Meredith Zapin @mzapin

Incredible Jewish solidarity: Plane full of former lone soldiers, flying back from the US to fight Hamas. They paid full fare: $1,200. Mid-flight, a man walks down and takes their details. “Money’s on its way to your bank account. From Israeli expats in Seattle.”

Iranians marching side by side by with Israelis in Vancouver. Everywhere the people of Israel gather to mourn and to show support for Israel and the IDF, Iranians are by their side. London Paris Italy Vancouver Montreal Toronto San Diego Lisbon We will never forget your…

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Dozens and dozens of Arab friends (Lebanese, Iraqis, Palestinians and Gulfies) are jamming my inboxes with messages saying that they support dismantling Palestinian Hamas and peace with #Israel. These people cannot express their opinions out loud for fear of social shaming,…

This policeman, Yigal Singer, saved 500 people from the music festival. He quickly found an escape route. Led a convoy of 100 (!) civilian cars for people to flee. And then turned back to try to save more, where he was injured. He’s crying. “I could have saved more.”

Please stop blaming Palestinian failure in building a state on the existence of #Israel. Except for a handful of successful Gulf monarchies and Morocco, the Arabs have not shown any ability to build functioning states over the past millennium. This is what should get many Arabs…

I don’t know the name of the Swedish man who came to the Israeli embassy in Sweden to lay down 900 roses in memory of the slaughtered victims, but I know I love him and hold him in my heart forever.

As a Muslim CEO in tech, let me just say this: Hamas is an evil terrorist organization that needs to be wiped off the face of the Earth. Murdering innocent civilians (children, babies, families asleep in their homes) goes against every single teaching of the Qur'an. May they…

As the atrocities committed by Hamas become ever more horrifyingly clear, it can seem too painful to endure. But we cannot and should not allow ourselves to look away. These grotesque crimes were designed to dehumanize and desensitize. We owe it to the victims to bear witness—so…

CNN @CNN

7 months ago

"It is a very horrific testimony to the absolute carnage... and utter, utter brutality of Hamas" @NicRobertsonCNN visits a bomb shelter in Israel targeted by Hamas cnn.it/3rTqI4h

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October 10 marks the birthday of my late son, Danny, who would have been 60 today. A diehard humanist who wanted to believe that man is not a predator to other men. We hoped that his brutal murder would mark a turning point in the history of man inhumanity to man. Saturday's…

Yet another day when I'm stunned by the inhumanity of so many on the left & right. To those justifying murder of Israeli civilians: shame on you. To those calling for wiping out all of Gaza: shame on you. No person should be murdered because they dont fit your political narrative

Today I was in a bomb shelter in Jerusalem because Hamas is firing thousands of rockets at Israel to try and kill more Jews. They massacred so many on Sunday, including hundreds of youths at a music festival. In their memory, U2 changed the opening lyrics of “Pride”: Early…

U2 @U2

7 months ago

In the light of what’s happened in Israel and Gaza, a song about non-violence seems somewhat ridiculous, even laughable, but our prayers have always been for peace and for non-violence… But our hearts and our anger, you know where that’s pointed. So sing with us… and those…

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What to do when commenting on Hamas’ terrorist attack against Israel? If your first draft mentions neither the victim nor the perpetrator, rewrite it. If your first draft blames the victim, rewrite it. If you first draft emphasizes “both sides” or empathizes with the…

I am drafted as well to serve and defend my country Israel. 🇮🇱 I said goodbye to my wife India, who sent me with blessings and protection of God. From now on she will be managing and posting on my behalf so be nice to her. 😉🇮🇱😊 @indianaftali

This is my father (75), he joined voluntarily his military unit, alongside his two grandchildren, who are currently serving on the @IDF's South front. In @Israel, we come together to protect our homeland, defending our communities, and showing unwavering solidarity 🇮🇱…

It has been truly depressing this weekend to watch grown adults gloss over mass murder by terrorists because they view the victims as necessary collateral against an oppressive government. In what reality is slaughtering innocent people aligned with a human rights framework?

Personal Thoughts: (not for everyone, feel free to skip) For the longest time, I struggled with my identity. A Palestinian kid born inside Israel. Like…wtf. Many of my friends refuse to this day to say the word “Israel” and call themselves “Palestinian” only. But since I…

I was in Israel when the horrific attacks carried out by Hamas started on Saturday. My team and I are now safe, but like many we are shaken, angered, and heartbroken by the hundreds killed, the thousands injured, those taken hostage, and all who are directly affected by these…

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Joshua Leifer @joshualeifer

7 months ago

Turned on my phone after the holiday and was overwhelmed by the images of death and horror. My partner and I frantically text friends and loved ones to make sure they're okay. Everyone seems to have lost someone or knows someone who has. The loss, the tragedy—incomprehensible. 1/

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I have never felt so disillusioned by both the left and right in the US. Too many on the left are justifying the killing of civilians in Israel. And too many on the right are justifying the killing of civilians in Palestine. As both sides bicker, innocent people continue to die.