Piers Morgan, CNN and the fight for Palestinian dignity | Mohammed el-Kurd | The Big Picture

What makes a perfect victim?
For Palestinians fighting to keep their stories alive in the media, it often feels that they must audition for the sympathies of their Western audiences.
If they don’t fit the mould - then their voices are ignored.
In 2021, Mohammed al-Kurd was catapulted into the spotlight when his family’s home in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah was being forcefully evicted by Israeli settlers.
Since then, he’s been one of the most outspoken and unapologetic Palestinian voices, using his social media presence, as well as his poetry and journalism, to push back against the media’s skewed narratives of his people.
He is the author of the celebrated poetry collection 'Rifqa', and the upcoming book 'Perfect Victims'.
This week on The Big Picture Podcast, we sit down with Mohammed al-Kurd to talk about flipping the script on how Palestinians are expected to speak and behave in the public eye.
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[@RobinHerzig]

Mohammed El-Kurd has been in the media advocating for Sheikh Jarrah since he was 10 years old ✊♥️

[@shysonofficial]

i remember hearing about his family back then, Amazing people

[@thinkbeforeyoutype7106]

What’s becoming so obvious to people now is that colonialism has never ended just rebranded with different terms. From Natives indigenous people being called “savages” in the old days to now being called “terrorist” by neocolonialists who are neoliberals, neoconservatives, and zionist. 1) Savages is now “terrorist” 2) Civilizing them is now “bringing them democracy” 3) Colonies is now “territories” We can all see Israel is a colonial project being supported by former and current colonials such as U.S, UK, and others who also control territories of indigenous natives in Caribbean Islands, Pacific Islands, Hawaii, and many more. The liberation of Palestine will definitely give RISE to many indigenous natives around the world to free themselves from western domination. This is the underlying ripple effect that the U.S government and its puppet allies don’t want to happen

[@RifndjsklljuwhdnchAfacnxla]

what a thick face illegal squater who cried, camplain and play innocent when got kicked out for not paying rent more than 15 years. illegal occupying a rabbi's house. tooo humilated to face the truth exposed by natasha in oxford union that's why he went to 2nd floor of the debate chamber

[@agnikollias6678]

​@@thinkbeforeyoutype7106EXACTLY 💯 Thank you !!!

[@RifndjsklljuwhdnchAfacnxla]

@@thinkbeforeyoutype7106 It is Israel which has the better military, and much superior firepower It is Hamas which chooses the battleground - mosques, schools and hospitals It is Israel who warns the civilan population in Gaza about where the next military push would be It is Hamas who insists that as many of the civilians would stay in place So which of the two is responsible for the civilian casualties?

[@indrid9067]

Mohammed could have talked for 2 more hours and we still would not have heard all he needed to say...anyhow my heart goes out to him and Palestinians everywhere 💚

[@JacobStein1960]

@@indrid9067 Weren't Muslims imperialists and settler colonialists for over a thousand years?

[@BeeBee-ck8bc]

T0k 0nly. Can’t do anything.

[@agnikollias6678]

We are all Palestinians! We are not FREE in fake " democracy "

[@DA-yd2ny]

You are free to say whatever you want BUT STOP TERRORISING THE WORLD WITH YOUR EVIL AND SATANIC RELIGION.

[@delfinadungula8416]

This man! We need him in this world right now! What a brilliant unapologetic mind! Ty Mohammed! ❤ Great interview, as always!

[@thinkbeforeyoutype7106]

What’s becoming so obvious to people now is that colonialism has never ended just rebranded with different terms. From Natives indigenous people being called “savages” in the old days to now being called “terrorist” by neocolonialists who are neoliberals, neoconservatives, and zionist. 1) Savages is now “terrorist” 2) Civilizing them is now “bringing them democracy” 3) Colonies is now “territories” We can all see Israel is a colonial project being supported by former and current colonials such as U.S, UK, and others who also control territories of indigenous natives in Caribbean Islands, Pacific Islands, Hawaii, and many more. The liberation of Palestine will definitely give RISE to many indigenous natives around the world to free themselves from western domination. This is the underlying ripple effect that the U.S government and its puppet allies don’t want to happen

[@itachiofthesharingan67]

@@thinkbeforeyoutype7106 Despite the extensive destruction, Hamas refuses to surrender, showing little regard for civilian lives. Even Emperor Hirohito surrendered after facing unparalleled devastation.

