Remembering Refaat Alareer, Gaza Scholar & Activist Killed by Israeli Strike

[@abdulkhaliq5151]

Tears for him. Lot of Prayer for him. Thanks Respected Amy Goodman for your efforts to highlight the sorrows of Palestine. ❤

[@deadmanprodinc]

I am a Canadian and my heart breaks for the family, friends and community who lost their beloved Dr Refaat. Thank you Jahad(sp) for sharing Rafaat's story and your memories of a good friend and colleague. How difficult that must have been for you. Bless you all.

[@DarleneDowie-kp1ud]

This is so heartbreaking. My condolences to his surviving family members, especially his children.

[@othersbyuri]

Please mentor your great friends and teachers children. They will need his knowledge now more than ever. Yes they’re trying to silence you. But it’s too late we hear you, and are telling your stories. You are not numbers!

[@jumbo6689]

​@@othersbyuriExplain quran surah 3 151 , surah at tawbah 9: 5 n 29 ???

[@jumbo6689]

When an Israely kid was burn in an oven what he wrote then??

[@Eeeeeeeeeels]

@@jumbo6689 You know this story you mention is fake propaganda that got debunked and probably came from a true story of the Nakba from Israeli soldiers putting a Palestinian bakers baby son in the oven and then making him follow so shut up stop being so disrespectful.

[@mmmfahmy]

I just saw Netanyahu calling any condemnation by the UN “anti semitic”. This is the worst case of victim blaming in history happening right in front of our eyes.

[@Tamasan100]

Totally agree

[@editing5157]

Netanyahu is a racist war criminal. Nothing that sociopath says should be taken on good faith.

[@HKS750]

Ils passent leur vie à se victimiser ces sionistes et leurs soutiens, cest eux qui exterminent un peuple et c'est eux qui se victimisent 😏 ils sont graves toujours dans la manipulation, ils se servent beaucoup de médias qui bossent pour eux afin de diffuser leurs propagandes et leurs mensonges, ce sont des experts dans ce domaine. Ce dont des barbares des terroristes depuis + de 75ans qu'ils terrorisent le peuple palestinien.

[@J.Mulleno]

He can say anything he wants to but everybody knows what's going on. He's a mad man!

[@jean-luceyesofyoureyes5502]

There is a special place in Hell for Netanyahu.

[@fiddlestix6468]

I dont have the words to describe how inhumane this is, it fails me. You are not numbers, our hearts and prayers continuously with the people of Gaza. Amandla ✊🏾

[@mpatm2607]

Governments work for their own interests and not for the people. Our eyes have been opened and we will do better in the leaders we choose. You are a great human being Refaat!

[@ellebee8476]

To see the 1st responders helping with no shoes on, is excruciating! What kind of monsters... Lord have mercy! Free Palestine at once! 🇵🇸

[@pluto5746]

. I am not the one to cry easily, but when he read the poem that his friend, Dr.Rafaat wrote, I could not stop sobbing. My very deepest condolences to Dr.Rafaat family ,friends and colleagues.

[@adinahaun6001]

A hero of unparalleled dedication to freedom and liberation for the Palestinian people. A war crime that he died in this immoral genocide. My condolences to all who knew him and know his life was of great value to humanity.

[@chehrazadeesmey8399]

​@xanpankarmelis this the best you have to do right now ? Copy christian proselitism ? Indeed this is not da'wa.

[@victormeidan1062]

An evil and particular nasty activist working for the Nazis of Hamas. A terrible war crimnal, masquerading as a poet.

[@accuratetaxes5504]

My Prayers and Condolences to the Palestinian people! God Bless your Nation! I am A Christian Armenian and I feel your pain

[@jokerwick]

Long live Armenia ❤️ 🇦🇲 Long live Palestine ❤️ 🇵🇸

[@lvi25]

Israel persecution on Armenians in Jerusalem is well known

[@eytansuchard8640]

Condolences for the man who laughed at the baby that was baked to death by the Hamas in 7th/October and said "with or without baking powder"? Are you sane?

