Mansour Shouman is a Palestinian Canadian who suddenly found himself becoming a citizen journalist in Gaza. Along with documenting the war, he's risked his life on several occasions trying to help Palestinians and even went missing twice. Asked if he'd go back to Gaza, the answer
It has been 90 days since we tasted Eggs..🍳 Today, nine of us shared four organic freshly laid ones🥚, with lots of harvested tomatoes 🍅, red onions 🧅, sweet peppers🫑, and green chili cooked in pure olive oil🫒 and a dash of salt 🧂. I present to you the "Shakshouka" -
URGENT: we believe (based on credible sources) that Mansour Shouman has been taken in by IDF.
If you have any urgent info. Email:
Bringmansourhome
@gmail
.com
We need your help. Please use the QR code to email the PM Trudeau and Minister Joly to take immediate action.
Link
Mar 3: Live from Doha, Qatar - I have been reunited with my wife while we try to rebuild our life. I am grateful to Allah SWT for his bounties and for all of your support over the last few months.
The work continues and I remain steadfast in my dedication to supporting Gaza
Feb. 6 - Live from Gaza. Update from Mansour himself. "We never left Khan Younis. With your support, the work to free Gaza, Jerusalem, and the whole world continues, in sha Allah (God willing)."
With Allah's help, your dua's, and support, Mansour was able to leave Gaza. He is safe and surrounded by family and friends. We will provide more updates in the coming days, inshallah.
In Mansour's absence, the relief work continued, and our volunteers continued to distribute
Dr Mai(
@maihussein3
), Mansour's mum, appeals to everyone to please not forget about her son. It's been 9 days! She feels that everything becomes so normalized - bombing of hospitals, communication blackouts, etc. and is worried that everyone will forget about Mansour. She asks
Please pray for everyone in Khan Younis. There is heavy bombardment at the moment, and we believe civilians have been told to stay indoors.
Due to the comms blackout, we haven't heard from Mansour in the past 12 hours.
We will keep you posted as soon as we hear. Please make
Mar 4 - Live from Doha, Qatar 🇧🇭:
Caught up with our hero, Wael ElDahdouh (
@WaelDahdouh
).
It was great to see that he is in good health and recovering from his time in Gaza. We discussed the importance of continuing to advocate for Gaza and Palestine and how we need a
We received unconfirmed reports that a building Mansour was in got bombed in Khan Younis. The Red Crescent ambulances are unable to reach his location as it is too dangerous, and the entire area is under siege by the IOF.
His immediate family has contacted the Canadian
We need your help. We have not heard from Mansour in over 72 hours. Initially, we we're told he is safe, but the silence is making us worry. And we need to find him. If you know anything about his whereabouts since Sunday evening, please message us through his profile. And please
Jan 21 - Live from Gaza: IDF has withdrawn their troops and vehicles from the South and resorted back to striking civilian targets from the land, sea and air. We are in Negotiations Under Fire as we get closer to the Permanent Ceasefire Agreement. History is being made here not
Those close to Shouman, a Palestinian-Canadian who was living in Gaza with his family prior to the war, say they fear he has been detained or killed by the Israeli military while travelling between Khan Younis and Rafah on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Mar 1: Live from Cairo airport.. headed to my next destination. It is important for us to share the suffering and resilience of the Palestinians on the world stage. There is a lot of work that needs to be done and projects on the ground. I will need your help to spread the
UPDATE: from Mansour's team
We made contact with Mansour on Monday, 5 Feb. We did not want to announce it to the public or let anyone know until we discussed it properly with the Govt of Canada to ensure Mansour's safety.
We are still worried about his safety and therefore
Umm Mansour's plea to everyone to please help find her son. She is extremely worried for the safety of her son and calling upon anyone on the ground in Gaza, Govt officials, news networks, aid agencies to please help. Mansour was doing good work to help and bring relief on the
NEWS: Mansours mum
@maihussein3
appeals to Canadian Govt
@JustinTrudeau
@melaniejoly
, during her interview with
@CTVNews
to please confirm if her son is with IOF, where he is and to help him get out.
