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DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2025-01-14 · 00:36 UTC

Hot meals 4 Starved #Palestinian Kids in #NorthGaza

Update on January 10, 2025 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

"Dear Supporters,

Another week has passed, and I’m back with updates from the ground in #Gaza. While there’s talk of a ceasefire deal, I believe it’s little more than a gimmick—a distraction used to prolong suffering while giving political players the chance to pat themselves on the back. As the powerful negotiate in luxury, the people of Gaza endure relentless hardship—cold, hungry, and unsafe. Just my two cents.

Before diving into Gaza updates, I want to express solidarity with the people of California who are facing devastating wildfires. My heart goes out to those who have lost their homes and livelihoods.

Now, to the heart of the matter: the incredible work your generosity has made possible.

Soup Kitchens: Staying Strong

Our six soup kitchen locations remain fully operational, serving at capacity despite the immense challenges. We’ve also increased drinking water deliveries to six trucks daily, ensuring more families have access to clean water.

Here’s what’s happening across Gaza:

Khan Younes:
Crowds have grown significantly, and the team has stepped up, adding more pots to meet the need. Their food is delicious, their work tireless, and their photos uplifting. This location is now a hub of activity with three initiatives: the soup kitchen, the classroom, and the daily water deliveries. They’ve even added staff to enhance flavors and expand their impact.

Al Zawaydah:
This is our largest location, and the team here is nothing short of heroic. They cook every day, ensuring meals are hearty and nutritious by investing in extra vegetables. They’ve introduced a patron card system that guarantees meals while keeping capacity for new faces. It’s a well-oiled machine, driven by compassion.

Beach Camp:
Chef Faten and her team are doing wonders here. Five days a week, they bake savory pies, mini pizzas, sweet breads, and pastries. Fridays are reserved for rice dishes, a staple that also sustains three other locations in North Gaza, including the one providing meals for the Arab Baptist Hospital.

Al Shaikh Radwan:
Our northernmost location came under fire this week, with bullets landing alarmingly close to the cooking pots. It gave the crew a scare, but they soldiered on. Their courage inspires us all.

Hospital Deliveries:
Chef Kabar and his team prepare meals daily for the Arab Baptist Hospital, with Omar and Fatema ensuring these hot meals are delivered safely. Their dedication makes us so proud.

What’s Next?

I often ask myself: How can we do more? What else can we do? Sometimes we have answers; other times, we don’t. What’s certain is that our work remains critical. From distributing blankets, classroom supplies, to hygiene kits and care packages in both North and South Gaza, every dollar you donate is stretched to serve the community.

We need more resources, yes. And while moving funds into Gaza is a constant challenge, we persist, finding ways to get resources into the hands of our courageous crews who make all this magic happen.

How Can You Help?

Share and Engage: Social media platforms are slowing us down, and we need your help to amplify our stories. Share, engage, and tag us—it makes a bigger difference than you might think.

Boycott and Advocate: Support ethical companies and continue advocating for peace with justice.

Keep Gaza in Your Prayers: Your prayers and well wishes matter.

Thank you for being such incredible allies. Your generosity keeps the Gaza Soup Kitchen alive, and your support inspires us to keep going. Together, we’re making a tangible difference.

With gratitude and hope,
Hani
Gaza Soup Kitchen Team"

#palestinian #northgaza #hanialmadhoun #gaza #israeliwarcrimes #starvation

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2025-01-14 · 00:31 UTC

Surviving war and #HIV: #Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in #Gaza

by Afeef Nessouli, Steven W. Thrasher, January 13 2025

"Life in #NorthernGaza is precarious enough without having to worry about #AIDS. Airstrikes and ground raids are a constant threat that keep people from leaving their homes to find food. 'We have to conserve,' said E.S., a 27-year-old who lives with his mother and younger brother in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood in southwest Gaza City. 'People are fighting each other to get the aid boxes.'

"And then there’s the issue of medication.

"'My doctor told me that the antiretrovirals have been consumed completely and there is nothing left in store,' said E.S., who is HIV-positive and agreed to speak with The Intercept using a pseudonym to avoid community stigma and targeting by the Israeli authorities.

"He needs #tenofovir, a common HIV medication, and #lopinavir / #ritonavir, a much more rarely prescribed one. At times, E.S. has had so little left that he dangerously began rationing his pills by skipping morning doses. 'There are no more supplies coming in or there hasn’t been any supplies at all coming in to the south or to the north,' he typed in a direct message. While Israel has denied blocking medication, international aid groups like #Glia have told The Intercept that HIV medication specifically has been blocked from entering the Gaza strip.

"Without these medications, E.S. — who already uses a walker for mobility — would see his health deteriorate rapidly. Within a short span of time, he would begin to move even more slowly, and he might lose the ability to walk altogether. With soldiers mandating mass displacement and sniping Palestinians as they try to evacuate, this could mean a death sentence.

"As Israel’s war on Gaza rages around him, E.S. has spent most of his time at home with his two cats. While many of his neighbors moved south to Rafah, he stayed put with his brother and mother, who is a cancer survivor. His limited mobility, the result of a viral infection exacerbated by HIV, made leaving more dangerous than staying.

"So they chose to stay north — despite warnings from the occupation military to evacuate. His home, while offering more protection than a tent, hasn’t exactly been safe: 'I saw people get sniped right across the street from me. It was a family of five trying to cross the road after they were ordered to evacuate their building before it was bombed.' He said the parents died and the children survived.

"E.S. used to get his medication from Al Rimal Martyrs Clinic, but it was evacuated and then reinhabited by displaced Palestinians.

"'Now, with the genocide happening, I fear not only my health deteriorating, but also how my family will respond,' he wrote. For years, his family didn’t acknowledge his HIV status; now he worries that his condition will be a liability for them."

#hiv #queer #gaza #northerngaza #aids #tenofovir

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2025-01-14 · 00:31 UTC

Surviving war and #HIV: #Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in #Gaza

by Afeef Nessouli, Steven W. Thrasher, January 13 2025

"Life in #NorthernGaza is precarious enough without having to worry about #AIDS. Airstrikes and ground raids are a constant threat that keep people from leaving their homes to find food. 'We have to conserve,' said E.S., a 27-year-old who lives with his mother and younger brother in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood in southwest Gaza City. 'People are fighting each other to get the aid boxes.'

"And then there’s the issue of medication.

"'My doctor told me that the antiretrovirals have been consumed completely and there is nothing left in store,' said E.S., who is HIV-positive and agreed to speak with The Intercept using a pseudonym to avoid community stigma and targeting by the Israeli authorities.

"He needs #tenofovir, a common HIV medication, and #lopinavir / #ritonavir, a much more rarely prescribed one. At times, E.S. has had so little left that he dangerously began rationing his pills by skipping morning doses. 'There are no more supplies coming in or there hasn’t been any supplies at all coming in to the south or to the north,' he typed in a direct message. While Israel has denied blocking medication, international aid groups like #Glia have told The Intercept that HIV medication specifically has been blocked from entering the Gaza strip.

"Without these medications, E.S. — who already uses a walker for mobility — would see his health deteriorate rapidly. Within a short span of time, he would begin to move even more slowly, and he might lose the ability to walk altogether. With soldiers mandating mass displacement and sniping Palestinians as they try to evacuate, this could mean a death sentence.

"As Israel’s war on Gaza rages around him, E.S. has spent most of his time at home with his two cats. While many of his neighbors moved south to Rafah, he stayed put with his brother and mother, who is a cancer survivor. His limited mobility, the result of a viral infection exacerbated by HIV, made leaving more dangerous than staying.

"So they chose to stay north — despite warnings from the occupation military to evacuate. His home, while offering more protection than a tent, hasn’t exactly been safe: 'I saw people get sniped right across the street from me. It was a family of five trying to cross the road after they were ordered to evacuate their building before it was bombed.' He said the parents died and the children survived.

"E.S. used to get his medication from Al Rimal Martyrs Clinic, but it was evacuated and then reinhabited by displaced Palestinians.

"'Now, with the genocide happening, I fear not only my health deteriorating, but also how my family will respond,' he wrote. For years, his family didn’t acknowledge his HIV status; now he worries that his condition will be a liability for them."

#hiv #queer #gaza #northerngaza #aids #tenofovir

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2025-01-14 · 00:31 UTC

Surviving war and #HIV: #Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in #Gaza

by Afeef Nessouli, Steven W. Thrasher, January 13 2025

"Life in #NorthernGaza is precarious enough without having to worry about #AIDS. Airstrikes and ground raids are a constant threat that keep people from leaving their homes to find food. 'We have to conserve,' said E.S., a 27-year-old who lives with his mother and younger brother in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood in southwest Gaza City. 'People are fighting each other to get the aid boxes.'

"And then there’s the issue of medication.

"'My doctor told me that the antiretrovirals have been consumed completely and there is nothing left in store,' said E.S., who is HIV-positive and agreed to speak with The Intercept using a pseudonym to avoid community stigma and targeting by the Israeli authorities.

"He needs #tenofovir, a common HIV medication, and #lopinavir / #ritonavir, a much more rarely prescribed one. At times, E.S. has had so little left that he dangerously began rationing his pills by skipping morning doses. 'There are no more supplies coming in or there hasn’t been any supplies at all coming in to the south or to the north,' he typed in a direct message. While Israel has denied blocking medication, international aid groups like #Glia have told The Intercept that HIV medication specifically has been blocked from entering the Gaza strip.

"Without these medications, E.S. — who already uses a walker for mobility — would see his health deteriorate rapidly. Within a short span of time, he would begin to move even more slowly, and he might lose the ability to walk altogether. With soldiers mandating mass displacement and sniping Palestinians as they try to evacuate, this could mean a death sentence.

"As Israel’s war on Gaza rages around him, E.S. has spent most of his time at home with his two cats. While many of his neighbors moved south to Rafah, he stayed put with his brother and mother, who is a cancer survivor. His limited mobility, the result of a viral infection exacerbated by HIV, made leaving more dangerous than staying.

"So they chose to stay north — despite warnings from the occupation military to evacuate. His home, while offering more protection than a tent, hasn’t exactly been safe: 'I saw people get sniped right across the street from me. It was a family of five trying to cross the road after they were ordered to evacuate their building before it was bombed.' He said the parents died and the children survived.

