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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · 7d

For those of us who are struggling, I wrote a companion story with advice from a trauma expert/psychiatrist on how to balance the need to be informed with the need to preserve our mental health.

I found his advice helpful and hope you do too.

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How to cope with seeing violence online and when to quit scrolling

As graphic images of war flood social media, a trauma expert offers steps to take to protect mental health, while also staying informed.

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · 7d

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How social media shows Gaza’s graphic reality and is changing the way we see war

Social media provides a graphic and real-time window into war and suffering in Gaza. But is it helping or hurting?

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · 7d

I spoke with content creators, social media consumers, a trauma expert and a renowned war photographer about the impact of consuming news this way.

Don't miss story's conclusion, with powerful commentary about how past war images have served as evidence and how we "cannot say we did not know."

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · 7d

Yes, repeated exposure to brutal images/reels can take a toll on mental health. Is it helping or hurting? Are we growing numb to violence? How is social media coverage shaping perception of war?

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · 7d

In TV show #Andor, a character is tortured via headset broadcasting screams of children slaughtered by the Empire, found to inflict severe psychological distress.

By chance, saw it while reporting on trauma from viewing "live streamed genocide" in Gaza & how social media has changed how we view war

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · 21d

After Jenan Matari's book signing was cancelled in Montclair, support rolled in.

Jewish activists & Quakers organized a book signing at a new location. Book sellers called asking to host her. The first print of her children’s book sold out.

Read our interview with the Palestinian American author.

Canceled in Montclair, a Palestinian American author sells out book's first print

A Montclair bookstore canceled a book signing by author Jenan Matari. Then Jewish activists found her a new venue

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Aug 5

A new wave of cafés has burst onto the social scene fueled by #Yemenicoffee, creative drinks & pastries and a vibrant atmosphere with a Middle Eastern flair. With late night hours, they emphasize community and socializing over a grab-and-go experience.

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How Arab-owned coffee shops are shaping youth culture

Coffee shops with a Middle Eastern ambiance have burst onto the social scene, providing a festive café environment and late-night hours.

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Aug 5

Most Democratic senators voted for a measure to block arms sales to Israel amid growing outrage over destruction of Gaza & starvation of its people. But NJ's Senators were divided.. Read how they voted and what Sen. Kim had to say - and what Booker didn't say.
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How did Cory Booker, Andy Kim vote on blocking arms sales to Israel?

Most Democrats in US Senate voted to block arms sales to Israel, but Booker and Kim were divided on the measure.

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Aug 2

"Let the Palestinians get food. Let the Palestinians get freedom. Let my family go back to their home. And let my family and our families live the life that they deserve."

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In Gaza, people are starving. These NJ relatives recount death that some call 'genocide'

Palestinian Americans said malnutrition in Gaza had taken an especially hard toll on children, the elderly and people medical conditions.

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Matt Dragon @mattdragon.com · Aug 1

"They say they are at war with Hamas and not the people of Gaza, even as they express intent and act to destroy swaths of civilian society." @hannanadely.bsky.social is one of the few doing excellent local reporting on the genocide www.northjersey.com/story/news/n...

In Gaza, people are starving. These NJ relatives recount death that some call 'genocide'

Palestinian Americans said malnutrition in Gaza had taken an especially hard toll on children, the elderly and people medical conditions.

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Jul 28

'I don’t want aid; my son is gone': Aid drop kills three-year-old in Gaza

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‘I don’t want aid; my son is gone’: Aid drop kills three-year-old in Gaza | CNN

Family members mourn the death of Sami Ayyad, a three-year-old Palestinian boy, who was killed in an aid drop in Gaza on October 19. The family were eating breakfast when aid pallets were dropped from...

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Jul 28

At least 12 Palestinians drown trying to retrieve aid parcels dropped into the sea

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At least 12 Palestinians drown trying to retrieve aid parcels dropped into the sea | CNN

Footage obtained by CNN shows hundreds of Palestinians rushing to the site of the aid drop, with some venturing into the water as parcels crashed down on the shores of Gaza.

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Jul 28

Aid drops are dangerous. Last time this was done, Gazans were killed and injured or drowned trying to retrieve aid. Incredible that many news stories do not mention these fatalities.

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At least 5 killed after airdropped aid falls on them in Gaza | CNN

At least five people were killed and 10 others injured when airdropped aid packages fell on them in the Al Shati camp west of Gaza City, according to a journalist on the scene.