For the full interview, refer to the link:
Or
Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
, when asked by a
@CBCNews
reporter about Mansour Shouman January 31, 2024:
"We are actively engaged on this, we are actively working on this. We're talking to everyone"
As of today, Mansour’s family have yet to receive any updates or request for
We need your help to get this to 1 MILLION signatures please. We need to put pressure on the Government of Canada to get answers asap!!! Link in Mansours profile. Please let's not lose momentum. Pls share!
Feb 8 - Gaza 🇵🇸 is Not Alone! With your support, we continue to execute humanitarian projects across Gaza Strip. Here, we distribute cash donations to those civilians most in need and remaining steadfast in Naser Hospital in Khan Younis. Together, we are winning, AlHamdulillah!☝️
It's been 10 days since we last heard from Mansour, and 4 days since we alerted the Govt of Canada that we believe Mansour was arrested, and Dr Mai (
@maihussein3
), Mansour's mum, has still not had any proper feedback from the Government of Canada about the whereabouts and safety
So honoured that little Mila has made a short clip titled "Amo Mansour" ❤️. Little Mila, don't worry, my eyes 👀 also go wide when I remember I have 5 kids! Mashallah alhamdulillah. Please keep them in your duahs 🤲.
All Mansour's accounts are managed by his team right now. Mansour is still missing, and will not see your messages. Feel free to contact Mansour's team via one of his social media accounts if you have info that will help us (all listed in his linktree)
Be aware of fake accounts
A message to the leaders of the world from Mansour Shouman’s mother.
"to the leaders just because you are humans ...pls stop the war in palestine ..you can do it now..ceasefire now..hands off hospitals now.. to my son..im sure i will hear from you soon..Allah will save you and
Update on Mansour Shouman and how you can help us.
1. Petition needs to get to 1 Million. Link in his bio.
2. Pressurize Govt of Canada. Email them. Call upon them. Email template in Mansours bio.
3. Speak to your MPs. Visit them. Call them.
4. Mention Mansour at the
Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem
When Mansour decided to stay back in Gaza, his goal was to showcase the realities of what was happening on the ground in Palestine.
As his journey progressed, he shared messages of hope drawn from Islamic teachings. Shared daily updates and
🔴 *URGENT APPEAL! BRING MANSOUR HOME - A CANADIAN PALESTINIAN*
Mansour Shouman is a Canadian activist and volunteer who is feared to be kidnapped by Israeli forces.
Mansour raised funds and food donations for needy Palestinians in Gaza, and used his popular social media
Distribution from Sunday 27th of January. Distribution of Food bags to +50 displaced civilians in Rafah with some additional 200NIS in certain occasions for injured and orphans in Tents.
We continue to work on Mansour’s behalf until his return.
-Regards Mansour’s Team
At Naser 🏥🇵🇸 Hospital 🍽️ Dinner is now served: Fried Eggplant 🍆 & Potatoes 🥔 with lemon 🍋, garlic 🧄, chili 🌶️, salt and pepper🧂. I think we need to start a cooking 👨🍳 channel soon.. 😊
May 24 - My brother-in-law is the lead orthopedic surgeon at the last standing proper hospital in Gaza Strip. He is calling upon you and the Free World to take action as they have run out of fuel and hence electricity to run their units at Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the Middle
Today, Wednesday 31/01/2023. We Mansour's team continue to work on behalf of Mansour to distribute urgent assistance to displaced civilians in Rafah. Today we managed to distribute + 50 milk bottle for children and Cash assistance to 96 families in Rafah.
Togother we are going to
1 February 2024. 11 days have passed since we have heard from Mansour. Dr Mai (
@maihussein3
), Mansour's mum, has received calls from Mélanie Joly (
@melaniejoly
) and GAC (
@GAC_Corporate
), but has only been told "they are working on it". She is pleading for more information!
She
Over the past week, the following relief efforts were undertaken in Rafah, Gaza in Mansours name, through the funds he collected.
- Fresh produce: 2000 kg
- Blankets: 200 pieces
- Meat: 5 sheep
- Rice 100 kg
To 100+ Families.
