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Bisan says that among all the aid organisations working in North Gaza right now, Ele Elna Elak is one of the most effective, geared towards resolving the water scarcity and making clean water and vegetables available to Gazans.

Donate if you can and share.

Every day we wake up to the same reality: destroyed homes, no safety, no stability, and needs that keep growing. People think the pain paused… but for us, it never did.

Even with a so-called “ceasefire,” nothing has really stopped. The explosions, the drones, the fear — the violations never ended. And our suffering definitely didn’t.

Your support is the only reason many of us manage to keep going.

Your donation 🙏🙏 — no matter how small — can mean medicine, food, warmth, and a little bit of dignity in a life that’s been stripped of everything.

Please, stand with us. Don’t let this struggle fade from the world’s attention.

We still desperately need you to get back on our feet.

Verification ✅️Vetted by @gazavetters ( #533 )✅️

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Guys,

Strong winds and severe weather have torn apart and blown away many displacement tents across different areas of the Gaza Strip. Partially destroyed homes, already weakened by previous bombardment, have collapsed under the force of the storm. This suffering returns with every storm, and life grows harsher for families in Gaza under this bitter cold.

People are left in the streets after their tents were ripped apart. Others are drowning in rainwater.

Is anyone hearing the sound of the wind besides us?

Is anyone drowning in the rain other than Gaza’s children?

Is anyone freezing from the cold besides Gaza’s children?

While children around the world sleep in warmth and safety, completely removed from this brutal cold.

In the midst of this harsh reality, I’m asking you to stand with us.

Any help, no matter how small, can mean warmth, safety, or survival through another unbearable night.

📌 Fundraiser vetted (#167 by el-shab-hussein & nabulsi)

Happy MLK Day! Give a Black american AT LEAST $20 and whatever other money you got, hand it over to bail funds and anti-ICE resources.

Black people, drop your money links, please! And if you're in a position of reasonable comfort and CAN get out in these streets, let's make Dr. King proud and continue to fight for the end of racism, fascism, and capitalism. Power to the people!

ICE is coming to a city near you: things you should know from a tumblrina on the ground in the twin cities

i know i am usually pretty hehe haha on this app and here to generally mess around and have fun about television however, the circumstances of the last few weeks in my city and state have been truly so dire that it feels impossible to even pretend like that is an option right now. and i like to help so here is what i know:

yesterday, january 12th, border patrol commander greg bovino gave a very weird interview to the minnesota CBS affiliate WCCO, in which he lied repeatedly but importantly noted that once they "[get] bad things off the streets, we're off to the next city." we have seen increased immigration enforcement since day 1 of the new trump administration with many cities pushing back against operations already but, as what has been highly reported, nothing as large as the scale of the current operation in MN. plus with the pushback they have received here, these freak individuals will certainly have new motivation to incite violence wherever they go. use this as a little cheat sheet to prepare yourself for when it is your turn or, to jump in to the action rn and help out our immigrant communities in MN.

WHAT MN IS DOING TO PROTECT OUR NEIGHBORS

  • following ICE vehicles, observing their arrests and interactions with the public <- this is obviously not without risk. many people are being harassed, physically injured, tear gassed & pepper sprayed, arrested, and as we know, killed when doing this. however, it is still the most useful tactic in intervening with these operations.
  • donating, collecting, and distributing food & household necessities for vulnerable families so they don't have to leave their home. there are some incredible operations going on in the twin cities and the surrounding suburbs in order to get this done. if you want to help minnesotans i'd recommend looking into the work of places like smitten kitten, wrecktangle pizza, the immigrant defense network, MIRAC, and MN ice watch. if i were in a vulnerable city (aka blue state) i'd start thinking about groups, organizations, churches etc in your area that could run similar networks and prepare stockpiling donations.
  • businesses are operating with reduced (or even fully closed) hours to protect patrons and staff. many have signs in their storefront windows indicating that ICE can not enter. the one i linked is from etsy however organizations in your area will likely have them for free.
  • finding out which hotels (usually near a major airport) agents are staying at and protesting all night long being loud as fuck. + boycotting these hotels in the future
  • 3D printing whistles! using these whistles in order to alert when ICE is near.
  • building online networks and systems to notify of ICE's whereabouts. NOTE! ICE is using cell phone location data to track & identify people!!!! use your best judgment, be smart, & turn your location OFF!

