Becca Strober
@beccastrober.bsky.social
I garden and sing off key while playing ukulele.
Israeli Political educator on the occupation.
Mainly active on Instagram at @becca.explains.the.occupation and Substack at beccastrober.substack.com
Israeli Political educator on the occupation.
Mainly active on Instagram at @becca.explains.the.occupation and Substack at beccastrober.substack.com
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Israeli-American activist @beccastrober.bsky.social details the murder of her friend, Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen, a consultant on the Oscar-winning film No Other Land. He recorded his own murder by Yinon Levi, settler who had been under US sanctions until Trump lifted them.
November 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Israeli-American activist @beccastrober.bsky.social details the murder of her friend, Palestinian activist Awdah Hathaleen, a consultant on the Oscar-winning film No Other Land. He recorded his own murder by Yinon Levi, settler who had been under US sanctions until Trump lifted them.
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1. Led by Elon Musk, the far-right has exploded in a campaign to get Netflix to remove shows with queer and trans characters.
If Netflix capitulates to their demands, an already strained market for LGBTQ+ animators might become even more dire.
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If Netflix capitulates to their demands, an already strained market for LGBTQ+ animators might become even more dire.
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Elon Musk Leads Campaign To Force Netflix To Remove Shows With Trans Characters
Musk's posts have been seen by tens of millions of users, and many conservatives are now attempting to force Netflix into a removal of LGBTQ+ content.
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October 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
1. Led by Elon Musk, the far-right has exploded in a campaign to get Netflix to remove shows with queer and trans characters.
If Netflix capitulates to their demands, an already strained market for LGBTQ+ animators might become even more dire.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
If Netflix capitulates to their demands, an already strained market for LGBTQ+ animators might become even more dire.
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I seriously don't know how to explain to people that it is not in fact a sign of maturity and democracy to peacefully debate whether certain groups of people should be allowed to exist
September 12, 2025 at 3:06 AM
I seriously don't know how to explain to people that it is not in fact a sign of maturity and democracy to peacefully debate whether certain groups of people should be allowed to exist
"Half a million Israelis protested for hostages—but 62% believe 'there are no innocents in Gaza.' The dissonance reveals everything"
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What are Israelis protesting?
And what does that mean for those on the outside
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August 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
"Half a million Israelis protested for hostages—but 62% believe 'there are no innocents in Gaza.' The dissonance reveals everything"
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If even just 10% of journalists took this stance publicly, we’d be in a much different place right now
August 26, 2025 at 5:16 AM
If even just 10% of journalists took this stance publicly, we’d be in a much different place right now
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Cities in America being filled with cars while cities around the world use more "old" technology like trains is a reminder that the tech we use is a choice.
Just because something is new, doesn't mean it requires replacement of what's better. But American capitalism tries to convince us otherwise.
Just because something is new, doesn't mean it requires replacement of what's better. But American capitalism tries to convince us otherwise.
August 21, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Cities in America being filled with cars while cities around the world use more "old" technology like trains is a reminder that the tech we use is a choice.
Just because something is new, doesn't mean it requires replacement of what's better. But American capitalism tries to convince us otherwise.
Just because something is new, doesn't mean it requires replacement of what's better. But American capitalism tries to convince us otherwise.
This headline made me sad and then confused about that sadness.
The number of children injured or killed by cars while walking or riding a bike has fallen steadily since the 1970s, but CDC researcher note that this decline is not because streets are safer, but because fewer kids are out and about in the first place.
Kids need freedom. Dangerous roads make it hard to grant it.
Bigger cars, distracted drivers and worried parents mean fewer kids are roaming freely.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This headline made me sad and then confused about that sadness.
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5 journalists are dead and the NYT decides to write a smear piece depicting Al Jazeera as a Hamas mouthpiece.
AJ is far from perfect & deserves as much scrutiny & criticism as many others. But the timing & one-sidedness of the article is an effort to legitimise the killing of AJ’s staff.
AJ is far from perfect & deserves as much scrutiny & criticism as many others. But the timing & one-sidedness of the article is an effort to legitimise the killing of AJ’s staff.
August 12, 2025 at 4:48 AM
5 journalists are dead and the NYT decides to write a smear piece depicting Al Jazeera as a Hamas mouthpiece.
AJ is far from perfect & deserves as much scrutiny & criticism as many others. But the timing & one-sidedness of the article is an effort to legitimise the killing of AJ’s staff.
