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Violinist, Prof at Barenboim-Said Akademie, and concertmaster of West-Eastern Divan Orchestra. Has come into the spotlight mainly for speaking out about Gaza since early 2024. Involved in artistic and academic projects amplifying Palestinian voices.

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michaelbarenboim.bsky.social @michaelbarenboim.bsky.social · May 13

@hannakienzler.bsky.social @christinebinzel.bsky.social wrote the next article, this time for Der Freitag. Germany is complicit in genocide. It is revolting to see this glorification of genocide by our leading politicians (badly hidden behind very mild criticism)

www.freitag.de/autoren/der-...

Krieg in Gaza: Warum Deutschland moralisch und völkerrechtlich versagt

Die neue Regierungskoalition macht sich mitschuldig an dem Vorgehen Israels in Gaza. Sie könnte eingreifen, tut es aber nicht. Ein Gastkommentar

www.freitag.de

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Drop Site @dropsitenews.com · 1d

CNN asks Palestinian-American analyst Omar Baddar about Israeli concerns over releasing “convicted” Palestinian “prisoners.”

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Omar Baddar via X: "Telling CNN what the ceasefire agreement after 2 years of genocide will mean for Gaza, & how keeping the boot of occupation on the necks of Palestinians will never bring true peace or security to Palestinians or Israelis."

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Nathan Kalman-Lamb @nkalamb.bsky.social · 1d

These Norwegian fans rose to the moment.

Giant Palestinian flag held by Norway fans and another flag that reads “Let Children Live”

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Josep Goded (New Main Account) @josepgoded2.bsky.social · 1d

UNICEF reports that 320,000 children under five in Gaza are suffering from severe malnutrition, and over 56,000 have lost one or both of their parents.

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ShouraHashemi @shourahashemi.bsky.social · 2d

Der palästinensische Botschafter in Österreich bringt die Wurzel des sog. „Nahostkonflikts“, die Besatzung und das (fehlende) Recht auf Selbstbestimmung einem, sagen wir, nicht ganz so informierten Publikum näher.

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michaelbarenboim.bsky.social @michaelbarenboim.bsky.social · 3d

The right to self-determination for Palestinians is non-negotiable. Since the agreement does not explicitly provide for this but instead prescribes a form of permanent occupation, we must view the near future with skepticism. Therefore, we must continue to stand up for the rights of Palestinians.

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Wear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · 3d

Gaza, you have changed the world forever. A ceasefire is only the beginning, we will continue to fight for your full liberation and your full freedom. A free Palestine is coming. 🇵🇸

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Drop Site @dropsitenews.com · 3d

“The alleged underground Hamas command center at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, used to justify an unprecedented assault on the biggest medical center in Gaza, was actually an animation the IDF had used the previous year, saying at the time it was a tunnel beneath a UN school.”

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michaelbarenboim.bsky.social @michaelbarenboim.bsky.social · 4d

Article in etos.media titled "Israel's genocide is the attempt to erase Palestinians' past, present and future"⬇️

etosmedia.de/politik/isra...

Israels Völkermord ist der Versuch, die Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft der Palästinenser auszulöschen

Am 9. Oktober 2023 erklärte der damalige israelische Verteidigungsminister Yoav Gallant: „Kein Wasser, keine Nahrung, kein Strom, kein Benzin. Das sind menschliche Tiere, und wir handeln dementspreche...

etosmedia.de

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michaelbarenboim.bsky.social @michaelbarenboim.bsky.social · 5d

It ends with "Wir müssen über das sprechen, was jetzt getan werden muss, um die Zukunft zu gestalten. Im Moment sind die akuten Probleme: den Völkermord stoppen und die Apartheid beenden"

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michaelbarenboim.bsky.social @michaelbarenboim.bsky.social · 5d

Interview in Berliner Zeitung about the Gaza genocide, german media bias, the german "Staatsräson" and its consequnces, the antisemitism discourse, boycotts, and apartheid.

www.berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gese...

Michael Barenboim: „Juden wird in Deutschland keine Meinungsvielfalt zugestanden“

Im Interview spricht der renommierte Musiker über Antisemitismus, deutsche Doppelmoral und warum jüdische Stimmen, die Solidarität mit Gaza und Kritik an Israels Krieg zeigen, kaum Gehör finden.

www.berliner-zeitung.de

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Drop Site @dropsitenews.com · 6d

⭕ Two years of genocide in Gaza..