"E.S. used to get his medication from Al Rimal Martyrs Clinic, but it was evacuated and then reinhabited by displaced Palestinians.

"'Now, with the genocide happening, I fear not only my health deteriorating, but also how my family will respond,' he wrote. For years, his family didn’t acknowledge his HIV status; now he worries that his condition will be a liability for them."

#hiv #queer #gaza #northerngaza #aids #tenofovir

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2025-01-14 · 00:31 UTC

Surviving war and #HIV: #Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in #Gaza

by Afeef Nessouli, Steven W. Thrasher, January 13 2025

"Life in #NorthernGaza is precarious enough without having to worry about #AIDS. Airstrikes and ground raids are a constant threat that keep people from leaving their homes to find food. 'We have to conserve,' said E.S., a 27-year-old who lives with his mother and younger brother in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood in southwest Gaza City. 'People are fighting each other to get the aid boxes.'

"And then there’s the issue of medication.

"'My doctor told me that the antiretrovirals have been consumed completely and there is nothing left in store,' said E.S., who is HIV-positive and agreed to speak with The Intercept using a pseudonym to avoid community stigma and targeting by the Israeli authorities.

"He needs #tenofovir, a common HIV medication, and #lopinavir / #ritonavir, a much more rarely prescribed one. At times, E.S. has had so little left that he dangerously began rationing his pills by skipping morning doses. 'There are no more supplies coming in or there hasn’t been any supplies at all coming in to the south or to the north,' he typed in a direct message. While Israel has denied blocking medication, international aid groups like #Glia have told The Intercept that HIV medication specifically has been blocked from entering the Gaza strip.

"Without these medications, E.S. — who already uses a walker for mobility — would see his health deteriorate rapidly. Within a short span of time, he would begin to move even more slowly, and he might lose the ability to walk altogether. With soldiers mandating mass displacement and sniping Palestinians as they try to evacuate, this could mean a death sentence.

"As Israel’s war on Gaza rages around him, E.S. has spent most of his time at home with his two cats. While many of his neighbors moved south to Rafah, he stayed put with his brother and mother, who is a cancer survivor. His limited mobility, the result of a viral infection exacerbated by HIV, made leaving more dangerous than staying.

"So they chose to stay north — despite warnings from the occupation military to evacuate. His home, while offering more protection than a tent, hasn’t exactly been safe: 'I saw people get sniped right across the street from me. It was a family of five trying to cross the road after they were ordered to evacuate their building before it was bombed.' He said the parents died and the children survived.

"E.S. used to get his medication from Al Rimal Martyrs Clinic, but it was evacuated and then reinhabited by displaced Palestinians.

"'Now, with the genocide happening, I fear not only my health deteriorating, but also how my family will respond,' he wrote. For years, his family didn’t acknowledge his HIV status; now he worries that his condition will be a liability for them."

#humanrightsareneverwrong #palestine #genocide #bibiisawarcriminal #worldwarbibi #stoparmingisrael

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2025-01-14 · 00:31 UTC

Surviving war and #HIV: #Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in #Gaza

by Afeef Nessouli, Steven W. Thrasher, January 13 2025

"Life in #NorthernGaza is precarious enough without having to worry about #AIDS. Airstrikes and ground raids are a constant threat that keep people from leaving their homes to find food. 'We have to conserve,' said E.S., a 27-year-old who lives with his mother and younger brother in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood in southwest Gaza City. 'People are fighting each other to get the aid boxes.'

"And then there’s the issue of medication.

"'My doctor told me that the antiretrovirals have been consumed completely and there is nothing left in store,' said E.S., who is HIV-positive and agreed to speak with The Intercept using a pseudonym to avoid community stigma and targeting by the Israeli authorities.

"He needs #tenofovir, a common HIV medication, and #lopinavir / #ritonavir, a much more rarely prescribed one. At times, E.S. has had so little left that he dangerously began rationing his pills by skipping morning doses. 'There are no more supplies coming in or there hasn’t been any supplies at all coming in to the south or to the north,' he typed in a direct message. While Israel has denied blocking medication, international aid groups like #Glia have told The Intercept that HIV medication specifically has been blocked from entering the Gaza strip.

"Without these medications, E.S. — who already uses a walker for mobility — would see his health deteriorate rapidly. Within a short span of time, he would begin to move even more slowly, and he might lose the ability to walk altogether. With soldiers mandating mass displacement and sniping Palestinians as they try to evacuate, this could mean a death sentence.

"As Israel’s war on Gaza rages around him, E.S. has spent most of his time at home with his two cats. While many of his neighbors moved south to Rafah, he stayed put with his brother and mother, who is a cancer survivor. His limited mobility, the result of a viral infection exacerbated by HIV, made leaving more dangerous than staying.

"So they chose to stay north — despite warnings from the occupation military to evacuate. His home, while offering more protection than a tent, hasn’t exactly been safe: 'I saw people get sniped right across the street from me. It was a family of five trying to cross the road after they were ordered to evacuate their building before it was bombed.' He said the parents died and the children survived.

"E.S. used to get his medication from Al Rimal Martyrs Clinic, but it was evacuated and then reinhabited by displaced Palestinians.

"'Now, with the genocide happening, I fear not only my health deteriorating, but also how my family will respond,' he wrote. For years, his family didn’t acknowledge his HIV status; now he worries that his condition will be a liability for them."

#hiv #queer #gaza #northerngaza #aids #tenofovir

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2025-01-03 · 23:58 UTC

Hot meals 4 Starved #Palestinian Kids in #NorthGaza

Update on January 3, 2025 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

"Thank you for being here with us and standing in solidarity. It's deeply troubling that, in 2025, we are still needed, and even more devastating that #Gaza remains under relentless military assault. Just yesterday, 69 defenseless #Palestinians lost their lives to Israeli violence. Yet, we press on, because giving up is not an option.

"Our winterization efforts are expanding across Gaza through several initiatives. In #NorthGaza, we are distributing heavy blankets—updates on this will be shared later today on social media. Yesterday in #KhanYounes, we handed out hats and gloves to the students in our classroom led by Ms. Fatma. These small but crucial interventions are aimed at helping families cope with the brutal winter. Still, the images of people drenched and freezing in the rain are heart-wrenching, especially knowing that at least seven babies have succumbed to the cold. It’s overwhelming, but we refuse to stop. In addition to cooking daily meals—stews and soups—we’re challenging ourselves to find new ways to keep people warm. While we wish we could provide tents or tarps to shelter those most vulnerable, for now, we are focused on winter clothes and blankets. Each blanket costs about $40, and we’ve sourced the heaviest kind available. We also hope to find sleeping bags soon.

"Before diving into more updates, I want to share some exciting news. Slate Magazine just published a podcast interview with me, where I talk about #UNRWA, the #GazaSoupKitchen, and #ChefMahmoud’s inspiring contributions. I hope you get a chance to give it a listen—it’s a glimpse into the work we’re doing and the people behind it."

#palestinian #northgaza #hanialmadhoun #gaza #palestinians #khanyounes

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-28 · 16:32 UTC

Hot meals 4 Starved #Palestinian Kids in #NorthGaza

Update on December 26th, 2024 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

"Dear Comrades,

As we approach the end of another year, we are met with the painful reality that for #Palestinians, the years 2023, 2024, and likely 2025 will remain marked by suffering, #starvation, and invisibility. Despite undeniable evidence, even from U.S. government reports acknowledging famine in North Gaza, influential figures like the U.S. ambassador to Israel have dismissed these truths. For us, the famine is not a distant statistic — it is our daily reality at the Gaza Soup Kitchen.

As the co-founder of this initiative, I witness firsthand the heart-wrenching struggles of families who come to our four locations in North Gaza seeking a hot meal. And while we stretch every resource to serve everyone who shows up, there are still times when we have to send people home empty-handed. It breaks our spirits — not only mine but also those of the chefs and volunteers, who feel this injustice deeply because they, too, live it.

But we refuse to stop. We expand because we must. This week alone, we added 150 families to our daily roster across North Gaza and Khan Younes. By simply adding more rice to our pots, we’ve been able to feed 25 additional families in one location.

As the year comes to a close, here’s where we stand:

North Gaza Operations: We now have four active locations: one in Beach Camp, one in Al Shaikh Radwan, and two in Al Naser. At one of the Al Naser kitchens, we prepare and deliver 140 meals daily for hospital patients, ensuring each meal serves at least two individuals. Families sheltering nearby also receive meals, and if a child shows up empty-handed, our chefs find a way to send them home with food.

Khan Younes Revival: Our Khan Younes kitchen has been reinvigorated, now serving over 200 families daily, primarily displaced families from Al Mawasy. The team has been working tirelessly to refine their operations, and their excitement is contagious. They also deliver water every morning, a vital service for the community.

Al Zawaydah Highlights: This week, the Al Zawaydah team introduced a new hot dish and prepared sahlab, a beloved winter drink made with cinnamon and coconut, for 300 children. Adults weren’t left out, and alongside the sahlab, the team served 525 hot meals, cementing this location as our largest operation.

All of this is possible because of you. Every day, we spend between $12,000 and $15,000 to sustain these efforts, ensuring families receive food and dignity. Beyond the daily meals, we also provide one-off food parcels to families in need, quietly addressing gaps where they arise.

This week, a significant stock donation of $25,000 reinforced our ability to dream big for Gaza. The donor's faith in our mission is humbling, and we’ve even developed tools for others to contribute stocks, opening new avenues for support.

To our incredible supporters: thank you. For 10 months, we have answered every call, served every meal, and shared every moment of hope because of your generosity. You’ve helped us make this year a little less unbearable for so many.

But let us not forget the context of our work. Beyond the soup and rice, my heart breaks with every story of a Palestinian journalist targeted, a physician attacked, or an influencer silenced. These stories keep me up at night. They ruin my days and weeks. But through it all, we must continue to find purpose, to act, to resist despair.

This is my purpose. Thank you for walking this journey with the late Chef Mahmoud and me, for believing in our work, and for spreading the word.

Take a moment to look at the pictures from the last 24 hours at the Gaza Soup Kitchen. Each image tells a story of resilience, of community, and of hope.

