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Supermodel sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid are donating $1 million to Palestinian relief efforts, with the funds to be distributed among four humanitarian organizations focused on aiding children and families affected by the Gaza conflict. Bella Hadid, whose father is Palestinian, has been vocal about her support for Palestinians, expressing her devastation over their suffering in a May Instagram post. At the Cannes Film Festival, Bella wore a dress made from traditional Arabic cloth to symbolize Palestinian culture. After the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Gigi Hadid expressed empathy for those affected and emphasized her hopes for Palestinians without harming Jewish people. The donations will go to Heal Palestine, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund, World Central Kitchen, and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, which provide food, medical aid, and psychological support – Hadid sisters donate $1m to Palestinian aid effort (BBC News ~ World/Middle East)
On May 21, videographer Amr Musara was reporting on an Israeli raid in the Jenin refugee camp when he and three colleagues, all clearly identified as press, were fired upon by the Israeli army. Musara was shot in the back and rushed to the hospital, later recounting that journalists are routinely targeted in the West Bank. This incident is reminiscent of the 2022 killing of Al Jazeera correspondent Shireen Abu Akleh, which a UN body deemed deliberate. Israeli forces continue to raid Jenin, often targeting civilians and destroying infrastructure under the pretext of combating armed groups like the Jenin Brigades. Despite these actions, the strategy seems to be backfiring, as more young Palestinians join resistance groups in response to the violence and occupation – How Israel’s raids on Jenin only fuel Palestinian resistance (Al Jazeera ~ Features|Israel-Palestine conflict)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government continued aggressive military operations in Gaza despite international condemnation, including from the International Court of Justice (ICJ). On May 26, Israel carried out multiple massacres in Rafah, including the “Tents Massacre,” where 50 displaced Palestinians were killed. These actions defied an ICJ demand to halt military offensives that could lead to the physical destruction of the Palestinian population. Netanyahu’s strategy appears aimed at sending a message of defiance to the international community and bolstering his political position amid internal and external pressures. Despite knowing the war’s predictable and unfavorable outcomes, Netanyahu’s actions focus on prolonging his political survival through continued violence and chaos – The War is Lost – But Why is Netanyahu Killing Civilians in Rafah? (The Palestine Chronicle ~ ARTICLES)
Supermodel sisters Bella and Gigi Hadid are donating $1 million to support Palestinian relief efforts. The funds will be distributed equally among four humanitarian organizations: Heal Palestine, Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF), World Central Kitchen (WCK), and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The Hadids, whose father is Palestinian property tycoon Mohamed Anwar Hadid, have been vocal about their support for Palestine. Gigi expressed her empathy for the Palestinian struggle on Instagram, while Bella has attended pro-Palestinian rallies and worn traditional Palestinian attire to highlight their cause. Their donations and public statements come amidst ongoing conflict in Gaza, with significant international and political implications – Bella and Gigi Hadid donate a million dollars to support families in Palestine after voicing Gaza concerns on social media as thousands rally in Israel to demand Netanyahu accepts ceasefire deal with Hamas outlined by Biden (MailOnline News ~ News)
The live feed from Oxford documents a significant protest in support of Palestine, with over a thousand participants marching through the city. Oxford surgeon Dr. Nick Maynard spoke at the protest, and local Green Party leader Chris Jarvis expressed pride in the turnout and criticized the UK government for not demanding a ceasefire or leveraging their influence to stop the violence. The protest included feeder marches from Brooks University and Cowley Road, converging at the Radcliffe Camera, and was supported by various groups including the Oxford Palestine Solidarity Campaign. Thames Valley Police and Thames Travel have advised the public of potential disruptions due to the protest activities – Hundreds participating in Palestine protests in Oxford (Oxford Mail ~ News/Summary)
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