[@RifndjsklljuwhdnchAfacnxla]

@@thinkbeforeyoutype7106 a thick face illegal squater who cried, camplain and play innocent when got kicked out for not paying rent more than 15 years. The court has state that in order to continue to live in other people's property, his family should pay rent

[@GiaZLife888]

​@itachiofthesharingan67 when injustice is law... RESISTANCE IS A DUTY!!!! Entitled colonial cowards are crumbling

[@Truthfire111]

Disgusting pack of lies. Do you people really believe in God. You cant possibly believe in an all seeing all knowing God and then lie like you do. You’re mocking God. And God said; He will Not be mocked. You’re on dangerous territory. You believe Jews and Christians are the worst of creatures. And they all have to be brought under your control or💀so stop with your finger pointing and accusing the people resisting your sinister plan. Thank God Im Not A Muslim. And have to live my life in deceit.🙏🏻✡️✝️❤️🙏🏻

[@HM-px5ei]

We need more powerful voices like this.

[@mariaa6918]

Love Mohammed. He is so spot on. Nobody can put themselves in his shoes. I pray for all Palestinians to have a normal, peaceful, and equal life just like the rest of us. ❤ from Ireland

[@MartinaNugent-yt8ig]

@mariaa6918 We all do!! Love from the rebel countie!!💚💚💚🇮🇪💚🇵🇸☘️☘️

[@Sunny-fx1]

Words matters! And especially when spoken with such poetic thruthfulness!

[@SikanderG]

I must say, Mohammad El-Kurd and many other Palestinians are surprisingly calm when they talk about this issue. I'm furious most of the time and I'm not even Palestinian. Mashallah to them.

[@CaroleSzerman]

No self relection where do you think we got all the ideas of who you are. It's what you have exhibited. Generally people do not like your unholy extreme medical characteristic. The only one who can change is you that's your spiritual trial, bend the knee, your excessive pride.

[@CaroleSzerman]

At the end he almost shows his allegiance lies with the idea. A very evasive interview,not honest, b Not truly speaking his thoughts, hence manipulative. As much the interviewer fault. Go and be interviewed by trigonometry, instead of being evasive, it is very transparent, that alot lies underneath, I.e what you are not saying, is more than what you are saying. Very right brain.

[@colorswordsandlearning]

​. #Hasbara pathetic

[@sfu4028]

yea, of course. the aren't emotionally affected when spewing nothing but lies. no emotion, no facts, no nothing. btw his name is al kurd. he's a kurd and not a "palestinian". it says ithat n the name. 😂

[@azalia423]

The conversation shows such deep humanity, integrity and intelligence.

[@MartinaNugent-yt8ig]

Brave and beautiful people of palestine 🇮🇪💚💚💚💚🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸💚💚☘️☘️☘️

[@dropoutdoctor3374]

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[@hamnaahmad3579]

​@dropoutdoctor3374 keep your pathetic propaganda. Nobody is falling for it. "We got it from a civilian house" Prove it. "Ermmm no just believe us cos we said so. "

[@agnikollias6678]

Stay Strong Palestine 🇵🇸

[@azalia423]

The colonizers have highest dome stic vio lence in region.

[@hamnaahmad3579]

@dropoutdoctor3374 go post your propaganda elsewhere. How much are they paying you indians ? Shameful.

[@taranehahmadi-parker1412]

Brilliant Mohammad Al-Kurd ❤️❤️❤️💔

[@Docjon5]

Thank you, wonderful interview. Thank you Mohammed El-Kurd for your incredible insight, its a privilege to see you speak.

