7. Palestine
Initially the idea was to create a look drawing inspiration from a traditional Palestinian garment called a Thawb, a long ankle length garment, which is typically long sleeved. Upon my research I discovered hundreds of Palestinian athletes had been killed recently amongst the atrocities ongoing in Gaza. Understanding the strength and courage it would take to perform at a world stage given a genocide in ones own country, I wanted to make a look that feels like a human embodiment of the flag itself but most importantly, I wanted something that felt beautiful and free.
8. Canada
Consisting of popular Canadian brands Dquared2 and Canada goose, this look takes direct inspiration of the Canadian flag design, down to the squared brooch in the center of the vest. Stylistically, something you’d want to wear during a Canadian winter.
Regardez la vidéo, détournez pas le regard, écoutez la petite demander de l’aide, écoutez la jeune de 15 ans essuyer une rafale de Tsahal, et regardez bien ce qu’il reste de la voiture calcinée.
Même les secouristes sont morts sur la route. Quand vous dites que vous n’avez pas tous les éléments , ou quand vous likez les politiques qui soutiennent la machine à tuer sioniste c’est à ça QUE VOUS PARTICIPEZ.
Mais la justice triomphera, et on sera là pour rappeler les lâches que vous êtes.
“Dad, take me with you. Why did you leave me alone?”
A child's shock when he knew that his father was killed in an Israeli bombing in the Gaza Strip.
#FreePalestine
Today I talked to Hala (my cousin’s daughter) who’s the only survivor of her family. Hala is 8 years old, she doesn’t talk about what happened and she doesn’t speak with anyone since. I haven’t been able to speak with her since they were killed over a month ago. Hala lost both her parents, her 3 sisters, her grandparents, her two aunts, three uncles and all of her cousins that were in that house. I have thought many times about what I would tell her when I call her for the first time. I haven’t spoken to my remaining family who are still alive for over two weeks until today. Because of the “fake truce” I managed to video call them today as they had internet connection for the first time. Hala was next to my uncle and saw my picture on the phone. I kept asking for her multiple times. She then took the phone and went into a dark room to talk with me alone. I froze. I just kept saying Habibti Hala I miss you so much I love you so much. I couldn’t mention her family, and I genuinely didn’t know what to say to an 8 year old who just lost her whole family. I just talked to her about how I want to visit her soon and how much I miss her and all the toys I bought for her and I asked her if she wants anything in particular and she told me “I just want to see you and come live with you far away.” It broke me so much. I held my tears inside my chest and wondered what on earth did this little girl do to deserve all of this pain. I kept trying to think of things that will excite her but she was very quiet, not the Hala I once knew. Not the happy Hala who gets excited at the most simple things. Not the Hala that laughs with her whole heart, but a new Hala who’s barely able to smile. I told her I’ll take you to the best amusement park and she was shocked and said “oh you have that there?” Her little brain cannot comprehend that life is normal outside her home. All she can picture is destruction, bombs and dead parents and sisters. I wish I can hide this little girl in my heart from this cruel world forever. Hala is one story only, there’s more than 1 million children in Gaza who’ll grow up with so much trauma and unimaginable losses. Our hearts cannot bear all of this pain.
Stop normalizing the killing of Palestinian men, killing them is an equal crime as killing Palestinian women. Our men are not acceptable collateral damage.
we see videos like this up and down every platform and then videos of people in israel chillin and having a grand time and then people have the audacity to say that this shit is complicated. SHE DIGGING HERSELF OUT THE FUCKING GROUND
For those who don't understand the kid is screaming: "I'm here dad! Come here!" His father comes and asks him: "where is your mother?" The kid cries: "she died, she died."
Then the child explains that his foot is injured and his father tries to comfort him.
This is evil. The child literally met his dad at the hospital by accident, he watched his mom die and had to break the news to his father. What kind of power will save these children from this trauma? I know children in gaza are so strong and resilient, but children are children regardless.
Use your voice to end this genocide. Enough, CEASEFIRE NOW!
Have you noticed something? 🤔
In the countless videos showing children suffering, there’ll always be one or a few Palestinian MEN comforting and calming down the child! 🕊️❤️
The extreme kindness these men are showing towards these children truly speaks to their inner beauty and empathetic fatherly nature.
Are these really the men who the world wants us to see as scary, violent “MONSTERS”? 🤦🏼♀️
A child can spot a fake a mile away! A child doesn’t rest it’s head on the shoulders of a monster! The children have exposed all of you!
To the men of Palestine, we salute you! We see your kindness, we appreciate it and we genuinely admire it! 🙏🏻❤️
Free Palestine - men, women and children! ✌🏻🇵🇸