Please keep Mansour in your duahs and may our
Today, Tuesday 30th of January. We continue to work on the ground to distribute cash assistance for the displaced civilians (+100 families) in Rafah on behalf of Mansour Shouman. We thank you all for your contribution and we keep working to get Mansour’s back again.
Asalamu Alaykum,
As you may have seen on the news. The situation in Khan Younis is dire.
We, Mansour’s team have not heard from him in over 24 hours.
News from Al-Jazeera mention that areas close to the Nasser Hospital has been attacked by Israeli Occupation Forces:
It's been 40 hours since we have spoken to Mansour. However, alhamdhulillah, we have received news that both him and Ahmed, his cameraman, are safe and well. Please continue to make duʿāʾ for everyone in Gaza and West Bank 🤲🏼
#IStandWithPalestine
#Gaza
#Palestine
#genocide
Today 27/01/2024, we have managed to distribute +100 food bags to displaced civilians in Rafah. We continue to help the displaced civilians in Gaza till Mansour’s return. We hear you, we love you and we thank you. Mansour’s Shouman Team
Please note that Mansour is still missing
South African anti-apartheid activist and freedom fighter, Reverend Allan Boesak, along with activists from across Cape Town, plea with Canadian officials in South Africa to take swift action in getting Mansour home to his family. Mansour holds a dear place in the hearts of South
March 31, 2024 : Live from London England
Yesterday I had the opportunity to meet and chat with Jeremy Corbyn, “The people’s Prime Minister”
@jeremycorbyn
He has always been a supporter of the Palestinian cause and is a profound figure in the UK. Here is a video of our
30 January 2024. The team continues to deliver on Mansour's work. Over 1500kg of fresh produce and 100 blankets were distributed to 150 families across Rafah, Gaza.
We will continue to deliver fresh food for the remainder of the week across the families that have been displaced
Asalamu Alaykum Everyone
Please pray for Mansour Shouman and everyone in Nasser Hospital and Khan Younis.
As you saw in the news the Israeli forces are attacking the hospital. The situation is not safe and communication is not stable. For more than 48 hours both Mansour’s
Feb 7 - Live from Gaza: Press Release Statement by Mansour Shouman and his Media Team
Due to heavy bombardment on Nasser Hospital, it is too difficult to get a video out today. This is an audio message from Mansour together with a written statement.
On January 21st, I
We continue to distribute the funds from Mansour Shouman's Gofundme to help displaced civilians in Rafah at this location. This is the 26th of Janurary 2024, from Rafah. We have managed to distribute 200NIS to each displaced family in cash (+100 Families) in this video, you will
On this International Women's Day 🫶, let's solemnly reflect on the profound resilience of the women of Gaza, who endure unimaginable hardships under the ongoing siege. Despite the relentless challenges they face, these women persist with unwavering strength and fortitude.
I'm
Message from Dr Mai (
@maihussein3
). She was really looking forward to speaking with you. She feels all of your love for Mansour, and she wanted to share how much that meant to her and also share her experience with you and how you can help.
Unfortunately, technology didn't work
Mural for Mansour Shouman in Belfast.
We haven't heard from Mansour since February 6th. As you know, all of Gaza is under attack and communication is not stable.
We pray that he's safe and can regain connectivity soon. Make Dua for all of Gaza.
with
@maihussein3
2 Feb 2024. Dr. Mai
@maihussein3
is hoping to get some more clarity on the actions taken and responses received with regards to her son. Please keep her and the whole family, and especially Mansour, in your prayers
This Sunday, February 4th, the car rallies from the East and West end (Durham and Peel, respectively) will travel to *Mississauga Valley Community Centre* to meet with MPs from the Liberal and NDP parties. The community will demand the MPs take action to hold the Canadian
Jan 19 - Live from
#Gaza
: Despite all challenges, and with your support, we continue trying to get the truth out to the world and help the civilians remain steadfast.
My team suggested that we have soon a Q&A (AMA) live or recorded session; feel free to send your questions here
Zaheera's contacts overseas told her on Monday and Tuesday that Shouman was seen at the Nasser Hospital along the southern Gaza strip but was headed for nearby Rafah.