With gratitude and resolve,
Hani
Your friend at the Gaza Soup Kitchen"

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#NorthGaza #IsraeliWarCrimes #Starvation #GazaAid #GazaFundraisers #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #FoodIsLife #WaterIsLife #GoFundMe #IsraelHumanRightsViolations
#StopArmingIsrael #WorldWarBibi #BeitLahiya #BaitLahiya #BibiIsAWarCriminal #Genocide #GoFundMe #KhanYounes #Palestine #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #NorthernGaza #Gaza #AlZawaydah #KamalAdwan #KamalAdwanHospital

#palestinian #northgaza #hanialmadhoun #palestinians #starvation #israeliwarcrimes

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-23 · 21:51 UTC

#EUOfficials Will Claim Ignorance of #Israel’s #WarCrimes. This Leaked Document Shows What They Knew.

The internal EU document may strip European foreign ministers of “plausible deniability” in #IsraeliWarCrimes in #Gaza, experts said.

Arthur Neslen, December 23 2024

[...] "Skoog’s analysis laid out evidence from United Nations sources of war crimes by Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah since October 7, 2023, when around 1,200 people were killed during a Hamas-led attack that prompted Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip. The U.N. estimates some 45,000 people have died in Gaza since, with more than half estimated to be women and children.

"Though the assessment did not spare Hamas and Hezbollah, much of its strongest language was reserved for the Israel Defense Forces [#IDF].

"'War has rules,' the paper says. 'Given the high level of civilian casualties and human suffering, allegations focus mainly on how duty bearers, including the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), have seemingly failed to distinguish between civilians and combatants and to take all feasible precautions to protect civilians and civilian objects against the effects of the attacks, in violation of the fundamental principles of #IHL' — international humanitarian law.

"Skoog cites an increased use of 'dehumanizing language' by Israeli political and military leaders, which may 'contribute to evidence of intent' to commit genocide.

"'Incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence — such as that made in statements by Israeli officials — constitutes a serious violation of international human rights Law and may amount to the international crime of incitement to genocide,' the paper says.

"The implications for senior officials from arms-exporting countries to Israel — such as #Germany, #Italy and #France — were not lost on Yanis Varoufakis, the former Greek finance minister and secretary-general of the Democracy in Europe Movement 2025.

"If the International Criminal Court finds Israeli officials guilty of war crimes, #Varoufakis told the Intercept, the very distribution of the report to EU ministers carries significance because the Europeans will not be able plead ignorance.

"'They cannot plausibly deny that they were privy to the facts given the contents of the EU’s special representative’s report that they had a duty to take under consideration,' Varoufakis said. “The world now knows that they knew they were in breach of international law because they were explicitly told so by the EU’s own special representative on human rights. History will judge them harshly. And perhaps so will the ICC.'"

Full article:
https://theintercept.com/2024/12/23/eu-report-israel-war-crimes-complicity/
#Genocide #WarCrimes #StopArmingIsrael #NorthGaza #Gaza #BibiIsAWarCriminal #WorldWarBibi #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #StandWithPalestine #FreePalestine #IsraelHumanRightsViolations

#euofficials #israel #warcrimes #israeliwarcrimes #gaza #idf

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-23 · 03:51 UTC

Hot meals 4 Starved #Palestinian Kids in #NorthGaza

Update on December 19, 2024 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

"Salam, Shalom, and Hello Everyone,

Thank you for being here, for your compassion, and for all you do to make the world a better place. Right now, there’s no place more deserving of your time and generosity than Gaza, Palestine. Your unwavering support for the Gaza Soup Kitchen and the incredible helpers—both inside and outside Gaza—reminds us that humanity endures, even in the face of unimaginable challenges.

Every day, we see destruction and cruelty, but alongside it, there are moments of hope—moments made possible by people like you who refuse to give up. The Gaza Soup Kitchen began as a response to heartbreak, born from an inability to stand idly by. Since its launch earlier this year, we’ve been humbled by the scale of impact we’ve achieved together.

Looking back over the past 10 months, I often ask myself: Was it worth it? The answer lies in the faces of the children we’ve fed, the families we’ve supported, and the comfort we’ve provided amidst chaos. A meal for a child in March, food parcels in April, classrooms in May, formula for newborns, and so much more—these moments affirm why we do this work, despite the personal cost.

This Week’s Updates

1. Expanding to Gaza City Hospitals
This week, we launched a dedicated soup kitchen in Gaza City to provide meals to three major hospitals. So far, we’ve delivered 100–150 meals per day to hospitals like the Baptist Hospital and the Public Service Hospital. The gratitude from medical staff and patients has been overwhelming, and we’re determined to scale up to 500 meals daily. Tomorrow, we’ll prepare 250 meals, taking another step toward that goal.

These meals are delivered by Omar, Fatma, and Yousef, Chef Mahmoud’s children, who wear vests with his insignia. When people see the logo, they offer a small prayer for him—a touching reminder of the legacy we’re building together. This operation is led by Mama Samah, a local chef who has brought her expertise and warmth to this critical mission.

2. North Gaza Kitchens
In North Gaza, our three locations continue feeding up to 850 families daily. The largest serves 325 families, while the others serve 250–300 each. Despite their own fears and displacement, the crew shows up daily, cooking with heart and serving their neighbors with a smile. This area now has over 23 crew members, including a large number of women at our beach location.

3. Al Zawaydah Kitchen in the Middle Area
Our largest operation, located in Al Zawaydah, serves 550 families daily. This kitchen is the backbone of our efforts, though its high food costs and demand present challenges. Still, the team continues to innovate, delivering meals that nourish both the body and the spirit. This is also where Hamoudi, a young boy beloved by the community, often visits with his kittens—a reminder of resilience in even the toughest times.

4. Khan Younes Kitchen
In Khan Younes, we’ve transitioned to daily operations over the past week. Starting with 150 families, we now serve 225. The team has pledged to never turn anyone away, ensuring no one leaves empty-handed. With your help, we’ll sustain this location beyond its initial seed funding from Communities Connections UK, which will soon run out. Daily operations cost $1,000, and the five-member crew is committed to making every dollar count.

5. Additional Initiatives
Beyond meals, we’re delivering four truckloads of water daily to communities in desperate need, thanks to our partnership with flo.pure. Food parcels are also distributed when resources allow, ensuring families have access to essential supplies.

Looking Ahead

Our immediate goal is to increase hospital meals to 500 per day within the next week. Tomorrow, we’ll prepare 250 meals, pushing the limits of what’s possible with our current resources. With your continued support, I’m confident we can rise to this challenge.

A Personal Note

Next week, I’ll be traveling to Egypt to visit my sisters—one a permanent resident, the other recently medically evacuated. Thanks to the cheap seats I booked, I’ll also spend a few days recharging and reconnecting during my day long layovers with friends in Paris, Amsterdam, and Turkey before returning to continue our work in Gaza. Please let me know if you are near any of those places.

End-of-Year Appeal

As the year draws to a close, I hope you find time to rest and reflect. Donations to the Gaza Soup Kitchen are now tax-exempt in the U.S., and your support has never been more critical. The coming weeks are pivotal for Gaza and the Palestinian cause, and every contribution makes a difference.

Thank you for standing with us and for helping to keep hope alive in Gaza.

Warm regards,
Hani
Gaza Soup Kitchen

https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily?viewupdates=1&rcid=r01-173221650335-4b67c31ca83d11ef&utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_email%2B1137-update-supporters-v5b
#NorthGaza #IsraeliWarCrimes #Starvation #GazaAid #GazaFundraisers #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #FoodIsLife #WaterIsLife #GoFundMe #IsraelHumanRightsViolations
#StopArmingIsrael #WorldWarBibi #BeitLahiya #BaitLahiya #BibiIsAWarCriminal #Genocide #GoFundMe #KhanYounes #Palestine #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #NorthernGaza #Gaza #AlZawaydah #KamalAdwan #KamalAdwanHospital

#palestinian #northgaza #hanialmadhoun #israeliwarcrimes #starvation #gazaaid

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-23 · 03:48 UTC

#Israel Orders 'Impossible' #Evacuation While Attacking One of #NorthGaza's Last #Hospitals

"If #KamalAdwanHospital is decommissioned, there will be no way of preserving conditions of life to the remaining 75,000+ civilians in north Gaza," the hospital's director said.

December 22, 2024

"The Israel Defense Forces [#IDF] on Saturday ordered one of the last partly operating hospitals in northern Gaza to shutter and evacuate, even as hospital staff say there are not enough ambulances to do so safely and persistent firing on the facility makes people afraid to leave.

"Israel launched bomb, artillery, and sniper attacks on the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia beginning Saturday, as the Wafa news agency reported. The attacks killed three people in the area and wounded several, according to Wafu. On Sunday, an Israeli drone strike on the hospital's fuel tanks and power generator shut off its electricity, the Anadolu Agency reported.