[@lvi25]

@@eytansuchard8640 I also laughed on Israeli lies! You zionists are so bad in making lies nowadays

[@accuratetaxes5504]

@@eytansuchard8640 SHOW ME THE PROOF. I TALK ABOUT CHILDREN AND WOMEN. WHAT KIND OF LIFE THEY HAD EVEN BEFORE? YOU CAN CUT ELECTRICITY, WATER? WE ARE ALL HUMAN AND LEAVE ONLY ONE LIFE. WE HAVE TO HAVE A MERCY EVEN TOWARD OUR ENEMY. CHRISTIANS BELIEVE IN: TREATING PEOPLE THE WAY YOU WANT TO TREAT YOU. I LOVE THAT SAYING. IT IS SO WISE

[@sawyer4713]

Very powerful episode. Thank you, DemocracyNow!

[@lorenzaii]

This is tearing me apart. I don't know what else to say besides I will buy Refaat's books. Rest in power.

[@MC-uj4gd]

RIP you are not just a number. Prayers to Palestinians.

[@ginamiyagawa6459]

My heart is broken that we as people cannot help the Palestinian people, but please be sure that our hearts are bleeding for the Palestinian people. We pray for your safety and pray that you become free people in your own land.

[@constanzamurad3452]

Mi corazón llora al ver tanta injusticia con los Palestinos

[@sheldonfish7801]

you are not too bright

[@junebrilly5302]

​@@sheldonfish7801typical trollish hate

[@TheRandompaint]

Porque?

[@adriansillas7363]

Killing children or supporting the killings of the Palestinian people is not bright, its criminal!@@sheldonfish7801

[@EverLastingUnity-xo5wm]

What about the other 32 countries that are at war around the world.... Does your heart cry for them, or only for Palestinians....?

[@AnitaHWells]

Native’s stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people 🇵🇸✊🏽

[@justforgetaboutit5987]

Thank you Anita ❤️

[@jumbo6689]

Surah 3 151, surah at tawbah 9 : 5 n 29, surah albakra verse 221 n 223, sahi bukahri 2229, 2658, 304 n 5134 type it on google first n try to underatand it

[@marjorietench3925]

Im a visible minority and i dont support Palestine.

[@1Deep43VA]

You’re damn right we do! Anishnabe stand with Palestine! People always act like if a modern day colonization took place right now, they wouldn’t support it…. Well, it turns out they would! Nothing’s changed

[@TD1237]

​@@1Deep43VA100% They keep supporting these things. And they criticize those who choose to point out injustices. The majority of people are like this unfortunately, at least from my perspective.

[@HossamK1]

Refaat's last poem, let's make it a tale 😢: "You must live to tell my story to sell my things If I must die Refaat Alareer to buy a piece of cloth and some strings, (make it white with a long tail) so that a child, somewhere in Gaza while looking heaven in the eye awaiting his dad who left in a blaze- and bid no one farewell not even to his flesh not even to himself- sees the kite, my kite you made, flying up above and thinks for a moment an angel is there bringing back love If I must die let it bring hope let it be a tale"

[@jucecaiman6408]

So sad. Thank you for posting & sharing this

[@emasslina7836]

Al-Fatihah, condolences to the fallen Professor, Activist our beloved Refaat ..May you be in jannah. Your work and effort will not go in vain. Palestine will be free!

[@Wehcdh]

Don’t be so dramatic

[@Kwelinzito]

This is an unspeakable tragedy. The captains of democracy and human rights in America and the West observe a deafening silence when it comes to Israeli atrocities. 8:37

[@dhuratameleqi2820]

Sono collaboratori di crimini contro umanità!

[@xanbex8324]

"The Good die young" we the world hold the Americans complicit in the murders of the innocents in Gaza.

[@a.t8097]

Not all Americans but their leaders, the zionists among them

[@jo-annerichardson34]

Absolutely 💯

[@a4h4a4]

Thank you for your continuation of bringing the truth to the world... Keep up the great work....

