I've often thought about the parallels between the settler-colonialism that is on continuous public display of Israel's unrelenting attacks in Gaza and the West Bank, supported by billions of dollars in aid and weapons from this country.
Category: famine
The center cannot hold
At the collective level, a loss of sensemaking erodes shared cultural and value structures and renders us incapable of generating the collective wisdom necessary to solve complex societal problems like those described above. When that happens the centre cannot hold. James Allen
March to Gaza blocked
I had hoped the Global March to Gaza might do what no one has been able to accomplish, create the conditions for actions to bring humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza who Israel is intentionally starving. Unfortunately the March was prevented from crossing Egypt to Gaza.
Edge of Erasure
According to the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), the policies and violence Israel is perpetrating on people across the territories are "systematic and risk the erasure of Palestinians."
Global March to Gaza
What makes this march particularly inspiring is its stance. Organisers have emphasised that it is not about taking sides but about addressing a humanitarian catastrophe. Participants are funding their own travel, with no fundraising involved, reflecting a pure intent to serve those in need. This citizen-led approach contrasts with stalled diplomatic efforts, offering a fresh avenue to pressure governments and international bodies to act. Mooman Muhammad
US Foreign and Domestic Imperialism
It is disconcerting to see both the domestic and international imperial forces of this country exploding at the same time. With the deployment of National Guard troops to Los Angeles at the same time the Freedom Flotilla vessel Madleen was boarded by the Israeli Defence Forces in international waters.
Madleen Stopped by Israel
As anticipated, the Israeli Defence Forces stopped the Freedom Flotilla vessel, Madleen, as it approached Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid in response to the dire hunger crisis there
Madleen update 6.8.2025
"We are seeing a systematic starvation of 2 million people. The world cannot be silent bystanders, Every single one of us has a moral obligation to do everything we can to fight for a free Palestine." --Greta Thunberg aboard the Madleen
Break the Cycle of Death
The Freedom Flotilla Madleen is now in Egypt as it attempts to break the Israeli maritime blockade to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. As Israel escalates its genocidal violence by killing and starving Palestinians, and by driving them from their homes, it’s time to Block the Bombs! On June 5, Representatives Delia Ramirez, Sara Jacobs, Pramila Jayapal, and Mark Pocan, along with 18 colleagues, publicly announced the introduction of a historic bill in Congress to do just that.
Freedom Flotilla Madleen updates
One of the 12 activists on board the Madleen has posted an update on their progress, saying the mission would not be deterred by Israel’s threats to block them. In a video posted to X, Thiago Avila said the crew, which includes high-profile climate activist Greta Thunberg, was not intimidated by a message they had received from Israel on Thursday.