Fadi Alwhidi in critical condition after colleagues go to his aid
Al Jazeera cameraman Fadi Alwhidi is in critical condition after being shot in the neck and head by an Israeli quadcopter drone in northern Gaza. The aftermath was broadcast live on Al Jazeera as his colleagues called to him and were eventually able to get him to a hospital for treatment:
His colleague Hani Mahmood reported later:
Israel has murdered almost two hundred journalists in Gaza since it’s genocide began a year ago, more than were killed in any of the twentieth centuries major wars – and has targeted many of them with their families, including 19yo Hassan Hamad last weekend, whose refugee camp home was bombed, leaving only body parts.
Hamad had received threats via WhatsApp from an Israeli number, warning him he would be killed if he did not stop reporting. Alwahidi was clearly marked as a journalist, wearing his protective vest with press emblem, when he was shot.
Continuing their record of targeting emergency workers, Israel also shot at firefighters trying to to put out a tent blaze caused by Israeli bombs:
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In the past year Israel has murdered 128 journalists. 125 of them were Palestinian.
Alwhidi was clearly marked as a journalist, wearing his protective vest with press emblem,
His camera, however, marked him as a terrorist.
Firefighters?
Fire starters.innit, benny?
The despicable, zionist lowlives.
No prizes for guessing what Lammy might say!
” “What’s the matter boss, we sick?”?
https://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/mmt/mxp/speeches/mxt17.html
The Age Of Monsters Part II.
‘Bullets supplied by Britain, the USA or Rhinemetal Germany (?) to name some of The Merchant of Death Western Shower.
Deliberately murdered by Israel for profits and for holding truth to power.’
History will forever record this Barbarism.
Yours In Peace.
So it’s an open and shut case at the ICJ and ICC
Their time will come
“Monday marked one year since the Hamas attacks and the subsequent war on Gaza. Gaza is unrecognisable, with homes, schools, and hospitals having been reduced to rubble. There is not enough food or clean water, and the healthcare system has all but collapsed. [1]
The estimated death toll is 43,000 and Israel has not just been targeting Hamas, but aid workers, healthcare workers, journalists and children. [2]
Now as a community of workers, we are taking 30 seconds to email our MPs to demand an immediate end of ALL arms sales to Israel. Can you take a few moments to join in now? There’s a template if you’re not sure what to say…..
https://the.organise.network/campaigns/email-your-mp-stop-arming-israel-1-year-on
…..The scale of destruction is unimaginable. A recent report shows that Israeli explosive weapons hit on average:
– Homes every four hours
– Tents and temporary shelters every 17 hours
– Schools and hospitals every four days
– Aid distribution points and warehouses every 15 days [3]
Conservative estimates now put the death toll at 43,000 in Gaza and millions have been displaced, injured and disabled, with no access to hospitals, specialist medical equipment, food and drinking water, or safe shelter. [4]
The violence we’re witnessing is unconscionable, and now we must call on our elected representatives to do more.
Here’s what we are demanding of our MPs:
1) Raise this issue directly with the Defence Secretary and the Prime Minister.
2) Demand an immediate halt to all arms sales to Israel and a full review of current export licenses.
3) Push for a stronger stance from the UK government to advocate for an immediate ceasefire and a commitment to lasting peace in the region.
Can you email your MP now and demand that the UK Government acts urgently to uphold international law, and immediately halt all arms sales to Israel?”
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The template letter is the usual standard format but can be added to and altered. For example, providing a reminder of International Law (Occupiers have no right of self defence, wheras the Occupied have the right to take up arms); the ICC/ICJ rulings; the UN General Assembly vote in mid-September; and the aiding and abetting Section 25 of the ICC Rome Statute which applies just as much to individuals as it does to the collective.
Not forgetting to add the provision of intelligence data to the Israelis as well as ceasing arms provision.
Thanks.