[@moshebuchachevsky5650]

The truth is that For 16 years till now, Hamas has governed gaza strip. why is it that Hamas didn't build ONE underground shelter for the safety of Gaza civilians? They built hundreds of miles of military tunnels, but nothing for civilians. Why don't they let Gaza civilians go into their tunnels for shelter from IDF bombing? Because they want them killed! Why? To put pressure on Israel to stop the war against them . Hamas waponizing Gaza civilians for its military use . Because they know the west values for human lives . Many lives could be saved if HAMAS didn't abandon gaza civilians.

[@SoupBone-bp1qk]

I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, that His justice cannot sleep forever- Thomas Jefferson May God have mercy on us for this high crime against humanity. I cry for Palestine and for America.

[@dadnonlyd3]

There is no God hence why these things even happen in the first place

[@SoupBone-bp1qk]

​​@ariesgosserow4060- Although Thomas Jefferson made that quote in regards to slavery that quote is applicable in this instance and every instance where man's inhumanity to man rears its ugly head. Jefferson realized the vile wickedness of slavery. Free Palestine❤

[@jumbo6689]

​@@SoupBone-bp1qkCan you explain Quran Surah an nissa 4: 24 n 34, Quran 33: 50 n sahi albukahri 2229???

[@SoupBone-bp1qk]

​​@@jumbo6689- Ask an Imam.

[@jumbo6689]

@@SoupBone-bp1qkI know abt these violent antiwomen surahs well, bt Cant you read yourself n explain it??

[@monicaalvaradogrijalva8533]

God bless all Palestinians 🙏🏻

[@SoupBone-bp1qk]

​@@marspentacle751- Thou shalt do no murder. God cannot and will not cover wickedness regardless of who is doing it. Es-Ra-el is committing terrorism and ge-no-side.

[@CleanwithJ]

​@marspentacle751 people like you are the reason people walk away from the church. He will judge you for using the Bible to ok the killing of children. We are ALL his children. Not just the one you deem fit. Which is why he is God and you are you.

[@silviehaqiqi-activist9499]

Ameen🇵🇸❤

[@brunoantony9257]

no

[@Stardust23558]

I'm so sad to hear. Prayers to his family and friends.

[@liliapc68]

Un abrazo muy fuerte desde la distancia,mi corazón sufre por los hermanos,hermanas, niños y niñas de Palestina,ruego a DIOS que pare ese genocidio.

[@uptownbayarea6068]

My condolences go to his remaining members of his family, his friends and his nation, palestine

[@Duen207]

Thank you for bringing such heartfelt facts of the situation in Gaza. My Condolences to the families and friends of Refaat Alareer . His dead speaks volumes about the tragic and sad situation in Gaza. His books and poems a legacy to the world, He is indeed the angel watching from heaven !🙏

[@thejah-rican-queen946]

I pray Refaat and His family are all resting in paradise this is sad

[@m.thomas3982]

There is no GD paradise or god.

[@Boxofcrap]

I have no words to say really. But how can you watch this footage and not want to get up and save the Palestinians? They have been slaughtered for 75 years.

[@Hecatesroom]

What can we do? I’m in America, we are protesting every way we can…. I feel sick and helpless every day

[@MrGalRoz]

@@Hecatesroom as you should. stop supporting terrorists. you want to be on the "right side of history" so much that you just picked the underdog in terms of military capabilities and ended up taking the side of the terrorists.

[@a.t8097]

​@VanessaCiavardoni-xy8uk don't give up, keep on. Whatever we can do, we shouldn't give up

[@Holaholaholaholahola265]

Thank you so much for being there democracynow!

[@seanogcon]

I’m Irish. We know English. Terror. We are the. People the world should listen to

[@MdAminulIslam-un3pi]

The story of Refeet Alareer has already started to unfold and even after death he's word are supporting Palestine and Truth. Salute to Refaat Alareer, May Allah have mercy on him.

[@manaza7699]

Absolutely heart-breaking. What an incredible talent

[@intouchdm]

Heartbreaking

[@oliviakahlo1]

No one can answer the question, “How is this allowed to happen?” 😢

[@leilmc6335]

Sadly because the west dont see arabs as equal humans, their lives are not worthy of protecting , they just mean nothing , no pretty face to the truth.

