Palestinians deserve more than a choice between Israeli leaders committed to denying them freedom. They deserve an end to occupation, apartheid, and genocide. Palestinians deserve the right to determine their own future.

Israel’s elections are approaching. More than 5 million Palestinians live under Israeli rule but cannot vote in the election determining who controls their land, movement, homes and lives. Palestinian freedom isn’t on the ballot—only more occupation, genocide and land theft. 🧵

Listen now to the latest episode of our podcast, “This Is Palestine,” as @dianabuttu.bsky.social speaks with Dr. Mohammad Abu Afash about the current state of health care in Gaza amid Israel’s illegal blockade and genocidal destruction of Gaza’s healthcare system. Listen now: ow.ly/yYLp50ZozyT

Mahmoud is fighting back—for himself and for everyone targeted for standing with Palestinians. Spread the word. Stand with Mahmoud as he refuses to let the Trump administration’s repression go unanswered.

BREAKING: Mahmoud Khalil is taking the Trump administration and powerful anti-Palestinian groups to court. His lawsuit alleges that Trump officials and private groups illegally conspired to target him for his Palestinian identity and his advocacy for Palestinian rights. 🧵

In the latest episode of our podcast, “This Is Palestine,” Diana Buttu speaks with Samah Jabr, a Palestinian psychiatrist and psychotherapist about the mental impact of Israel’s ongoing genocide, siege, starvation, and displacement on Palestinians in Gaza. Listen now: ow.ly/OgGl50Z5oo9

THREAD: Israel abducted renowned pediatrician and director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya from the hospital while he was at work 500 days ago—and it’s been torturing him in its prison camps ever since.

In the latest episode of our podcast, “This Is Palestine,” Diana Buttu speaks with Husam Shaheen, a Palestinian man who spent more than two decades in Israel’s torture camps. Listen now: ow.ly/xvF950YUFLq

Join the call to #FreeLeqaa by speaking out online and contacting your representatives to demand Leqaa Kordia's release. Keep speaking out for an end to Israel’s genocide and for ICE out of our communities. No one should be treated like this.

We’re giving away tickets to the Oscar-nominated film The Voice of Hind Rajab in NYC and San Francisco! Claim your free ticket now: bit.ly/hindrajab-screenings

Thank you to all who contributed to the IMEU or shared our work with your friends and family in December. It’s not too late to help us reach it and fuel our 2026 work to amplify stories on 🍉and ensure we don’t lose momentum: imeu.org/give

Listen as Zaid Azhari, a cultural heritage researcher, speaks about Israel’s ongoing theft of land in the Palestinian town of Sebastia. Tune in to Diana Buttu's full interview with Zaid on our podcast, “This is Palestine,” now: https://ow.ly/rx3050XMKfy

Last chance this year to get a 👕for joining the IMEU’s monthly giving circle, Roots. Sign up to give $10 or more a month before January 1! Join now: imeu.org/give

In the latest episode of our podcast “This is Palestine”, @dianabuttu.bsky.social speaks with Zaid Azhari, a cultural heritage researcher from Sebastia, about Israel’s plans to violently take over the Palestinian village and its archaeological sites. Listen now: https://ow.ly/2al450XL3K9

Join Roots, our community of sustaining contributors by signing up to give $10 or more a month by December 31st, and as a thank you, we’ll send you this Roots 👕. Donate now: imeu.org/give

Giving Tuesday is here and we need your help to reach our goal. These funds will ensure the IMEU will continue to amplify Palestinian voices and stories in the coming year! Will you be one of our first #GivingTuesday donors? Donate now: imeu.org/GivingTuesday

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday and we need your help to continue our work to amplify Palestinian voices and stories, so please donate & share! imeugt.funraise.org

In our latest episode of This Is Palestine we explore the harsh and overlooked reality of Israel’s unequal protection and systematic discrimination against Palestinian citizens of Israel, which was particularly evident during Israel’s 12-day war with Iran. Listen now: ow.ly/CPWo50WqT5F

In Palestine, journalism is survival. On this World Press Freedom Day episode of This Is Palestine, we hear the last words of Husam Shabat and testimony from @daliahatuqa.bsky.social —exposing how Israel targets Palestinian journalists for telling the truth. Listen now: ow.ly/EXG250VPovp

On March 8, ICE abducted Mahmoud Khalil—a Palestinian student activist—for speaking out about Palestinian rights. On This Is Palestine, @DianaButtu speaks with his wife, Dr. Noor Abdalla, who was 8 months pregnant at the time. Listen to her powerful story: ow.ly/oT7S50VKFZ7

15 Palestinian paramedics were ambushed, executed, and buried in a mass grave by Israeli forces in Rafah. On This Is Palestine, @dianabuttu.bsky.social uncovers the story of the Rafah Paramedic Massacre—one of the clearest examples of Israel’s war on aid workers. Listen ow.ly/fktt50VB8Uu

On this day in 1976, Palestinians united in protest against Israel after it announced plans to steal thousands of acres of land from Palestinian citizens of Israel.

One of two major holidays celebrated by Muslims, Eid-al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is usually celebrated by gathering with friends and families to enjoy a large meal together.

Israel’s cruelty doesn’t stop at death. On 'This Is Palestine,' @dianabuttu.bsky.social speaks with lawyer Isam Aruri & Sanaa Daqqa about Israel’s policy of withholding Palestinian bodies, including that of Walid Daqqa. Grief has become another battlefield. Listen now: ow.ly/lXVT50UXH1e

THREAD: A Timeline of Israel’s Ceasefire Violations Since January Since the ceasefire came into effect on January 19th, Israel has violated the terms repeatedly and flagrantly to continue starving and killing Palestinians. Here are just a few examples.

Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a renowned pediatrician, has been held captive & tortured by Israel. On This Is Palestine, @dianabuttu.bsky.social shares his family’s testimony & exposes Israel’s abuse of Palestinian medical workers. Listen now: ow.ly/Im0c50Vj40F

READ: 'Trump’s Gaza plan echoes decades-old Israeli calls to expel Palestinians' ✍🏽: Dr. Mustafa Barghouti | @latimes.com Link to op-ed: ow.ly/y4uo50UVIIj