[@SueDalot-j1l]

That Muslim guy did conversation with some young Israeli, painful what was being said to him 😢

[@johnbanach3875]

Brilliant guy. Great conversation.

[@jylyhughes5085]

Thank you Mohammed el-Kurd.... Brilliant! 🇵🇸✊🇵🇸

[@justsomecyborg788]

Mohammed El-Kurd is so real and genuine. I hope more will watch this and listen to what he has to say. Advocating since he was 10 years old. His whole life. The fight is stronger than ever, and I am so grateful to this man for all of his tireless work and advocacy.

[@SiobhanIreland]

Another thoughtful interview to hold a mirror up to the racist media. I can't even imagine how hard it is for you to be so measured while we live through this crime of our age. Thank you

[@czevon]

One of the most riveting and illuminating interviews I’ve heard. Must be shared widely. Important unapologetic truths.

[@PTChitown]

Such a deep and insightful conversation. I am sending an SOS into the universe to stop this Genocide. No one on this planet seems to be able to stop it😢

[@BewiseBenice]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️

[@green_forest]

America is the reason no one can stop it. They are owned by Israel.

[@joelbitton]

I am a 73 year old man and I have spent the better part of my life trying to understand why I seem to always feel a certain sadness in my heart. Then I thought, maybe this had something to do with it. Hopefully this story brings out others like me. In 1963 Zionists came to my home in Casablanca Morocco, to convince my parents to send me and my little sister to Israel without them. I was 12 and my sister 9 when we started our miserable journey to the "Promised land". It destroyed our family and left me and my sister with long lasting scars neither one of us has been able to heal. Being from Morocco made it even more difficult to live in a more racist country than Morocco ever was. We had a very peaceful life as Jews living amongst Muslims in Morocco. We understood each other and helped each other. To this day, the principal advisor to King Mohamed is a Jew. But the Zionists needed boddies to fill Israel and slowly claim more and more land from the Palestinians they kept displacing. The people running Israel are not Jews. True Jews would have helped the Palestinians evolve and share in their fortunes, like we did for centuries in the Arab world. Israel claims it is defending itself? Against whom? The people they have been displacing and opressing for 80 years? Israel, my advice to you, if you want to survive, get rid of the religious zealots who run your government and join the 21st century.

[@fuckbankers]

Have you moved back to Morocco?

[@MartinaNugent-yt8ig]

@joelbitton😢 Why did your parents let you both go!! That must have been terrifying for you both💚💚💚☘️☘️☘️

[@hanaaabed3662]

Better go back to be happy with people you love and they love to your family and country

[@joelbitton]

@@fuckbankers No, I'm in the US but I've gone back.

[@annaarow3191]

איש יקר, כל כך ריגש אותי לקרוא את התגובה שלך. בעזרת השם נזכה לראות את האור מנצח את החושך.

[@Sunny-fx1]

Thank you, both,- for this poetic and empathic conversation!

[@Anonymus-qp2mb]

Grt8 INTERVIEW & unbelievable & accurate analysis that NOBODY has ever made like this young man. I love his explanation & accuracy and am with him always. I couldn't put into words EXACTLY what I have been thinking & he did it in such a succinct way. God bless & PROTECT this young man for EVER.

[@unifiedfield_thisisit]

Thank you for this wonderful and sincere discussion. I will be seeking out Mohammed el-Kurd’s writing. I am another Jewish voice for peace and the liberation of Palestine. Prayers for the people of Gaza, the West Bank and all of greater Palestine ❤

[@dimcdougall377]

Intelligent , self aware young man. Great interview

[@thinkbeforeyoutype7106]