[@sangeetawesley6683]

Condolences 🙏 Prayers for justice for Palestinians and PALESTINE 💖

[@moshebuchachevsky5650]

This war can be stopped instantly once Hamas surrender to Israel military and face justice for their crimes on October 7th

[@zaydouchemaryamouche8480]

​@@moshebuchachevsky5650unfortunately I don't agree. It is quite clear that Israel's goal is to destroy the Palestinians and expel them from their land.

[@battles146]

@@moshebuchachevsky5650 this war will stop when Israel's leaders face justice for all their crimes since 1948

[@moshebuchachevsky5650]

@battles146 If you want to open history lesson, it's OK, let's start with the Palestinians crimes against the jews ay 1948 , they tried , with the help of Arab countries Armies to Genocide all jews in Israel .

[@moshebuchachevsky5650]

@battles146 on October 6th, there was no war . What happened? How come there is a war now ? Do you remember October 7th? I guess you do , probably you were celebrating , right ?

[@harshadsahasrabudhe]

I cried hearing his poem

[@yz0201]

I watched his video days ago. Now he is dead. 😢RIP.

[@Emadmohamad]

We will never forget.

[@Maât-o2t]

“Faced with injustice, there are only two paths, that of indignation or the other of indifference. One leads to a fight, the other to submission.” Free Palestine! ❤🇵🇸

[@NanaColeen]

😭I pray for all good people😓 🙏 RIP

[@valeriemendes9988]

So sad 😢 to hear.

[@mikahist4155]

Oh no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He seemed so soft and wise!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so sorry!!!!!!!!!!!! This world lost such a soft and warm light!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cloudia985]

Thank you for this. Incredibly powerful interview and may Dr. Refaat’s memory live on and the stories of Gaza shared worldwide for generations to come.

[@LittleMissMeemers]

Did u hear about the phone call he got saying he’s going to be killed? It’s disgusting

[@javelinzamot9907]

sorry isn't going to cut it, are you going to stand up and protest ,or just feel sorry. this is a tragedy.

[@DarkMagician224]

Listening to the headlines this morning I was so shocked to see that this man died!! May God bless him and his family and grant them peace and serenity in the afterlife. I remember his interview like it was yesterday. It’s crazy to see that people are getting interviewed one week, then killed the next. This has happened countless times in the last two months and it’s truly saddening. Shout out to Democracy now for capturing these moments not only for the family of the deceased, but for the generations afterwards who will see how brave their people were in the face of destruction and death. These people are truly martyrs for what I hope, is a better tomorrow for the Palestinian people 🙏🏿 🇵🇸

[@SFOBiba]

RIP 😢

[@junebrilly5302]

I'm lost for words to describe how appalled in light of the catastrophic pain and loss. This carnage is armed by my country and orchestrated by Netanyahu's HATE. I'm disgusted by both, there is so much blood on their hands. Never forget. NEVER Forgive

[@KohalaLover]

I’m also an American and agree with you. I never thought Biden could sink so low.

[@mariatod]

I feel the same, horrific! I'll never forget! I'll fight for their freedom and justice!

[@mirzaalam9844]

Truly heartbreaking. They murdered him for his poetry.

[@71suns]

Because he spoke the truth and Zionists hate those who speak the truth.

[@RexytheRexy]

Senseless, horrific, and tragic in every sense of the word. His poem reminds me of Pablo Neruda. How much more could he have written, how many more moments could he have shared with his children, how much more love did he have to give? Deaths, displacements, homes, buildings, heritage sites, historical documents; all annihilated. This is how you destroy not only a people, but a civilization, leaving behind no one of their own blood and heritage to remember them. If this isn't genocide to you, what is?

[@jokerwick]

Thank you for covering this. Rest in Power Refaat ❤️ Long live Gaza 🇵🇸

[@OnelSmith-cr4nh]

These young people have been traumatic and need urgent counseling

[@strangestuff1213]

I'm so sorry, we failed you & so many others - Please Don't stop talking about Palestine 💔💔💔

[@sweetlan9319]

He died

[@abdeladnan9507]

Never forget

[@sawyer4713]

Max Blumenthal wrote a beautiful tribute to Dr. Rafeet.

