This is the sixteenth month since the current Israel-Hamas conflict commenced. I have been keeping copies of selected online content since 7 October 2023.
Some of these posts feature on my BlueSky and X pages (@garybunt), and are usually posted there first, along with related materials and extra links (there’s often a time lag between posting on X and posting here!). The intention is to keep a snapshot of these posts (X posts disappear occasionally) and other content. I’m planning to write about these sources in due course.
Ellie Violet Bramley, Guardian, Gaza Cola launched by Palestinian activist to rebuild destroyed hospital, 8 Jan 2025
“Qashoo first had the idea for Gaza Cola in November 2023. The red can features the Palestinian flag, “Gaza Cola” written in Arabic calligraphy, and a pattern riffing on the Palestinian keffiyeh, the scarf often worn as a symbol of resistance.”
Iraqi-British surgeon Dr. Mohammed Tahir was supposed to leave Gaza today after 3 months of tirelessly work as well as recounting the horror being experienced by Palestinians.
— Leyla Hamed (@leylahamed) January 7, 2025
He has decided to stay, committed to his patients. Such dedication is light in the darkest of times. pic.twitter.com/ChT7o8rh9d
Today, I asked the Government to make it clear:
— Apsana Begum MP (@ApsanaBegumMP) January 7, 2025
Are UK-made drones exported to Israel before any licences were suspended, being used to shoot children in Gaza? pic.twitter.com/7HD9fyBh3f
🚨Haaretz now confirms what we've been warning about for months:
— Muhammad Shehada (@muhammadshehad2) January 8, 2025
Israel is planning to cram Palestinians in northern Gaza into flimsy tents in CONCENTRATION CAMPS run by the IDF
In Southern Gaza, Israel will put CRIMINAL GANGS in charge
Our report: https://t.co/6Didbc3Xxp pic.twitter.com/Qv77eXxcas
Palestinian children have been filmed breakdancing among the ruins of Israel’s war on Gaza as a way to pass time and process trauma. pic.twitter.com/o3V285W29R
— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) January 6, 2025
Dr. Hussam Abu Safia was abducted by Israeli forces on Dec. 27 and is reportedly being held in Israel’s notorious Sde Teiman prison camp. In an exclusive interview, his wife says he chose to stay in Gaza despite the danger to himself and his family. pic.twitter.com/RiPc3anxh4
— AJ+ (@ajplus) January 8, 2025
Thank you @Lama_writes4u https://t.co/vIpMpSMrhM
— Hamada Shoo (@Hamadashoo) January 2, 2025
The mother of Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya has died of a heart attack Today, heartbroken by her son’s enforced disappearance by Israel. pic.twitter.com/G34NqIKogA
— Martyrs of Gaza (@GazaMartyrs) January 8, 2025