Ta-Nehisi Coates suggested he’s not above taking part in an October 7-style attack.
Ta-Nehisi Coates called Gaza ‘the biggest open-air prison.’
Here is what Gaza looked like before the October 7th Massacre, from the perspective of a Palestinian girl.
The 41 Thai nationals among the victims killed by Hamas last year were honored at our Bangkok Embassy's October 7 commemoration this week. In addition to those murdered, 31 Thais were taken hostage; eight of them remain unaccounted for.
My post ystrdy on Israel's mental health crisis aroused interest also abt civil society activity, in addition to govt's (which I addressed at length). Happy to provide sense of this aspect w/info abt random sample of relevant NGOs👇🏾
*Mashiv HaRuach
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Reintegrating Israelis facing mental health challenges since October 7 will constitute an integral part of us winning this war. An emerging combination of upgraded government activity, NGO heavy lifting and societal cooperation will go a long way to ensure that victory. See my
Something calming about certainty that our mini-pomegranate bush blossoms like clockwork every Jewish New Year (tonight). As we say, may the curses of the outgoing year be replaced by blessings of the incoming year. And may the hostages be freed by their Hamas captors.
On ocassion of "Int'l Day for Older Persons" (today): 6,500 Israeli seniors remain evacuees, 5,380 of them from the north; our Social Services Ministry runs 40 centers to provide them w/social & emotional support; dozens of social workers are employed to assist them; cost of
"The Justice Ministry has been running several anti-racism training workshops for young football (aka soccer) fans since the beginning of Israel's football (ditto) season in August. The training sessions are part of a larger governmental project which aims to fight against
JLM, last night: sounds for the soul. Not too many foreign musicians here; lucky to have local talents like saxophonist Amit Friedman & pianist Katia Toobool (debut disk in Nov) - attached clip. While TLV now our cultural center, still enjoy JLM opportunities.
#ShabbatShalom
My new post (link below): Israel is determined to continue its climate action efforts even as war rages. We're already leveraging post-October 7 challenges in various ways - a climate law, carbon tax, renewables - to emerge a better country in environmental protection & food
I take very personally news of current Hezbollah attacks on the Jezreel valley. That's where I got my start in Israel upon arrival in 1983; where I fell in love with our homeland, its agricultural & pioneer heritage; where I have many loved ones. Praying they remain safe.
Celebrating 40 yrs, this month, since landing in Jezreel valley; every visit back recharges my batteries. Winding up day w/kibbutz-style dance event - love it.
#ShabbatShalom
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International Sign Languages Day (today) is being marked by the Na Laga’at Center (see a previous post) in Tel Aviv even as the northern flareup continues. Speaks volumes about who we are.
This is Eliraz Cohen, grandchild of the farmer whose 30 cows (final count) were killed by a Hezbollah rocket today; a continuation of the 11-month terrorist effort to attack Israel's food security. In a video clip (attached), she descibes what happened and adds: "it's a little
Re ystrdy's tweet: 8 gov't reps spoke at panel (pic) on future of activities for benefit of people w/disabilities. Besides Central Bureau of Statistics &
National Insurance Institute,
they staff Social Services, Labor, Justice, Health, Education & Defense ministries.
Enlightening conference today focusing on status of Israelis with disabilities this past year. Another example of how we continue - despite ongoing war - our work to empower those less fortunate in society. Event was conducted by our Central Bureau of Statistics, which regularly
"We want integration between the general health system & mental health. We are working to promote individual autonomy & advance issue of rehabilitation & rethink it. Now it's our responsibility to make the coming year better than the year that was" - Israel Health Ministry