 (Re-post from Feb 22, 2024)
Over the past 138 days, we’ve witnessed a strong global uprising for a Free Palestine, with millions of people across the globe amplifying the call of Palestinian people and Palestinian-led movements for not only a permanent ceasefire, but a lasting liberation for Palestinian people, including to lift the siege on Gaza, the release of all Palestinian prisoners from Zionist jails, to end the 75-year occupation, and to end all forms of Western complicity in Zionism. In the midst of this global uprising, solidarity blooms within our community, particularly with Filipinos who have voiced their support through various impactful avenues. Whether marching in the streets, engaging in solidarity events, contacting representatives, amplifying Palestinian content on social media platforms, or igniting critical conversations within circles, we witness firsthand the significant number of Filipinos steadfastly advocating for Palestine's right to liberation. Thanks to Palestinians within and outside of Falasteen that our community have found guidance and courage through Palestinian voices, power, and resilience. While many approach this solidarity work with bravery, others grapple with fear. Acknowledging the urgency of our cause, we recognize the various reasons behind Filipinos' reluctance to speak out for Palestine. Factors such as unsafety within families and workplaces, feelings of despair and overwhelm, and the pervasive fear of being labelled antisemitic due to conflated Zionist narratives all contribute to this hesitation. In the face of these challenges, our solidarity remains grounded, radical, and vital. It is through understanding, support, and collective action that we navigate these complexities and continue to stand in unwavering solidarity with Palestine. In this blog, we invite you to join us in unpacking some ways we can fight in solidarity with Palestine without fear... Read the original post now. Comments are closed.
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