notes for VULNERABLE/UNDOCUMENTED PEOPLE and their families

  • get an action plan in place. i know it sucks to talk and think about. i know it is unfair but figure out worst case scenarios and what to do in them. even if you've been here for decades and have felt relatively safe in that time, i do suggest communicating with family and making a plan regardless.
  • for PROTECTING MINORS: in minnesota we have something called a delegation of parental authority (DOPA). this is a notarized legal document that delegates the authority and care of minor for one year if their parent or legal guardian can not. i would highly suggest looking into the steps of declaring parental authority in your own state and starting the process asap. (it is relatively easy here in mn! you just need to have one parent present to sign the document and get it notarized)
  • prepare as best you can for time off work, a lot of time spent in the house. get little stuff done like tabs for your car renewed, any insurance issues taken care of, doctor's appointments done etc. start talking with your church or immigrant organizations in your area about getting supplies delivered to your home when needed.
  • PEOPLE WANT TO HELP! they really do. i know it is so fucking terrifying but there are so many people who do want the best for everyone in their community. if you need help please ask for it.

other general notes: they're arresting literally anyone in MN, citizen or not. they're harassing kids at school (minneapolis schools have allowed for children to learn from home until february 12th). they're arresting people at work. it does not matter. a lot of people here are carrying their passports and other documentation to avoid this. you don't have to give anyone your identification even when asked but unfortunately many who refuse have been met with violence. they're going into hospitals, homes, schools, businesses and they don't have warrants. of course know your rights but be aware they really don't give a fuck. they're arresting first and asking questions later.

most importantly people working for ICE and border patrol have something deeply wrong with them. they're disgusting, immoral people whose "work" will be a stain on their lives and this country until the end of time. and i can not stress this enough, they are so fucking stupid. they are not stronger than us. they are not smarter than us. they are not more righteous or justified in any of their actions and eventually the day will come that their most prized leader turns on them, dies, or both. they will never be forgiven.

with that i leave you with two videos of agents eating shit on the ice that i can't stop watching. fucking pussies.

love ya. be safe

A few important notes to be aware of in terms of "ICE is a bunch of insecure bullies with sleazebag tactics."

  • If ICE arrives in your city, be extra careful on the roads. They're driving like stupid people in unmarked cars with no sirens, doing things like speeding, running red lights, illegal u-turns, blocking traffic. Plus, when they grab people from their cars, they just leave the car there to be a traffic hazard (the the point where Minneapolis is telling people "If we towed your car because ICE left it somewhere, no charge to get it back").
  • Make sure you see ID of any utility or city worker before opening the door. It's not paranoia when they are out to get you.
  • If someone comes into your work and says a car was hit in the parking lot, send a white person to check. It might be an ICE plant trying to get employees out of the store.
  • Likewise, make sure a low risk adult is watching school bus stops. Check with your child's school about their plan for drop-off/pick up. As mentioned above, many schools here are offering virtual so that kids don't have to leave home.
  • Make copies of your identification documents. Some people have reported that ICE may take them.

Finally, take a deep breath. This sucks. It really does. You will learn there are people in your community who support cruelty. You will probably feel guilty that you're not doing enough, or not doing the right thing. Remember that when everyone does a little, it adds up to a lot. Even if all you can do is buy some of your groceries at your local Hispanic market, you're doing something.

Every day, I think about how much living through today feels like living through Nazi Germany. I watch my community members get disappeared, I watch as Gaza is bombed and seized under "ceasefire", I watch a corrupt government violate human rights with more than impunity-- with smug glee.

And every single day, I think about how, as a child learning about Nazi Germany, my first question was "Why didn't people do anything about it?". It was a question no one ever answered to my satisfaction. I couldn't comprehend a world where atrocities happened and people didn't do something.

Now, as an adult, I refuse to be a bystander. When I am old and looking back on what happened, will my grandchildren ask me, "Why didn't you do anything about it?" When I see a fundraiser, I wonder, will I be able to look back and say I gave these people as much support, as much money as I could? When I see a protest flyer, will I be able to proudly say I fought on the front lines, or that I stayed safely at home as others did my duty? When I see I.C.E., will I someday say that I cowered from them, or that I stood in front of my neighbors to protect them?