AJ is far from perfect & deserves as much scrutiny & criticism as many others. But the timing & one-sidedness of the article is an effort to legitimise the killing of AJ’s staff.
Yep. I feel dumb for being excited when she lost her battle before. Well pay the price
August 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Yep. I feel dumb for being excited when she lost her battle before. Well pay the price
Link to what this is referring to? Did the Supreme Court decide to take a case?
August 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Link to what this is referring to? Did the Supreme Court decide to take a case?
There is no proof that Sharif did anything other than report on the attacks of fellow Palestinians. But even if he did, that doesn’t make him a legitimate target while he is working as a Journalist.
On the killing of Journalists
Last night, Israel murdered 29 year old Journalist Anas Al Sharif and four other journalists in their journalist tents, away from the frontline.
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August 11, 2025 at 4:39 PM
There is no proof that Sharif did anything other than report on the attacks of fellow Palestinians. But even if he did, that doesn’t make him a legitimate target while he is working as a Journalist.
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I find this all so fucking tedious, the philosophy and philology and ideology and theology of it all, on and on forever, getting nowhere. The only actual question worth considering is the status of people living under the actual authority of the actual State of Israel. Everything else is commentary.
The NYTimes today has a long interview with Jonathan Greenblatt of the ADL.
Here he states, "Zionism is essential to the Jewish tradition," even though Zionism has not existed for most of Jewish history. Yes, there is a messianic yearning to return to the land, but that is not Zionism.
Here he states, "Zionism is essential to the Jewish tradition," even though Zionism has not existed for most of Jewish history. Yes, there is a messianic yearning to return to the land, but that is not Zionism.
August 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I find this all so fucking tedious, the philosophy and philology and ideology and theology of it all, on and on forever, getting nowhere. The only actual question worth considering is the status of people living under the actual authority of the actual State of Israel. Everything else is commentary.
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I highly recommend following @beccastrober.bsky.social on Instagram and substack for a deeply informed and clearly-presented perspective about Israel's occupation of Palestine.
Hamas should release all the hostages. But it's foolish to think that would end the war
The narrative that "the war would end if Hamas released the hostages" has become a recurring talking point. It's a fantasy.
forward.com
August 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I highly recommend following @beccastrober.bsky.social on Instagram and substack for a deeply informed and clearly-presented perspective about Israel's occupation of Palestine.
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"As the government is on the verge of deepening its attack and control over Gaza, we must say clearly that this war is not for the benefit of freeing the hostages," writes @beccastrober.bsky.social.
Hamas should release all the hostages. But it's foolish to think that would end the war
The narrative that "the war would end if Hamas released the hostages" has become a recurring talking point. It's a fantasy.
forward.com
August 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"As the government is on the verge of deepening its attack and control over Gaza, we must say clearly that this war is not for the benefit of freeing the hostages," writes @beccastrober.bsky.social.
Update: some family members release. Women of umm il Kheir have begun a hunger strike until Awdah’s body is released.
Army returned yesterday to arrest more people. now 19 Palestinians, family, and community members of Awdah are in jail.
The army refuses to return the body unless there is a quiet burial and no public mourning and the burial is outside of the village.
Murderer still at home.
Cruelty is the point
The army refuses to return the body unless there is a quiet burial and no public mourning and the burial is outside of the village.
Murderer still at home.
Cruelty is the point
Two days ago, a settler murdered Awdah Hathaleen in his village. That settler then told the army which other Palestinians to arrest, including Awdah’s family. Last night, the army raided the village and arrested more family members.
The murderer is at home by the way.
The murderer is at home by the way.
July 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Update: some family members release. Women of umm il Kheir have begun a hunger strike until Awdah’s body is released.
Army returned yesterday to arrest more people. now 19 Palestinians, family, and community members of Awdah are in jail.
The army refuses to return the body unless there is a quiet burial and no public mourning and the burial is outside of the village.
Murderer still at home.
Cruelty is the point
The army refuses to return the body unless there is a quiet burial and no public mourning and the burial is outside of the village.
Murderer still at home.
Cruelty is the point
Two days ago, a settler murdered Awdah Hathaleen in his village. That settler then told the army which other Palestinians to arrest, including Awdah’s family. Last night, the army raided the village and arrested more family members.
The murderer is at home by the way.
The murderer is at home by the way.
