🇵🇸 Palestinian prisoners speak
While Israel has indiscriminately been bombing Gaza & perpetrating a genocide, the apartheid regime has intensified its attacks on Palestinian prisoners, stripping their rights and cutting off most communication.
Here we bring an account of the conditions by Palestinian prisoners themselves.
Images by Midhun Puthupattu (@desp_man on Instagram) of Peoples Dispatch.
While Israel has indiscriminately been bombing Gaza & perpetrating a genocide, the apartheid regime has intensified its attacks on Palestinian prisoners, stripping their rights and cutting off most communication.
Here we bring an account of the conditions by Palestinian prisoners themselves.
Images by Midhun Puthupattu (@desp_man on Instagram) of Peoples Dispatch.
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🇦🇷 Tomorrow Argentines will cast their votes in the run off presidential election and choose between progressive candidate Sergio Massa and far-right candidate Javier Milei.
All the latest opinion polls indicate the candidates are tied.
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https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/18/gap-narrows-between-milei-and-massa-ahead-of-argentine-presidential-race/
All the latest opinion polls indicate the candidates are tied.
#Argentina
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/18/gap-narrows-between-milei-and-massa-ahead-of-argentine-presidential-race/
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Gap narrows between Milei and Massa ahead of Argentine presidential race : Peoples Dispatch
Poll results show a close race between the two candidates, many show a tie. Massa emphasizes economic recovery and Milei calls for ballot box control
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The pressure on Israel is intensifying as mobilizations grow in size and number across the world demanding a ceasefire and a free Palestine.
Natalia Marques of Peoples dispatch was on the ground at the #ShutItDown4Palestine protest on Nov 17 in New York City where protesters mobilized outside the transportation hub Penn Station.
Natalia Marques of Peoples dispatch was on the ground at the #ShutItDown4Palestine protest on Nov 17 in New York City where protesters mobilized outside the transportation hub Penn Station.
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🇰🇪/🇭🇹 Kenyan High Court blocks parliamentary authorization of police mission to Haiti
A High Court in Nairobi has extended its orders blocking the deployment of Kenyan police officers to Haiti.
The Kenyan contingent is set to lead a US- and United Nations-backed “Multinational Security Support” (MSS) mission which will intervene in the Caribbean country to ostensibly “re-establish security in Haiti and build security conditions conducive to holding free and fair elections.”
The deployment has been vehemently rejected by the Haitian people, who have taken to the streets in mass protests against “foreign occupation.”
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/18/kenyan-high-court-blocks-parliamentary-authorization-of-police-mission-to-haiti/
A High Court in Nairobi has extended its orders blocking the deployment of Kenyan police officers to Haiti.
The Kenyan contingent is set to lead a US- and United Nations-backed “Multinational Security Support” (MSS) mission which will intervene in the Caribbean country to ostensibly “re-establish security in Haiti and build security conditions conducive to holding free and fair elections.”
The deployment has been vehemently rejected by the Haitian people, who have taken to the streets in mass protests against “foreign occupation.”
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/18/kenyan-high-court-blocks-parliamentary-authorization-of-police-mission-to-haiti/
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Kenyan High Court blocks parliamentary authorization of police mission to Haiti : Peoples Dispatch
The high court in Nairobi will issue a ruling on a legal challenge to the deployment of 1,000 Kenyan police forces to Haiti as part of a “multinational force.” The US and UN-backed mission has been condemned as yet another attempt to undermine the sovereignty…
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🇦🇷 Far-right Javier Milei has clinched an unexpected victory in Argentina's presidential race.
Center-left candidate Sergio Massa trailed behind by more than 10 points. Leading up to the race, human rights activists and survivors and victims of the dictatorship had intensified the campaign calling for a vote against Milei - citing his intention to withdraw the hard fought for rights of the Argentine people such as education, healthcare, and more.
Center-left candidate Sergio Massa trailed behind by more than 10 points. Leading up to the race, human rights activists and survivors and victims of the dictatorship had intensified the campaign calling for a vote against Milei - citing his intention to withdraw the hard fought for rights of the Argentine people such as education, healthcare, and more.
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🇦🇷 Far-right libertarian Javier Milei is the next president of Argentina
Javier Milei, the candidate of the Liberty Advances far-right libertarian party, was victorious in the second round presidential elections in Argentina held on November 19.
