The name Abdul El-Sayed never made sense to me (two ال?? And Sayed is not one of god's attributes as far as I know) only today I realised it's Abd ul-Rahman Al-sayyid

When a text says, "we must", "we must not", the first question is always, always, who is we?

Finding really crazy stories about Ashkenazim in Sudan.

If you want a better future for Palestinians and Israelis, your number one question should be how to generate sustainable leverage for Palestinians.

On US and Zionist settler colonialism: "Had the conquerors of America left the land in the hands of the Indians, there would have been at most a few European cities in the US, and the land would have been inhabited by millions of red-skinned ..." 1/

The funny(?) thing is that no matter how demonstrably pathetic the Mossad proves to be - in Iran, they worked on their covert "influence campaigns" and plot attempts for decades and they all went south in seconds - people still think it controls everything including the weather.

Another reminder that one shouldn't go to Hollywood actors for political insight

This very much sounds like a version of the great replacement theory

There's good reason to be skeptical about Trump's announcement this evening about an agreement in Gaza (for Hamas to disarm and hand over power). But this announcement probably reduces the very real risk of Israeli ground offensive in Gaza before the Oct election.

Israel is on a destructive and self-destructive spiral and it cannot break out of it without external intervention. Those who are shielding Israel from accountability form a much greater risk to the future of Jewish Israeli society (and diaspora Jews) than critics like Mamdani.

Elizabeth Frantz, you're a genious

More than 800 civilians were killed on Oct 7 1200 Israeli soldiers have been killed since Netanayhu attended two funerals in total Two out of 2,000 casulties But he flew to DC for Lindsey Graham

Three kids were being forced to leave Australia and return to Israel, where they would have faced either conscription or prison. The tribunal granted them asylum on that basis. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Israeli siblings who fear breaking law in Gaza under IDF owed protection by Australia, tribunal finds

Exclusive: Tribunal accepts three siblings could face ‘persecution’ for refusing military conscription due to their political opinion on war

theguardian.com

I wouldn't be surprised if the briefings that Trump decided not to escalate the war in Iran, are in fact part a deception effort

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The continuation of the genocide in Gaza does not manifest in the almost-daily killing of civilians, which while horrible is not evidence for genocide. Rather, it is Israel's refusal to allow the recovery of the most basic conditions of life, which shows the attempt to destroy an entire society. 1/

A joint statement by Israeli NGOs, Friday 24 July: ‘Urgent call to the international community to take immediate action to stop Israel's violence and prevent pogroms by settler militias and the Israeli army across the West Bank. 🧵

Voice4Justice@voices4justice.bsky.social · 2w ago

In recent days, violence by settler militias, enabled and supported by the Israeli army, has escalated across the West Bank, including the torching and destruction of Palestinian property, and the forced expulsion of families and communities.

Anyone using the expression "the only Jewish state" demonstrates that they fail to understand the premise of Jewish nationalism and will have to take Zionism 101 again. I don't make the rules. But I should

I think "to storm" is misleading as it implies surprise and omits the role of Israeli polic ein regulating/facilitating the visits. If you wanted to keep close to the Palestinian terminology, "invade" would be better, even if it's not literal www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Israeli security minister joins Jewish extremists as they storm al-Aqsa mosque compound

Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was among thousands who gathered at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site

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Yair Wallach@yairwallach.bsky.social · 2w ago

The political project of Israel's government is the elimination of Palestinians from Gaza (and eventually between the river and sea). Their actions and words all point in that direction, and that has remained unchanged. Beyond the question of how you call it, we need to recognise it for what it is.

This tweet demonstrates how easy it is talk of a hegemonic oppressive group (Jewish settlers in occupied West Bank) as if they were a vulnerable minority (akin to a diaspora Jewish community). This failure to distinguish context and its ramifications is deep rooted and deeply destructive.

Ministers won't even do the bare minimum on university policy and establish a Special Administrative Regime in law to prepare for orderly bankruptcies. The quality of UK governance is so low as to be subterranean. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...

Ministers rule out insolvency regime for struggling universities - Research Professional News

Government says institutions are “responsible for managing their finances” as Jacqui Smith retains ministerial role

researchprofessionalnews.com

Given that the US and Iran are testing the breaking point of each other, and neither appears willing to climb down, this is not going to end before an escalation that would be felt globally. And I would not rule out an Iranian nuclear test in weeks.

I doubt we can stop the complete destruction of Palestinians before we name that project as such. I do not see hope to end Israel's expansionism without coming to terms with its settler colonial nature. I do not see a possibility to stop the ongoing Nakba before recognising the 1948 Nakba.

Yair Wallach@yairwallach.bsky.social · 2w ago

The political project of Israel's government is the elimination of Palestinians from Gaza (and eventually between the river and sea). Their actions and words all point in that direction, and that has remained unchanged. Beyond the question of how you call it, we need to recognise it for what it is.

The political project of Israel's government is the elimination of Palestinians from Gaza (and eventually between the river and sea). Their actions and words all point in that direction, and that has remained unchanged. Beyond the question of how you call it, we need to recognise it for what it is.

Darin Diab is dying of cancer in Gaza. Israel will not allow her to go to the West Bank where she can get medical treatment. The Israeli supreme court declined to intervene so far. There are dozens like her. The cruelty seems to be the point.

"I'm the first person to condemn violent settlers but" says the person who literally never condemns settlers

Miscellany of developments in Britain/Europe on settlement trade bans. 1. 25 June 2026: @laylamoran.bsky.social tables private members’ bill in Commons to ban trade with Israeli settlements. bills.parliament.uk/bills/4252

UK government discussing full ban on illegal Israeli settlement goods - Jewish News

Middle East minister Hamish Falconer confirms talks with partners during Commons Urgent Question on proposed E1 settlement expansion

jewishnews.co.uk

Webinar: Emergency Panel Calling for the Cessation of Torture and the Immediate Release of Dr. Abu Safiya and Thirteen Other Palestinian Physicians Detained in Israel cugh.org/events/webin...

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Yair Wallach@yairwallach.bsky.social · 3mo ago

If you deny sexual violence, if you lean into that denial because of some grand political agenda, I am done with you. Not going to march alongside you, not going to speak on a panel with you, not going to write stuff for your publication. There's a line.