What’s becoming so obvious to people now is that colonialism has never ended just rebranded with different terms. From Natives indigenous people being called “savages” in the old days to now being called “terrorist” by neocolonialists who are neoliberals, neoconservatives, and zionist. 1) Savages is now “terrorist” 2) Civilizing them is now “bringing them democracy” 3) Colonies is now “territories” We can all see Israel is a colonial project being supported by former and current colonials such as U.S, UK, and others who also control territories of indigenous natives in Caribbean Islands, Pacific Islands, Hawaii, and many more. The liberation of Palestine will definitely give RISE to many indigenous natives around the world to free themselves from western domination. This is the underlying ripple effect that the U.S government and its puppet allies don’t want to happen

[@mariaa6918]

@@thinkbeforeyoutype7106 💯

[@itachiofthesharingan67]

survival of the fittest

[@BewiseBenice]

I’m from the caribbean and it breaks any heart to see the destruction of schools n hospitals in Palestine. Killing over 17,000 children is unacceptable.

[@thinkbeforeyoutype7106]

@@itachiofthesharingan67 The Haavara Agreement exposes israel and its creation

[@thinkbeforeyoutype7106]

@@BewiseBenice Exactly! The world is finally seeing European colonials cosplaying as “Semites” are the antichrist followers

[@AlexUmali-nz9pe]

Handsome and articulate Palestinian! Greetings from the Philippines!

[@terilynnnelson572]

Wow, Mohammed el-Kurd thank you from the bottom of my heart! This must be the most intelligent articulation of the absurd, Kafkaesque moment Palestinians (and we, from afar) are living through. I am so glad to have found you, and please, understanding the personal compromise involved, as you have laid out here, please keep taking opportunities to speak on any and all "media" platforms. You have my utmost admiration. You give us hope.

[@nabeelhantouli3793]

thank you from occupied Palestine 🇵🇸

[@slidinghills]

Thank you for sharing this conversation.

[@strav1235]

Excellent interview. Great guy. Hope he and his family stay safe.

[@cubbman79cubster37]

Really well spoken , I wish I could articulate my thoughts the way these 2 have . It’s a gift.

[@7mkhan9]

This man! We need him in this world right now! What a brilliant unapologetic mind! Ty Mohammed! ❤ Great interview, as always! Infact Mohammed could have talked for 2 more hours and we still would not have heard all he needed to say...anyhow my heart goes out to him and Palestinians everywhere 💚 Free Palestine river to sea

[@amspereira22]

A most enlightening conversation. Thank you!

[@philgood8089]

WILD to listen to this thoughtful conversation, followed up by an ad boo-hoo'ing 10/7. that bad hasbara never rests. ALWAYS heartening and enlightening to hear Mohammed El- Kurd speak. like many, i'd only learnt of him and his work a little over a year ago, but now i happily search for any interviews he gives, and loveLOVElove his response that he'd rather claw out his own eyes than appear on PM's circus. effortlessly eloquent & funny.

[@last_seen4]

It has been great to hear you speak, Mohammed el-Kurd. Thank you for exploring the interstices.

[@gs123]

Wonderful discussion! Could've listened for hours

[@ririi0420]

I could listen to Mohammed el Kurd for Hours, he’s so well spoken

[@haykhn1390]

This was a deep and thoughtful discussion.Both expressed their views with such clarity.

[@FanMail-fk1fw]

Thank you. Excellent interview.

[@jsvaergerjflipperud]

Great interview

[@raedtarrab9593]

Great dimension in this discussion, thank you both

[@moon1lady22]

Love from kurdstan ❤💛💚for you al kurd😍 free palestine

[@sundusaladra287]

Captivated as usual. Light in the dark.

[@hanaaabed3662]

Free Palestine and freedom of speech

[@DA-yd2ny]

Free the world from Islam and communism

[@suzannenugawela2913]

Thank you. Excellent analysis.

[@k.b.1109]

Great Interview! Thank you.

[@spiritformula]

El-Kurd......his interviews are always great. Stay safe brother.

[@annchendoherty9558]

Excellent interview!

[@KameliaKaram-c2r]

I just pre ordered your book The perfect victims. Can't wait to read it

[@SarahUpton-c8e]

Brilliant mind, humane heart - long live Palestine.

