Her golden locks, like strands of sunlight, frame a face with oceanic blue eyes that reflect the untold stories within. Her appearance, one that typically draws favor, becomes a contradiction because her name is Ahed—a name as ancient as the land she calls home.

Here’s what you're in for ​​☕:

• Ahed Tamimi: From iconic fist to the shadows of prison walls.

• An unseen battle: Bisan's urgent plea.

• Global highlights: Diplomatic moves and unexpected events.

• Hopeful hearts: Dua for Palestine.

KEEPING UP

Ahed Tamimi Speaks Out 👊📣

Remember Ahed Tamimi? The Palestinian activist with the unforgettable piercing blue eyes? As her captivating image resurfaces, it carries with it a plea for justice that cannot be ignored.

📸 Flashback 📸

Ahed first captured our attention at just 11 years old, raising her tiny fist against a fully armed Israeli soldier in an attempt to protect her family.

However,

Ahed's journey didn't stop there. At 16, she faced an unjust 8-month sentence in an Israeli prison. Her crime? Slapping a soldier who had shot her 15-year-old cousin in the head with a rubber bullet during a protest.

🌌 Dark Days Return 🌌

On November 6th, 2023, she was arrested again during a night raid on her home in the West Bank. No charges were made, just a chilling return to the familiar walls of an Israeli prison.

Recently released from Israeli prison, Ahed discloses the harsh conditions endured and stated that 30 female prisoners remain unjustly incarcerated. The details include:

• 🤕 Daily torture and beatings

• 🚰 Deprivation of water, food, and clothes

• 🛏️ Sleeping on cold floors

• 🚨 Constant threats to their families

UPDATE

Bisan's Urgent Message 📱🚨

After tirelessly documenting her life for the past 60 days, Bisan, a courageous soul in the heart of Gaza, has posted an alarming message on Instagram.

📢 Caption: "I no longer have any hope of survival like I had at the beginning of this genocide, and I am certain that I will die in the next few weeks or maybe days…"

Bisan shared the harsh reality of life in Gaza. She is currently grappling with severe health issues, shared by many in Gaza. 

💔 Health Crisis in Gaza 💔

Beyond the immediate physical threats of the ongoing genocide, the people of Gaza are entangled in a web of intense indirect health impacts. Factors that contribute to this health crisis:

1️⃣ No Access to Safe Water: The water infrastructure is damaged, restricting access to clean water. This increases the risk of waterborne diseases like cholera, posing a severe health threat.

2️⃣ Crowded Living Conditions: Gaza's crowded living conditions hinder social distancing. This amplifies the risk of respiratory infections such as tuberculosis and measles.

3️⃣ Limited Healthcare Resources: Damaged facilities strain medical resources, limiting access to necessary care. 

SNIPPETS

Since October 7, unit sales of keffiyeh scarves on Amazon increased by 75%, as per data from analytics firm Jungle Scout. Within the 3 months, searches for "Palestinian scarf for women" increased by 159%.

The European Union court has recently determined that public authorities in member states are permitted to forbid employees from wearing symbols of religious beliefs, such as the hijab, with the aim of fostering a "neutral administrative environment."

The Weeknd, aka Abel Tesfaye, a WFP Goodwill Ambassador, contributed $2.5 million and 4 million emergency meals to the United World Food Program's Gaza humanitarian response, aiding over 170,000 Palestinians for 2 weeks.

The United States sends Israel 2,000 pound bunker buster bombs. This contribution of weaponry consists of approximately 15,000 bombs and 57,000 artillery shells. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, and will later host Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Moscow. Their discussions will cover Israel and Gaza.

In the northern Gaza region, an Israeli airstrike targeted the entrance of Kamal Adwan Hospital, where thousands of individuals had sought refuge.

The World Food Programme is suspending food distribution in Houthi-controlled northern Yemen due to funding shortages and disagreements. The decision follows more than a year of unsuccessful negotiations to reduce the number of people in need of aid from 9.5 million to 6.5 million.

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