In his victory speech, Milei told supporters, “The situation in Argentina is critical. There is no space for gradualisms nor for lukewarmness or ambiguities…If we don’t advance rapidly with the structural changes that Argentina needs, we will face the worst crisis in our history.”
He added, “Our commitment is with democracy, with free trade, and with peace. We will work elbow to elbow with all of the nations of the free world.”
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/20/far-right-libertarian-javier-milei-is-the-next-president-of-argentina/
Javier Milei, the candidate of the Liberty Advances far-right libertarian party, was victorious in the second round presidential elections in Argentina held on November 19.
In his victory speech, Milei told supporters, “The situation in Argentina is critical. There is no space for gradualisms nor for lukewarmness or ambiguities…If we don’t advance rapidly with the structural changes that Argentina needs, we will face the worst crisis in our history.”
He added, “Our commitment is with democracy, with free trade, and with peace. We will work elbow to elbow with all of the nations of the free world.”
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/20/far-right-libertarian-javier-milei-is-the-next-president-of-argentina/
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Far-right libertarian Javier Milei is the next president of Argentina : Peoples Dispatch
Milei won a resounding victory with an over 10 point margin over the center-left peronist candidate Sergio Massa
🇧🇩 Political crisis of Bangladesh is the byproduct of the capitalist crisis
In September 2023, Rashed Khan Menon, MP and president of Workers Party of Bangladesh, opened a Pandora’s box in his speech in the Parliament Session. He said that the US wants Saint Martin Island of Bangladesh for a permanent military base in Bangladesh.
The speech not only caused an uproar in Bangladesh, but also compelled the US foreign department to clarify that the US is not interested in Saint Martin. Shortly after, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina echoed similar concerns in the Parliament regarding the US diplomatic moves and pressures in the name of free and fair elections and to establish “real democracy.”
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/20/political-crisis-of-bangladesh-is-the-byproduct-of-the-capitalist-crisis/
In September 2023, Rashed Khan Menon, MP and president of Workers Party of Bangladesh, opened a Pandora’s box in his speech in the Parliament Session. He said that the US wants Saint Martin Island of Bangladesh for a permanent military base in Bangladesh.
The speech not only caused an uproar in Bangladesh, but also compelled the US foreign department to clarify that the US is not interested in Saint Martin. Shortly after, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina echoed similar concerns in the Parliament regarding the US diplomatic moves and pressures in the name of free and fair elections and to establish “real democracy.”
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/20/political-crisis-of-bangladesh-is-the-byproduct-of-the-capitalist-crisis/
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Political crisis of Bangladesh is the byproduct of the capitalist crisis : Peoples Dispatch
From the viewpoint of imperialist forces, Bangladesh is the strategic springboard for heading towards the South-East and Asia Pacific. To achieve their political and economic goals in Bangladesh, imperialists consider the anti-liberation forces, the religious…
🇬🇷 ‘Polytechnic’ of resistance: 50 years of the historic uprising in Athens
On November 17, progressive sections in Greece marked the 50th anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic Uprising of 1973. A massive rally from the Athens Polytechnic passed through various parts of the city, including the US Embassy.
The marchers expressed solidarity with Palestine and demanded that the Greek government end its support for Israel’s ongoing genocidal war in Gaza. When the march reached the US Embassy, they chanted slogans calling on the US and NATO to get out from Greece. Earlier, a wreath-laying ceremony was also held at the Polytechnic Uprising Memorial. Commemorative rallies and other events were also held in various cities across the country.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/20/polytechnic-of-resistance-50-years-of-the-historic-uprising-in-athens/
On November 17, progressive sections in Greece marked the 50th anniversary of the Athens Polytechnic Uprising of 1973. A massive rally from the Athens Polytechnic passed through various parts of the city, including the US Embassy.
The marchers expressed solidarity with Palestine and demanded that the Greek government end its support for Israel’s ongoing genocidal war in Gaza. When the march reached the US Embassy, they chanted slogans calling on the US and NATO to get out from Greece. Earlier, a wreath-laying ceremony was also held at the Polytechnic Uprising Memorial. Commemorative rallies and other events were also held in various cities across the country.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/20/polytechnic-of-resistance-50-years-of-the-historic-uprising-in-athens/
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‘Polytechnic’ of resistance: 50 years of the historic uprising in Athens : Peoples Dispatch
A students’ strike in Athens Polytechnic on November 14, 1973, escalated to an open revolt against the US-backed military junta.