[@nadirziane7834]

I love this guy! Brilliant person.

[@ilhambakhti1345]

Palestine will be free from the river to the sea

[@RifndjsklljuwhdnchAfacnxla]

only when gaza is freed, the hostages will be back, and now they are working on it. dont worry

[@ladymercury05]

Mohammed is increasingly one of my favorite voices in the Palestine liberation space. His September 2023 Mondoweiss article “Jewish Settlers Stole My Home. It’s Not My Fault They’re Jewish.” challenged me in a way I didn’t expect and I am grateful for it. Funny story since this conversation mentions the New York Times: I was dating a NYT reporter at the time and when I sent him Mohammed’s writing he dismissed it out of hand. I broke up with that guy soon after 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@NaderNabilart]

Hahaha :D This is my favorite story of the month. Going to read the article now, it's been in the backlog of stuff I wanna read. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@cometmoon4485]

Hugely important video.

[@azalia423]

The genna side has awakened me to the complicity of NYT.

[@NathanBee3]

They're not complicit. They're co-conspirators.

[@shadiakanaan6535]

Thanks!

[@asmaburney2028]

Brilliant!

[@PalestineBookCafe]

thank you

[@WasWasLo]

brilliant

[@fuckbankers]

Long ago, it was settled that resistance and even armed struggle against a colonial occupation force is not just recognised under international law but specifically endorsed.

[@hürriyetpalestine]

yup....remember the french resistance during wwii? or the warsaw ghetto uprising by the jews during wwii? USA is so quick to condem armed resistance when it's not their friends doing it.

[@VanmanhBui-p2e]

It is not only lawful it is a persons duty. To be a human is to be able to struggle because life is a struggle. The most honorable is the one who can climb and overcome the highest mountain. I wish victory to the Palestinians.

[@danielboro2000]

Good to see suport for the jews fighting the colonials arabs

[@UMAIRRAJA90]

Which arab tribe palestinian are from?

[@VanmanhBui-p2e]

@@danielboro2000 Palestine is Jews, Muslims and Christians. What do you mean "colonial arabs"? Sounds like something an antisemitic racist zyonizt invented since their invasion in the late 1800's.

[@rotoroptimist9106]

So you want to resist endlessly, and not being oppressed? What a strange logic.

[@diarmuidbreatnach5482]

I was sent the link to this discussion for which I am very grateful by a niece. I experienced it as highly intellectual and also highly emotional and because of that it became a strain to watch about half-way through but I'm glad I watched it to the end. I don't know whether it would have the same effect on everyone - I am a writer and activist also and from a people that have fought occupation for around a thousand years. But maybe the effect I felt was just through being human.

[@ellenpearce6257]

Ilan Pappe and MikoPeled both said it was very hard to overcome their early brain washing when they were growing up

[@rebellerevelle]

Thank you both for being among the many intelligent and eloquent voices who are fighting for the dignity of Palestinians and the diverse populations of the Middle East / West Asia to be respected as having equal value to Western/White/Jewish/Israeli life. It's ridiculous this needs to be reiterated as a reason to not bomb and destroy their lives and societies to oblivion. So many generations have already endured unbearable suffering as a result of Western actions, which will continue to affect many generations as they try to recover. It breaks my heart and makes me angry as someone born in the belly of the beast and forced to pays taxes to a government that does so much harm abroad, and completely disregards its citizens demands (most don't want to fund wars anywhere and support an arms embargo against Israel).

[@NaderNabilart]

Well said, thank you 💯 I keep thinking how many people in western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada & US got to this point of believing their conditions are better than most countries with regards to human rights and democracy yet they really don't feel in control of most of the decisions domestically and even more so internationally. It takes a huge amount of propaganda and escapism to create this schism between belief and reality. All solidarity with our oppressed siblings in the global north as well as the global south!

