Incitement against Syrians at a fever pitch in Lebanon. In the video below, men warn Syrians to vacate their homes and business in Bourj Hammoud before Friday.

Of course, I'm fine and not in danger. I'm Egyptian, have a western passport, speak noticeably Egyptian and English is my 1st language. But Syrians, with no social or legal protection, are extremely vulnerable to vigilant violence in #Lebanon right now.

Terrifying climate for #Syrians in #Lebanon these days. I had at least three people in my neighbourhood - 2 that I interact with frequently -- ask me with suspicion if I'm Syrian or of Syrian background. The boab in my building, who is Syrian, hasn't left his small room for days.

Meanwhile, Germany has been brought to the CIJ_ICJ by Nicaragua for providing political, military, and financial support to Israel despite knowing that the Gaza campaign is being conducted in violation of IHL & IHRL.

The Post contacted 25 aid groups, U.N. agencies and donor countries to ask about aid delivery to Gaza and found that Israeli authorities have denied or restricted access to items ranging from lifesaving medical supplies to toys to chocolate croissants.

“I think it’s…

Invited to address a conference in Berlin about my work in Gaza hospitals during the present conflict.
The German government has forcibly prevented me from entering the country
Silencing a witness to genocide before the ICJ adds to Germany's complicity in the ongoing massacre.

If you’re in DC, join us for an excellent conversation as the Spring Meetings kick off!

This is the second time the second time the occupation forces kidnap Layan, a young Palestinian Christian and member of the Anglican church. The first time she was detained for 50 days back in 2021, and the second was two days ago when they raided her house at 4 am

Thinking of those around the world who may mark Eid today as they are unjustly detained, forcibly displaced, besieged and starved, terrorized and subject to violence.

May our next Eid take place in a world that is more peaceful, more just, and more free.

Planning on attending the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in DC?

Don't miss this timely in-person event on the role of the IMF in MENA, hosted by The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy, Arab NGO Network for Development, Arab Watch Coalition, Oxfam International, and Human Rights Watch featuring Timothy E Kaldas, Hussein Cheaito حسين شعيتو, Nabil Abdo, and Sarah Saadoun.

Now: Big crowd of 'Christians for a Free Palestine' protest in the US Senate cafeteria—pushing Congress to back a ceasefire, restore aid to UNRWA, and end military aid to Israel.

'Congress & their staff will not eat today,' they chant. 'Until Gaza eats.'

Dozens being arrested.

Oops I did it again 🤭

#TotalSolarEclipse

🌑 It was absolutely surreal experiencing the #SolarEclipse2024 . Solar eclipse totality is such an indescribable experience.

Big news! Our letter to withhold offensive arms transfers to Israel picked up steam today. We added 16 signers for our final push - 56 Members of Congress total. A shift is underway!

WCK is supporting the families of the WCK Heroes we lost April 1. Thousands of you have reached out asking to help—this In Memoriam fund also goes directly to their loved ones: gofundme.com/f/world-centra…

The genocide in Rwanda began 30 years ago yesterday. I'll spend this week talking about it w/my intro African history class. Part of the lesson is that the international community stood by & did nothing to stop it. That won't happen again, said the West. Yet here we are, again.

Solar eclipse via my glasses
Washington, DC
April 8, 2024

SCOOP: A group of House Democrats is urging the Biden admin to help secure the release of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton University researcher believed to have been kidnapped in Iraq by Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah.
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