"'We currently have nearly 400 civilians inside the hospital, including #babies in the neonatal unit, whose lives depend on oxygen and incubators,' hospital director Dr. Husam Abu Safiya said in a statement on Sunday. 'We cannot evacuate these patients safely without assistance, equipment, and time.'"

https://www.commondreams.org/news/kamal-adwan-hospital-gaza
#NorthGaza #IsraeliWarCrimes #Starvation #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #WaterIsLife #IsraelHumanRightsViolations
#StopArmingIsrael #WorldWarBibi #Genocide #Palestine #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #NorthernGaza #Gaza #KamalAdwan #KamalAdwanHospital #BeitLahiya #BaitLahiya

#israel #evacuation #northgaza #hospitals #kamaladwanhospital #idf

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-19 · 23:08 UTC

[Photos] Honoring Courage During A Year of #Genocide -- Solidarity with
#Palestine in Indian Country

By #BrendaNorrell, #CensoredNews, December 19, 2024

"Censored News honors the courage of Native People who stood in solidarity with Palestine and spoke out against genocide. During a year of genocide, most of the media in the United States published distractions and false narratives, aiding and abetting in war crimes and genocide."

https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2024/12/honoring-courage-during-year-of.html

#FreePalestine #Solidarity #BibiIsAWarCriminal #IsraeliWarCrimes #IsraelHumanRightsViolations #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #NativeAmericanActivists #ReaderSupportedNews

#genocide #palestine #brendanorrell #censorednews #freepalestine #solidarity

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-19 · 23:08 UTC

[Photos] Honoring Courage During A Year of #Genocide -- Solidarity with
#Palestine in Indian Country

By #BrendaNorrell, #CensoredNews, December 19, 2024

"Censored News honors the courage of Native People who stood in solidarity with Palestine and spoke out against genocide. During a year of genocide, most of the media in the United States published distractions and false narratives, aiding and abetting in war crimes and genocide."

https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2024/12/honoring-courage-during-year-of.html

#FreePalestine #Solidarity #BibiIsAWarCriminal #IsraeliWarCrimes #IsraelHumanRightsViolations #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #NativeAmericanActivists #ReaderSupportedNews

#genocide #palestine #brendanorrell #censorednews #freepalestine #solidarity

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-19 · 23:08 UTC

[Photos] Honoring Courage During A Year of #Genocide -- Solidarity with
#Palestine in Indian Country

By #BrendaNorrell, #CensoredNews, December 19, 2024

"Censored News honors the courage of Native People who stood in solidarity with Palestine and spoke out against genocide. During a year of genocide, most of the media in the United States published distractions and false narratives, aiding and abetting in war crimes and genocide."

https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2024/12/honoring-courage-during-year-of.html

#FreePalestine #Solidarity #BibiIsAWarCriminal #IsraeliWarCrimes #IsraelHumanRightsViolations #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #NativeAmericanActivists #ReaderSupportedNews

#genocide #palestine #brendanorrell #censorednews #freepalestine #solidarity

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-19 · 23:08 UTC

[Photos] Honoring Courage During A Year of #Genocide -- Solidarity with
#Palestine in Indian Country

By #BrendaNorrell, #CensoredNews, December 19, 2024

"Censored News honors the courage of Native People who stood in solidarity with Palestine and spoke out against genocide. During a year of genocide, most of the media in the United States published distractions and false narratives, aiding and abetting in war crimes and genocide."

https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2024/12/honoring-courage-during-year-of.html

#FreePalestine #Solidarity #BibiIsAWarCriminal #IsraeliWarCrimes #IsraelHumanRightsViolations #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #NativeAmericanActivists #ReaderSupportedNews

#readersupportednews #nativeamericanactivists #humanrightsareneverwrong #israelhumanrightsviolations #israeliwarcrimes #bibiisawarcriminal

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-19 · 23:08 UTC

[Photos] Honoring Courage During A Year of #Genocide -- Solidarity with
#Palestine in Indian Country

By #BrendaNorrell, #CensoredNews, December 19, 2024

"Censored News honors the courage of Native People who stood in solidarity with Palestine and spoke out against genocide. During a year of genocide, most of the media in the United States published distractions and false narratives, aiding and abetting in war crimes and genocide."

https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2024/12/honoring-courage-during-year-of.html

#FreePalestine #Solidarity #BibiIsAWarCriminal #IsraeliWarCrimes #IsraelHumanRightsViolations #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #NativeAmericanActivists #ReaderSupportedNews

#genocide #palestine #brendanorrell #censorednews #freepalestine #solidarity

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-10 · 20:55 UTC

#UMO #Divestment Rally - #JewishVoiceForPeace at UMO.

Friday, December 13, 2024
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

#FoglerLibrary
#Orono, #Maine, 04469
United States

Source:
https://www.mvprights.org/events/umo-divestment-rally

TIME IS PLACEHOLDER, watch UMaine JVP for updates
https://www.instagram.com/umainejvp/

#WestBank #Gaza #FreePalestine #IsraelHumanRightsViolations
#IsraeliWarCrimes #Genocide
#WorldWarBibi #BibiIsAWarCriminal #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong
#UniversityOfMaineOrono #Maine

#umo #divestment #jewishvoiceforpeace #foglerlibrary #orono #maine

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-10 · 20:55 UTC

#UMO #Divestment Rally - #JewishVoiceForPeace at UMO.

Friday, December 13, 2024
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

#FoglerLibrary
#Orono, #Maine, 04469
United States

Source:
https://www.mvprights.org/events/umo-divestment-rally

TIME IS PLACEHOLDER, watch UMaine JVP for updates
https://www.instagram.com/umainejvp/

#WestBank #Gaza #FreePalestine #IsraelHumanRightsViolations
#IsraeliWarCrimes #Genocide
#WorldWarBibi #BibiIsAWarCriminal #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong
#UniversityOfMaineOrono #Maine

#umo #divestment #jewishvoiceforpeace #foglerlibrary #orono #maine

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-10 · 20:55 UTC

#UMO #Divestment Rally - #JewishVoiceForPeace at UMO.

Friday, December 13, 2024
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

#FoglerLibrary
#Orono, #Maine, 04469
United States

Source:
https://www.mvprights.org/events/umo-divestment-rally

TIME IS PLACEHOLDER, watch UMaine JVP for updates
https://www.instagram.com/umainejvp/

#WestBank #Gaza #FreePalestine #IsraelHumanRightsViolations
#IsraeliWarCrimes #Genocide
#WorldWarBibi #BibiIsAWarCriminal #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong
#UniversityOfMaineOrono #Maine

#umo #divestment #jewishvoiceforpeace #foglerlibrary #orono #maine

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-10 · 20:55 UTC

#UMO #Divestment Rally - #JewishVoiceForPeace at UMO.

Friday, December 13, 2024
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

#FoglerLibrary
#Orono, #Maine, 04469
United States

Source:
https://www.mvprights.org/events/umo-divestment-rally

TIME IS PLACEHOLDER, watch UMaine JVP for updates
https://www.instagram.com/umainejvp/

#WestBank #Gaza #FreePalestine #IsraelHumanRightsViolations
#IsraeliWarCrimes #Genocide
#WorldWarBibi #BibiIsAWarCriminal #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong
#UniversityOfMaineOrono #Maine

#universityofmaineorono #humanrightsareneverwrong #bibiisawarcriminal #worldwarbibi #genocide #israeliwarcrimes

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-10 · 20:55 UTC

#UMO #Divestment Rally - #JewishVoiceForPeace at UMO.

Friday, December 13, 2024
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

#FoglerLibrary
#Orono, #Maine, 04469
United States

Source:
https://www.mvprights.org/events/umo-divestment-rally

TIME IS PLACEHOLDER, watch UMaine JVP for updates
https://www.instagram.com/umainejvp/

#WestBank #Gaza #FreePalestine #IsraelHumanRightsViolations
#IsraeliWarCrimes #Genocide
#WorldWarBibi #BibiIsAWarCriminal #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong
#UniversityOfMaineOrono #Maine

#umo #divestment #jewishvoiceforpeace #foglerlibrary #orono #maine

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-10 · 19:59 UTC

TODAY! In #BrunswickMaine!

Panel: #Israel’s War Against the #UN and #Palestinian #Refugees

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Kresge Auditorium
239 Maine Street
Brunswick, ME, 04011
United States

"In October, the Israeli Knesset voted to ban any activity by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees – a lifeline for Palestinians in Gaza. This move is part of a larger war against not only Palestinians, but also the United Nations itself. Israel has refused to comply with UN General Assembly or Security Council resolutions, derided decisions and advisory opinions of the International Court of Justice, and rejected UN human rights envoys and commissions of inquiry.

- What is UNRWA, and why is Israel so obsessed with destroying it?
- Why is Israel waging war on the United Nations?
- What does this mean for Palestinians?

"Please join Bowdoin Students for Justice in Palestine (#SJP) & Faculty and Staff for Justice in Palestine (#FSJP) for a free public panel featuring:

- Nasser Abourahme - Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern and North African Studies at Bowdoin College

- Fateh Azzam - Former Middle East Representative for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

- Lee O'Brien - Former Head of Research for the UNRWA West Bank and Gaza; Former Head of the Middle East Team, Department of Political Affairs for the UN Secretariat.

https://www.mvprights.org/events/unrwa-teach-in

#UNRWA #WestBank #Gaza #FreePalestine #IsraelHumanRightsViolations #IsraeliWarCrimes #WorldWarBibi #BibiIsAWarCriminal #GazaSoupKitchen #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #MaineVoicesForPeace #MaineVoicesForPalestinianRights #StudentsForJusticeInPalestine #FacultyForJusticeInPalestine #BowdoinCollege

#brunswickmaine #israel #un #palestinian #refugees #sjp

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-09 · 14:40 UTC

#Netanyahu is set to take the witness stand for the first time in his #corruption trial in #Israel

By TIA GOLDENBERG, December 9, 2024

JERUSALEM (AP) — "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to take to the witness stand Tuesday for the first time in his trial on corruption allegations, a pivotal point in the drawn-out proceedings that comes as the leader wages war in Gaza and faces an international arrest warrant for war crimes charges.

"At home, Netanyahu is on trial for accusations of fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes in three separate affairs. Netanyahu denies wrongdoing, but his appearance on the witness stand will be a low point in his decades-long political career, standing in contrast to the image of a sophisticated, respected leader he has tried to cultivate.

"The trial will take up a chunk of Netanyahu’s time at a crucial point for Israel. While he makes his case for weeks from the stand, he will still be tasked with managing the war in Gaza, maintaining a fragile ceasefire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and keeping tabs on threats from the wider Middle East, including Iran. "

#BibiIsAWarCriminal #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #IsraelHumanRightsViolations
#StopArmingIsrael #WorldWarBibi #BibiIsAWarCriminal #Genocide #PowerCorruptionAndLies #GazaGenocide #Gaza #WestBank

#netanyahu #corruption #israel #bibiisawarcriminal #freepalestine #ceasefirenow

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-09 · 03:45 UTC

Hot meals 4 Starved #Palestinian Kids in #NorthGaza

Update on December 5, 2024 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

Donor Update: Honoring #ChefMahmoud’s Legacy and Pressing On

"Dear Friends,

"This is my saddest update to date, but first, if you're new here—welcome. I’m so glad you’ve joined us, even during what has been an unimaginably difficult week for my family and me.

"Our Commitment to Gaza

"Let me begin by saying this: we are not going anywhere. Our kitchens remain fully operational, with three locations in North Gaza and two in the south. Every day, we serve thousands of families in need, and we are determined to continue this vital work.

