🗝️ Today we commemorate Nakba Day. 78 years after the Nakba, Palestinians still carry the keys to homes they were forced to leave behind. Not as relics of the past, but as proof that these homes existed, that these families belonged there, and that memory cannot be erased by time, exile, pain, or occupation. The key has become a symbol of return, identity, and a promise passed from one generation to the next: we have not forgotten, and one day we will return.
💔 الله يرحمك يا ابو روح الروح 😢
Today the criminal Z10n1st army k1lled Khaled Nabhan, who has become a symbol of the pride, beauty, and resilience of G@z @. So heartbreaking wallahi.
Jannat al Firdos inshāa’Allah
✌🏽 For years, I’ve intentionally avoided discussing Syrian politics on this page. My goal was to create a space that celebrated our region without alienating anyone. But today I feel the need to share my thoughts…
Yesterday, the Syrian people witnessed the toppling of the Assad regime, a dictatorship responsible for unimaginable suffering. For nearly 14 years, Syrians at home and abroad have endured loss, displacement, and pain under his rule. While I’ve personally opposed and protested against the Assad regime since the beginning of the revolution, I stayed silent here to avoid upsetting any followers. I regret not standing more firmly and openly with those who suffered under his tyranny.
💚 Families separated for decades are finally reunited as political prisoners are freed. Streets are alive with chants of freedom, and cities across the globe are filled with Syrians celebrating their dream of a free homeland. This moment is undeniably a milestone of hope.
Of course, uncertainties remain. Some suggest that external powers like I$r@el and the U.S. were involved to advance their own colonialist interests. Others warn that the new ruling group’s questionable backgrounds may bring challenges of their own, especially for religious minorities. These are valid concerns, and the next months and years will be significant as we witness history unfolding.
But today is not about fear or speculation…it is about the strength and resilience of Syrians who fought for their freedom. Whatever comes next should be decided by SYRIANS themselves. Only they can determine the future of their homeland.
🤲🏽 May this moment marks the start of a brighter chapter for Syria. Let’s keep the beautiful people of Syria in our prayers as they begin rebuilding their nation. inshāa’Allah the future brings peace, justice, and dignity for all who are oppressed.
Food is often described as the soul of a culture, but to truly understand Palestinian culture, we need to look beyond the food to the way it’s produced. Pali agriculture and food production are central to our identity. From the spirit of *wajib*—community responsibility—to our wedding traditions to our class structures, much of who we are traces back to our deep connection to the land and the labor it takes to care for it. This is where our culture comes to life.
Sadly, our farming traditions are under threat. In the 1960s, 38% of pali worked in farming; today, that number is just 6%. Since the signing of the “peace agreement,” Pali’s agricultural sector has contracted by 0.87% annually, while Israel’s has grown by 2.9%. This is not just an economic loss—it’s a cultural one.
Farmers face five major challenges:
Acquisition of Private Land: Ottoman-era laws and Israeli policies often classify unused land as “state land,” making it easier to seize farm land. Areas are also designated as nature reserves or military zones to prevent agricultural use.
Water Privatization and Fertilizer Restrictions: Limited access to water and restrictions on high-quality fertilizers force farmers to grow low-yield crops, such as olives, wheat, and barley, reducing productivity.
Settler and Military Violence: Attacks on farmers by Israeli settlers create constant insecurity, discouraging cultivation and threatening livelihoods.
Movement Restrictions: Roadblocks and checkpoints make it difficult for farmers to transport produce to markets, adding prohibitive costs and further limiting income.
Exploitation of Pali Markets and Labor: External companies dominate pali markets, and young arab men increasingly seek low-skill Israeli jobs like fruit picking and service work, draining labor from local agriculture.
Yet, the olive tree (al shajra al mukhaddasa) endures. Olive trees need little water or maintenance and yield a high-value product—olive oil. They symbolize resilience and sustenance, thriving where other crops cannot. Huwa is born in this context, attempting to preserve our indigenous farming traditions.
😤 This is how you talk to DOGS 💥
“We cannot fight for our rights and our history as well as future until we are armed with weapons of criticism and dedicated consciousness.” – Edward Said
🇵🇸 P@l3stinian rapper Shamaly (@shamaly_7 ) created most of his debut EP, “Bdl Faqed” (Replacement of the Lost), while trapped in G@z @‘s refugee camps during this ongoing g3n0cide.
With missiles falling overhead and lives being torn apart, Shamaly channeled his survival into music, reflecting months of brutal hardship and the daily struggle to stay alive. The EP was completed after he and his producer escaped to Egypt. It is a raw portrayal of life for P@l3stinian youth under siege.
Tracks like “Falatan” showcase the rapper’s pain and talent. His work is an act of both resilience and resistance. This project tells the story of a generation enduring love, rage, hope, and despair – emotions that transcend borders and speak to the shared struggle of all people living under colonial occupation and oppression.
💿 “BDL FAQED” IS OUT NOW ON MANJAM RECORDS
🗣️ “Our real enemy is not I$r@3l only and Z10n1sm – it is American Imperialism, who is backing I$r@3l because I$r@3l is playing a bodyguard for American Imperialistic interests.”
George Habash, 1979
45 years later it’s literally the same damn story…
