna take a stance on this one), but come on, 50 million tons of rubble on top of those poor bodies? It's heartbreaking 
. Anyways, I'm glad to see Zohran Mamdani making waves with his New York City mayoral win 
, and it's awesome that people are finally starting to take a stand against Israeli institutions... but we need more concrete action than just words 
. I'm not sure what the future holds, but it's clear that we need more leaders who are willing to take a stand for justice and human rights.
. We gotta keep supporting the Palestinians, boycotts & divestment are the only ways to bring attention 2 this issue 
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. Let's keep spreading awareness and pushing for justice, we owe it to ourselves and future generations 
That's like me trying to eat the same pizza for every meal 
. No thanks! Anyway, it's great that someone like Zohran Mamdani is speaking out about justice plans and stuff – maybe we can finally get some real action going 
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. And can you believe that despite all the international support for Palestinians, we're still not seeing concrete change? It's like, what's the point of having a "justice plan" if it doesn't lead to actual justice?
, but we gotta do what's right. It's time to call out Israel's occupation and apartheid policies for what they are - morally reprehensible.
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zohran's win is a good start tho! 
. These family members are still living in tents 
, it's crazy! Zohran Mamdani winning that mayoral election is a good start tho 
. Can't believe how some ppl think boycotting Israel will just magically fix everything 
his relatives are stuck in tents, struggling to survive. It's just not fair.
mass enforced hunger continues, and it's like they're running out of time. The fact that growing international support for Palestine is happening, but there are still no concrete consequences, is really worrying.