"A Tragic Loss

"On Saturday, around 9:00 a.m. local time in Palestine, an Israeli drone targeted and assassinated my brother, Chef Muhammad. It’s almost unfathomable. A man whose only mission was to help others—a chef—was taken by an instrument of death. He wasn’t just a chef; he was a hero.

"At just 33 years old, Muhammad dedicated his life to supporting the people of North Gaza. He refused to leave despite immense danger, providing food, water, and essential supplies to his community. He loved and appreciated his life, honored his parents, was a good dad to his kids. Mahmoud even supported local hospitals with enough resources to sustain them for weeks. The things he has done has been already been acknowledged by the local community. Instead of awards and recognitions which he didn't seek, he got a missile meant tk kill bad guys not humanitarians like Mahmoud.

"He was detained multiple times by the Israeli army and always released immediately because he was a civilian, a humanitarian. So why was he targeted? Why was a chef deemed a threat? The loss is heartbreaking and senseless. But Muhammad died a hero, and we are incredibly proud of him.

"Media Efforts

"This week, I’ve done countless media interviews to share Muhammad’s story. While exhausting, it is a privilege to bring awareness to his legacy and the ongoing #genocide in Gaza. We’ve spoken about him on platforms like #DemocracyNow, Fox 5 DC, CNN, PBS, AJ+, and many more. These stories won’t bring him back, but they hold the Israeli army morally accountable and offer comfort to those who loved him. Also, special shout out to Chris and Janeen from IMEU for helping me and so many Palestinians to be present in the US and Global media.

"Muhammad now joins our brother Majed, who was killed exactly a year earlier. The pain of losing two brothers is immeasurable, but we march on—not because we seek grand statements, but because supporting our people is the only way we know how."

#NorthGaza #IsraeliWarCrimes #Starvation #GazaAid #GazaFundraisers #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #FoodIsLife #WaterIsLife #GoFundMe #IsraelHumanRightsViolations
#StopArmingIsrael #WorldWarBibi #BeitLahiya #BaitLahiya #BibiIsAWarCriminal #Genocide #GoFundMe #KhanYounes #Palestine #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #NorthernGaza #Gaza #AlZawaydah #KamalAdwan #KamalAdwanHospital

#palestinian #northgaza #hanialmadhoun #chefmahmoud #genocide #democracynow

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-02 · 18:31 UTC

U.S. Approves More Arms for #Israel as #Netanyahu’s Former Minister Says Israel Guilty of #WarCrimes

#DemocracyNow, Dec 02, 2024

"The #Biden administration has reportedly approved another $680 million weapons sale to Israel, including thousands of additional joint direct attack munition kits and hundreds of small-diameter bombs. The deal is separate from the $20 billion arms sales recently approved by the U.S. Senate.

"This comes as Israel’s former Defense Minister Moshe 'Bogie' Ya’alon has accused Israel of ethnic cleansing and committing war crimes in Gaza. Ya’alon, who served as Netanyahu’s defense minister from 2013 to 2016, made the accusations several times over the weekend, including in an interview on one of Israel’s biggest television channels.

"Moshe Ya’alon: “To occupy, to annex, to cleanse, ethnic cleansing, look at the northern Gaza Strip and settle a Jewish settlement. That’s the point. There is no Beit Lahia. There is no Beit Hanoun. They are operating in Jabaliya and are essentially clearing the area of Arabs.'"

Watch / listen / read transcript:
https://www.democracynow.org/2024/12/2/headlines/us_approves_more_arms_for_israel_as_netanyahus_former_minister_says_israel_guilty_of_war_crimes

#MosheYaalon #UNRWA #NorthGaza #IsraeliWarCrimes #Starvation #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #IsraelHumanRightsViolations
#StopArmingIsrael #WorldWarBibi #BeitLahiya #BaitLahiya #BibiIsAWarCriminal #Genocide #KhanYounes #Palestine #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #NorthernGaza #Gaza #Assassination #Genocide #KamalAdwan #KamalAdwanHospital #ViewerSupportedNews

#israel #netanyahu #warcrimes #democracynow #biden #mosheyaalon

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-02 · 18:31 UTC

U.S. Approves More Arms for #Israel as #Netanyahu’s Former Minister Says Israel Guilty of #WarCrimes

#DemocracyNow, Dec 02, 2024

"The #Biden administration has reportedly approved another $680 million weapons sale to Israel, including thousands of additional joint direct attack munition kits and hundreds of small-diameter bombs. The deal is separate from the $20 billion arms sales recently approved by the U.S. Senate.

"This comes as Israel’s former Defense Minister Moshe 'Bogie' Ya’alon has accused Israel of ethnic cleansing and committing war crimes in Gaza. Ya’alon, who served as Netanyahu’s defense minister from 2013 to 2016, made the accusations several times over the weekend, including in an interview on one of Israel’s biggest television channels.

"Moshe Ya’alon: “To occupy, to annex, to cleanse, ethnic cleansing, look at the northern Gaza Strip and settle a Jewish settlement. That’s the point. There is no Beit Lahia. There is no Beit Hanoun. They are operating in Jabaliya and are essentially clearing the area of Arabs.'"

Watch / listen / read transcript:
https://www.democracynow.org/2024/12/2/headlines/us_approves_more_arms_for_israel_as_netanyahus_former_minister_says_israel_guilty_of_war_crimes

#MosheYaalon #UNRWA #NorthGaza #IsraeliWarCrimes #Starvation #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #IsraelHumanRightsViolations
#StopArmingIsrael #WorldWarBibi #BeitLahiya #BaitLahiya #BibiIsAWarCriminal #Genocide #KhanYounes #Palestine #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #NorthernGaza #Gaza #Assassination #Genocide #KamalAdwan #KamalAdwanHospital #ViewerSupportedNews

#israel #netanyahu #warcrimes #democracynow #biden #mosheyaalon

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-02 · 18:31 UTC

U.S. Approves More Arms for #Israel as #Netanyahu’s Former Minister Says Israel Guilty of #WarCrimes

#DemocracyNow, Dec 02, 2024

"The #Biden administration has reportedly approved another $680 million weapons sale to Israel, including thousands of additional joint direct attack munition kits and hundreds of small-diameter bombs. The deal is separate from the $20 billion arms sales recently approved by the U.S. Senate.

"This comes as Israel’s former Defense Minister Moshe 'Bogie' Ya’alon has accused Israel of ethnic cleansing and committing war crimes in Gaza. Ya’alon, who served as Netanyahu’s defense minister from 2013 to 2016, made the accusations several times over the weekend, including in an interview on one of Israel’s biggest television channels.

"Moshe Ya’alon: “To occupy, to annex, to cleanse, ethnic cleansing, look at the northern Gaza Strip and settle a Jewish settlement. That’s the point. There is no Beit Lahia. There is no Beit Hanoun. They are operating in Jabaliya and are essentially clearing the area of Arabs.'"

Watch / listen / read transcript:
https://www.democracynow.org/2024/12/2/headlines/us_approves_more_arms_for_israel_as_netanyahus_former_minister_says_israel_guilty_of_war_crimes

#MosheYaalon #UNRWA #NorthGaza #IsraeliWarCrimes #Starvation #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #IsraelHumanRightsViolations
#StopArmingIsrael #WorldWarBibi #BeitLahiya #BaitLahiya #BibiIsAWarCriminal #Genocide #KhanYounes #Palestine #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #NorthernGaza #Gaza #Assassination #Genocide #KamalAdwan #KamalAdwanHospital #ViewerSupportedNews

#israel #netanyahu #warcrimes #democracynow #biden #mosheyaalon

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-02 · 18:31 UTC

U.S. Approves More Arms for #Israel as #Netanyahu’s Former Minister Says Israel Guilty of #WarCrimes

#DemocracyNow, Dec 02, 2024

"The #Biden administration has reportedly approved another $680 million weapons sale to Israel, including thousands of additional joint direct attack munition kits and hundreds of small-diameter bombs. The deal is separate from the $20 billion arms sales recently approved by the U.S. Senate.

"This comes as Israel’s former Defense Minister Moshe 'Bogie' Ya’alon has accused Israel of ethnic cleansing and committing war crimes in Gaza. Ya’alon, who served as Netanyahu’s defense minister from 2013 to 2016, made the accusations several times over the weekend, including in an interview on one of Israel’s biggest television channels.

"Moshe Ya’alon: “To occupy, to annex, to cleanse, ethnic cleansing, look at the northern Gaza Strip and settle a Jewish settlement. That’s the point. There is no Beit Lahia. There is no Beit Hanoun. They are operating in Jabaliya and are essentially clearing the area of Arabs.'"

Watch / listen / read transcript:
https://www.democracynow.org/2024/12/2/headlines/us_approves_more_arms_for_israel_as_netanyahus_former_minister_says_israel_guilty_of_war_crimes

#MosheYaalon #UNRWA #NorthGaza #IsraeliWarCrimes #Starvation #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #IsraelHumanRightsViolations
#StopArmingIsrael #WorldWarBibi #BeitLahiya #BaitLahiya #BibiIsAWarCriminal #Genocide #KhanYounes #Palestine #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #NorthernGaza #Gaza #Assassination #Genocide #KamalAdwan #KamalAdwanHospital #ViewerSupportedNews

#viewersupportednews #kamaladwanhospital #kamaladwan #assassination #gaza #northerngaza

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-02 · 18:31 UTC

U.S. Approves More Arms for #Israel as #Netanyahu’s Former Minister Says Israel Guilty of #WarCrimes

#DemocracyNow, Dec 02, 2024

"The #Biden administration has reportedly approved another $680 million weapons sale to Israel, including thousands of additional joint direct attack munition kits and hundreds of small-diameter bombs. The deal is separate from the $20 billion arms sales recently approved by the U.S. Senate.

"This comes as Israel’s former Defense Minister Moshe 'Bogie' Ya’alon has accused Israel of ethnic cleansing and committing war crimes in Gaza. Ya’alon, who served as Netanyahu’s defense minister from 2013 to 2016, made the accusations several times over the weekend, including in an interview on one of Israel’s biggest television channels.

"Moshe Ya’alon: “To occupy, to annex, to cleanse, ethnic cleansing, look at the northern Gaza Strip and settle a Jewish settlement. That’s the point. There is no Beit Lahia. There is no Beit Hanoun. They are operating in Jabaliya and are essentially clearing the area of Arabs.'"

