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Look out for these protests!
April 2, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Look out for these protests!
The response to the film from the Palestinians who are actually facing the settler attacks, unlike the Western pro-Hamas activists, was overwhelmingly positive. Honestly, fuck the @bdsmovement.bsky.social and every other "pro-Palestine activist" who supported their boycott against the movie
![“As far as I’m concerned, Yuval is far more Palestinian than most of these online commentators attacking him — he is Palestinian to the core,” Al-Nawaja continued. “He is Jewish and Israeli, but he understands exactly what’s happening here just as I do, and he chose to stand with us. Yuval and dozens like him have lived with us, eaten with us, slept in our homes, and confronted soldiers and settlers alongside us every single day. I invite all the critics to turn off their air conditioners, get in a car, and come live here with us for just one week. Then let’s see if they still call on me to boycott the film.”
Tariq Hathaleen, an activist from the village of Umm Al-Khair, explained: “Everything we stand for here is in real danger. We have been under daily attacks from settlers. On the same evening that the whole world was talking about [“No Other Land”] winning the Oscar, the settlers organized themselves and came to take revenge. To all those scrutinizing the legitimacy of our struggle, I say: take your statements, turn them into juice, drink it, and calm down.
“I have personally been active in this struggle for more than two decades,” Hathaleen continued. “After much thought and discussion, we decided back then that we would welcome all supporters who identify with us on the ground. Twenty years ago, groups from Israel and abroad came, and I accompanied them. For me, they are a force I cannot afford to give up on. All these years, we have heard the accusations from the boycott movement against us — we expected it.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cnouewlxlijzdirbmdqot5wz/bafkreiabeijklb3ywhddeiahhjlv7wcapi435i5iexpgyrr675okjlc6oi@jpeg)
![Hathaleen believes that the overwhelming majority of residents in the area still stand behind this decision to welcome Israeli activists into co-resistance, especially now when the community feels more vulnerable than ever. He also thinks the BDS movement’s denunciation has a class element and is part of a struggle over narrative ownership.
“Palestinians in the diaspora, although they are the third generation to the Nakba, live with the privileges that Western countries grant them,” Hathaleen said. “They are educated and multilingual. Alongside them are wealthy intellectuals in the major cities of the West Bank who believe they know what the Palestinian struggle needs. And then, with this film, suddenly a group of simple people — farmers and shepherds, students and workers — managed to reach the world’s stage with a single documentary film. Believe me, if one of them had initiated the film and worked on it, we wouldn’t have heard these voices [calling to boycott it], and we would be celebrating its screening in Ramallah.”
For Nidal Younis, the head of the Masafer Yatta village council, the success of “No Other Land” at the Oscars should not only be celebrated, but used “as a lever to shed more light on what is happening in Masafer Yatta and all of Palestine. In the current reality, with settler violence and daily attacks on our communities, alongside the moral decline in Israeli society, this film is a very loud cry against oppression and injustice. No film can bring about historical justice to our people, but it is one of the available means in our struggle, and must be used in our international efforts.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cnouewlxlijzdirbmdqot5wz/bafkreic76lns4l22j3pxkk4rkp6nvrrjorq7nbdffcfbgaracg5oa7rhxq@jpeg)
![A Palestinian activist and teacher whose home Israel has demolished multiple times, and who requested anonymity, said: “Honestly, I’m tired of all the criticism from people who don’t know who we are or how we survive here, yet lecture us on what to do and how to tell our story. I am incredibly proud of Basel and Yuval for making this film.
“Our struggle has been going on for [decades]. We are forgotten here in caves, and no one cares. Without this film, who would even know where Umm Al-Khair or Susiya are, or what their story is? I’m about to cook an Iftar meal for all the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim activists who live here with us. I invite anyone to spend just one night here in the freezing cold with them. Maybe the settlers will attack us before dawn, and we’ll need their help.”
Another activist from a different village who also requested anonymity, added: “I am ashamed of all these critics and attackers. Instead of supporting Yuval and Basel and contributing to our struggle, even just with words online, this is what they choose to do? Preach to us and tell us what the Palestinian struggle should be? This film has shed light on our reality in a way that no Palestinian politician in a suit, speaking multiple languages, has ever dared to. I don’t know a single person in Masafer Yatta who doesn’t support it.
“There is a difference between a Zionist and a Jew, between a settler and an Israeli leftist who opposes the occupation. I simply cannot put them all in the same category. And if people criticize Basel for making a film with an Israeli, I invite any Palestinian who wants to make a film — even just a TikTok video, not an Oscar-winning movie — to come here. We will help them. The most important thing is to keep raising our voice.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cnouewlxlijzdirbmdqot5wz/bafkreicqhxkw356rql47chidebztl22ag73tgryke3l4jf2iin62fezzja@jpeg)
March 8, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The response to the film from the Palestinians who are actually facing the settler attacks, unlike the Western pro-Hamas activists, was overwhelmingly positive. Honestly, fuck the @bdsmovement.bsky.social and every other "pro-Palestine activist" who supported their boycott against the movie
Contact @itstransamerican.bsky.social if interested!
February 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Contact @itstransamerican.bsky.social if interested!
