A stunning must-read investigation published today by Local Call and The Intercept reveals that, of the 11 Palestinians killed in the West Bank on May 14th, at least four were killed in what appears to be no less than a coordinated assault carried out jointly by settlers and soldiers (see link in bio). The article shows, among other things, IDF officers standing beside a masked attacker as he shoots with what appears to be a military rifle. In another incident, a Civilian Security Coordinator (settler in charge of 'security') is seen instructing soldiers what to do. We've written many times - particularly since the beginning of the pandemic, a period in which cases have soared - about violence perpetrated by settlers while IDF soldiers have been seen standing idly by, or clearly in a position to stop it but decline to do so. We've talked about how soldiers are often instructed - as is made clear by the testimonies we've published - that their job is to protect settlers from Palestinians, even when the violence is evidently coming from the other direction. We've even described incidents in which settlers attack local Palestinians, and when the soldiers arrive they take an active part in the attacks, using stun grenades etc. against the very Palestinians bearing the brunt of the violence. But what this article describes is a major escalation. In at least four separate villages, there is much evidence and numerous testimonies of what can only be described as a premeditated, coordinated attack. As shocking as this exposé is, it's important to remember how this kind of thing comes about: a close relationship between settlers and the IDF, whereby settlers are considered a credible authority on 'security' matters, as we described in our testimony booklet, 'The High Command' (see link in bio); and of course 54 years of occupation in the oPt, under which millions of Palestinians lack basic rights, living their lives under different rules than those required of the settlers. There's a direct line between that starting point, and where we are today. It's time to wake up. #Israel #Palestinians #occupation #breakingthesilence #s Reposted from @breakingthesilenceisrael

Support Alaia to help her Palestinian friends! (Link in my bio) We are fortunate to live in comfort - shelter, food, clean water, security etc, and Amir and I want Alaia to always reflect on her blessings. For Alaia's 1st birthday, we are raising funds in her name to help the children of Palestine through Palestine Children's Relief Fund (https://www.pcrf.net/). We feel it is timely, considering the recent escalation of crises. This isn't political in any way. It is just an acknowledgment of the dire situation there. Alaia has her own email account so we will keep the fundraising link/screen grab donation drive and email it to her for her to see her contributions 1 day. Feel free to share the link with anyone you think might be interested in this. Every penny counts, no amount is too little. - Repost from @mrs.anh

29 Ramadan 1442H Ketika kita meniti hari-hari terakhir Ramadan dan mencuba untuk mendapatkan kenikmatan Lailatul Qadar, panjatkanlah D’ua buat teman-teman kita yang sedang bertarung nyawa. Ya Allah.... Lindungilah Al-Aqsa. Lindungilah teman-teman kami dan jauhkanlah mereka dari segala bentuk keganasan dan kezaliman Ya Allah 🤲🏽 Posted @withregram • @officeofmuftisg Muis is deeply concerned and saddened by the ongoing violence against worshippers at Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem. The Al-Aqsa mosque is the third holiest mosque for Muslims and we are currently in the holy month of Ramadan, a month usually set aside for increased prayer and charity. Muis condemns any acts of violence against unarmed worshippers of any faith and any desecration of places of worship. As people of conscience who believe in the sanctity of human life, we pray for Allah’s mercy and safety for the innocent and hope for calm and a quick de-escalation of the situation. Our mosques will be reciting a prayer calling for peace in these last days of Ramadan. Muis urges the Muslim community to join in this prayer for peace. There are also various aid efforts by credible international humanitarian organisations that the community can contribute to. Moving forward, Muis firmly agrees with Singapore’s position supporting a two-state solution, with Israelis and Palestinians living side by side in peace and security.