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Oxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Oxfam welcomes the UK government’s announcement to ban settlement trade with illegal Israeli settlements. This is a significant first step. The UK must now extend this ban further to include all services and investment in illegal Israeli settlements and push for an end to the unlawful occupation.
The UK government's settlement trade ban with illegal Israeli settlements is a significant first step
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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
As fighting intensifies in Yemen, Oxfam is warning that further escalation risks worsening an already catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with civilians facing increased displacement, hunger and loss of life.
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Oxfam GB | Oxfam issues warning about “dire threat to civilians” as fighting escalates in Yemen
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Oxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Alongside Tax Justice UK, Patriotic Millionaires UK, and 38 Degrees, we delivered a petition alongside a treasure chest filled with fake bank notes, representing the money that could be raised taxing extreme wealth. Join over 150k people now. Call for a wealth tax: bit.ly/42kdQmm #TaxTheSuperRich
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SUPPORTING PALESTINE @apirus.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
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Brant Reeves @bireeves95.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
This is Very Exciting and Needed….
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yipeng ge 葛义朋 @yipengge.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Thank you MP Fares Al Soud for this statement in support of the Handala freedom flotilla, a civilian vessel accompanied by volunteers who are attempting to challenge Israel’s illegal siege on Gaza, to bring in essential humanitarian aid including food, medicines, and baby formula.
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Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition @freedomflotilla.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
🚨 SUSPECTED SABOTAGE OF THE HANDALA HOURS BEFORE LAUNCH TO GAZA Urgent Call for Accountability and Safe Passage Just hours before departure, the #Handala faced two alarming incidents: a rope wrapped around the propeller and ...2/
Just hours before we were set to depart for Gaza, the 'Handala' was subjected to two dangerous incidents that may have been deliberate attempts to derail our mission and endanger lives. A full investigation is needed, but the circumstances are deeply troubling.
In the early morning of July 20, a rope was discovered tightly wrapped around the boat's propeller. This likely would not have happened through normal operation or by accident, and raises serious concerns about interference with the vessel.We sail for the children of Gaza - for families who are enduring siege, starvation, and slaughter while governments of the world participate or do nothing. We sail to break Israel's illegal blockade and deliver life-saving aid, solidarity, and hope to a people abandoned by our governments but never forgotten by us, the people, who believe in justice and will never stop fighting for it. 
We call on the international community, human rights organizations, and people of conscience everywhere to condemn these acts, demand accountability, and ensure safe passage for the 'Handala' - a civilian boat carrying medicine, baby formula, and stuffed animals for the children of Gaza.We have reason to believe these were calculated attempts to harm our crew and obstruct our mission, though we await the outcome of a full investigation. We remain undeterred. We will not be intimidated. We will not be silenced. And we will not stop. Also on the morning of July 20, a truck arrived to deliver fresh water to the boat. However, the container was labeled sulfuric acid and in fact contained a corrosive chemical substance. A crew member was splashed on the leg and sustained chemical burns. Another crew member, upon detecting a strong chemical odour, opened the container and suffered burns to his hand.
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yipeng ge 葛义朋 @yipengge.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
My dear friend Dr. James Smith reflects on the messages he wrote onto the Handala freedom flotilla. So many people have written messages of hope, love, and solidarity. It is from a place of deep love for humanity and dignity do we fight for the liberation of Palestine.
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yipeng ge 葛义朋 @yipengge.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
I asked Robert why he joined the Handala freedom flotilla. He joined knowing the risks involved, and does it because he wants to be able to tell his children that he did what he could as their father to help make a difference. @robertmartinpal.bsky.social
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
NEW from the Canadian government on the genocide in Gaza! It's......more words. Not even on our own, because GOD FORBID. It's a joint statement with several other nations: "The war in Gaza must end now." Still calling it a "war," huh?