WE NEED YOUR HELP ASAP PLEASE
This is Dr. Ahmed's family. Dr. Ahmed is part of the team that has been supporting Mansour Shouman and he is a very good friend of Mansour. Dr. Ahmed is from Gaza but left 2 years ago. His family is still in Gaza. A few days ago, Dr. Ahmed lost
May 10 - Negotiations have now officially stopped.
After agreeing to terms and conditions set by the intermediary parties last Monday, the Zionists continued to push for further demands and executing further air strikes and closing all borders.
As of a few hours ago,
Mar 5 - Live from Qatar:
Here is my interview with AlJazeera English. We discussed everything that is happening in Gaza right now.
We discussed the ongoing genocide, starvation, death of children, bombardment, Palestinian resilience and more.
Please share in your networks.
Mar 12 - Gaza is Not Alone 🍉!
Clean Drinking Water 💧 Distribution in Rafah for Displaced Refugees.
With your support, we are just getting started, inshAllah!
March 30, 2024 Live from Trafalgar Square, London England.
Yesterday I was invited to speak at the London National Protest for Palestine. Hundreds of thousands of peace loving protesters attended the march for Palestinian freedom. People who want to see an end to Genocide. Who
April 19,2024 | Live from Doha, Qatar.
The Genocide started 195 days ago and last night for the first time in 165 days I was reunited with my entire family. My wife and my children. Oh how I missed them.
As a journalist, I was separated from my family for their own safety.
Jan 20 -
#Gaza
is not Alone! Major Progress on the 1st of many displaced civilian camps who lost their homes due to IDF strikes. Here, 31 tents have been set up and vetted families are moving in. The target is now 100 tents at least for this site and 400 more in several other
Cozy Ginger 😸: "InshAllah (God willing), Permanent Ceasefire Agreement ✌️ to be announced before the end of this week. 🌎 Keep fighting for a Free Palestine 🇵🇸 💪"
#Gaza
#CeasefireNOW
May 3 - This may be the most important update video since temporarily leaving Gaza to try and amplify the support work from outside..
Yes we are dealing with an unpredictable and immoral enemy..
However all indications (internal and external) are now showing that there is
Feb 23 -
#Gaza
is Not Alone: Food Bags & Cash Distribution in Rafah
We continue to work on behalf of Mansour Shouman's Gofundme based on his request when we last spoke to him. This time our partners in Rafah distributed food bags and cash donations among the displaced in Rafah.
Jan 17 - Live from Gaza: Alhamdulillah, we remain steadfast still in Khan Younis, Naser Hospital. Last night was chaotic as the IDF bulldozed the cemetery south of us. They withdrew back to their original positions. This the FINAL push by them to achieve ANY kind of military
We continue to work on behalf of Mansour Shouman's Gofundme based on his request when we last spoke to him. This time we have been able to contibute to Al Kuwaiti Speciality Hospital in Rafah to build a field extension of the hospital. Dr. Suhaib Alhamss, the manager of the
Jan 16 - Live from Gaza: Walking back from the morgue with heavy smoke all around due to heavy bombing adjacent to us.. Talking about my thoughts about the final actions of this genocidal government prior to the permanent ceasefire agreement.
1/2.
Call to action by Aisha Khaja (IG:
@aisha
.khaja) on Mansour Shouman.
Use this link to call or send a message to your Canadian government representatives to demand that Mansour Shouman be included in any hostage release negotiations!
Blockout2024, American university students along with Generation Z have started the 2024 revolution against the leaders and the elites who control our lives. Here, I pledge my full support to the students on the grounds and on the social media fighters, we hear you, we see you
Dec 25 - Live from
#Gaza
: Wael AlDahdouh
@WaelDahdouh
(in English subtitles) talking about what keeps him going despite all the challenges, and his message to all free citizens of this world to continue acting. We also show some exclusive shots of where he works, rests and yet
Interview with CHCH News (
@CHCHNews
and
@TazBogaCHCH
) where Dr. Mai (
@DrMaiHussien
), Mansour's mum expresses her fears based on how the IOF treat detainees. CHCH News has listed the petition details as well the email to Govt on their website for the general public to sign. We
The field hospital in Rafah that was contributed by your donations has now opened and will start receiving patients very soon!
