This 15 year old girl was nonconsenually and unknowingly touched, groped, and violated by a man.
This is beyond a civil offense. In a just society, every adult who allowed for this scenario to play out would be criminally charged.
A photo from the Gaza Strip.
“The Revolution of Freedom — 26 June 2026.”
Mark this day on your calendar.
On 26 June 2026, people across Gaza will rise up against Hamas militias and demand freedom, dignity, and the right to make their voices heard.
Stay tuned.
@koshercockney@TravelodgeUK Travelodge UK is owned by Golden Tree Asset Management in New York and was founded by people who I believe would care about this - including Steven Tananbaum who is the Co-Chair of Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism and Hatred. Somebody should make sure he knows.
Under PA control of Bethlehem since 1995, the Christian population fell from ~80-85% (1950-1990s) to ~10% by 2017 per PA census and church data.
Documented issues: repeated church vandalism/robberies with no arrests; land seizures by Muslims (often Fatah-linked) where PA courts favor claimants or do nothing; assaults on Christian families/women unreported due to fear; extortion rackets; curriculum downplaying Christian history.
PA provides some symbolic roles (Christian mayor, attends Christmas Mass) but local clergy and reports (JCFA, Open Doors, U.S. State Dept notes) highlight systemic inaction and second-class treatment driving exodus. Broader economy/occupation cited as factors too.