2025 is here and it’s already been quite a start. Since we’ve been on holiday, we decided to let others do the talking for most of this newsletter instead of writing it all ourselves. Along with the usual calls-to-action and news headlines, we have a curated collection of links to help you transition into the new year. We hope you enjoy this read!
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Easy Actions to Take
Why: The Associated Press has reported the capture of Dr. Abu Safiya, the head of Kamal Adwan Hospital, by saying that he was associated with Hamas despite Israel providing no evidence to this claim. Doing so validates the Israeli narrative and justifies the destruction of all hospitals in the north of Gaza.
Why: Biden has informed Congress of another $8 Billion weapons sale to Israel, likely his last act as President, just as Israel attacks clearly marked humanitarian aid vehicles. Such an act is a clear violation of Leahy Law which forbids the US from selling weapons to countries who violate human rights.
Little Wins for The People
Why It Matters: Ivory Coast officially gained independence from French colonial rule in 1960, but France has maintained a military presence for decades, with hundreds of soldiers still stationed in the country today. This follows the expulsion of French troops from several other African nations in recent months: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal and Chad. Of Africa's former French colonies, only Djibouti and Gabon will continue to host French forces.
Why it Matters: Sending emails and letters can feel pointless sometimes so it’s important to see our impact. Accountable Media and Unmute Humanity ran a letter writing campaign against Sky News for their misleading coverage of babies freezing to death in Gaza which resulted in Sky News altering their headline after over 3000 letters. This is why sustained pressure matters!
How Empires Fall and Why the US is Next
Revealing History
