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Jan Groh's avatar

Thank you so much for this interview. I pray they all stay safe, whatever the final outcome for each boat. (As of tonight, late Oct 1st in Oregon, 1/4 of the flotilla was captured, but the rest were sailing on, while being buzzed and harrassed to my understanding. I follow several Palestinians on X and BlueSky to keep up to date.) BLess everyone involved, may they arrive safely and unharmed. And ideally, succeed. Thank you so much for trying to break through this blockade!

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Nadine Hughey's avatar

What a gracious person she is, I'll be thinking of her when I make my phone calls to MOCs later this morning!

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MJoT's avatar

Reuters following flotilla cams live - good to hear this message - thanks to everyone on the flotilla and appreciate you Qasim sharing this conversation...

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Sheryl- smarieblanca's avatar

Siblings in humanity 🥰 What a beautiful message

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Judy Gradford's avatar

Thank you Qasim for letting this brave justice warrior be heard. As a Jew with many deep ties to this part of the world, it is so incredibly painful to confront and acknowledge the genocide occurring at the hands of my people. Everyday I find myself dealing with overwhelming waves of grief at the senseless suffering in Gaza and here in the USA. But action and community are the antidote for the paralysis that the Fascists want us to feel. Hearing Bae Franklin's wise and compassionate words reminds me why we fight for and reach out with love to create that better, kinder, more just world we know is possible. You help knit this community of care together and are a light in this dark time.

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Betty's avatar

I post everything I can on Facebook.

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Betty's avatar

Im appalled at what’s happening there in Gaza I don’t have a lot of money, but I just donated $15 to one of the campaigns for this very issue. And thank you for letting us witness the interview.❤️

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Qasim Rashid, Esq.'s avatar

Thank you for your generosity.

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Betty's avatar

You’re so welcome. I wish everyone would.

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Becky Anne Bauer's avatar

May all on the flotilla be safe and their extraordinary effort to help the people in Gaza be a great success.

Qasim, I haven't been able to confirm...There is a very short video showing a vessel that is being attacked by drones this evening. A voice in the background said it's "the flotilla".

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Betty's avatar

Oh god no I pray not.🙏🏽

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Deb Kelner, she/her's avatar

It’s so very difficult to get independent news (outside of the little Instagram updates I can find from various flotilla members) of the Flotilla and I am very grateful that you provided this update and opportunity to hear directly from a courageous peace bringer. Radical peace and acceptance is hard when you are aware of the struggles and hardships that the Palestinian people have lived with for decades. I will continue to work to adopt her level of surrender to love and compassion. May peace be with and upon the Sumud Flotilla. May peace and safety travel with them to the people of Gaza. I pray for their safety and their success. I am overwhelmed by their sacrifice and strength. This is Nobel Peace Prize Worthy.

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Susan Singh's avatar

May peace prevail and my everyone in the flotilla land safely in Gaza and distribute their aid to the people who desparately need it. God bless all these brave souls.

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Donna Marie aka GRANtifa🫅🏼's avatar

There are live feeds on YouTube. I wish them success.

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LaTanya Busby's avatar

It was great that you were able to interview one of the brave member of the flotilla!’ Praying for their safety! Such brave individuals❤️

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Martha Jones Eberle's avatar

THANK YOU, QASIM, FOR KEEPING US ABREAST OF THE FLOTILLA, BECAUSE DON'T HEAR ANYTHING ON MAINSTREAM MEDIA.

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Deborah L Steinmetz's avatar

Those incredibly brave people in the Flotilla! May they succeed in their noble mission!

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