The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the European Union Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis
Management, today issued the following statement:

"We, the signatories listed below, come together with a simple, urgent message: the war in Gaza must end now. "The suffering of civilians in Gaza has reached new depths. The Israeli government's aid delivery model is dangerous, fuels instability and deprives Gazans of human dignity. We condemn the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians, including children, seeking to meet their most basic needs of water and food. It is horrifying that over 800 Palestinians have been killed while seeking aid. The Israeli Government's denial of essential humanitarian assistance to the civilian population is unacceptable. Israel must comply with its obligations under international humanitarian law. "The hostages cruelly held captive by Hamas since 7 October 2023 continue to suffer terribly. We condemn their continued detention and call for their immediate and unconditional release. A negotiated ceasefire offers the best hope of bringing them home and ending the agony of their families. "We call on the Israeli government to immediately lift restrictions on the flow of aid and to urgently enable the UN and
humanitarian NGOs to do their life-saving work safely and effectively. "We call on all parties to protect civilians and uphold the obligations of international humanitarian law. Proposals to remove the Palestinian population into a 'humanitarian city' are completely unacceptable. Permanent forced displacement is a violation of international humanitarian law. (alt text continued in the next post)
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Blueprints of Disruption Podcast @blueprints.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Our recent interview from Dr. Yipeng Ge from the deck of the Handala: bpofdisruption.substack.com/p/freedom-fl...
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Freedom Flotilla Coalition: Onboard the Handala with Dr. Yipeng Ge
Listen now | Family physician and activist, Dr. Yipeng Ge, speaks from the deck of the Handala, part of the the latest attempt by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition to break the naval blockade on Gaza by ...
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yipeng ge 葛义朋 @yipengge.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
There are more boats being planned, because if the illegal Israeli siege and blockade on the Gaza Strip remains, there will be people who will challenge it to see the day that Palestine is free.
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yipeng ge 葛义朋 @yipengge.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
There are 21 beautiful humans onboard the Handala freedom flotilla sailing to Gaza right now. They are supported by hundreds and thousands of people who have organized tirelessly to make this possible.
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Harbinger Media Network @harbingermedia.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
On a new 🔵 BUBBLE POP 🔵 primary care physician @yipengge.bsky.social joins @rachelgilmore.bsky.social from the freedom flotilla 'The Handala' en route for Gaza, carrying medical supplies, prosthetics for children, medication and other humanitarian aid. rachelgilmore.substack.com/p/on-board-t... 🔶
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On board the freedom flotilla trying to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza (with Yipeng Ge)
Listen now | NEW EPISODE OF BUBBLE POP
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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Does Canada's government care that Gaza is starving? What they told me today suggests they don't. I had asked them to respond to a message from @yipengge.bsky.social, a doctor who has been on the ground in Gaza. Here's why he called their answer "insulting" and "disappointing."
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yipeng ge 葛义朋 @yipengge.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
I am back in Canada, and back in the primary care clinic catching up on patient care. My heart remains in Gaza and with the Handala freedom flotilla which is only about three days away now from reaching the shores of Gaza. rabble.ca/human-rights...
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Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition @freedomflotilla.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Day 4: Bob Suberi, on the 'Handala'. Bob reports on his sighting of a drone formation while on pre-dawn watch. Follow and support 'Handala': freedomflotilla.org/ffc-tracker/
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Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition @freedomflotilla.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
6 US citizens aboard ‘Handala’ just read a powerful open letter to Donald Trump and the US Government. They plan to deliver food, medicine, and baby formula to Gaza in a few days. If anything happens to them, the world will know who is responsible.
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Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition @freedomflotilla.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Day 4: Tan Safi on board 'Handala'. Follow 'Handala' here: freedomflotilla.org/ffc-tracker/ #BreakTheSiege #ForTheChildrenofGaza
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Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition @freedomflotilla.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
From 🍉The Watermelon Movement🍉 IG: @watermelonmovement
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Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition @freedomflotilla.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
From the deck of Handala to you @franceskalbs.bsky.social Bon courage, much love & solidarity as the #FreedomFlotilla sails again to #BreakTheSiege & #EndGazaBlockade @yipengge.bsky.social @canadaboatgaza.bsky.social @rumboagaza.bsky.social @freegazaaustralia.bsky.social @huwaida.bsky.social
A hand-held sign saying "Bon courage Francesca" in front of a banner showing a drawing of Handala, the Palestinian refugee child.18 crew & participants on the deck of the aid boat Handala, holding signs of support for Francesca Albanese, showing their determination to break the siege & end the blockade of Gaza. Signs say "Bon courage Francesca", "From Handala with Love" "For the Children of Gaza" "For Gaza For Palestine" "We stand with Francesca".