[@elmundosubterraneo]

Thanks for sharing this brilliant conversation. ❤

[@SikanderG]

Mohammad el-Kurd is my favourite person.

[@NaderNabilart]

Saaaaame

[@NaderNabilart]

EXCELLENT as always 💯 Thank you Mr. Mohammed

[@wirlisSorensen]

Excellent discussion. Never discuss or debate on the others terms.

[@Old_MsNan]

May Allah keep you safe n zteadfast Muhammed.

[@yanidoesit]

Mohammed el-Kurd has come such a long way since his first appearance in the media.

[@annychest718]

Love you so much ✌🏼💕

[@whootoo1117]

Mohammed El-Kurd became famous as child with all honesty and no shortcoming from journalist and its too difficult to know all things about your interviewee. The journalist is doing well but didn't hear El-Kurd or see him before 2021.

[@MattTisdale-n7nxyc620jcx]

What a wonderful man Mohammed is.

[@Rippypoo]

Good segment.

[@hürriyetpalestine]

So well said. Image if we had social media back in the 40's Would Piers have had Adolph Hitler and someone from the French resistance on his show and would he ask the person from the french resistance to condemn their actions? :P

[@thomasmacginnes100]

While in attempt @ empire revival ‘ On Course- NOT !

[@nabeelhantouli3793]

@hürriyetpalestine thanks to all prothers who supporting our struggle respecting all of you from occupied Palestine 🇵🇸

[@The_Riddler21]

Long Live Palestine ✌️🇵🇸❤️

[@RadiantStar8997]

Mohammed El-Kurd notes sadly that the Palestinian conflict is now just entertainment for channels such as Piers Morgan's. Often, his guests have shouted, interrupted and wrangled with each other with no resolution for a year. It was obviously a geno but certain guests still don't think so. It made viewers mad in the comment section but it was like water off a ducks back for PiersUncensored.

[@warwickbaird9843]

A most informative podcast. Thank you.

[@SikanderG]

There's no such thing as antisemitism when it comes to the Palestine issue. Antisemitism is an oppressive ideology and so cannot exist against an oppressor, which Jews are in Palestine.

[@theobroma7755]

Sry, that's woke bullshit. Nazi propaganda also portrayed Jews as oppressors.

[@fuckbankers]

Here's an example of a New York Times headline. 😐 Missing 6-Year-Old and Rescue Team Found Dead in Gaza, Aid Group Says.

[@fuckbankers]

Hind Rajab, a 6 year old Palestinian child murdered in a hail of over 300 bullets by the IOF. *

[@azalia423]

Revolting

[@marziaball5089]

30:24 “Crocadiale Tears” I was wondering what they are good at beside , braking commandment, “ thou shell not kill”

[@erichill3016]

You're not rambling at all you make perfect sense.

[@robertthorn184]

Thank you.

[@orooropaa1846]

Thank you, gentlemen! Palestinians have my respect and support. Palestinians are not to blame the tragedy of the Jews

[@AhmedMohamed-wj7vl]

thanks for this amazing video

[@fuckbankers]

Do you condemn the fascist IOF?

[@lilidavay]

"Entre colonisateur et colonisé, il n'y a de place que pour la corvée, l'intimidation, la pression, la police, le vol, le viol, les cultures obligatoires, le mépris, la méfiance, la morgue, la suffisance, la muflerie, des élites décérébrées, des masses avilies." Aimé CÉSAIRE

[@gemmalogan8649]

I live in Australia........& in the past 450 DAYS.....I have Learned SO much.......about the Beautiful Palestinian people........Also the TRUTH .......Including the role of the U.S.Govt. & Western Allies.......going way back & seeing how CONDITIONED we have been...........The World IS Waking up............the U.S. Govt. their Allies(Puppets) & our Controlled Media have SHOWN US ALL THEIR TRUE COLORS.........Lu

[@Saf_R]

This bloke is AMAZING 🔥

[@charlenekoya]

Appreciated every word, thank you truly

[@beckyperry7752]

I'm trying my best to convey the reason why, on May 20, 2017, "Trump held talks with King Salman and was to meet the kingdom’s two crown princes on Saturday before giving a speech on Islam to leaders of Muslim countries on Sunday."