The Government Media Office says the Israeli occupation has, on average, carried out the following crimes every single day for two years:

➤ Killed 92 Palestinians
➤ Killed 27 children
➤ Killed 14 women
➤ Killed 12 mothers and 30 fathers
➤ Attacked 53 different…

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michaelbarenboim.bsky.social @michaelbarenboim.bsky.social · 6d

@thunberggreta.bsky.social has done more to prevent and punish genocide than all 193 States in the UN, especially the 153 signatories of the genocide convention. Let that sink in

Wear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · 6d

Greta Thunberg gives her first words after she was released from Israeli prison where she was beat and forced to kiss the Israeli flag. She says the story is not about them, the story is about Gaza.

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Krabbatt 🍉🇵🇸 @krabbatt.bsky.social · 7d

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Please support the making of this film.
We need to end this loud silence in germany

DAS LAUTE SCHWEIGEN (Trailer 2025)

YouTube video by LOUD SILENCE

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michaelbarenboim.bsky.social @michaelbarenboim.bsky.social · 7d

@dianabuttu.bsky.social : "The west continues to entertain proposals(...)giving Israel the ultimate say over the future of Gaza. How is it that the country committing genocide is granted any say in the future of the people against whom it has committed genocide?"

www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

A ‘magic pill’ made Israeli violence invisible. We need to stop swallowing it | Diana Buttu

For years, I pressed Palestinian interests in peace talks. The response to Trump’s plan proves the international community hasn’t learned from catastrophe

www.theguardian.com

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michaelbarenboim.bsky.social @michaelbarenboim.bsky.social · 8d

In case we weren't sure about the bias in a lot of mainstream media, Stern has this subtitle under an article.
"What does this mean for the hostages? And for Israel's army?"

It doesn't seem to matter at all what happens to Palestinians in Gaza

www.stern.de/politik/ausl...

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michaelbarenboim.bsky.social @michaelbarenboim.bsky.social · 8d

It's the claim made by Ersin Celik. There's no other source for now

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michaelbarenboim.bsky.social @michaelbarenboim.bsky.social · 8d

"rule of law"

Aaliyah 🇮🇪🇵🇸 ‼️SAVE GAZA‼️ @aaliyahxx.bsky.social · 8d

Turkish journalist and Sumud Flotilla activist Ersin Celik:

The Israelis tormented Greta Thunberg, dragged her on the ground, and made her kiss the Israeli flag. Greta is just a small child.

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Drop Site @dropsitenews.com · 8d

Spokesperson for the Gaza Municipality notes the bombing has not stopped despite Trump’s order to Netanyahu:

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Aaliyah 🇮🇪🇵🇸 ‼️SAVE GAZA‼️ @aaliyahxx.bsky.social · 8d

James Elder, UNICEF spokesperson, affirms that Israel continues to violently attack Gaza despite positive responses to Trump’s proposal.

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michaelbarenboim.bsky.social @michaelbarenboim.bsky.social · 8d

Mouin Rabbani's take as quoted by Nabih Boulos in @latimes.com

michaelbarenboim.bsky.social @michaelbarenboim.bsky.social · 8d

“Hamas says ‘we accept the proposal if the following issues are clarified (...)’. We’ll now find out if the US accepts entering discussions for these clarifications,or that Israel will persuade the [US] that Hamas has rejected it and the genocide should continue(...)”
www.latimes.com/world-nation...

Hamas agrees to return hostages but resists other parts of Trump's peace plan

Hamas said it would agree to some parts of President Trump's peace plan, but held back on endorsing the entire initiative, which calls for it to lay down its weapons.

www.latimes.com

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michaelbarenboim.bsky.social @michaelbarenboim.bsky.social · 9d

"There is no doubt that the cultural boycott of Israel will harm not only the fascists, but also good and courageous people. So what? This is a small price to pay to end a genocide."

www.haaretz.com/opinion/2025...

As an Israeli filmmaker, thank you to everyone who is boycotting my works | Opinion

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www.haaretz.com

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michaelbarenboim.bsky.social @michaelbarenboim.bsky.social · 9d

"My only crime is that I am a doctor"

Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan hospital, is being unlawfully held by Israel since late December 2024. He is being deliberately starved and denied medical care, as a lawyer from PHRI confirms.

Picture seen on @mosababutoha.bsky.social IG account

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michaelbarenboim.bsky.social @michaelbarenboim.bsky.social · 9d

“UEFA must not be complicit in sports-washing such flagrant breaches of international law, including but not limited to the act of genocide”

www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...

‘Ban Israeli football’: Scholars urge UEFA to bar Israel over Gaza horrors

Legal experts underscore killing of Palestinian footballers and UN panel's findings that Israel is committing genocide.

www.aljazeera.com

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Matthias Sars @matthiassars.eu · 9d

@michaelbarenboim.bsky.social and Gilbert Nouno playing music for violin / viola and live electronics at Boulez-Saal 🎻🎛

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