July 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Army returned yesterday to arrest more people. now 19 Palestinians, family, and community members of Awdah are in jail.
The army refuses to return the body unless there is a quiet burial and no public mourning and the burial is outside of the village.
Murderer still at home.
Cruelty is the point
The army refuses to return the body unless there is a quiet burial and no public mourning and the burial is outside of the village.
Murderer still at home.
Cruelty is the point
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Giving Jews a special carve-out to the rules against DEI is good for neither Jews nor any other groups.
Another totally insane thing about all these agreements is they have a section saying, basically, here are all the extra steps the university should take to make sure Jewish students feel comfortable and safe, etc.
And then...
And then...
July 31, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Giving Jews a special carve-out to the rules against DEI is good for neither Jews nor any other groups.
Two days ago, a settler murdered Awdah Hathaleen in his village. That settler then told the army which other Palestinians to arrest, including Awdah’s family. Last night, the army raided the village and arrested more family members.
The murderer is at home by the way.
The murderer is at home by the way.
July 30, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Two days ago, a settler murdered Awdah Hathaleen in his village. That settler then told the army which other Palestinians to arrest, including Awdah’s family. Last night, the army raided the village and arrested more family members.
The murderer is at home by the way.
The murderer is at home by the way.
Yesterday a settler murdered my friend Awdah. He’s not the only one with blood on his hands.
may Awdah’s memory be a blessing a revolution
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
may Awdah’s memory be a blessing a revolution
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
Awdah was shot dead in the West Bank. No Israeli settler will be held accountable | Opinion
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www.haaretz.com
July 29, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Yesterday a settler murdered my friend Awdah. He’s not the only one with blood on his hands.
may Awdah’s memory be a blessing a revolution
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
may Awdah’s memory be a blessing a revolution
www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...
Two Israeli human rights groups have concluded in a new report that Israel is committing genocide:
www.btselem.org/publications...
www.btselem.org/publications...
www.btselem.org
July 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Two Israeli human rights groups have concluded in a new report that Israel is committing genocide:
www.btselem.org/publications...
www.btselem.org/publications...
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Hi, I worked at USAID. 👋
Airdrops are universally acknowledged as probably the worst and least efficient way to get aid to people. You airdrop when you a) want to want to so something but can’t, or b) you don’t want to do anything but want to look like you are.
Airdrops are universally acknowledged as probably the worst and least efficient way to get aid to people. You airdrop when you a) want to want to so something but can’t, or b) you don’t want to do anything but want to look like you are.
"Airdrops will not reverse the deepening starvation," UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini wrote on X on Saturday. "They are expensive, inefficient & can even kill starving civilians. It is a distraction & screensmoke."
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Israeli military says airdrops of aid into Gaza set to begin tonight amid increased starvation deaths
For months, the U.N. and experts have warned that Palestinians in Gaza are at risk of famine, with reports of increasing numbers of people dying from causes related to malnutrition.
www.cbsnews.com
July 27, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Hi, I worked at USAID. 👋
Airdrops are universally acknowledged as probably the worst and least efficient way to get aid to people. You airdrop when you a) want to want to so something but can’t, or b) you don’t want to do anything but want to look like you are.
Airdrops are universally acknowledged as probably the worst and least efficient way to get aid to people. You airdrop when you a) want to want to so something but can’t, or b) you don’t want to do anything but want to look like you are.
More people will come out now against starvation. We need to call them in not out, because we need a huge tent to end this. We can and should hold them accountable but not prevent them from entering.
None of what I just wrote includes Bari Weiss.
None of what I just wrote includes Bari Weiss.
Given that Bari Weiss has dedicated her entire adult life to anti-Palestinian racism, it seems notable that her tabloid is now tacking alongside public opinion shifts here
July 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
More people will come out now against starvation. We need to call them in not out, because we need a huge tent to end this. We can and should hold them accountable but not prevent them from entering.
None of what I just wrote includes Bari Weiss.
None of what I just wrote includes Bari Weiss.
You know what I can’t get over in Israel right now? The radio. The music of the past days has been continuously positive and upbeat, happy and calming. The dissonance is screaming at us.
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On Dissonance
I'm spending hours in the car these days, driving back and forth as we leave our apartment.
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July 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
You know what I can’t get over in Israel right now? The radio. The music of the past days has been continuously positive and upbeat, happy and calming. The dissonance is screaming at us.
open.substack.com/pub/beccastr...
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