What kind of person are you in the face of adversity? Will you ignore the bombed, the deported, the disappeared, the murdered? Are you alright just letting these grave injustices pass you by? What are you going to do about it?

Start right now. You can help Gazan families survive.

Mohamed and Enas have four little children. They were recently displaced again, and now the 6 of them are in a cold tent in the middle of winter. They are hardworking, honest, incredible parents who are hoping to get their family out of Gaza when the Rafah crossing opens.

Aehed is trying to raise enough money to correct a deformity in his youngest daughter's legs that cause her constant pain. It's a complicated, expensive surgery. This little girl doesn't deserve a life of pain amidst a war, and her family doesn't deserve to live destitute. You may not be able to stop the war, but you can help stop her pain.

This water, which we obtained with great difficulty, is our only hope for surviving for two days while we wait for more. Although it is dirty and unclean, I have no other option.

I struggle in this life to obtain the most basic necessities of human existence.

I say to everyone, please share this post so that it reaches everyone.

Please donate; any small amount will help me get food.

Daily goal 57.470/57.700🙏🙏🫂🫂

Donation link here or Verification here & here

Guys,

Strong winds and severe weather have torn apart and blown away many displacement tents across different areas of the Gaza Strip. Partially destroyed homes, already weakened by previous bombardment, have collapsed under the force of the storm. This suffering returns with every storm, and life grows harsher for families in Gaza under this bitter cold.

People are left in the streets after their tents were ripped apart. Others are drowning in rainwater.

Is anyone hearing the sound of the wind besides us?

Is anyone drowning in the rain other than Gaza’s children?

Is anyone freezing from the cold besides Gaza’s children?

While children around the world sleep in warmth and safety, completely removed from this brutal cold.

In the midst of this harsh reality, I’m asking you to stand with us.

Any help, no matter how small, can mean warmth, safety, or survival through another unbearable night.

📌 Fundraiser vetted (#167 by el-shab-hussein & nabulsi)

Please stop what you're doing right now. Stop everything. If you're eating, put your hands down. If you're drinking, stop what you're buying. If you're playing, stop playing. If you're on a trip or at work, please just listen to me for a moment. Please don't ignore what I'm about to say.

What's happening here today is unbearable. Gaza is not well, even after what you call a ceasefire. We still can't return to our homes, and we pay exorbitant rents every month. We buy food at very high prices; we even have to pay for water. The war hasn't stopped. Every day there's shelling and gunfire. Please, don't let the Zionist media deceive you into thinking Gaza is living in luxury. We are suffering. There's no infrastructure, and there are none of the basic necessities of life.

Israel has spent $900,000 on media outlets to spread the false narrative that Gaza is doing well. This Zionist project, targeting pro-Zionist Western influencers, has been expanded to an estimated $3 million to conceal the truth from you. Please don't let them deceive you. We are not doing well here; we are suffering and need help. We need your donations. Please help us and donate to us.

Time is running out and my wife’s life is in danger

I will not be able to forgive the silence that ignores this human plea

This is not an exaggeration or an attempt to pressure — this is what the doctors have confirmed My wife’s health is deteriorating due to a severe vitamin deficiency and malnutrition and her body can no longer endure any delay

The urgent surgery and treatment are her only chance to survive Every day without support brings us closer to the worst.

I stand helpless beside her watching the woman I love grow weaker before my eyes with nothing left but hope in the kindness of others.

I'm Youssef from Gaza.

I'm a father of three young children: Lana, Abdul Karim, and Adam.

Our tent flooded, and the cold seeped into my children's bones until they fell ill.

I watch them shivering before me, with no roof to protect them and no fire to warm them.

This isn't a plea for charity… this is a plea for help.

We need £10,000 immediately to buy a caravan that will end this suffering.

Every minute of delay means more pain for a sick child.

If you have compassion in your heart, donate now.

If you can't, don't remain silent… spread the word, because silence here is cruel.

✅️Vetted by @gazavetters, my number verified on the list is ( #591 )✅️

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