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🇦🇷“We will be on the streets”
Juan Grabois, founder of Movimiento de Trabajadores Excluidos and leader of Frente Patria Grande, spoke after the victory of Javier Milei about the tasks of popular movements in the face of the far-right president elect’s threats to the rights and freedoms of the Argentine people.
Juan Grabois, founder of Movimiento de Trabajadores Excluidos and leader of Frente Patria Grande, spoke after the victory of Javier Milei about the tasks of popular movements in the face of the far-right president elect’s threats to the rights and freedoms of the Argentine people.
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🇾🇪 Houthis capture vessel in Red Sea with links to Israel and call for immediate ceasefire
Ansar Allah (Houthis), the ruling force in most parts of Yemen, announced that they captured an Israeli ship in the Red Sea.
The Galaxy Leader vessel captured by the Houthis is linked to a British company partially owned by Israeli businessman Abraham Ungar and was leased to Japan at the time of its seizure. It was traveling from Turkey to India when it was captured by Houthis forces off the Yemen coast.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/20/houthis-capture-vessel-in-red-sea-with-links-to-israel-and-call-for-immediate-ceasefire/
Ansar Allah (Houthis), the ruling force in most parts of Yemen, announced that they captured an Israeli ship in the Red Sea.
The Galaxy Leader vessel captured by the Houthis is linked to a British company partially owned by Israeli businessman Abraham Ungar and was leased to Japan at the time of its seizure. It was traveling from Turkey to India when it was captured by Houthis forces off the Yemen coast.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/20/houthis-capture-vessel-in-red-sea-with-links-to-israel-and-call-for-immediate-ceasefire/
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Houthis capture vessel in Red Sea with links to Israel and call for immediate ceasefire : Peoples Dispatch
The Yemeni group stated that if Israel does not stop its attacks on Palestinians in Gaza, the conflict could take on regional proportions
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Dr. Ahmad Muhanna, director of the Al-Awda Hospital in Jabalia, Northern Gaza, speaks about the conditions in the hospital.
"We are doing our best and we are the only hospital in the Gaza City and in the northern area working now."
"We are doing our best and we are the only hospital in the Gaza City and in the northern area working now."
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🇿🇦/🇵🇸 The National Assembly of South Africa has approved a resolution for the closure of Israel’s embassy in Pretoria over the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The motion, which was presented by the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters party, Julius Malema, was approved by Parliament on November 21 with 248 votes in favor and 91 votes against. It will now have to be approved by President Cyril Ramaphosa in order to come into force.
“We call on the Ramaphosa ANC government to shut down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and end all diplomatic relations with that brutal apartheid Israeli regime. We call on all the world to isolate Israel by boycott, disinvestment and sanctions until they end their military occupation and allow Palestinian refugees in surrounding countries like Lebanon and Syria, the right of return,” Malema said in parliament last week.
The ruling African National Congress (ANC) had announced that it would support the motion “given the unfolding atrocities in occupied Palestine”.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/21/south-african-parliament-votes-to-close-israeli-embassy/
The motion, which was presented by the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters party, Julius Malema, was approved by Parliament on November 21 with 248 votes in favor and 91 votes against. It will now have to be approved by President Cyril Ramaphosa in order to come into force.
“We call on the Ramaphosa ANC government to shut down the Israeli embassy in Pretoria and end all diplomatic relations with that brutal apartheid Israeli regime. We call on all the world to isolate Israel by boycott, disinvestment and sanctions until they end their military occupation and allow Palestinian refugees in surrounding countries like Lebanon and Syria, the right of return,” Malema said in parliament last week.
The ruling African National Congress (ANC) had announced that it would support the motion “given the unfolding atrocities in occupied Palestine”.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/21/south-african-parliament-votes-to-close-israeli-embassy/
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South African parliament votes to close Israeli embassy : Peoples Dispatch
The South African National Assembly voted to close down the Israeli embassy until a ceasefire is declared and Israel commits to binding UN-facilitated negotiations.