Watch / listen / read transcript:
https://www.democracynow.org/2024/12/2/headlines/us_approves_more_arms_for_israel_as_netanyahus_former_minister_says_israel_guilty_of_war_crimes

#MosheYaalon #UNRWA #NorthGaza #IsraeliWarCrimes #Starvation #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #IsraelHumanRightsViolations
#StopArmingIsrael #WorldWarBibi #BeitLahiya #BaitLahiya #BibiIsAWarCriminal #Genocide #KhanYounes #Palestine #HumanRightsAreNeverWrong #NorthernGaza #Gaza #Assassination #Genocide #KamalAdwan #KamalAdwanHospital #ViewerSupportedNews

#israel #netanyahu #warcrimes #democracynow #biden #mosheyaalon

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-02 · 18:26 UTC

😭 Some of #DemocracyNow's interview with #HaniAlmadhoun, after the assassination of his brother, #ChefMahmoud -- just a day after Dr. Ahmed al-Kahlout was killed.

"AMY GOODMAN: That’s Dr. Ahmed al-Kahlout, who was killed this weekend, head of Kamal Adwan’s intensive care unit. Hani?

HANI ALMADHOUN: Yes, rest in peace, Dr. Ahmed al-Kahlout. He’s a friend of the family. He’s our neighbor. He was killed exactly a day before Mahmoud. In fact, he gave my — he was able to give my brother painkillers, because my dad, who’s 72 years old, was hurt two weeks ago by Israeli quadcopter, and we couldn’t find painkillers. The doctor said he didn’t want anything. He asked if Mahmoud can do him a favor and get him tomato paste. Can you imagine this hero saving lives and can’t find tomato paste? And Mahmoud said, “I’ll find it for you.” And he went to the hospital, and boom, that day, the guy was assassinated. He’s the head of the intensive care unit.

Mahmoud has developed a friendship with Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the hero doctor, solving problems for him. In fact, 10 days before Mahmoud’s assassination, he delivered filtered water for the hospital for their dialysis unit. Can you imagine a civilian figuring out how to deliver filtered water for the hospital, not just for drinking, but also to run the dialysis unit? You can’t imagine how important Mahmoud was for the hospital. The hospital already sent their condolences. They’re worried about lack of his support. In fact, yesterday the shipment of produce that Mahmoud ordered just got to the hospital. You know, they are out of fresh food. They’re eating pasta and rice that’s delivered by UNRWA and the World Health Organization.

But yesterday I was in a conference call with Dr. Hussam, and he said, “Out of the 50 items we need, these organizations are able to deliver six or seven,” and he’s frustrated because he’s not getting the help he needs. And, you know, I’ve met the doctors. They’re not seasoned by any measure. They’re just fresh out of medical school, trying their best, doing things that — even nurses in Gaza are doing operations now, because there’s nobody else to do these things. And it’s unfortunate we continue to do this.

And the cruelty, Amy, my brother survived this genocide for 420 days, and then he’s killed. And he was telling me the day before, “Hani, there might be good news. They’re talking about a ceasefire.” It’s one thing to be killed early in the war and not suffer as much, but he was killed toward, I hope, to be the tail end of it.

He does not deserve to be killed. And I inquire and I challenge the Israelis to publicly say why they targeted my brother. We have full confidence that he is the person we know. He’s a civilian dad who wanted to help his neighbors, and everybody knows him and supported him, and we pray for him.

But also, we want to make sure people there, you know, they can still do things. You know, why are they banning UNRWA? Why is the U.S. defunding the U.N. agency? This is no longer about October 7th and the horrors. This is about ethnically cleansing north of Gaza. The south is also facing starvations. We run a soup kitchen there. And we went from a $1,000 budget to $5,000 daily budget just to get people some rice, because food is not available. But we want to respond. Despite our pain, my cousins and nephews and sister-in-law is cooking for people in four out of the five soup kitchens we continue to run. We’re not going to close, because this is our family, this is our commitment. We don’t cook for people, we don’t eat ourselves.

This is not — and this is risky. You know, it should not be risky. It should not be an heroic act to get water to the hospital. And that’s why I remember the 230 UNRWA staff who were killed, and not just UNRWA. You’ve mentioned the Save the Children. You’ve mentioned other organizations who have lost their staff. And —

AMY GOODMAN: World Central Kitchen.

HANI ALMADHOUN: Yes, correct. And unfortunately that sometimes, you know, Israeli accusations run in the media as a fact, and that’s — nobody challenges whatever allegations are made, because, “OK, it’s good enough for me.” Nobody’s going to push back. And in the case of my brother, we’re pushing back as much as we can.

AMY GOODMAN: Finally, of course, you are not the only one who’s accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing. Israel’s former Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon has accused Israel of ethnic cleansing and committing war crimes in Gaza. He served as Netanyahu’s defense minister from 2013 to '16, made the accusations several times over television, including on one of Israel's biggest TV channels. This is what he said, and we’re going to end with your comment after this.

MOSHE YA’ALON: [translated] To occupy, to annex, to cleanse, ethnic cleansing, look at the northern Gaza Strip and settle a Jewish settlement. That’s the point. … There is no Beit Lahia. There is no Beit Hanoun. They are operating in Jabaliya and are essentially clearing the area of Arabs.

AMY GOODMAN: That’s Israel’s former Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon. Your final comments, Hani?

HANI ALMADHOUN: This is our reality. This is the horrors my family faced. We’ve lost our brother last November. He is a full-time civilian, and they killed our brother. This is the price to pay for standing where we were raised. This is the memory of the Nakba. We learned our lesson from our grandparents who were ethnically cleansed. And now we refuse to do the same. But unfortunately, when they kill so many of our family members, our family relocated still in north Gaza, standing by, hoping that somebody watching, somebody listening, somebody from our government will definitely develop a conscience and try to save our people. This is no longer a war against terror. This is a war against the civilians in Palestine, including Gaza. Thank you so much."

Full transcript / listen / watch:
https://www.democracynow.org/2024/12/2/gaza_soup_kitchen

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DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-02 · 17:05 UTC

I feel sick to my stomach. Israel just assassinated #HaniAlmadhoun's brother!!!

“Targeted & Assassinated”: #GazaSoupKitchen Chef Mahmoud Almadhoun Killed by Israeli Drone

#DemocracyNow, December 02, 2024

"Israel killed more than 200 Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday, including 40 members of a single family. The official death toll in Gaza is now over 44,000, although experts believe that is a vast undercount of the true figure. Israel’s onslaught has continued to kill medical and aid workers in recent days, including three people with World Central Kitchen, the head of the intensive care unit at Kamal Adwan Hospital, a staff member with Save the Children, as well as Mahmoud Almadhoun, who co-founded the Gaza Soup Kitchen that has fed Palestinians suffering hunger due to Israel’s blockade of vital food aid. Almadhoun was killed in an Israeli drone strike and is survived by seven children, including a newborn baby. His brother Hani Almadhoun joins Democracy Now! to discuss what he calls a targeted assassination. 'My brother slowed down the ethnic cleansing of north Gaza, and that’s why he was taken out,' says Almadhoun. 'This is a war against the civilians in Palestine.'"

Watch / listen / read transcript:
https://www.democracynow.org/2024/12/2/gaza_soup_kitchen

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DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-12-01 · 03:37 UTC

An Israeli strike in #Gaza kills #WorldCentralKitchen workers.

By TIA GOLDENBERG, BASSEM MROUE and WAFAA SHURAFA

Updated 5:37 PM EST, November 30, 2024

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — "An Israeli airstrike on a car in the Gaza Strip on Saturday killed five people, including employees of World Central Kitchen. The charity said it was 'urgently seeking more details' after Israel’s military said it targeted a WCK worker who was part of the Hamas attack that sparked the war.

"WCK said it was 'heartbroken' and it had no knowledge anyone in the car had alleged ties to the Oct. 7, 2023 attack, adding it was 'working with incomplete information.' It said it was pausing operations in Gaza. It had suspended work earlier this year after an Israeli strike killed seven of its workers.

"The Israeli military in a statement said the alleged Oct. 7 attacker took part in the assault on the kibbutz of Nir Oz, and it asked 'senior officials from the international community' and the WCK to clarify how he had come to work for the charity.

"The family of the man named by Israel, Ahed Azmi Qdeih, rejected the allegations as 'false accusations,' and confirmed in a statement he had worked with the charity. Israel named him as Hazmi Kadih.

"The strike highlighted the dangerous work of delivering aid in Gaza, where the war has displaced much of the 2.3 million population and caused widespread hunger."

https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-lebanon-hezbollah-iran-news-11-30-2024-506c8f976ad62afcf2a0ec977a8b6451

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DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-11-30 · 02:23 UTC

Middle East latest: 2 children and a woman crushed to death outside Gaza bakery amid food shortage

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated 2:20 PM EST, November 29, 2024

"Two children and a woman were crushed to death Friday as a crowd of Palestinians pushed to get bread at a bakery in the Gaza Strip amid a worsening food crisis in the war-ravaged territory, medical officials said.

"The bodies of two girls aged 13 and 17 and the 50-year-old woman were taken to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, where a doctor confirmed that they died from suffocation due to crowding at the al-Banna bakery. Video from The Associated Press showed their bodies placed next to each other on the floor inside the hospital’s morgue.

"The flow of food allowed into Gaza by Israel has fallen to nearly its lowest level of almost 14-month-old war for the past two months, according to Israeli official figures. U.N. and aid officials say hunger and desperation are growing among Gaza’s population, almost all of which relies on humanitarian aid to survive.

"Osama Abu Laban, the father of one of the girls, wailed over the loss of her life outside the hospital.

"'My wife fell when she heard that she (our daughter) was suffocating. She did not yet know that she was dead,' he told the AP.

"Some bakeries in Gaza were closed for several days last week due to a shortage of flour. AP footage taken last week after they reopened showed large crowds of people cramming together, screaming and pushing, at one bakery in Deir al-Balah.

"Palestinians across the Gaza Strip are heavily relying on bakeries and charitable kitchens, with many able to only secure one meal a day for their families."

#Genocide #IsraeliWarCrimes #Starvation #GazaAid #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #FoodIsLife #IsraelHumanRightsViolations
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DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-11-30 · 01:11 UTC

Hot meals 4 Starved #Palestinian Kids in #NorthGaza

Update on November 22, 2024 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

"Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate.

