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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 15h

As Palestinians return to the rubble of their homes, the effects of the genocide are being felt amid heightened social unrest. “This war broke us," one returnee to Gaza City told Mondoweiss. "It damaged our souls. We need decades to heal.”

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Gazans march north again, returning to homes made of rubble

As Palestinians return to the rubble of their homes, the effects of the genocide are being felt amid heightened social unrest. “This war broke us,” one returnee to Gaza City told Mondoweiss. “It...

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 18h

As the genocide in Gaza began its third year, there was some hope that the end might finally be in sight, but if history has shown us anything, you can't fully trust Israel or the U.S. for that matter.

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 1d

As Gaza flotilla activists share stories of abuse in Israeli detention, Democratic lawmakers are demanding that the State Department take action.

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Democratic lawmakers demand answers from Trump administration on detained flotilla activists

As Gaza flotilla activists share stories of abuse in Israeli detention, Democratic lawmakers are demanding that the State Department take action.

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 1d

Hebrew-language Israeli media reports say there is a "secret clause" buried in the Gaza ceasefire agreement that would allow Israel to resume the war. Palestinians worry this is the pretext Netanyahu needs to get out of completing the deal.

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The Israeli media is reporting on a ‘secret clause’ in the Gaza ceasefire deal that no one is talking about

Hebrew-language Israeli media reports say there is a “secret clause” buried in the Gaza ceasefire agreement that would allow Israel to resume the war. Palestinians worry this is the pretext Netanyahu...

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 1d

🚨 READ: Israeli media is reporting a "secret clause" in the Gaza ceasefire that would allow Israel to restart the war if Hamas can't locate all captives within 72 hours. This could be Netanyahu's exit strategy to sabotage peace. mondoweiss.net/2025/10/the-...

The Israeli media is reporting on a ‘secret clause’ in the Gaza ceasefire deal that no one is talking about

Hebrew-language Israeli media reports say there is a “secret clause” buried in the Gaza ceasefire agreement that would allow Israel to resume the war. Palestinians worry this is the pretext Netanyahu ...

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 1d

Ms. Rachel calls out Barack Obama's statement on Gaza, highlighting how referring to 'Israeli families' while calling Palestinians 'the people of Gaza' strips them of their humanity. 'Palestinians have families, too,' she wrote.

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 1d

Donald Trump’s “20-Point Plan” could provide a path to end the Gaza genocide, but it is limited by a lack of details and the uncertainty of whether the U.S. is willing to enforce it on Israel.

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Now that a Gaza ceasefire has been reached, will Trump force Israel to end the genocide?

Donald Trump’s “20-Point Plan” could provide a path to end the Gaza genocide, but it is limited by a lack of details and the uncertainty of whether the U.S. is willing to enforce it on Israel.

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 1d

READ: The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas includes halting military actions, an Israeli withdrawal, increased humanitarian aid, and a prisoner swap. But it doesn't guarantee an end to the war or that Israel won't resume the genocide. mondoweiss.net/2025/10/what...

What we know about the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and what comes next

The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas includes halting military actions, an Israeli withdrawal, increased humanitarian aid, and a prisoner swap. But it doesn’t guarantee an end to the war or tha...

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 2d

The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas includes halting military actions, an Israeli withdrawal, increased humanitarian aid, and a prisoner swap. But it doesn't guarantee an end to the war or that Israel won't resume the genocide later.

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What we know about the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and what comes next

The ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas includes halting military actions, an Israeli withdrawal, increased humanitarian aid, and a prisoner swap. But it doesn’t guarantee an end to the war or that...

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 2d

Gaza erupted in celebration as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was reached on Thursday. But while there has been an outpouring of joy over the prospect of an end to the genocide, many are skeptical that it’s truly over.

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‘Once the war ends, we’ll be able to weep’: joy and trepidation in Gaza as ceasefire goes into effect

Gaza erupted in celebration as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was reached on Thursday. But while there has been an outpouring of joy over the prospect of an end to the genocide, many are...

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 2d

The world must hold Israel accountable for genocide.

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 2d

Prominent health workers and professionals sign the Gaza Health Solidarity Declaration, a pledge to stand with Palestinian health workers.

