Tag: Save Palestine
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UN goodwill ambassador scorecard: How many spoke up for Palestine?
Since October 7 when Netanyahu declared war on Gaza and commenced bombardment that many experts are calling a genocide, social media users have expressed outrage against celebrities remaining silent about the atrocities, especially those who work with UNICEF. The UN body provides protection and aid for children from marginalised communities in countries like Syria and…
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Israeli soldier posts video playing guitar he stole from Palestinian after bombing
A heartbreaking video is going viral on the internet where an Israeli soldier was seen playing a guitar he stole from a Palestinian home after bombing it. The guitar belonged to Hamadah, who shared online that the guitar was gifted to him by his late father, who passed away after the 2014 Gaza attacks. “I…
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TikTok users call for Black Friday shopping boycott in protest for Palestine
TikTok has turned into an influential platform for speaking up against the atrocities going on in Gaza. After several Jewish actors like Amy Schumer, Sacha Baron Cohen accused the platform of being ‘anti-semitic’, TikTok heads had to release a statement clarifying that today’s teens were vocally pro-Palestinian, hence the algorithm showing more content in their…
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‘I’ll go become a carpenter’: Ms Marvel star Saagar Shaikh speaks up on supporting Palestine
Pakistani-American Muslim actor Saagar Shaikh has given a masterclass to other Hollywood actors on how to remain true to your principles, even when it costs you your livelihood. The actor was speaking at the ‘Salaam Nerds’ podcast where he spoke about his role as Kamala’s brother, Amir in ‘Ms Marvel’, adding that he was okay…
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Cardi B announces she’s dropping support for Biden for funding wars in Ukraine, Israel
Grammy winning rapper Cardi B has announced that she is no longer endorsing Democrat President Joe Biden for the 2024 elections, citing him funding wars in Ukraine and Palestine, leading to cuts in local budgets. Speaking on a live stream with her 169 million followers, the ‘Bodak Yellow’ rapper criticised the President for initiating budget…
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In the face of indescribable cruelty, Palestinians continue displaying love for animals
Despite hardship and violence, Palestinians keep proving their hearts are as big as the sea. As videos go viral of displaced civilians forced to leave behind their homes and belongings during the Israeli airstrikes, one thing remains consistent: the Palestinians will never leave behind their pets. Several videos show Palestinians living in refugee camps and…
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‘Player of the tournament’: Protester hailed for wearing ‘Free Palestine’ shirt, halting India vs Australia match
A protester is winning praise on social media for running onto the field during the India vs Australia World Cup final while wearing a shirt that said ‘FREE PALESTINE’. The protester was seen standing next to Indian cricket player Virat Kohli and waving the Palestine flag. Wow. #CWC2023Final #FreePalestine pic.twitter.com/87wyshqwc7 — Sana Kazmi (@sanakazmi) November…
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X user wins hearts by sharing story of inter-faith marriage of Palestinian parents
An X (formerly Twitter) user, Beisan, is winning hearts on social media by sharing the love story of her Palestinian parents. Beisan revealed her parents, a Muslim man and his Christian wife, have been married for over 40 years. My Muslim Palestinian father and my Christian Palestinian mother have been married for over 40 years.…
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Filipino Catholic nun chooses to stay behind in Gaza, defying mandatory evacuation
A 63-year-old Filipino nun is making international headlines by defying the Philippine government’s evacuation attempts and choosing to stay in Gaza. Since the genocide began on October 7, the Philippine government has successfully evacuated 111 civilians from the region. However, the unnamed nun who is from the Missionaries of Charity, has chosen to remain as…
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Osama Bin Laden’s ‘Letter to America’ is going viral on TikTok
Almost 12 years after he was killed, Osama Bin Laden is back in the mainstream discourse after an essay he wrote in 2000, titled ‘Letter To America’, went viral on TikTok. Users began sharing a link from The Guardian on the social media platform, which the website has now removed. In the widely circulating letter,…