Make sure to show support!
January 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Make sure to show support!
Make sure y'all email your senators and tell them to not vote in Pete Hegeth right away! He's a white nationalist that supports the Crusaders, slavery, and criminalizing homosexuality. He's also, allegedly, a drunk, has a history of sexual misconduct, and was abusive towards his ex-wife
January 22, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Make sure y'all email your senators and tell them to not vote in Pete Hegeth right away! He's a white nationalist that supports the Crusaders, slavery, and criminalizing homosexuality. He's also, allegedly, a drunk, has a history of sexual misconduct, and was abusive towards his ex-wife
Make sure to look out for these protests on Tuesday, January 14th! Palestinians in Gaza are risking their lives to protest this war
#We_Want_Dignity
#We_Want_Dignity
January 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Make sure to look out for these protests on Tuesday, January 14th! Palestinians in Gaza are risking their lives to protest this war
#We_Want_Dignity
#We_Want_Dignity
Keep eyes on the upcoming protest! Hopefully the protesters don't get harmed
January 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Keep eyes on the upcoming protest! Hopefully the protesters don't get harmed
What a shame
From the article, it seems like it was because Netanyahu was threatening to end the peace process with Lebanon. If true, it’s insane, but not out of character, that Netanyahu was willing to allow Hezbollah to kill and terrorize Israelis and kill Lebanese civilians over this warrant
From the article, it seems like it was because Netanyahu was threatening to end the peace process with Lebanon. If true, it’s insane, but not out of character, that Netanyahu was willing to allow Hezbollah to kill and terrorize Israelis and kill Lebanese civilians over this warrant
November 29, 2024 at 4:09 AM
What a shame
From the article, it seems like it was because Netanyahu was threatening to end the peace process with Lebanon. If true, it’s insane, but not out of character, that Netanyahu was willing to allow Hezbollah to kill and terrorize Israelis and kill Lebanese civilians over this warrant
From the article, it seems like it was because Netanyahu was threatening to end the peace process with Lebanon. If true, it’s insane, but not out of character, that Netanyahu was willing to allow Hezbollah to kill and terrorize Israelis and kill Lebanese civilians over this warrant
Here's their petition and mission statement!
November 18, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Here's their petition and mission statement!
Pope Francis has condemned Israel’s attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, stating that they’ve committed war crimes, and is reportedly calling for investigations of genocide in the Gaza War
I do agree with him, and I’m thankful for his support. I’m also surprised he’s against the conduct of this war.
I do agree with him, and I’m thankful for his support. I’m also surprised he’s against the conduct of this war.
November 18, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Pope Francis has condemned Israel’s attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, stating that they’ve committed war crimes, and is reportedly calling for investigations of genocide in the Gaza War
I do agree with him, and I’m thankful for his support. I’m also surprised he’s against the conduct of this war.
I do agree with him, and I’m thankful for his support. I’m also surprised he’s against the conduct of this war.
Great message from @progressivevictory.win! Please go check out their website and join their discord if you’re interested in fighting against MAGA!
November 6, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Great message from @progressivevictory.win! Please go check out their website and join their discord if you’re interested in fighting against MAGA!
A woman in Iran walked around in her bra and underwear in protest of the strict dress code there. This is part of a larger movement that was violently cracked down with over 500 murders and thousands of arrests
More info: www.voanews.com/a/iran-arres...
Video of the protest: x.com/VOAfarsi/sta...
More info: www.voanews.com/a/iran-arres...
Video of the protest: x.com/VOAfarsi/sta...
November 2, 2024 at 11:48 PM
A woman in Iran walked around in her bra and underwear in protest of the strict dress code there. This is part of a larger movement that was violently cracked down with over 500 murders and thousands of arrests
More info: www.voanews.com/a/iran-arres...
Video of the protest: x.com/VOAfarsi/sta...
More info: www.voanews.com/a/iran-arres...
Video of the protest: x.com/VOAfarsi/sta...
MAGA has became so reactionary that it has fucked up the polls. For the love of God, vote Trump out
November 2, 2024 at 8:04 PM
MAGA has became so reactionary that it has fucked up the polls. For the love of God, vote Trump out
Israel shouldn’t be able to target journalists like this. It’s insane
October 24, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Israel shouldn’t be able to target journalists like this. It’s insane
Hopefully this passes!
October 23, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Hopefully this passes!
This story is so upsetting. He was such a good kid too😞
October 21, 2024 at 2:49 AM
This story is so upsetting. He was such a good kid too😞
March 24, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Seems about right, but I view myself more on the left
March 24, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Seems about right, but I view myself more on the left
March 24, 2024 at 6:15 PM
March 24, 2024 at 6:07 PM
What do my favorite games say about me?
March 24, 2024 at 6:06 PM
What do my favorite games say about me?
I’m starting to read again! My father recommended me this book to read. It seems to be pretty neutral and educational on the issue based on the reviews for it
March 24, 2024 at 5:59 PM
I’m starting to read again! My father recommended me this book to read. It seems to be pretty neutral and educational on the issue based on the reviews for it
Are you brave enough to show your on repeat?
March 24, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Are you brave enough to show your on repeat?