The president's words linger, hope tangled in the chaos of a broken ceasefire, where trust fades along with the population of Gaza.

Here’s what you're in for ​​☕:

• State of the Union Aftermath: Biden's moves for Gaza. 

• Exposing Injustice: The truth about Congo's silent genocide. 

• Headlines: Gaza, Starbucks, Google, and Sudan.

• Ramadan Tip: Say this if someone is testing your patience! 

KEEPING UP

Biden's State of the Union 🤔🔥

Following Thursday's State of the Union speech, President Joe Biden's comments on humanitarian assistance and Gaza attracted attention and controversy. Here's what he had to say:

🛳️ Humanitarian Assistance: 

Biden instructed to send 1,000 American troops to establish a temporary pier for transporting humanitarian aid.

💬 Message to Israel:

In a message to Israel, President Biden emphasized that using humanitarian aid as a bargaining chip is unacceptable. He also stated, “Humanitarian assistance cannot be a secondary consideration.” 

🔄 Secret Behind Shift in Tone: 

The President's changing view on Gaza, especially with regard to the undecided voter campaign, shows how public opinion affects policy.

The rising participation on election day, particularly in swing states like Michigan with a large Arab population, demonstrates that people are closely monitoring the administration's attitude to important topics like the genocide in Palestine. 

📊 Impact on Electoral Dynamics: 

The undecided voter campaign, particularly in Michigan, has the potential to influence electoral outcomes in the upcoming presidential election. 

With Michigan's previous two elections decided by narrow margins, the administration's handling of the genocide in Gaza has an impact on voters state of mind and electoral outcomes. Don't be fooled by Biden's sudden concern for Gaza.

BREAKING NEWS

Congo's Silent Genocide 🩸💥

There is another genocide that has been flying under the radar for far too long – the silent genocide unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Millions are losing their lives and being exploited, all so the West can benefit from Congo's rich natural resources. 

Let's break it down:

🌍 The Prolonged War Economy: 

Government officials, rebel leaders, and international businesses collaborate to exploit Congo's wealth of raw materials like coltan and cobalt. It's a vicious cycle of greed and violence that's left millions in despair.

💎 Coltan and Cobalt: 

These minerals are crucial components of our electronic devices. Congo supplies 70% of the world's cobalt and the majority of the world's coltan, making it a central player in global supply chains.

Cobalt is toxic to touch and breathe in. Cobalt exposure leads to serious health risks, including:

• Cancer 

• Respiratory illnesses

• Miscarriages

• Headaches

• Skin conditions

💔 The Toll on Human Lives: 

Since 1996, over 6 million lives have been lost, and millions more have been displaced. Women and children suffer the most from the violence, with approximately 48 women being raped every hour. 

The mining of Congo's resources involves child labor and slavery, with an estimated 40,000 children working in hazardous conditions. This exploitation is fueled by the insatiable demand for Congo's resources.

👊 Hold Corporations Accountable: 

Companies like @apple, @teslamotors, and @microsoft have turned a blind eye to the human cost of their supply chains. They benefit from the exploitation of Congo's resources, while millions suffer.

🌐 Backed by Powerful Nations: 

The conflict over Congo's resources is backed by the US, the UK, and France. These nations play a big role in shaping the region's politics.

📢 Spread Awareness: 

The genocide in Congo may be silent, but raising awareness can break the silence and lead to meaningful change. Please share!

SNIPPETS

An Israeli air attack killed several people on the first night of Ramadan in Gaza, where there are severe shortages of food and water and people have been offering prayers in bombed out mosques. 

Starbucks in the Middle East has made the decision to lay off 2,000 employees due to declining business attributed to boycotts. The operator of Starbucks cited challenging business conditions as the primary reason for letting go of over 10% of its workforce across its locations in the Middle East and North Africa.

Google fired an employee who protested its contract with the Israeli military during a presentation by Google Israel managing director Barak Regev at Mind the Tech, an annual Israeli tech conference in New York. The engineer voiced opposition to Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion Israeli government contract for access to cloud services from Google and Amazon.

The United Nations Security Council has urgently called for a ceasefire in Sudan for the holy month of Ramadan. This critical ceasefire is intended to facilitate aid delivery to 25 million individuals facing severe food shortages, as the humanitarian response nears a breaking point.

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