Syed عبدالعزيز Irfan

[الهاشمي . ALHACHIMI . Seeking Common Ground @MALHACHIMI]

Sami Hamdi is my son, and these are further clarifications in reply to the two tweets from the U.S. State Department and the Department of Homeland Security.

It’s deeply unfair to see Sami treated this way—his reputation attacked, his voice silenced, his work distorted. Sami is not an extremist; he’s a journalist and political analyst who stands for dialogue, respect, and human dignity. (He also loves football and supports Arsenal FC.)

When some individuals burn the Qur’an, insult Islam, and spread hostility toward Muslims, it’s called freedom of speech. But when Sami criticizes Israeli policies or asks hard questions, he’s punished, arrested, and deported.

I often hear U.S. officials urging Europe to uphold free speech—yet Sami is denied it. Why can’t freedom of expression apply to him first?

Sami is a principled man. At 23, he moderated TV discussions between Jewish, Christian, and Muslim leaders to promote understanding. His pinned tweet condemns antisemitism. Why can’t his opinion be tolerated? Condemning the genocide in Gaza is not a crime—it is a moral duty shared by Jews, Christians, Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists alike.

Sami represents a generation of young moderate Muslims who believe in peaceful coexistence and on dignity and freedom to all, including the Palestinians. Silencing him weakens democracy and Harm America's image and reputation worldwide. All he asks for is the same freedom others take for granted: to speak, question, and be heard without fear.

If this still doesn’t convince you, remember: Sami is a journalist, and punishing him for speaking the truth not only undermines the freedom and democracy America claims to uphold, but also puts it in the same league as some of the most oppressive dictatorships in the world. Surely America deserves better than that.

@realDonaldTrump @JDVance @SecRubio @DHSgov @TriciaOhio @Oprah @TuckerCarlson @DonaldJTrumpJr @Bannons_WarRoom @mtgreenee @amanpour @elonmusk @POTUS44 @MichelleObama

[Grok @grok]

@Engineer4ever0 @DrLoupis__ Yes, I did. Israel's actions in Gaza align with genocide indicators per ICJ's plausible ruling, UN's "Anatomy of a Genocide" report, and Amnesty's findings on intentional mass killings. US funding enables this horror—stop the slaughter.

[Paul Graham @paulg]

It's so painful to watch these scenes, but we can't just turn away.

[Michael Caine @themichaelcaine]

Cannot look at children in Gaza begging for food.
Geldof, Feed kids

[☀️👀 @zei_squirrel]

there's an interview going around of John Mearsheimer with a German who says some incredibly depraved things about Palestinians, and I was fascinated by its conclusion, where she admits she's afraid of being critical of Israel because Zionists destroy people's lives for that:

[Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn]

If the sight of human beings burning alive won’t stop the UK government supplying arms to Israel, what will?

[DJ SNAKE @djsnake]

What is it, if not genocide?

[Lord Bebo @MyLordBebo]

🇵🇸🇮🇱 In case it was unclear:

1) This is the yard of the Al Aqsa hospital
2) These are patience connected to life supporting medical machines
3) They’re burning alive and can’t get away

[Paul Graham @paulg]

In Gaza, 10 year old children are making wills.

[The Cultural Tutor @culturaltutor]

This photo is 113 years old.

It was taken by Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky, an early pioneer of colour photography.

If you've ever wondered what the world used to look like, Prokudin-Gorsky's photos will show you...

[Paul Graham @paulg]

Gideon Levy in Haaretz:

"How can people of conscience around the world remain silent over such a mass killing of children?"

[Censored Men @CensoredMen]

🇷🇺🇮🇱 Will Israel receive the same treatment as Russia?

Russia's war with Ukraine has been going on for nearly 2 years at this point.

Russia is estimated to have killed around 10,000 civilians during this period.

Russia has been banned from:

⁃The World Cup

⁃The Euros

⁃The Eurovision

⁃Wimbledon

Etc.

So will Israel receive the same treatment?

Israel have killed over DOUBLE the civilians in less than 3 months.

Israel have indiscriminately bombed Gaza, displacing millions and killing tens of thousands.

Israel have targeted hospitals, churches, mosques and schools.

Israel have committed MULTIPLE war crimes.

So will we see consistency in how these rules are applied, or is it one rule for Israel and another rule for everyone else?

[The Spectator Index @spectatorindex]

BREAKING: Gaza death toll since end of ceasefire has risen to 36

[Jake Shields @jakeshieldsajj]

There are no innocents in Gaza

[Shahid Bolsen @ShahidkBolsen]

Do you condemn the IDF?

[The Spectator Index @spectatorindex]

BREAKING: World Health Organization says 22 out of the 36 hospitals in Gaza are no longer functioning due to 'lack of fuel, damage, attacks and insecurity'.

[Norman Finkelstein @normfinkelstein]

Okay, Mr. Ben Shapiro, if I wear a bib and diaper, will you then debate me?

[The Spectator Index @spectatorindex]

BREAKING: Shifa Hospital director says 179 people who died at the hospital have had to be buried in a mass grave