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Robb Edwards 🌱 @robedwards1.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
International Court of Justice says countries failing to tackle climate change risk breaking international law www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07... via @ABCaustralia
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The world's highest court declares states have a legal obligation to tackle climate change
The opinion of the International Court of Justice is seen by some as a turning point in international climate law, with judges finding that states affected by global warming could be eligible for repa...
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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 23/07/2025
Some psychiatric symptoms may actually be the result of autoimmune conditions. Rachel Aviv reports on the case of a woman diagnosed with schizophrenia who was cured after two decades of psychosis.
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Mary Had Schizophrenia—Then Suddenly She Didn’t
Some psychiatric patients may actually have treatable autoimmune conditions. But what happens to the newly sane?
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Rita, antifascist🏴 @oldsquida.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
As for taking fantastic risks against the destruction of the world, I can’t tell you to do that. I can’t even tell you it’s a good idea, strategically, because who fucking knows. I can only tell you that I’m committed to not condemning the people who take risky action to stop the destruction of everything living and beautiful in this world.
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Dr Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
The govt’s own analysis has confirmed the horrific impacts of Labour's decision to slash international aid. Countless vulnerable women and children will face an increased risk of disease and death due to the govt's decision to balance the books on the backs of the world’s poorest.
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UK’s aid cuts ‘will hit children’s education and raise risk of death’
Cutting aid budget to 0.3% of national income will hurt many African countries, says FCDO impact assessment
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American Humanist Association @americanhumanist.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
What does a humanist lawmaker look like? For Montana Rep. Brian Close, it means listening first, respecting all beliefs, and staying rooted in reason. thehumanist.com/features/pro...
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Representation Matters: Montana State Representative Brian Close - TheHumanist.com
"Since I do not believe a god will fix the sewers, I always look for human answers to human problems."
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The Union @jointheunionus.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Daily reminder that ICE activities go beyond illegal immigrants w/criminal records. They are detaining citizens. In Houston after a trip to Nicaragua, Wilmer Chavarria interrogated for five hours, told he had no right to legal counsel. www.sevendaysvt.com/news/winoosk...
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Winooski Superintendent Detained, Questioned by Border Officials
Superintendent Wilmer Chavarria, a U.S. citizen, was questioned for hours at a Houston airport as he returned from a visit to Nicaragua with his husband.
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Ireland against Fascism @irlagainstfascism.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
New York Times ; supporter and enabler of genocide. www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...
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Politico @politico.com · 23/07/2025
A federal judge in Florida rejected DOJ’s request to unseal the Epstein case grand jury transcripts. Two other requests are still pending in New York.
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Florida judge denies DOJ request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts
But judges in New York are still weighing requests from DOJ to unseal materials.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 23/07/2025
Yesterday, Wilmer Chavarria, a Vermonter & US Citizen, was held and interrogated for hours in the Houston airport by CBP agents. He's a school superintendent. So don’t try to tell us this is about removing violent criminals. This is how they use psychological terror to intimidate us into silence.
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Fórsa trade union @forsatradeunion.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
What a feeling to see Fórsa on the jersey for our rising Palestinian GAA stars! While we wish they were here in Ireland, they're instead at a summer camp in Jordan. Some of the Dublin hurlers also went over for a training, class acts. One day we'll meet, a chairdre! 🇮🇪🇵🇸
A member of gaa Palestine wearing a green hersey. It says forsa, gaa and o neills, with a peace dove on the side
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HT4Ecosocialism @ht4ecosocialism.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
The Campaign Against Antisemitism is going after Reginald D Hunter and David Miller. Please support them if you can.
