SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024

Weekend Reading

Ikram Talaat Ahmed teaches children in displacement camps in Gaza.

Hi John,

Our thoughts are with the many people who have been impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. We are holding in the Light everyone in the region—and around the world—facing hardship in these difficult times.   

In Gaza, Palestinians are doing what they can to support one another, even amid the ongoing genocide. Many are providing medicine, education, and brief moments of joy to others—through acts of kindness big and small. You can read some of their stories as part of our “Displaced in Gaza” series. The series includes dozens of personal testimonies from people who have been repeatedly displaced in their homeland since Oct. 7, 2023. Read more.

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Preparing for Election-Related Violence (Oct. 17, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT) 

As the elections approach, many of us are concerned about safety at polling places, protests, and other events. This Thursday, join the second part of our webinar series to learn what you can do. We’ll discuss how you can safely intervene when you witness violence or harassment in public. Register today. If you missed our first webinar on promoting health and safety at protests, you can still watch the recording.  

SPECIAL ONLINE EVENT

Meet the Al Jazeera producers behind new Gaza documentary (Oct. 16, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT) 

Al Jazeera’s Fault Lines team has investigated the killings of civilians by the Israeli military in Gaza and the role of the United States in the war. Their new documentary “The Night Won’t End: Biden’s War on Gaza” examines their findings. It also explores the human stories behind them. Join AFSC staff in this special online discussion with the film’s producers. Please watch the film ahead of time online. To attend our event, register today.  

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