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🇵🇸 Israel’s war machine can’t break the steadfastness of Palestinian health workers
Al-Awda hospital in Jabalya refugee camp, is one of the latest health institutions in Palestine to be directly targeted by Israeli occupation forces.
On Tuesday, November 21, at least three health workers were killed, and more were injured during one iteration of the attack.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/22/israels-war-machine-cant-break-the-steadfastness-of-palestinian-health-workers/
Al-Awda hospital in Jabalya refugee camp, is one of the latest health institutions in Palestine to be directly targeted by Israeli occupation forces.
On Tuesday, November 21, at least three health workers were killed, and more were injured during one iteration of the attack.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/22/israels-war-machine-cant-break-the-steadfastness-of-palestinian-health-workers/
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Israel’s war machine can’t break the steadfastness of Palestinian health workers : Peoples Dispatch
Palestinian health workers and allies continue to oppose Israel’s attacks on health care in Gaza, build solidarity and resistance
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🇵🇸Israel and Hamas agree on deal for four-day truce as Gaza deal toll crosses 14,000
The deal mediated by Qatar would see 50 Israeli captives being released in return for a four-day halt in attacks by Israel & the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners.
The pause is subject to extension after the four days by one additional day for every 10 hostages that Hamas releases after the initial group.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/22/deal-reached-by-israel-and-hamas-for-humanitarian-pause-as-deal-toll-crosses-14000/
The deal mediated by Qatar would see 50 Israeli captives being released in return for a four-day halt in attacks by Israel & the release of 150 Palestinian prisoners.
The pause is subject to extension after the four days by one additional day for every 10 hostages that Hamas releases after the initial group.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/22/deal-reached-by-israel-and-hamas-for-humanitarian-pause-as-deal-toll-crosses-14000/
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Israel and Hamas agree on deal for four-day truce as Gaza deal toll crosses 14,000 : Peoples Dispatch
Palestinian health ministry announced that only nine of Gaza’s 35 hospitals are partly functioning while the rest are not functioning at all.
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Israel has been ‘above’ international law ever since its inception
After failing several times, the members of the UN Security Council were able to reach a compromise and adopt a resolution on November 15, almost 40 days after the Israeli war began on October 7, demanding “urgent and extended” humanitarian “pauses” in Gaza.
However, as was expected, Israel refused to implement it. Instead it negotiated a deal with Palestinian resistance movement Hamas under Qatar’s mediation and agreed to halt its offensives in Gaza for four days in exchange of hostages.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/22/israel-has-been-above-international-law-ever-since-its-inception/
After failing several times, the members of the UN Security Council were able to reach a compromise and adopt a resolution on November 15, almost 40 days after the Israeli war began on October 7, demanding “urgent and extended” humanitarian “pauses” in Gaza.
However, as was expected, Israel refused to implement it. Instead it negotiated a deal with Palestinian resistance movement Hamas under Qatar’s mediation and agreed to halt its offensives in Gaza for four days in exchange of hostages.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/22/israel-has-been-above-international-law-ever-since-its-inception/
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Israel has been 'above' international law ever since its inception : Peoples Dispatch
Palestinians have repeatedly paid with their lives, bodies, and land for Israeli impunity which is based on the unconditional backing provided by the US and its European allies
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BRICS leaders condemn Israeli war crimes in Gaza, call for end of hostilities
Leaders of the BRICS bloc called for an immediate end to the hostilities in Palestine in an online meeting held on Tuesday, November 21.
The meeting was attended by the heads of government of Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, and the UAE. The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also joined the meeting. India and Argentina were represented by their foreign ministers.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/22/brics-leaders-condemn-israeli-war-crimes-in-gaza-call-for-end-of-hostilities/
Leaders of the BRICS bloc called for an immediate end to the hostilities in Palestine in an online meeting held on Tuesday, November 21.
The meeting was attended by the heads of government of Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, and the UAE. The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres also joined the meeting. India and Argentina were represented by their foreign ministers.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/22/brics-leaders-condemn-israeli-war-crimes-in-gaza-call-for-end-of-hostilities/
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BRICS leaders condemn Israeli war crimes in Gaza, call for end of hostilities : Peoples Dispatch
An Arab-Islamic delegation also met Chinese and Russian foreign ministers this week in order to push for an end of Israeli violence against Palestinians.
