Innocent blood is spilled, and the frantic cries for help of babies as well as the voices of those seeking justice fade into silence. Palestine, hidden in the shadows, is held captive not only by physical restraints, but also by the silence of the world.

Here's what you're in for ☕:

• You’re fired: Pro-Palestine? Beat it!

• In hot water: Nabela Noor’s controversial post.

• Facing fire: From supermodel to activist.

• Clashing actions: From meals to missiles.

• Healing hearts: One verse at a time.

KEEPING UP

Label Ends Contract with Palestinian Singer Over Her Support for Palestine 🇵🇸

Nemah Hasan, popularly known as Nemahsis, claimed that her label dropped her for being pro-Palestine.

They attempted to silence her and instill fear regarding potential loss of future business opportunities before making their decision official.

In a world where countless influencers often tread cautiously, hesitant to jeopardize brand opportunities by remaining silent or neutral, Nemah took a stand and stated, "I won't compromise who I am for anyone."

Here’s what's jaw dropping… 😳

When Nemah stepped into her label's office before signing her, they cranked up the song "Dammi Falastini," which means "My blood is Palestinian," seemingly as a grand gesture of solidarity.

CONTROVERSY

Nabela Noor's Controversial Stance 🤔

Nabela Noor, a Bengali Muslim influencer, found herself in hot water when she seemingly oversimplified what’s happening in Palestine. Expectations were high due to her Bengali roots because:

1. Her ancestors survived a genocide during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, which began as a conflict between East (now Bangladesh) and West Pakistan (now Pakistan) but tragically escalated into a genocide, killing around 3 million Bengalis.

2. Bangladesh is one of the 28 United Nation members that does NOT recognize Israel. 

Her using the word "conflict" was a major issue. To describe what many deemed a full-blown genocide as a mere "conflict" was like comparing a tornado to a gentle breeze. 

The backlash came like a tsunami, sweeping her posts off the digital shore, leaving Nabela labeled as a "sellout," adrift in a sea of criticism.

Nabela’s comeback 🫣 

Nabela removed her post, and made her intentions clear by stating that her primary concern was the safety of citizens, especially children.

She also shared her uncle's story, a freedom fighter who lost his life in the Bangladesh Liberation War, emphasizing that she never intended to be insensitive or unsupportive of the people of Palestine.

SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWDOWN

Bella's on Fire 🔥

Despite being told to steer clear of politics at a young age, especially when it comes to Palestine, supermodel Bella Hadid is on fire when it comes to standing up for her father's homeland. As a consequence, she faced a wave of criticism.

Nonetheless, she remains firm, insisting, “I have done my education enough, I know my family enough, I know my own history enough. And that should be enough.” 

HOWEVER,

Instagram appears to be putting a damper on her activism by shadow banning her Palestine-related posts, leading Bella to publicly call them out for the apparent censorship. 📣

SNIPPETS

Aml Artistry is donating 100% of the proceeds made from her "Dome of the Rock" oil painting print to Palestine. This breathtaking artwork is available on her website, and her art collection includes a beautiful assortment of Islamic-themed paintings.

McDonald's Israel serves 4,000 meals daily to the Israel Defense Forces and its citizens, all while enforcing a thorough siege on Gaza, depriving its citizens of life-sustaining supplies. This triggered McDonald's Turkey to donate $1 million to Palestinians.

Saudi Arabia has called an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, set to take place today, with the primary goal of addressing the "escalating military situation in Gaza."

President of Colombia contemplates suspending ties with Israel. He stated that he “Does not support genocide” and sends humanitarian aid to Gaza. Meanwhile, UAE president has granted $20 million in humanitarian aid for Palestine.

In Illinois, a 6-year-old Palestinian Muslim boy was stabbed 26 times to death by their landlord, who was enraged by Hamas's actions. The boy's mother suggested they "pray for peace," to which he replied, "you Muslims will die," before stabbing her multiple times and murdering her son. She is currently in critical condition.

A French woman was arrested for saying “Assalamu Alaikum”. The person who filed the complaint was the woman's neighbor who had allegedly overheard her say this to workers in their building.

ISLAMIC REMINDER

A Guide Through Hard Times 🌙

In life's darkest hours, when our hearts are heavy, the Quran becomes our guiding light. Let's delve into verses that offer comfort and resilience in the face of life's most trying moments.

🌟 For the times when you feel guilty for going about your day while others suffer:

🌟 For the times when you question why innocent people suffer:

🌟 For the times when your heart aches for the children who have died:

🌟 For the times when you seek justice:

🌟 For the times when you feel helpless:

🌟 For the times when you feel the world is against Muslims:

🌟 For the times when you don’t know what to do:

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