[@hnyflvr]

OMG! This violence must stop 😢

[@jrstar1439]

RIP Dr. Refaat and yes Biden will pay for the pain he has supported in the 24 elections.

[@alishainc]

The poem pains me, I'm so sad for all the lost lives

[@stewartbrinton7473]

Everyday my heart rips open and bleeds

[@habsom1406]

Today I feel the same.

[@4gimmi]

They killed him along with sister sister and her children entire family! Never thought we would see such brutality in this age and time and no one could do anything!

[@anumajumder9263]

😢😢😢may Allah grant him paradise

[@melis.95]

You'll forever be remembered ❤ May you rest in peace. Keeping you and all the people we lost in Gaza in our prayers 🤲

[@farhanatimol615]

Amy Goodman you are an angel in this dark world. For decades you were the voice of the oppressed. God bless you and keep you safe. Amen

[@lizArizona]

How terrible what a loss

[@maureenchrusch1411]

This is so incredibly sad.

[@rrubens3026]

So devastating he seemed wonderful 😢

[@inbox0000]

he was a hateful man, doesnt justify his killing but the truth is he was an extremist

[@melkor4845]

May his soul be at peace now. He is finally safe from evil and walking in Heaven with Jesus

[@JAnonymousChick]

My condolences to you and Professor Rafaat's family. You Amy and Professor Rafaat were right all along.

[@sawyer4713]

Very good segment on this horrible news.

[@MalAnders94]

Their actions are demonic.

[@moshebuchachevsky5650]

Yes , at last, indeed, Hamas are evils 😈, demonic 😈

[@dhuratameleqi2820]

Il loro dio e demonio!Il vero dio e onipotente e non fa genocidio e superintegligente! Dio di israele e ottuso e geloso che produce odio e odio produce genocidio e distruzione qualità di diavolo!

[@71suns]

​@@moshebuchachevsky5650GO STRAIGHT TO HELL WHERE YOU BELONG

[@lesleedaniel7597]

😔😪❤🕊️✊🏽words are not enough, this latest atrocity is too much, my Late Mother told me when I asked, like "Refaat and Alareer's children, they are silent," ~living with the horror of War, Bombings and the consequent obliterations' all around her, that "Fear is Silent," in answer to my questions, "There was No Screaming." My Mother was always a supporter of the plight of the Palestinian People. Those responsible for these latest disproportionate acts of Barbarity, that refuse to take responsibility for their inaction or / and actions are causing great injury and harm to the Palestinian Culture and People and to the rest of our global community -and Planet Earth. It is time for the Global Leaders to take action -and stop pretending that they cannot see what is happening before their individual and collective eyes. This must Stop Now, there are No Excuses. No more active Impunity's. Enduring 🕊️Peace and the Long Term Global *Process of Appropriate, Pro Active, Transparent, Reparations Is *The Only Way Forward.

[@bo2.4u6]

The man told 100% of the truth❤

[@0z0pk]

😢❤ Mr. Refaat They all have a hand in the pot. Money is the loudest voice..humanity is choking. 😢

[@sohailce]

Palestinians have the right of resistance against the oppressor, apartheid and colonial state of Israel, even the armed resistance. Israel being the oppressor and illegitimate force doesn't have any right of defence, their rhetoric of defence is absolutely absurd and ridiculous.

[@maddydenny244]

Rip

[@thetechnician832]

May all Palestinians be guided to eternal freedom.

[@matef3684]

This genocide must stop!!!!Why to kill innocent people? I listen to him and can't hold my tears. It is so cruel, heartbreaking and unfair💔💔💔💔💔💔

[@moshebuchachevsky5650]

Genocide is what Hamas did on October 7th. This can be stopped immediately once Hamas surrender to Israel military and face justice for their crimes on October 7th

[@SoupBone-bp1qk]

​@@moshebuchachevsky5650- Es-ra-el must be defunded and sanctioned. Netanyahu and his cronies must be brought before the ICC and convicted. Not one penny more of tax money should go to Es-ra-el. God will not countenance evil forever.

