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Jewish Voice for Peace @jvp.bsky.social · 57m

We have arrived at an unspeakable place: two years of genocide.

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Wear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · 1h

Ahmad Khdeirat, from the West Bank, was killed by the occupation after being held hostage for over 4 months without charge or trial. He becomes the 78th identified Palestinian hostage to die in Israeli custody.

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cair-sfba @cair-sfba.bsky.social · 57m

We’re pleased to introduce our fall Law Clerks: Zaid Yousef, Salma Edouni, and Manahil Rizwan.

Their passion for justice and public service is clear, and we look forward to the work they’ll do with us.

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Wear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · 14h

Breaking: The Gaza Sunbirds boat part of the Freedom Flotilla has just been intercepted by the occupation army in international waters.

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cair-sfba @cair-sfba.bsky.social · 17h

BREAKING: Gov. Newsom signed AB 715—classroom censorship shielding Israel and importing Trump-style gag rules into K-12.

From MDAC/MYDAC, to repeated Capitol hearings, 1,000s of emails, & 100s of calls, you showed up.

Facing retaliation? Report to CAIR-SFBA: bit.ly/cairsfbareport

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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 1d

"History didn't start on October 7," says Palestinian journalist Plestia Alaqad, who became famous for her viral video dispatches from Gaza in the early days of Israel's genocide. Her new book is "The Eyes of Gaza: A Diary of Resilience."

https://www.democracynow.org/2025/10/7/plestia_alaqad

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Jewish Voice for Peace @jvp.bsky.social · 22h

As all eyes are on the negotiations in Egypt, the Israeli military launched airstrikes that killed over 100 Palestinians as of yesterday morning. This despite Hamas agreeing to release all hostages under the US-facilitated ceasefire plan on Friday.

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cair-sfba @cair-sfba.bsky.social · 1d

Welcoming our fall interns: Rayyan Ghafoor, Isaac Gaber, Diwa Sadozai, Hasana Siddiqui, and Janet Gargano.

They will be contributing to our efforts in civil rights, immigration, programs, communications, operations, and community outreach across the Bay Area.

We’re glad to have them on the team.

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cair-sfba @cair-sfba.bsky.social · 1d

"We are deeply disturbed by this violent, reportedly racist attack and stand in solidarity with the victims. No one should have to fear for their safety while simply walking in public."

-- CAIR-SFBA Executive Director Zahra Billoo

cair-sfba @cair-sfba.bsky.social · 1d

The countdown to CAIR-SFBA’s 31st Anniversary Gala is on—and so is the return of our Silent Auction.

From unique experiences to community-donated treasures, this is your chance to bid with purpose. Every contribution fuels our fight for truth.

See you Oct 11, inshallah.

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Mondoweiss @mondoweiss.net · 2d

Israel has killed more than 100 Palestinians since Hamas agreed on Friday to release all captives as part of the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 2d

Read more about your rights when interacting with military troops or federal agents at aclu.org/deployment_kyr

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Wear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · 2d

Greta Thunberg and 170 Global Sumud Flotilla members are welcomed by a giant crowd in Athens after their abduction by the Israeli occupation.

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cair-sfba @cair-sfba.bsky.social · 2d

@jvpbayarea.bsky.social: @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social
handing 160 names to the feds is “a collaboration with an authoritarian witch hunt… and an active investment in genocide.”

Read their op-ed in @dailycal.bsky.social: bit.ly/dailycal-jvp

UC Berkeley aligns with fascism, not Jewish safety

To stand against genocide and to stand in solidarity with Palestine is not just a human imperative — it is a core Jewish value. UC Berkeley’s actions are a weak

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cair-sfba @cair-sfba.bsky.social · 3d

Announcing our final Oct. 11 gala honoree: Dr. Hatem Bazian, recipient of our Lifetime Achievement Award.

A pioneer of Islamophobia Studies & longtime professor at Zaytuna College & UC Berkeley, his work embodies “Speaking Truth in the Face of Injustice.”

Join us in honoring him.

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cair-sfba @cair-sfba.bsky.social · 3d

ICYMI: The Independent covered Dublin’s new investment policy—breaking down three prohibited sectors. City funds may not go to companies that:

• Facilitate violence or war
• Operate in border/mass surveillance
• Are involved in detention or incarceration

Read the full story: bit.ly/dublin-ethics

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cair-sfba @cair-sfba.bsky.social · 3d

"These prosecutions reflect a disturbing pattern of attempting to silence pro-Palestine, anti-genocide voices through intimidation."

- CAIR-SFBA Executive Director Zahra Billoo

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cair-sfba @cair-sfba.bsky.social · 5d

Join us at Jummah today. We’re working to protect the rights and dignity of American Muslims.

Come say "salam," meet the team, and learn more.

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Wear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · 5d

The 450 members of the Global Sumud Flotilla abducted by the IOF in international waters on Wednesday night are to be transferred to one of Israel’s most notorious torture prisons. The Ketziot prison, located in the Negev Desert, has been the site of repeated abuses against Palestinian prisoners.

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CAIR @cairnational.bsky.social · 5d

CAIR ACTION ALERT: Demand Immediate Release of #GlobalSumudFlotilla Civilian Activists Abducted in International Waters by Israeli Occupation Forces bit.ly/free-them-now

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cair-sfba @cair-sfba.bsky.social · 7d

The countdown to our 31st Anniversary Gala is on!

Huge thanks to our generous sponsors for making this celebration of community and power possible.

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Wear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · 7d

Crew members of the Global Sumud Flotilla have received an emergency alert after an Israeli occupation navy ship was detected near the flotilla.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 7d

BREAKING: We're suing ICE for refusing to comply with our FOIA request for information about the agency's plans for expanding immigration detention in the D.C. region.

We have a right to know how our taxpayer dollars are being used to fund ICE's abusive detention machine.

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cair-sfba @cair-sfba.bsky.social · 7d

CAIR-SFBA, MAS Bay Area, and ICNA Relief hosted 15 soccer sessions this summer for 85 Afghan youth in San Jose, Hayward, and Fremont.

The program concluded at the Earthquakes vs. LAFC match with youth joining the on-field parade.

More to come.

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Wear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · 7d

In Gaza, even water has become a daily struggle under genocide. Children after a water truck, desperate to secure enough for their family to survive. This is the reality forced on children living under siege.

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