"This week has been one of heartbreak and resilience. A young relative was tragically killed by a quadcopter in North Gaza while crossing the street to charge his phone. My nephew Omar, just 14 years old, was severely injured and has been moved between six overwhelmed hospitals, each offering only part of what he needs—a bed, a medical device, or a specialist. He is alive, and we are thankful for that, but he has lost a kidney and is facing uncertainty about his eyesight.

"Despite these tragedies, the work must go on. In North Gaza, we run three active soup kitchens, with one temporarily closed:

1. Al Sheikh Radwan serves 300 families. Chef Mohamed and his six-person team not only prepare meals but also distribute water to families in need.

2. Beach Camp (Al Shati) began serving 120 families but has now grown to 300. Chef Faten and her incredible 12-member team ensure every meal is hearty and nourishing.

3. Al Naser Neighborhood is our newest location, currently serving 150 families with a small but determined crew of three. ‍Kt will probably grow by the end of next week.

"The closed kitchen, our first, is now dedicated to supporting Kamal Adwan Hospital with food, water, and produce deliveries, coordinated with the World Health Organization.

"In Khan Younes, we’ve stepped in to bake bread for families struggling to find or afford flour. Hundreds of large loaves were baked this week alone, easing some of the pressure for displaced families. Education also continues in Khan Younes, where Ms. Fatema’s classroom offers a sense of normalcy to children eager to learn, now in its sixth month.

"At Al Zawaydah, our largest location, we provide meals for over 600 families. Dishes like seasoned rice, zucchini and eggplant stews, and fresh-baked bread bring comfort amidst chaos. Children and families know they can count on us, even as displacement and uncertainty persist.

"I know many of us feel exhausted, and Lord knows I am too. The pace at which we’ve been working is unsustainable. ‍This week, I’ve spoken with the media, appeared on The Huffington Post and the Israeli publication Haaretz, and addressed staff at the World Bank who are interested in supporting humanitarian interventions. I feel small admitting my fatigue when my own parents live with one foot on this earth and the other in the unknown.

"But this isn’t the time to stop. We must continue. Every conversation, every effort makes a difference—even when we don’t see the impact right away. The change is there, rippling outward. ✨

"So, please, stay engaged. Keep talking, sharing, and supporting in any way you can. Your solidarity is a lifeline, not just for those directly affected but for all of us fighting to keep hope alive.

"Thank you for standing with us and for being part of this collective effort. "✊

FMI / Donate:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily?viewupdates=1&rcid=r01-173221650335-4b67c31ca83d11ef&utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_email%2B1137-update-supporters-v5b

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DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-11-22 · 17:24 UTC

#HR9495 could cripple #NonProfits like the #GazaSoupKitchen! #StopHR9495, #StopArmingIsrael, #FreeGaza!

Hot meals 4 Starved #Palestinian Kids in #NorthGaza

Update on November 22, 2024 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

"Hello and warm greetings to all of you,

"I'm honored to share an update on the ongoing operations of the Gaza Soup Kitchen throughout the Gaza Strip. Here’s what's been happening:

North Gaza—Mashrou Bait Lahia and Kamal Adwan Hospital

"Due to severe safety concerns, the family in Mashrou Bait Lahia can no longer cook for Kamal Adwan Hospital. With many staff members fleeing, Chef Mahmoud, his family, and my parents are among the last five families still in the area. In response, Chef Mahmoud made a bold decision—he moved everything from our Gaza Soup Kitchen warehouse into the hospital. This included over four tons of food and supplies: canned goods, flour, rice, pasta, lentils, cooking oil, tomato paste, diapers, wipes, baby formula, blankets, children's clothes, and more. This crucial delivery will allow the hospital to feed its patients for the next few weeks.

"The hospital staff was deeply moved by the support; it was their first in-kind donation in 40 days. The head of the hospital, Dr. Husam, embraced Mahmoud, who has a special connection to this place—his baby daughter was born there just four days ago. A miracle amidst the chaos, though there's no official place to register her birth or even give her a name. To continue supporting, our crew will likely start cooking directly from inside the hospital. Meanwhile, my parents remain steadfast, even as we mourn the loss of 60 neighbors from a recent airstrike, including our own relatives.

Beach Camp—A New Location in North Gaza

"After relocating west of Gaza City, Chef Faten has set up a new operating kitchen in the Beach Camp area. Today marked the inaugural day, and it was heartwarming to see Chef Om Ahmad and others from our original location come together to help. They managed to cook for 200 families. It’s bittersweet—children lined up the moment they smelled the food. Thanks to the facilities at this new site, Chef Faten can act quickly and provide meals to those in need. Your support gives us the courage to open new locations and scale up existing ones. We are also expanding operations in the Al Shaikh Radwan neighborhood, which has now been running for two months, constantly increasing capacity.

"Al Zawaydah—Increasing Demand
In Al Zawaydah, the team is facing growing demand; about 50 more people show up daily. They currently serve 80% of those who come, and the situation is dire, with many families relying on our meals. Due to theft of aid by forces linked to the Israeli army (as reported by reputable sources like the Financial Times yesterday), we're making every effort to meet the increased needs. We've instructed the crew to hire more hands, acquire additional cooking pots, and aim to serve up to 90% of those seeking food by next week.

Khan Younes—Providing Essential Support

"In Khan Younes, our crew is distributing drinking water each morning, alongside delivering baby clothes for newborns—a small but impactful gesture. A sister charity has hired our team to cook for them in the coming days, providing some financial support. Additionally, Ms. Fatma's class in Khan Younes continues to run strong, offering some semblance of normalcy to the children. It's one of the coolest things we can do for the kids.

"Our drinking water distributions remain a priority, covering four areas throughout the Gaza Strip.

"For those asking how to help, donations are always welcome through this Gofundme community or our website. Every contribution goes directly to sustaining and expanding our work in Gaza for our Palestinian brothers and sisters.

"Thank you for standing with us. Your support keeps hope alive.

"Warm regards,
Hani
Gaza Soup Kitchen Team

"P. S. Down with the regimes that support this genocide, lie about it, and create these criminal conditions."

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DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-11-08 · 15:20 UTC

Hot meals 4 Starved #Palestinian Kids in #NorthGaza

Update on November 8, 2024 by #HaniAlmadhoun, Organizer

"Good Morning and Happy Friday,

"Thank you for being with us as long as you have. Your support means the world—to my family, to the #Gaza families we’re helping, and to every life you’re touching through this work.

"Right now, the political landscape looks grim, not just in the U.S., but even more so for Gaza. I witness my family and hundreds of thousands of other Palestinians enduring unimaginable suffering daily. Every morning brings news of yet another family lost, their entire homes and bloodlines erased. It’s overwhelming, especially as families are forced out of #NorthernGaza, ethnically cleansed, and pushed toward the south. Some still hold on in the north, hoping for survival amid this devastation. I know you’re likely aware of much of this, but I wanted to set the stage before sharing the latest updates from our efforts on the ground.

"In North Gaza, we reopened the Gaza Soup Kitchen with limited staff over the last three days to answer an urgent call. Hundreds are stranded at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Mashrou’ Bait Lahia, where Dr. Husam Abu Safia—who tragically lost his own son just 10 days ago—continues to care for the wounded and shelter those with nowhere else to go. When he reached out to Chef Mahmoud, asking for food for the 300 people taking refuge there, Chef Mahmoud answered. On the first day, we delivered 200 meals, and our brave volunteer transported the food through risky conditions. The next day, we increased to 300 meals. Chef Faten is also back, helping create flavorful dishes, and every meal served brings a bit of warmth and dignity to the hospital’s residents. Your support empowers us to respond, to say yes in the face of overwhelming need.

"Our medical team in North Gaza has expanded, with an added bed and services to support nearby hospitals. You might remember Fayzah, a little girl who frequents our kitchen—she and her family were recently targeted in a quadcopter attack. While her family recovers, Fayzah still requires urgent care, which is sorely limited in North Gaza. Chef Mahmoud and Nurse Fadia continue their work under constant threat, seeking cover whenever gunfire is nearby, only to return to serving as soon as it stops. Please imagine the difficulty they face each day, doing everything they can in such perilous conditions.

"Yesterday, our team delivered filtered #DrinkingWater to the neighborhood—though only half of what we hoped, as the water was pumped miraculously from the ground using #solar power due to fuel shortages. #Nature is doing more for Gaza than some state-level actors ever will.

"In Al Shaikh Radwan, northwest of Gaza City, our makeshift kitchen serves 200 families daily. My brother Muhammad, whom you know as 'the Mustache,' creatively stretches ingredients, using canned meat to add flavor to pasta and seasoned rice. Despite high prices and scarce resources, he continues to expand, now preparing to add another pot to meet growing demand.

"In Al Zawaydah, at the Gaza Soup Kitchen South, the crowds increase each day. While the team works tirelessly to add more pots, finding supplies has become a daily struggle. Prices skyrocket overnight, sparking strikes and protests against businesses charging exorbitant fees for essentials. We’re also seeing more families arriving, and while we strive to feed everyone, we don’t always succeed.

"Further south in #KhanYounes, our team provides daily breakfasts to 200 children, serving zaatar and cheese pies, along with fresh bread that reaches 50-70 families. Last week, we also distributed blankets to displaced families as winter chills set in, bringing some warmth to those who need it most. Additionally, our team continues to supply clean drinking water to all locations I’ve mentioned, as we remain committed to easing the burden of displacement for as many as we can.

"In Khan Younes, our emergency classroom, led by Ms. Fatma, still operates, offering a sense of normalcy for the children who are able to attend. Sadly, our school in North Gaza was #bombed earlier this week. We were relieved that no one was inside, but seeing the property destroyed despite clear markings was devastating.

"Please take a moment to look at the photos, share our link, tag us, and help spread our stories. Don’t underestimate the impact you have—every person we reach represents countless others still waiting.

"In closing, know that our work has grown more challenging and costly as we take on these urgent needs. We put our lives on the line every day, knowing that we are often the last resource standing between our neighbors and despair. Safety is our priority, but we have come to terms with the reality that dignity is now hard to find, whether in life or in death.