[@UzumakiNagato]

@@moshebuchachevsky5650 This can be stop once all the isrealis settlers (terrorists), soldiers (terrorists), and those who allowed this to happen since 75 years.. SURRENDER and face justice From the zionist milicias to today's idf

[@a.t8097]

Yes this genocide since 1948 has to be stopped. What Israel is doing is against all humanity

[@dhuratameleqi2820]

E DIO CRUDELE DI ISRAELE CHE HA ORDINATO DA PIU DI 3000 ANNI DO FARE GENOCIDIO!

[@helalkhalil5521]

اللة يرحمة و يجعل مثواة الجنة والمجد و الخلود لشهدائنا الابرار ........... اه يا غزة الجرح الذي يغرس أنيابه في أفئدتنا، شعبك وأبنائه المخلصين

[@reshu7860]

He is no more.. Democracy now had talked to the channel.. He is also killed.. He left 6 kids if they will survive or not 😢

[@nixwestlake9196]

He only had two months to live at the time of this video. We never know how much time we have. This is horrible. On top of that, his brother and 4 nieces. A waste of human life, all in the name of religion and land. Despicable

[@ArleeStarr]

Not religion. Those Zionist terrorists do not practice the religion they claim.

[@othersbyuri]

Please mentor your great friends and teachers children. They will need his knowledge now more than ever. Yes they’re trying to silence you. But it’s too late we hear you, and are telling your stories. You are not numbers!

[@ghadakhafagi4057]

Thank you Democracy Now for showing the truth

[@RicanOnARant]

tears rolling down my face as Jihad reads Refaats poem. I can’t believe it. May he rest in peace. May we all feel his smile upon us often.

[@momlife4262]

He was clearly murdered a long with his family. This is sadly a war crime being committed against the innocent civilians of Palestine. Always keeping them all in my prayers❤

[@dtcoachdtreacts]

Heartbroken. He was one of the first voices I listened to coming out of Gaza when this first started. May he and his loved ones rest well with the creator.

[@valeriewedel2775]

My deepest condolences for the people of Palestine fir such tragedy and suffering. Please know I am fighting my government with writing, protesting, calling, speaking. This American stands with Palestinian people!!

[@user-et2ng1qb2m]

I've found most American, when they find out the truth, are amongst the sturdiest people for justice. The disconnect between you guys and your governments is ridiculous.

[@misshope795]

Please beautiful people lets not forget the Sudanese people who are also facing onslaught, killings and displacement from the authorities.😢

[@User9865-b8u]

Oh my God I am so shocked, he just spoke in your platform in a few weeks.

[@FaithisKey792]

Our deepest condolences to all in Gaza, may God bring justice to all Palestinians. May all responsible for the massacres be held responsible.

[@shamim621]

Documentaries: Killing gaza The killing zone Born in gaza 5 broken cameras The great book robbery

[@sunshineseaandvitamind8620]

Thanks. Gaza fights for freedom is a very good documentary too.

[@paulajwhite2491]

This is such a tragedy! heartbreaking! that he’s been killed in this horrific uncalled for genocide ! and ethnic cleansing. Total respect for this beautiful man 🙏❤️💕 Justice and peace for Palestine 🙏from Australia. ❤

[@ibib-]

If I must die, you must live to tell my story to sell my things to buy a piece of cloth and some strings, make it white with a long tail so that a child, somewhere in Gaza while looking heaven in the eye awaiting his dad who left in a blaze- and bid no one farewell not even to his flesh not even to himself- sees the kite, my kite you made, flying up above and thinks for a moment an angel is there bringing back love if I must die let it bring hope let it be a tale

[@HypatiaMuse]

💔 🇵🇸

[@kobss]

Truth never prevails. But her adversaries always perish in the end.

[@surindersodhi8014]

My deep condolences goes to his survivors family

[@trinkay345]

This is just so heartbreaking. I'm just so depressed about our human condition

[@Zero-fu7cu]

RIP Professor 😥

[@reshu7860]

So sad 😢

[@DB-fo4go]

This is inhumane