No, it is not a rumor.
We are living in troubling times that require good people to speak out and take action.
No, it is not a rumor.
I share our posts on different social media platforms, and yesterday, I went on Facebook to post our latest call to action on stopping a famine in Gaza. A group administrator denied my post and responded-" we don't do rumors or share anything about the Israel/Hamas war." I understand it is difficult to talk or moderate subjects, so many disagree. But we have to have courage. We have to be brave and seek out resolutions to our differences. I believe many of the differences we see around the world today are because we have become isolated and tribal.
When I reach out to all of you on Substack on various subjects like the Israel/Hamas war, gun safety reform, abortion access, and more-I get some pretty heated responses, and people unsubscribe. I'm okay with that, as today's headline says, "If I were to remain silent, I'd be guilty of complicity" ― Albert Einstein. I also suspect many people agree with us speaking "truth to power" as our group has grown exponentially.
Our differences are exacerbated by misinformation, and many people refuse to take the time to fact-check. We have to be willing to search out articles, seek out trusted sources for information, and be willing to share information to help stave off misinformation.
📢 We can stop famine in Gaza from happening.
Before the war, 10,000 trucks carried food to Gaza each month.
Since the war began, only 11,000 trucks have made a delivery.
Currently, 1 in 4 are facing starvation.1
The Israeli government’s blockade and restrictions on aid are pushing Gazans toward a catastrophic famine.
Unicef and the World Health Organization have identified four key actions that could help save lives now:
Open new entry routes
Allow more trucks through border checks each day
Ensure fewer restrictions on the movement of humanitarian workers and
Guarantee the safety of people accessing and distributing aid.
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