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Sharif Gemie

@wise-fool.bsky.social

Writer: novelist, short stories, flash fictions and even poems. Ex-historian. Living in South Wales. Ethnic identity - none of the above. https://sharifgemie.com. https://www.asppublishing.co.uk/product-page/the-displaced-a-novel-by-sharif-gemie

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Let Gazan Students Study Safely β€” Waive Visa Biometrics Right now, UK visa rules are blocking students in Gaza from taking up their places at British universities. The government insists they travel to an in-person biometric appointment β€” even though war h...

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/le...

11.08.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

3 days without food.
Our children go to sleep hungry. My mother sacrifices her portion for us.
This is not just a story β€” it's our reality.
Please don’t scroll past.
A share, a prayer, a small donation… it could save our lives.
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@mommunism.bsky.social
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08.08.2025 06:52 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 5
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Journalist Anas was just a journalist conveying the truth. He did nothing. Anas’ children were deprived of fatherhood. No one will feel the loss like us. Anas’ children became like my daughter, without a father, without securityπŸ˜­πŸ˜­πŸ’”
@mommunism.bsky.social
@lillywachowski.bsky.social

11.08.2025 08:31 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Ibtisam. Ibtisam was a PE teacher. She has 4 children Malak, 12, Malek, 9, Khadija, 8 and Ghina, 7. Malek had a serious skull injury and Ghina broke her arm and pelvis. They were able to evacuate for care but are now in Egypt with no support.

08.08.2025 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 82    πŸ” 123    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 5

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Rateeba. Rateeba is a widow and the mother of Mohammad, Ahmed and Maha. She is worried about their education- The boys have had to stop their studies and Maha is trying to finish her last year of high school. They are struggling to survive.

07.08.2025 08:47 β€” πŸ‘ 127    πŸ” 150    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 9
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Help Ahmad and his Family Help Ahmad Rebuild His Life and Become a Doctor

Ahmad sent me tons of ID information (including his excellent report card and a picture of him holding his Palestinian ID), he is friends with @m-y-12.bsky.social whom I’ve shared and he has social media that predates the war.

Ahmad is still optimistic about his future despite his circumstances ❀️

02.08.2025 09:14 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Saad. Saad and his wife Mariam have been separated for a year since Jamal, 3 was injured and she left with him and Sara, 7 to go to Egypt. He is in Gaza with Waseem, 14, Maiar, 13 and Deema,11. Last week he broke his leg trying to get aid.

28.07.2025 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 152    πŸ” 193    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 26

@wise-fool.bsky.social
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Hello my friend, I am Ruba from Gaza. Donate for my little brother Amir and my family, we are dying of hunger. Please help me. πŸ˜­πŸ’” I have not received any donations except a few. My brother Amir will die of suffering, please help my brotherπŸ˜­πŸ’”

23.07.2025 07:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Yara. Despite being only 16 she is one of the few Gazans I know who has been to the West- she spent time in Ireland after winning a school contest. She is helping her family including her little brothers Ali, Abdullah, Omar and Hassan.I

13.07.2025 09:53 β€” πŸ‘ 159    πŸ” 180    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 6
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The tears of Gaza’s men are an act of rebellion Gaza is birthing a new kind of masculinity β€” based not on militarism or stoicism but on moral clarity and dignity, even in starvation.

Astonishing essay in in 972 emag. When did you last read an essay written by someone in a tent in Khan Younis? www.972mag.com/gaza-men-mas...

06.07.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 0
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Imagine living in a world where you could get arrested or suspended for saying don't kill children, because it might hurt the feelings of the killers.

Berlin , Germany

#FreePalestine πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ

29.06.2025 06:12 β€” πŸ‘ 121    πŸ” 48    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 1
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I was extremely honoured to have created the backdrop artwork for the magnificent @nadineshah Glastonbury performance earlier today. Of course you won’t have seen it on the BBC as they didn’t show any of it.

29.06.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1119    πŸ” 307    πŸ’¬ 34    πŸ“Œ 16

A quarter of our way through the century and places are already becoming increasingly unliveable. This is the coolest summers will be, so what’s the plan? #NomadCentury

29.06.2025 08:52 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Wow, someone likes the sun. New arrival on the patio.