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🇵🇸 Demands grow for a permanent ceasefire
In the early hours of November 22, Israeli and Hamas officials announced that they accepted the agreement brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States for a 4-day pause in aggression in the Gaza Strip.
This temporary pause comes after Israel has slaughtered over 14,500 Palestinians in Gaza, with 7,000 still trapped under the rubble and over 35,000 wounded.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/22/demands-grow-for-a-permanent-ceasefire/
In the early hours of November 22, Israeli and Hamas officials announced that they accepted the agreement brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States for a 4-day pause in aggression in the Gaza Strip.
This temporary pause comes after Israel has slaughtered over 14,500 Palestinians in Gaza, with 7,000 still trapped under the rubble and over 35,000 wounded.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/22/demands-grow-for-a-permanent-ceasefire/
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Demands grow for a permanent ceasefire : Peoples Dispatch
Palestine solidarity and anti-imperialist organizations raise demands following the announcement of a 4-day pause in aggression in Gaza
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Workers’ Party urges the Belgian government to impose a strict military embargo on Israel
On November 21, the Workers’ Party of Belgium (PTB/PVDA) called on the Belgian government to impose a strict military embargo on Israel which has been carrying out a genocidal war against the Palestinians in Gaza.
The party has reiterated such a demand in the backdrop of the news over the reported authorization given by the federal government (via SPF Economy) to transport military equipment to Israel, contrary to the concerns raised earlier by Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and Deputy Prime Minister Petra De Sutter over the Israeli actions.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/23/workers-party-urges-the-belgian-government-to-impose-a-strict-military-embargo-on-israel/
On November 21, the Workers’ Party of Belgium (PTB/PVDA) called on the Belgian government to impose a strict military embargo on Israel which has been carrying out a genocidal war against the Palestinians in Gaza.
The party has reiterated such a demand in the backdrop of the news over the reported authorization given by the federal government (via SPF Economy) to transport military equipment to Israel, contrary to the concerns raised earlier by Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and Deputy Prime Minister Petra De Sutter over the Israeli actions.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/23/workers-party-urges-the-belgian-government-to-impose-a-strict-military-embargo-on-israel/
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Workers’ Party urges the Belgian government to impose a strict military embargo on Israel
The Workers' Party of Belgium has called for a strict check on licenses for regional export decrees and arms trade treaties and their rejection if the weapons are being used by Israel for war crimes and attacks on civilians
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Israel has been waging war on the Palestinian people in Gaza for almost 50 days now.
Today, a four-day pause in Israel's atrocities will begin, but people's movements and human rights organizations have been calling for a permanent ceasefire.
Here is the cost of those almost 50 days of Israeli genocide.
Today, a four-day pause in Israel's atrocities will begin, but people's movements and human rights organizations have been calling for a permanent ceasefire.
Here is the cost of those almost 50 days of Israeli genocide.
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Profit-making holiday “Black Friday”, interrupted by mass mobilizations calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Thousands took to the streets across multiple US cities to disrupt Black Friday, the most profitable retail shopping day of the year, to demand a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
November 24, marked the first day of the four-day humanitarian pause in the enclave. Displaced families have begun to travel back to their homes in the north of Gaza, even as Israeli forces opened fire on them, killing at least two Palestinians who were traveling back north.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/25/profit-making-holiday-black-friday-interrupted-by-mass-mobilizations-calling-for-a-permanent-ceasefire-in-gaza/
Thousands took to the streets across multiple US cities to disrupt Black Friday, the most profitable retail shopping day of the year, to demand a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
November 24, marked the first day of the four-day humanitarian pause in the enclave. Displaced families have begun to travel back to their homes in the north of Gaza, even as Israeli forces opened fire on them, killing at least two Palestinians who were traveling back north.
https://peoplesdispatch.org/2023/11/25/profit-making-holiday-black-friday-interrupted-by-mass-mobilizations-calling-for-a-permanent-ceasefire-in-gaza/
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Profit-making holiday “Black Friday”, interrupted by mass mobilizations calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Across the United States, thousands disrupted retail shopping on the widely profitable “Black Friday” consumer holiday
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