Investigative journalists Jeremy Scahill and Ryan Grim are joined by Palestinian journalist Abubaker Abed to discuss the devastating events unfolding in Gaza since the resumption of Israel’s genocide. With a focus on the toll this crisis is taking on children and families, they unpack the situation on the ground, the humanitarian emergency, and the role of the media in shaping public perception.
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Independent reporting on war and politics in the U.S. and across the world, delivered by Jeremy Scahill, Ryan Grim, and the Drop Site team.
Independent reporting on war and politics in the U.S. and across the world, delivered by Jeremy Scahill, Ryan Grim, and the Drop Site team.
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Thank you Abubaker and Drop Site for your tenacious reporting from Gaza to the rest of the world. I am outraged and ashamed that our U.S. government is enabling genocide.
Are there any ways to get money directly to people in Gaza?
Abubaker, I stand at the entrance to Northwestern University with a Palestinian flag flying and signs addressing faculty and students walking by. Today I wore a sign that says:
"Ethnic Cleansing Made Easy: Hitler Used Poison Gas, Israel Uses American Weapons - AMERICANS: Have You No Conscience? Israel Doesn't"
clifbrown.substack.com
Thank you for doing this.
DAWN has urged the ICC prosecutor to investigate and prosecute former President Biden, State Secretary Blinken and Defense Secretary Austin for their personal roles in aiding and abetting Israeli war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Gaza as part of his ongoing investigation into the situations in Palestine since 2014.
https://dawnmena.org/latest/
Let’s give them our support. Maybe they will expand their complaint to include this latest US administration, and include all the leaders of the western nations supporting this genocide.
I think it's time to right the terrible wrong the white people did in creating Israel. That charter needs to be withdrawn and Palestine reestablished. Israelis can stay as a minority or emigrate to wherever. PALESTINE FOR THE PALESTINIANS.
Petition for the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil.
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/demand-the-immediate-release-of-columbia-student-pro-palestine-advocate-mahmoud-khalil-from-dhs-detention
From Combatants for Peace:
The world needs to see that humanity persists, that there is another way, and that despite everything, we will not stop fighting for a future built on dignity, justice, and peace for all. We can't do this alone and your support is crucial.
Amid the ongoing devastation in Gaza, we are here to say: the Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony will take place this year. We will not bow to those who seek to silence us.
Every contribution goes directly toward production, logistics, and, most importantly, ensuring the safety and security of all participants and guests.
The ceremony is live streamed on 29th April 2025 at 8:30pm Jerusalem time. You can register online:
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If the international institutions have any meaning, and it is questionable for how long, we cannot allow Israel to escape the legal consequences of their war crimes. The Hind Rajab Foundation has, among other things, filed a case with the ICC against 1,000 Israeli soldiers for war crimes in Gaza.
https://www.hindrajabfoundation.org/perpetrators/hind-rajab-foundation-files-historic-icc-complaint-against-1000-israeli-soldiers-for-war-crimes-in-gaza
They have taken further steps in recent days, and vacations are becoming a lot more difficult for IDF soldiers, worldwide. The Hind Rajab Foundation can use our help. Please join me in making a contribution.
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Take action with us — and support the Microsoft workers organizing to cut the company’s ties with Israel’s military
https://act.mpowerchange.org/go/71588?t=3&akid=10199%2E809623%2EH7UcG5
Microsoft and other tech partners, like Google and Amazon, are helping redefine the ugly underbelly of U.S. technology’s use in war.
We’ve set up a digital action where you can send emails to Microsoft leadership, including AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, with just a few clicks.
What an incredible and mature person. Just impressed beyond words with Abubaker’s insights, his courage and hope. Thank you Drop Site News for your work.
Wonderful to see Abubaker! You help us all keep strong!
Like you live venue.
Also Ryan on tictock
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When any zionist tries to hide the truth behind the word anti-semitism just say GAZA. The eternal victums are finished.
I had hoped to hear from Abubaker if UNRWA is functioning at all. When we see food lines for food distributions, who is doing this? Is aid from the many international NGO's appealing for aid for Gaza finding its way into Gaza?
i am so worried about you Abubaker. you are taking a huge risk. please try and stay safe. i know this sounds absurd, but you must not be so brave. lay low for a bit. you are all targets and they always get away with it and move on to the next one.
I am without words. At this point I am reading about and seeing the desperate situation multiple times a day on Al Jazeera. Keeping up and hoping there would be some small shift - perhaps allow food and aid in? But no, more of the same heinous crimes and cruelty against a people.
I am feeling your words Abubaker, just a drop of clean water. Unimaginable! Relief trucks can be easily released. But no.
I am so sorry for the suffering our country caused your families.
Your story will be told.
Netanyahu did not leave empty handed--his suitcases of laundry were done.