[@FrancileneSouza-r8d]

Spot on

[@SS-yn4oc]

Good observations about the Morgan show, where reporting and media discussion is turned into good and bad guys, and catharsis. Not to mention that he makes a lot of money

[@nedim_guitar]

Just one tip. Put a high pass filter at 150-200 Hz on the host's microphone. When listening to this on headphones or a good set of speakers with a subwoofer, it's a distraction. Anyway, the interview is excellent! Mohammed makes some great points and it's important to get the Palestinian voices to be heard. His points about the west justifying killing people just because of their political affiliation (around 46 minutes in) is very important. "Do you condemn...?" isn't about hearing people's nuanced opinion about H. or political Islam. "They want us to agree that these people deserve to die."

[@clemthompson5336]

Free free Palestine 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@ToyBodbijl-nt4hv]

Brilliant guest!! The brother cut right down to the chase of the absurdity & Western duplicity of the war, the attacks on the "other" & the utter ignorance of Western imperialist thought which seeks to subjugate, rather than to understand. Great to listen to someone who affirms & validates one's core values & beliefs. I could never articulate this so well. If I were placed in his position as a Palestinian, my knee-jerk reaction - which would be futile & suicidal towards popularising my core values - would be along the lines of: "you're fooked in the head" or "go fook yerself", simply because I don't consider opposition to my views / assumptions about me being a Muslim - which I am, BTW - worth discussing with ignoramuses & plebs. And yes, I too am confronted about my support for Palestine & have been shunned by my family & friends for that. Fortunately, I'm still more / less a closet Muslim, so I still have a few people who chat to me on WhatsApp!😂 But the whole BS of having to tap-dance around others' sensibilities is not worth my time & effort. A very unfortunate protracted period of humiliation, torture & death for a nation struggling to survive in its own lands. I salute every Palestinian in particular, but also every person or nation resisting occupation & oppression by foreigners / colonisers. May you continue to resist, & like the Palestinians, never lose your personal dignity for that is your personal triumph against your oppressors which has seen so many of us embracing Islam. What you've done for Islam IS ultimately victorious beyond measure & far above securing your freedom & your land. Isn't that what really counts in this dunya? May Allah (swt) have mercy upon us all & grant us the Garden in the Hereafter. Amin.🤲 🇵🇸Palestine WILL be free from the river to the sea!!!🇵🇸

[@mohameddesai]

Respect bro..dignity

[@chakshin]

The line between good and evil is revealed.

[@warwickbaird9843]

‘I can not debate you out of paranoia’. Spot on.

[@mimihanuna4795]

#NoGodButGod #❤Gaza #❤Palestine

[@beckyperry7752]

Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid Book by Jimmy Carter "In this book Carter argues that Israel's continued control and construction of settlements have been the primary obstacles to a comprehensive peace agreement in the Middle East."

[@rajahalwani8995]

Thanks for this great discussion. I especially liked the point about our society being homophobic or misogynist as somehow being a test or criterion for being free or having self-determination. It’s utterly irrelevant and used to divert the discussion from the real issues.

[@OliviaNatureNest]

Mohamad El-Kurd, are you a descendant of Salahadin Ayubi? The surname "Al-Kurd" isn’t traditionally Arab but was adopted by Kurdish men who fought in the Ayubi dynasty. These men, after making the Levant and North Africa their new home, chose the name to distinguish themselves from the local populations. I’m genuinely curious and would love for someone to provide insight.

[@noemiarias9669]

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[@beckyperry7752]

What was Jimmy Carter's stance on Palestine? "Carter said that the Brandeis debate request "is proof that many in the United States are unwilling to hear an alternative view on the nation's most taboo foreign policy issue, Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory," adding: "There is no debate in America about anything that would be critical of Israel."