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Gili Getz
@giligetz.bsky.social
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Photojournalist, Actor, Peace Activist
Until We Are ALL Free
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Gili Getz @giligetz.bsky.social · Feb 17
Mass protest in New York happening now against Trump/Musk authoritarian regime.
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www.timesofisrael.com/israel-asked... Daily Edition
Israel asked Qatar to boost financial assistance to Gaza a month before Oct. 7 — report
Israeli officials said to have asked Doha's Mohammed al-Emadi to buy more Egyptian fuel to fund Hamas regime, thinking terror group wanted economic relief in exchange for quiet
www.timesofisrael.com
January 3, 2026 at 4:46 AM
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Natalie Portman is fundraising for Standing Together עומדים ביחד نقف معًا today

“we can play a part in encouraging grassroots activists who are making real change on the ground right now.”

my.israelgives.org/en/fundme/no...
December 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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JFREJ led other Jewish groups in responding to the unlawful and draconian arrest of student activists, including Mahmoud Khalil. Photo Credit: @giligetz.bsky.social
Photograph of JFREJ's Purimshpiel, including three actors hunched on the ground in green capes and birthday hat.
December 29, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Israel became the first country to formally recognize Somaliland, a self-declared sovereign state in the Horn of Africa
Israel becomes first country to recognize Somaliland, drawing condemnation from Egypt, Turkey and Somalia - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Somaliland proclaimed independence from Somalia in 1991, but has not been recognized by any other country until now.
www.jta.org
December 28, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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“How we got to a place where free speech means whatever conservatives want to say”

The “60 Minutes” scandal neatly encapsulates the triumph of the past decade’s free-speech hypocrisy, @adamserwer.bsky.social argues.
Cancel Culture’s Boomerang Effect
How we got to a place where free speech means whatever conservatives want to say
www.theatlantic.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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14 countries condemn Israeli approval of new West Bank settlements
14 countries condemn Israeli approval of new West Bank settlements
France, Britain, Germany and others say authorization of 19 sites is illegal under international law, warn unilateral actions in West Bank could derail fragile Gaza ceasefire
www.timesofisrael.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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We're committed to having the hard, thorny conversations needed to ensure a peaceful, just, equitable future for all Israelis and Palestinians in the Land. We thank you for your support, on #GivingTuesday and throughout the year, to help us make this happen!
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December 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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We'll be co-presenting the Festival's screening of "There is Another Way" (11/8 and /11), on the work of Combatants for Peace, as well as the post-screening Q&A (11/8), to be moderated by our VP, @giligetz.bsky.social!
Our discount code - pfpi25 - works for any film, ofc. www.otherisrael.org/films/
Films Archive - Other Israel Film Festival
www.otherisrael.org
November 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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🚨 Please join us again in protest to remind the world - we’re not going back to normal when the reality of the people of Gaza, the people of the West Bank and the families of killed hostages is anything but. 🧵
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October 17, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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Today is not an easy day for me that comes with lots of painful reminders. This is my attempt to pay tribute to the Israeli and Palestinian peacebuilders who have been a source of strength to me since 10/7. @jstreetdotorg.bsky.social 📸: @giligetz.bsky.social nyunews.com/ops/guestess...
Guest Essay: On this grim anniversary, we must turn to Jewish-Arab organizations - Washington Square News
The week of the United Nations General Assembly, I found myself in a familiar place. Alongside a group of Israeli expats, I stood across the street from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hotel as we...
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October 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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‘Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon: Building the Road to Peace’ 🕊
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October 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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‘Zohran Mamdani tries to reassure Jewish voters in NYC worried about his ascendance’
www.cnn.com/2025/10/04/p...
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Photo in 🧵 by my dear friend @giligetz.bsky.social 🔥
Zohran Mamdani tries to reassure Jewish voters in NYC worried about his ascendance | CNN Politics
Zohran Mamdani is both a prominent and unapologetic critic of Israel as well as the front-runner to be the next mayor of New York, home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel. Ever since h...
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October 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Yesterday a diverse coalition of people and organizations came together to support Palestinian peace activist Mohsen Mahdawi as he continues to be targeted by ICE for exercising his right to free speech. We mustn't let up the fight. #freespeechforall @mhughesrob.bsky.social @giligetz.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Kol Nidre service at Lab Shul yesterday with @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and Mohsen Mahdawi was moving. Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie led a beautiful, deeply connected service that attendees said they will never forget. One of his best and most powerful sermons. 🧵
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October 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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PHOTOS: Zohran Mamdani — with a yarmulka — attended Yom Kippur Kol Nidre services at the Lab Shul, a non-denominational congregation in Manhattan. He was seated between Rep. Jerry Nadler and Brad Lander.

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October 2, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Thank you @giligetz.bsky.social for the photos on this historic day! 💜 🇵🇸🕊
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September 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Images from the rally we cosponsored today in support of France's decision to #recognizePalestine. In attendance were our VPs @giligetz.bsky.social & Karen Shapiro, and our ED, R' @mhughesrob.bsky.social (center in selfie).
@etannechin.bsky.social reports in Haaretz: www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
September 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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September 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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It’s outrageous that Sec. Kennedy is trying to fire the CDC Director — after only a few weeks on the job — for her commitment to public health & vaccines.

The Sen. HELP Committee must hold a hearing with Kennedy & the CDC Director as soon as possible.

Vaccines save lives. Period.
August 28, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
IDF chief reportedly says there is a hostage deal ‘on the table, we need to take it’
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August 25, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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Mass dehumanization led to the Holocaust and to October 7th. We're now seeing it in Gaza and on the WB, and it's "a direct assault on our Jewish values, our shared humanity".
Our VP @giligetz.bsky.social spoke at Monday's “Jews Say No More” rally in NYC. www.progressiveisrael.org/blog-post-je...
Blog Post -- "Jews Say No More" by Gili Getz
"Jews Say No More" by Gili Getz (Lightly adapted from the speech given on August 4th's "Jews Say No More" rally in New York City) Jews say, "No More!" Israeli Jews also say, "No More!" My name is Gil...
www.progressiveisrael.org
August 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Bay Area Jewish clergy protest at Israel Consulate, calling for end to war and suffering jweekly.com/2025/08/11/b...
Local Jewish clergy protest at Israel Consulate, calling for war's end
Bay Area rabbis and cantors block the street outside the Israel Consulate in S.F., demanding an end to the war and a release of the hostages.
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August 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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End the war 🛑
Stop the starvation 🏴‍☠️☠️ NOW‼️
Bring them home in one deal🎗️‼️
#ThereIsNoMilitarySolution
Justice for Awdah Hathaleen ⚖️
End the occupation‼️✊🏽🕊️

📍Union Square today: Israelis for Peace & Standing Together NYC showed up strong 💪 🧵👇
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August 4, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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“We need you to speak up, we need an overwhelming…pressure to save those who are left to be saved..we need to say NO MORE!…Netanyahu made famine that will haunt us for generations to come…there is another world we can build from the river to the sea where everyone is safe and free” - Gili Getz
Gili from Israelis for Peace speaking outside in a mic
August 4, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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CHICAGO!

Yidden especially!

MONDAY!

TURN OUT!

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!

Please get this out to all your networks!!
Chicago Jews say: LET GAZA LIVE Join Chicago area rabbis and cantors Monday, August 4, 2025 4:30-5:15 PM 500 West Madison St., Chicago (In front of the Israeli Consulate) No flags please
August 2, 2025 at 12:14 AM