27.06.2025 09:12 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 0

One of my favourite places. I visit at least once a year.

24.06.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Great picture. But what's the original? Is it one of Dore's illustrations for Dante's Divine Comedy?

24.06.2025 09:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A screenshot of a post previously from Greenpeace. It’s a photo of a blue fence with black writing on top. The writing says:
β€˜If you ever feel heavy because you care deeply about injustice, suffering and ecological destruction. Remember that’s trillion dollar propaganda machine was built to make you numb and it didn’t work on you. β€˜

A screenshot of a post previously from Greenpeace. It’s a photo of a blue fence with black writing on top. The writing says: β€˜If you ever feel heavy because you care deeply about injustice, suffering and ecological destruction. Remember that’s trillion dollar propaganda machine was built to make you numb and it didn’t work on you. β€˜

I needed to read this today. Thought someone else might need it too.

22.06.2025 11:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3494    πŸ” 1353    πŸ’¬ 60    πŸ“Œ 50
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Mahmoud has been separated from Adam and his wife because they cannot afford a tent for them all together in the evacuation zone so he stayed behind while they stayed with friend. He sent me this video because he missed Adam so much

www.gofundme.com/f/please-hel...

22.06.2025 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 29    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
A giant, red, goat-headed demon sits on a stone throne in a subterranean chamber.
"So, it is decided: on midsummer's eve, my words shall spew forth across the land like black fire!"

"We prefer to call it 'publication day'" says his publicist.

"..And we were hoping you might do some social media to to promote the book?"

Things turmn dark, the demon's goat eyes glow
"I cannot fathom the accursed opiate screens that so enthral your kind."

"Yeah, some of our other authors feel that way, but that's why we have Toby: he's an absolute whiz!" she replies, introducing a small man. 

"I'll set you up on twitter and you'll be corrupting Souls in no time!" says Toby.

A caption reads: "An hour later"

The demon now has his head in his hands and moans:
"I can endure this Foul parade of doltish barbarity No longer! Please deactivate My account, wizard Toby"

A giant, red, goat-headed demon sits on a stone throne in a subterranean chamber. "So, it is decided: on midsummer's eve, my words shall spew forth across the land like black fire!" "We prefer to call it 'publication day'" says his publicist. "..And we were hoping you might do some social media to to promote the book?" Things turmn dark, the demon's goat eyes glow "I cannot fathom the accursed opiate screens that so enthral your kind." "Yeah, some of our other authors feel that way, but that's why we have Toby: he's an absolute whiz!" she replies, introducing a small man. "I'll set you up on twitter and you'll be corrupting Souls in no time!" says Toby. A caption reads: "An hour later" The demon now has his head in his hands and moans: "I can endure this Foul parade of doltish barbarity No longer! Please deactivate My account, wizard Toby"

Since it's almost Midsummer...

21.06.2025 12:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1628    πŸ” 577    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 22
Netanyahu Calls Iran Strikes Necessary To Prevent War He Just Started

Netanyahu Calls Iran Strikes Necessary To Prevent War He Just Started

Netanyahu Calls Iran Strikes Necessary To Prevent War He Just Started

13.06.2025 17:50 β€” πŸ‘ 25343    πŸ” 6158    πŸ’¬ 609    πŸ“Œ 390

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Anas. Anas was studying database programming at Al-Azhar University before the war, but the university and his home have been destroyed. He is trying to help his family including his sisters Reem and Areej and his mom who has chronic allergies

11.06.2025 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 145    πŸ” 188    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 11
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If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention.

πŸŽ₯: Time, πŸ’¬ Greta Thunberg

11.06.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 21733    πŸ” 4681    πŸ’¬ 987    πŸ“Œ 381
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I'll be contributing to this event. So, if you're in London on 20 June, or you know anyone who might be...

07.06.2025 08:47 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Karam’s account got taken down today so he sent me some photos because he waited a long time to be a share of the day and all of them I can’t stop thinking how young he looks

05.06.2025 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 117    πŸ” 140    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

His Majesty the King, not white British apparently.

04.06.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 547    πŸ” 113    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 7

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