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Jul 28

'The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has admitted arming clans in Gaza that he says are opposed to Hamas, after allegations that members of these criminal gangs looted humanitarian aid and have ties to jihadist groups.' www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Netanyahu defends arming Palestinian clans accused of ties with jihadist groups

PM says it ‘saves lives of Israeli soldiers’, after accusations government is giving weapons to ‘criminals and felons’

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Jul 28

'Israel is supporting armed groups of Palestinians in Gaza in what it says is a move to counter Hamas. But officials from the U.N. and aid organizations say the military is allowing them to loot food and other supplies from their trucks.' apnews.com/article/gaza...

Israel backs an anti-Hamas armed group known for looting aid in Gaza. Here's what we know

Israel is supporting armed groups of Palestinians in Gaza in what it says is a move to counter Hamas.

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Jul 28

News stories should include context that Israel was arming criminal gangs that were responsible for much of the looting & also shot and killed guards protecting aid trucks. Israeli officials have spoken openly about it. www.reuters.com/world/middle...

Exclusive: USAID analysis found no evidence of massive Hamas theft of Gaza aid

The internal U.S. government analysis challenges the main rationale that Israel and the U.S. give for backing a new armed private aid operation.

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Jul 23

2b/ The July 22 ruling reinforces the idea that states cannot enact laws that conflict with federal immigration policy.

It also paves the way for more ICE facilities in NJ and in states with similar laws, at at time when the Trump Admin plans vast expansion of ICE and immigration detention.

Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Jul 23

1b/ The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals struck down NJ’s 2021 law banning private immigration detention contracts.

“Only the federal government has the power to decide whether, how, and why to hold aliens for violating immigration law," wrote Judge Stephanos Bibas.

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NJ can't ban private ICE detention contracts, federal court rules

The federal court ruling could help pave the way for the Trump administration to expand private ICE detention in New Jersey and other states.

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Jul 23

3/ Judge Arianna Freeman warned that the DOJ’s argument would give the executive branch “carte blanche” to bypass procedures set by Congress.

The decision reinforces legal protections for 12.8 million green card holders and the limits of unchecked executive power.

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Jul 23

2/ DOJ claimed it could rescind his green card at any time, even after missing the 30-day appeal window. The court's July 15 opinion states that the Board of Immigration Appeals overstepped its authority, raising concerns about due process and separation of powers.

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Jul 23

1/ The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals blocked an attempt by Board of Immigration Appeals to cancel the green card of Mohammad Qatanani, a popular NJ imam. Immigration courts granted him legal residency in 2008 and 2020.

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NJ imam fought deportation and won. Here’s why it matters for millions of immigrants.

The U.S. government sought to deport Mohammad Qatanani, the Palestinian-born imam of the Islamic Center of Passaic County.

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Jul 23

Two NJ cases heard in the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ended in rulings this July that have far-reaching implications on immigration.

One states that US can't revoke green cards any time it wants, outside legal statute. Other says states can't encroach of federal immigration functions.

A thread

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Jul 22

The federal appeal courts ruling could pave the way for the expansion of private ICE detention centers in NJ and states with similar laws, as it diminishes the ability of states to challenge federal immigration enforcement.

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NJ can't ban private ICE detention contracts, federal court rules

The federal court ruling could help pave the way for the Trump administration to expand private ICE detention in New Jersey and other states.

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Jul 14

Weeks after the crew of the boat Madleen was intercepted and arrested in international waters by Israeli forces, a new boat has set sail to deliver aid to Gaza. The Handala departed Italy on Sunday with 5 Americans on board including labor activist Christian Smalls of NJ and actor Jacob Berger.

Gaza aid flotilla departs with NJ labor activist Christian Smalls on board

Christian Smalls, a labor leader from New Jersey, set sail on the Handala on July 13 to deliver aid to Gaza.

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Hannan Adely @hannanadely.bsky.social · Jun 25

"As Muslims, we are so used to being attacked for our faith. I think people saw through these attacks and that was so empowering for me," said Mussab Ali, a candidate for mayor in Jersey City, who was at a watch party on primary night celebrating Mamdani's win.

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Zohran Mamdani’s NYC primary win inspires Muslim Americans nationwide

For Muslim Americans across the country, his victory was a historic moment — one that cast a sharp rebuke toward Islamophobia.

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