This is Hossam’s team, and we are sharing his final message :
“If you’re reading this, it means I have been killed—most likely targeted—by the Israeli occupation forces. When this all began, I was only 21 years old—a college student with dreams like anyone else. For past 18 months, I have dedicated every moment of my life to my people. I documented the horrors in northern Gaza minute by minute, determined to show the world the truth they tried to bury. I slept on pavements, in schools, in tents—anywhere I could. Each day was a battle for survival. I endured hunger for months, yet I never left my people’s side.
By God, I fulfilled my duty as a journalist. I risked everything to report the truth, and now, I am finally at rest—something I haven’t known in the past 18 months . I did all this because I believe in the Palestinian cause. I believe this land is ours, and it has been the highest honor of my life to die defending it and serving its people.
I ask you now: do not stop speaking about Gaza. Do not let the world look away. Keep fighting, keep telling our stories—until Palestine is free.”
— For the last time, Hossam Shabat, from northern Gaza.
Pressure is mounting on Keir Starmer to sack Tulip Siddiq after the leader of Bangladesh called for an investigation into properties she appears to have lived in rent-free which were gifted to her by the ousted regime.
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Is it Company policy to charge £0.40p for this small EMPTY cup? I bought a bottle of water for £1.75 as my 2 year old daughter wanted water. Is this custom practice or just the Gants Hill branch that do this? The Team Leader said it's company policy.
🚨BREAKING: We're set to become the first council in England to provide a universal school uniform grant to families earning less than £50,350.
With more parents turning to clothing banks to find uniforms, I urge the government and other councils to follow Tower Hamlets' lead 🧵
This is pure gold from @RealCandaceO
She absolutely destroys the October 7th narrative and Netanyahu to the point that Piers is dumbstruck.
So much respect for Candace 👏👏👏👏
Transitioning to net-zero is a key priority for the Council.
We are investing £6 million to improve air quality. We’ve reduced emissions by 19% in the last year alone and we’re exploring additional measures, such as subsidised bus travel, to help tackle the climate crisis.
BBC News reporting on our win in the High Court.
The previous administration’s botched implementation of LTNs pushed traffic on to main roads leading to complaints about worsened air pollution affecting the health of predominantly working class and BAME households on main roads.
I welcome the High Court’s ruling that Tower Hamlets Council followed the proper procedures regarding LTNs.
Tackling the climate crisis is a key priority for the Council and we are continuing our work to significantly reduce emissions and transition to a net-zero borough.