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Matthew Koonce

@matthewkoonce_

This account is focused on archiving Palestinian and Irish history as well as reporting on current events in the West Bank. Formerly Temple U.

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Mariam Barghouti مريم البرغوثي (@mariambarghouti) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ghaith 27, from the Tulkarem Brigade/ was killed tonight in a extrajudicial execution by airstrike that killed at least 18 others. I interviewed him in August. He wore two necklaces. One of his brother, Hamoodeh & of Zgeedo. Both were killed less than two weeks before we spoke

Ghaith 27, from the Tulkarem Brigade/ was killed tonight in a extrajudicial execution by airstrike that killed at least 18 others.

I interviewed him in August.

He wore two necklaces. One of his brother, Hamoodeh & of Zgeedo. Both were killed less than two weeks before we spoke
Gregory Waters (@gregorypwaters) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The difference between being a legitimate journalist and being a government propagandist. Just uncritically tweeting out the script passed along by the IDF, helping lay the foundation to justify the murder of six more journalists.

B.M. (@ireallyhateyou) 's Twitter Profile Photo

So, just so you get the full picture: In October 2023, following a history of taking part in anti-Palestinian terrorism, this guy, Shuva'el Ben Natan, murders a Palestinian harvesting olives. Instead of being jailed, he is recruited to the reserves. His intention is to take

So, just so you get the full picture: In October 2023, following a history of taking part in anti-Palestinian terrorism, this guy, Shuva'el Ben Natan, murders a Palestinian harvesting olives. Instead of being jailed, he is recruited to the reserves. His intention is to take
Matthew Koonce (@matthewkoonce_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This is what Palestinian journalists face on a daily basis in the West Bank. We know from Shireen Abu Akleh’s murder, amongst many others, that these aren’t idle threats. Incredible bravery on display.

Shashank Joshi (@shashj) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Extremely disturbing first-hand testimony to Parliament from a retired NHS surgeon who spent Aug-Sep in Gaza. "The drones would come down and pick off civilians—children. We had description after description. This is not an occasional thing." committees.parliament.uk/oralevidence/1…

Extremely disturbing first-hand testimony to Parliament from a retired NHS surgeon who spent Aug-Sep in Gaza. "The drones would come down and pick off civilians—children. We had description after description. This is not an occasional thing." committees.parliament.uk/oralevidence/1…
Prem Thakker (@prem_thakker) 's Twitter Profile Photo

If shooting a ten-year-old girl was a mistake or against protocol, you’d think Israeli soldiers would be trying to heal her, no?

Leyla Hamed (@leylahamed) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last night, 300 Israeli soldiers invaded Aida Refugee camp in the West Bank. They raided and destroyed homes and abducted 60 Palestinians. The soldiers were seen seizing Chilean club Palestino football kits. Even Palestine inspired kits are a threat to them. Club Deportivo Palestino

Tariq Kenney-Shawa (@tksshawa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

When we hear about quadcopter/drone attacks, people tend to assume the killing is automated - a dystopian nightmare in its own right. But an Israeli drone operator saw a child in a wheel chair outside a hospital and opened fire. The act of pulling the trigger was a human one.

Mai El-Sadany (@maitelsadany) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As we await the liberation of Saydnaya Prison, I'm thinking of those for whom today comes too late. Those whose names we don't know and those whose names we do, like 26 year old Syrian-American aid worker Layla Shweikani who was executed after a minutes-long trial in 2016.

As we await the liberation of Saydnaya Prison, I'm thinking of those for whom today comes too late. 

Those whose names we don't know and those whose names we do, like 26 year old Syrian-American aid worker Layla Shweikani who was executed after a minutes-long trial in 2016.
Bedazzling Bearer of Bad News (@pixieofdeath) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“He also informed his team that they would stop running people over and the only kill them with the machine gun because he’s sick of cleaning arms and legs from the tank chains.”

Mariam Barghouti مريم البرغوثي (@mariambarghouti) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The situation is horrifying. The PA cut off electricity from Jenin refugee camp, & a child has been shot moments ago. His name is Mohammad Meri. According to his family he is in surgery but his fate remains unknown. The PA is targeting resistance groups at the behest of Israel,

Diane Montagna (@dianemontagna) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Before delivering his Christmas greetings to the Roman Curia this morning, #PopeFrancis informed them: “Yesterday they didn’t let the Patriarch [of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pizzaballa] enter Gaza as they had promised & yesterday children were bombed. This is cruelty. This is not war.”

Matthew Koonce (@matthewkoonce_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Footage of Zakaria and his men defending Jenin over 20 years ago. From a documentary called "Arna's Children" about a group of young Palestinian boys who perform in a theater group together and their inevitable path to death/imprisonment fighting the occupation as they got older.

Mariam Barghouti مريم البرغوثي (@mariambarghouti) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This is not Gaza, this is Jenin moments ago as the Israeli army continues its offensive on the West Bank dubbing it “Operation Iron Wall.” Dozens of civilians are killed, including children (as young as 2 years old and 9 years old). This situation is terrifying. Even those

Writers Against the War on Gaza (@wawog_now) 's Twitter Profile Photo

BREAKING: Last night, agents from the Department of “Homeland Security” abducted Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student activist and recent Columbia University graduate, from his place of residence. He is currently being held in ICE detention. shorturl.at/13cT9

BREAKING: Last night, agents from the Department of “Homeland Security” abducted Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian student activist and recent Columbia University graduate, from his place of residence. He is currently being held in ICE detention. shorturl.at/13cT9
Omar Baddar عمر بدّار (@omarbaddar) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This is unforgivable. The best revenge is to never give up our activism, no matter how ruthless the enemies of humanity are, until Palestine and all of its children are free.

Ryan Grim (@ryangrim) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Hossam Shabat’s last article. What an extraordinary young man has been taken from the world. dropsitenews.com/p/hossam-shaba…

Tariq Kenney-Shawa (@tksshawa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This crackdown is undoubtedly an unprecedented escalation and a stepping stone amid a wider far-right anti-democratic campaign. But this is also the culmination of decades of bipartisan efforts to silence Palestinian solidarity and criminalize valid criticism of Israel.