Thanks to your donations, our GoFundMe campaign has contributed to the establishment of a field hospital extending the Kuwaiti Specialized Hospital,
March 15 - Live from Qatar: 🇿🇦 🇵🇸
Excited to share that I will be embarking on my first weekend international speaking engagement and tour starting with Cape Town, South Africa, inshallah!
I will be there from Thursday, March 21st, to Saturday, March 23rd. During my time
Mar 8 -
#Gaza
is Not Alone: Water Supply in Rafah
By the blessings of Allah first and your help second, we have collaborated with a team at the Kuwaiti Hospital in Rafah to provide water supply to the displaced families in Rafah.
You can continue to contribute at our GoFundMe
CHANNEL ISLAM NEWS: Dr. Mai (
@maihussein3
), Mansour's mum, taking to channel Islam tv (
@Islamchannel
) today (29 January 2024) about why she decided to move to Canada and get her kids to become Canadian and how she expects from the Government of Canada, to find and ensure the
March 1st -
#Gaza
is Not Alone: By Allah’s help first and your support, our team in Gaza continue to help the people on the ground. On March 1st, our team bought sheep and distributed its meat among the displaced in Muwassi, Khan Younis, an area where there are many displaced and
Ramadan Mubarak everyone!
These are simple gifts distributed to kids in
#Gaza
hoping it will introduce some relief to the children.
Thanks to your support, and the collaboration with Matareed Canada campaign.
This genocide is as American as apple pie. 🍎🥧
US & Israel used aid trucks to disguise themselves as aid workers. Over 200 women and children dead! This is outrageous.
Free Palestine! ✊🏼
We have asked the government of Canada for information on
@ShoumanMansour
. We are extremely concerned for him and are baffled by Canada’s inability to confirm his whereabouts or well-being. The PM must ask Israel directly. This terrible war in Gaza must end.
May 6 - The next 24 hours are the Most Crucial stage of negotiations to put an end to the ongoing genocide against our people in Gaza.
The Zionist State is trying to force through some oppressive terms and conditions via:
1- Closing of the Rafah border to any incoming aid
2-
Jan 21 - Gaza is Not Alone! 286 12-kg Gas Cyinders (for cooking and warming needs) have been filled and delivered to local families in one of the poorest locations in Khan Younis. Target is 500+. This new initiative would not have been possible without your continuous support!
SCAM ALERT. Tik Tok.
Scam account trying to collect funds. Please report the account shown in the image. Please refer to Mansour's Linktree for all official accounts. - Mansour's Team
Mar 11 - Gaza is Not Alone!
Food Parcel Distribution in Khan Younis
With Your Support, we are ensuring that we keep our brothers and sisters steadfast against this ongoing genocide.
May Allah SWT bless you all.
For Zakat, Sadaqah (Donations), please use the link below:
Aug 25: Save Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital! One of our many Refugees Camps caring for 100s of families adjacent to the medical complex have been directed to evacuate in preparation for an imminent land invasion.
Join the email campaign to urge the Canadian government to demand an immediate halt to the attack on Nasser Hospital and ensure the safety of all civilians in the area including Mansour Shouman.
Please click here to send the email:
April 9, 2024: Live from Montreal Canada.
Eid Mubarak from my family to yours. I pray that your fasts are accepted and your hearts are renewed. Free Palestine 🇵🇸
As you know up until March, I was reporting LIVE from Gaza, advocating for a CEASEFIRE and HUMAN RIGHTS and an end to the hostilities by Zionists in Gaza.
One of the organizaitions who is advocating for HUMAN RIGHTS internationally is CAGE international.
They are on the
March 10, 2024 live from Qatar.
🌙 Ramadan Mubarak! Join us in fasting & spreading compassion. Our teams are on the ground, partnering with global organizations to aid those in Gaza & beyond. I'll also amplify voices of those making a difference. May Allah bless all of our
Jan 18 -
#Gaza
is Not Alone! Join us on a short tour in the Naser Hospital female and male post-surgey units. With your direction and support, we continue to ensure that the injured civilian population remain steadfast here in Gaza.
PS: Mass Communications Blackout continues