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The Gaza Health Declaration

Prominent health workers and professionals sign the Gaza Health Solidarity Declaration, a pledge to stand with Palestinian health workers.

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 3d

Politico recently declared, "An Entire Generation of Americans Is Turning on Israel." To the surprise of some, this massive political shift includes the Republican Party.

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Inside the GOP’s generational divide on Israel

Politico recently declared, “An Entire Generation of Americans Is Turning on Israel.” To the surprise of some, this massive political shift includes the Republican Party.

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 3d

Taybeh, a small West Bank village known for its Christian heritage, is far from Gaza. But in the two years since October 7, life has changed dramatically as the genocide and Israeli occupation have affected all Palestinians.

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Two years of genocide from a little corner in Palestine

Taybeh, a small West Bank village known for its Christian heritage, is far from Gaza. But in the two years since October 7, life has changed dramatically as the genocide and Israeli occupation have affected...

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 3d

Van Jones:

1️⃣ Mocked Palestinian suffering, turning dead kids into a punchline

2️⃣ Framed genocide evidence as “foreign disinformation”, despite UN & Amnesty and others confirming it’s genocide

3️⃣ Never calls out Israel’s real disinformation campaign about the genocide it’s committing

Screenshot of Van Jones tweet apologizing for his racist comments on Bill Maher's show.

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 3d

Two years on, the memory of October 7 returns as both catastrophe and possibility, reminding us that both resistance and surrender are choices haunted by loss. But two years on, we also learned something else: they are defeatable.
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Remember to forget October 7

Two years on, the memory of October 7 returns as both catastrophe and possibility, reminding us that both resistance and surrender are choices haunted by loss. But two years on, we also learned…

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 4d

Following Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, organizers have vowed that they will continue “to sail until Gaza is free.” They’ve already announced that the next mission will send a thousand ships to Gaza. mondoweiss.net/2025/10/glob...

Global Sumud Flotilla vows to keep sailing ‘until Gaza is free’ following Israel’s interception of over 40 of its vessels

Following Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, organizers have vowed that they will continue “to sail until Gaza is free.” They’ve already announced that the next mission will send...

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 4d

Two years on, the memory of October 7 returns as both catastrophe and possibility, reminding us that both resistance and surrender are choices haunted by loss. But two years on, we also learned something else: they are defeatable.

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Remember to forget October 7

Two years on, the memory of October 7 returns as both catastrophe and possibility, reminding us that both resistance and surrender are choices haunted by loss. But two years on, we also learned something...

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 4d

The Trump administration's crackdown on dissent started with its targeting of Palestine protesters. Two years into the Gaza genocide, we are now seeing these attacks expand to all critics, regardless of their connection to Palestine.

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Two Years of Genocide: Trump’s war on free speech began with Gaza

The Trump administration’s crackdown on dissent started with its targeting of Palestine protesters. Two years into the Gaza genocide, we are now seeing these attacks expand to all critics, regardless...

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 4d

Many in Gaza believe that Trump's "peace" plan is a ploy to get the Israeli captives released and then resume the genocide. But despite the deep skepticism, desperation to end the war is outweighing everything else.

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‘They’re all liars’: Gazans react to Trump’s ‘peace’ proposal and potential ceasefire

Many in Gaza believe that Trump’s “peace” plan is a ploy to get the Israeli captives released and then resume the genocide. But despite the deep skepticism, desperation to end the war is outweighing...

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 4d

READ: Israel uses October 7 as justification to inflict pain on Palestinians because the date exposes what terrifies them most: they are defeatable. mondoweiss.net/2025/10/reme...

Remember to forget October 7

Two years on, the memory of October 7 returns as both catastrophe and possibility, reminding us that both resistance and surrender are choices haunted by loss. But two years on, we also learned someth...

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 4d

The Gaza Health Ministry reports these deaths. The true number—including thousands still buried under rubble and missing—is estimated in the hundreds of thousands.

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 4d

Israel killed nearly 300 journalists—more than WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Afghanistan wars COMBINED.

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 4d

Israel forced 658,000 children out of school. Killed 780 teachers. Destroyed 92% of schools and 2,300+ educational facilities.

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 4d

Israel destroyed 92% of homes and 88% of businesses in Gaza.
$55+ billion in damage. 78% of all structures demolished. Entire neighborhoods wiped off the map.

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