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CAA takes private case against Hunter and Miller
YouTube video by The Crispin Flintoff Show
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 23/07/2025
Volkswagen participated in one of the world’s first grand experiments in globalization half a century ago, partnering with Brazil’s authoritarian regime to develop the Amazon — and pressing poor, unwitting workers into service in the distant rainforest. wapo.st/3GQLucu
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Tee Vixen Sutton @vixenbite.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
I will take "Blame Obama" and if that fails, "Start a War"
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Politico @politico.com · 23/07/2025
BREAKING: A judge ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from criminal custody in Tennessee — though the victory may be short-lived.
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Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from criminal custody
Though immigration enforcement officials signaled that he’s likely to be re-detained when he arrives in Maryland.
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The Canary @thecanaryuk.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Scientists occupy the Bank of England to call out its fossil fuel financing The Bank of England is complicit in the climate crisis - despite an ongoing consultation over this. So, scientists took action. www.thecanary.co/uk/news/2025...
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Scientists occupy the Bank of England to call out its fossil fuel financing
The Bank of England is complicit in the climate crisis - despite an ongoing consultation over this. So, scientists took action.
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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Release the Epstein Files. #JusticeForTrumpsVictims
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Raul De Sai @rahdesire.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Every police officer who has to deal with #FarageRiots is one fewer to stop a sex crime by the same kind of moron rioter #newsnight
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SUPPORTING PALESTINE @apirus.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
#starmer #palestine #UK Starmer is facing growing calls to immediately recognise Palestine as a state with a number of Cabinet minister understood to be piling pressure on the PM alongside dozens of his backbenchers.
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Cabinet ministers urge Starmer to recognise Palestine
Parliament may have risen for recess but that doesn’t mean that Sir Keir Starmer is getting much of a break. It transpires that the Prime Minister is facing growing calls to immediately recognise Pale...
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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Thing I think about a lot How long does it take people to realize they’re on the wrong side of history?
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Marine Combat Veterans & US Citizens confront ICE bounty hunters as they leave work, after a long day of kidnapping people.
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Jacqui @jacquinotmybag.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Can someone tell me if the orange bloke is visiting privately as stated in STV tonight why are we paying for his security? #trumpvisit @snp.org #priorities
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HSA-Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance CIC @hillsboroughsu1.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Come and join us on Sunday 3rd August for an evening of laughter at Liverpool Hot Water Comedy Club. All proceeds from ticket sales come to HSA to help pay for therapy Laughter is a great form of therapy 🔥
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 23/07/2025
The United Nations’ highest judicial body ruled that nations must prevent environmental harm and limit greenhouse gas emissions. The nonbinding decision pressures countries to fulfill climate pledges and opens doors for global climate cases.
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U.N. court rules countries have duty to limit greenhouse emissions
The court was asked to rule on whether nations are obligated under international law to protect the Earth’s climate from planet-warming emissions.
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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 23/07/2025
Apple and Google’s app store duopoly is costing UK businesses billions. Good to see the CMA move to give them “strategic market status” — enabling targeted action. Read more in our May report: www.ippr.org/media-office... www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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UK competition watchdog to act over Apple and Google’s mobile platforms
CMA intends to force tech firms to make changes after designating them with ‘strategic market status’
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cordeliaappleby.bsky.social @cordeliaappleby.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Open the borders. Let aid in
 Lift the blockade.
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Declassified UK @declassifieduk.org · 23/07/2025
A Home Office counter-terror scheme may have monitored children who survived the Grenfell Tower fire, it can be revealed. A source with knowledge of the work told Declassified: "I believe there was some surveillance going on"👇 www.declassifieduk.org/grenfell-sur...
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Grenfell survivors may have been monitored by counter-terror scheme
Declassified investigation sheds light on secretive Home Office project that used a network of local charities.
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
The deportations are about to turn into detentions. There isn’t money in deporting folks, but there is in detaining them…
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Politico @politico.com · 23/07/2025
Rep. James Comer subpoenas Ghislaine Maxwell to testify next month.
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Rep. James Comer subpoenas Ghislaine Maxwell to testify next month
The interview with Maxwell, the Jeffrey Epstein associate and convicted child sex trafficker, will be at a Tallahassee federal prison.
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