"And a final word, last week BYU my alma mater honored my work with the Gaza Soup Kitchen for our service in Gaza, in my three day work trip to Utah, i sense a change especially among young Republicans who are equally horrified by the genocide in Gaza.

"Thank you for standing with us.
- Hani

"P. S. Like all of you I am tired but you and I must keep going because we can do something while others are watching we are responding together."

#GoFundMe page:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily

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DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-11-01 · 16:18 UTC

An update from #HaniAlmadhoun!

Hot meals 4 Starved Palestinian Kids in #NorthGaza

Update on November 1, 2024 by Hani Almadhoun, Organizer

"Salam, Hola and hello,

"Greetings from Utah, where my alma mater is located ! I’m here giving talks, lectures, and events, sharing my experiences with #UNRWA USA and the #GazaSoupKitchen in #Gaza. To my surprise, I found a lot of support, empathy, and understanding. The highlight so far has been meeting with Arab students , many of whom felt invisible on campus regarding the issue of Gaza. It was heartwarming for all of us .

"At the Gaza Soup Kitchen’s makeshift location in #NorthGaza , the crew serves meals daily, mainly rice or pasta with canned meat to enhance the flavor. Every day, they provide meals to around 250 families and deliver water before cooking . They even deliver mini pizzas to another shelter to extend support as widely as possible . It’s meaningful to be able to help daily, and we thank you for powering our kitchens. Even in the face of bombs , we remain committed to this mission.

"#ChefMahmoud shared how challenging conditions remain. Just yesterday, 16 #Palestinians were killed on the same block as the soup kitchen️. During this tragic event, the medical point we established sprang into action, with two nurses pitching in to help. Injured community members were brought in for care, but the reality is harsh—most needed a hospital, and the only available one, #KamalAdwan, is critically low on #food, #medicine, and equipment. It was a heartbreaking day .

"We hope to reopen the kitchen soon and bring the staff and community together once more . Thank you for keeping them in your prayers .

"In Al Zawaydah, the kitchen continues to see hundreds of weary, war-torn people. We’re there for them, and they know it . They appreciate the variety of meals, the ingredients we use, and the humility in our service. Every morning, the crew heads to the souk, gathers what they can, and begins cooking—a family kitchen creating one perfect meal, repeated 400 times a day . Today, we served a seasonal local favorite, which was received with gratitude . If you look at the photos, you’ll see the smiles —but also, please don’t miss the desperate need in those crowds. Hundreds of families lining up is not normal . Thank you for standing with us.

"Moving south to #Khan"Younes, we now serve breakfast every morning . Some days, it’s rice pudding, other days mini pizzas, falafel wraps, or anything we can create to brighten the kids’ days . We center our response on the children and ensure they’re always a priority ❤️.

"In the same community, Ms. Fatima continues her morning classes ️. Every day, she shows up for her students. Today, they learned the letter 'C,' using toy cars as an example . The students’ excitement and eagerness to learn, even in such conditions, are truly moving .

"Thank you so much for being here and choosing to stand with the Gaza Soup Kitchen . This work is not easy, but your support and partnership make it bearable . You help bring light and hope in the darkest times ✨. Your engagement give us the power to do what we do.

"P.S. Due to the ongoing #genocide and scarcity, we’re paying more for food in the south and spending extra time sourcing ingredients in North Gaza. We hope soon to be able to provide more variety than rice and pasta . And remember UNRWA is the backbone of the humanitarian operation in Gaza, there is no substitute."

Read more, share, and donate:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/Hot-meals-in-gaza-daily

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DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-10-31 · 02:12 UTC

#NorthernGaza’s #BeitLahiya declared disaster area amid #Israeli siege

The battered city has ‘nothing needed to sustain life’ as the Israeli military’s relentless pounding continues.

30 Oct 2024

"'We declare that the city is a disaster area due to the Israeli war of extermination and siege, and it has no food, water, hospitals, doctors, services, or communications,' the Beit Lahiya municipality said in a statement.

"Officials demanded the opening of safe corridors to bring medical supplies, food, fuel and civil defence equipment into northern Gaza."

#BaitLahia #NorthGaza #BibiIsAWarCriminal #IsraeliWarCrimes #Genocide #Starvation #Starvation #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #IsraelHumanRightsViolations #StopArmingIsrael #WorldWarBibi

#northerngaza #beitlahiya #israeli #baitlahia #northgaza #bibiisawarcriminal

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-10-31 · 02:12 UTC

#NorthernGaza’s #BeitLahiya declared disaster area amid #Israeli siege

The battered city has ‘nothing needed to sustain life’ as the Israeli military’s relentless pounding continues.

30 Oct 2024

"'We declare that the city is a disaster area due to the Israeli war of extermination and siege, and it has no food, water, hospitals, doctors, services, or communications,' the Beit Lahiya municipality said in a statement.

"Officials demanded the opening of safe corridors to bring medical supplies, food, fuel and civil defence equipment into northern Gaza."

#BaitLahia #NorthGaza #BibiIsAWarCriminal #IsraeliWarCrimes #Genocide #Starvation #Starvation #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #IsraelHumanRightsViolations #StopArmingIsrael #WorldWarBibi

#northerngaza #beitlahiya #israeli #baitlahia #northgaza #bibiisawarcriminal

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-10-31 · 02:12 UTC

#NorthernGaza’s #BeitLahiya declared disaster area amid #Israeli siege

The battered city has ‘nothing needed to sustain life’ as the Israeli military’s relentless pounding continues.

30 Oct 2024

"'We declare that the city is a disaster area due to the Israeli war of extermination and siege, and it has no food, water, hospitals, doctors, services, or communications,' the Beit Lahiya municipality said in a statement.

"Officials demanded the opening of safe corridors to bring medical supplies, food, fuel and civil defence equipment into northern Gaza."

#BaitLahia #NorthGaza #BibiIsAWarCriminal #IsraeliWarCrimes #Genocide #Starvation #Starvation #FreePalestine #CeasefireNow #IsraelHumanRightsViolations #StopArmingIsrael #WorldWarBibi

#northerngaza #beitlahiya #israeli #baitlahia #northgaza #bibiisawarcriminal

DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-10-31 · 02:12 UTC

#NorthernGaza’s #BeitLahiya declared disaster area amid #Israeli siege

The battered city has ‘nothing needed to sustain life’ as the Israeli military’s relentless pounding continues.

30 Oct 2024

"'We declare that the city is a disaster area due to the Israeli war of extermination and siege, and it has no food, water, hospitals, doctors, services, or communications,' the Beit Lahiya municipality said in a statement.

"Officials demanded the opening of safe corridors to bring medical supplies, food, fuel and civil defence equipment into northern Gaza."

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DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-10-31 · 02:12 UTC

#NorthernGaza’s #BeitLahiya declared disaster area amid #Israeli siege

The battered city has ‘nothing needed to sustain life’ as the Israeli military’s relentless pounding continues.

30 Oct 2024

"'We declare that the city is a disaster area due to the Israeli war of extermination and siege, and it has no food, water, hospitals, doctors, services, or communications,' the Beit Lahiya municipality said in a statement.

"Officials demanded the opening of safe corridors to bring medical supplies, food, fuel and civil defence equipment into northern Gaza."

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DoomsdaysCW @[email protected] · 2024-10-25 · 16:13 UTC

Read about the people #BibiIsAWarCriminal is killing off... Spread the word, donate if you can, and pressure #Biden and other elected officials to stop funding #Israeli #Genocide of the #Palestinian people!

Hot meals 4 Starved Palestinian Kids in #NorthGaza

Update on October 25th, 2024 by Hani Almadhoun, Organizer

"Please hold my family and neighbors in your highest prayers as they struggle to survive in Mashrouh #BaitLahia, North Gaza. They are surrounded: tanks are just a block away , drones hover above , and airstrikes fall around them . Some neighbors have fled, but others remain, knowing there is truly no safe place in Gaza. They’ve chosen to stay on their own land—familiar, precious ground—so that, if the worst happens, those who care for them can lay them to rest with dignity. Medicine and food are blocked, and #hospitals like #Kamal dwan, where we once delivered meals, have been forced to shut down. This is not complicated; it’s a textbook #genocide.

"Three days ago, Chef Mahmoud was at a health clinic when an Israeli tank rolled in , sending everyone — firefighters, civil defense, everyone — scrambling for cover. It’s constant chaos and injustice without relief, but I know you’ve seen these grim updates. Let me share what we’re still managing to do amid all this.

"In North Gaza’s Al Shaikh Radwan neighborhood, our makeshift kitchen has been running for three weeks, serving 300 families hot meals daily . My brother Mohamed, 'the man with the mustache,' is managing one of the only humanitarian efforts still standing in North Gaza. He prepares pasta or rice and delivers drinking water to shelters every day. As new families arrive each morning, he scales up, adding more to meet the rising demand. No new food has entered Gaza since October, and sourcing supplies has become a relentless struggle.

"In Al Zawaydah in Gaza's middle area, our team continues to cook for displaced families, despite their worry for loved ones in the north. Just yesterday, they made Sumaqya—a hearty dish that brings a bit of comfort. The need in this area is overwhelming, but we show up every day, cooking with love despite the pain, worries, and vulnerability that we all feel deeply .

"In #KhanYounes, our team prepared rice pudding for children—a nostalgic treat that brought some smiles. This shelter also serves as a makeshift classroom, where Ms. Fatema teaches, creating a little glimmer of hope for the kids.

"Two harsh realities: first, with minimal aid allowed in, food prices have soared tenfold , and more families turn to our kitchens in desperation. Second, as the crisis intensifies, money transfer fees into #Gaza climb higher, draining our already stretched resources. Still, we do our best to keep our doors open and reach everyone we can.

"Meanwhile, I’m in the Netherlands, speaking at a conference on the politicization of aid . There are over a thousand changemakers and leaders here, and I’ve raised the issue of our sector’s silence on Gaza. Many avoid addressing it honestly, not wanting to upset certain donors. But I continue to advocate for my family and all #Palestinians, and I hope you do, too.

"Don’t lose hope ; even a small act of #mercy, a bit of #justice, can make a difference.

Hani

"P.S. Please continue to rally around #UNRWA as it strives to deliver aid to North Gaza, where even its own staff are facing starvation."

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