2026-04-03T17:17:20Z https://yabu.me AhmedAbuOuda https://yabu.me/npub1arwe9al2a25ldsd3q0m90wtzf8f3w2syt020v66qv85mskz739jsv4d482 https://files.mastodon.social/accounts/avatars/115/197/302/010/833/879/original/61f347ba7496b905.jpg https://files.mastodon.social/accounts/avatars/115/197/302/010/833/879/original/61f347ba7496b905.jpg https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy3ug9xrjkjdj88j05vu5jnx5gdhsxpznwhv97p0z35ewnt68uzrgzyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk2ml3j2k In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8qze3q5t3sv0rlavxu8muc0f5ruvfytsqpvzqscjqn998myvetcge9787x'>nevent1q…787x</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Aljazeera already made articles speaking about this. Documenting the crisis better than my crappy phone so check the articles <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11/14/displaced-palestinian-families-suffer-as-heavy-rains-flood-gaza-tent-camps">https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/11/14/displaced-palestinian-families-suffer-as-heavy-rains-flood-gaza-tent-camps</a> 2025-11-15T17:32:53Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8qze3q5t3sv0rlavxu8muc0f5ruvfytsqpvzqscjqn998myvetcgzyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk2dwg3yw I know i haven&#39;t been posting lately. I&#39;m just very busy, and i quite honestly don&#39;t have time. I hope some people are understanding of my situation. I wanted to just post about the #winter crisis in #gaza . the photos are of the streets in gaza. Spread the awareness about the crisis and try to help with whatever amount you can donate to gazans to help them through this crisis.<br/>#fediverse<br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1p095l6jcegr5j3zz0zjg2zukf7aq34awuetvkkpc8z78qwlvwavs5hm5vl" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Aral Balkan</span> (<span class="italic">npub1p09…m5vl</span>)</a></span><br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/554/860/179/864/327/original/f94b6c551cd617ff.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/554/860/335/367/400/original/17f51702c5d1cc67.jpg"> <br/> 2025-11-15T17:30:36Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvyjtwu049xp0muq2ay4ym4g8ylcupguw7c0yea6qfrk0wzuuc3rszyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk2zkhyed I want to congratulate my brother [@Qusay_1](<a href="https://mastodon.social/@Qusay_1">https://mastodon.social/@Qusay_1</a> ), my partner in everything, for graduating after two years of studying through war. He did it. Against every obstacle, he made it to the finish line with a 90.5 GPA. I’ve watched his strength and patience through it all, and I couldn’t be prouder. He turned pain into achievement. Proud of you, Qusay, and wishing you an even brighter future. 🎓 ❤️<br/>P.S his photos in graduation robes are from before the war<br/>#fediverse #graduation #gaza #palestine<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/458/427/445/531/702/original/bddbc580cd45eed0.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/458/427/584/260/442/original/b6bc0641ad0c4f45.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/458/427/883/588/549/original/7d3a229e3f48c419.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/458/429/636/855/304/original/52d62198430d765a.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-29T16:47:35Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyxucrp8vtn33hgdezxvpra93shg42xldlly9au6ve4dwfh30g6fqzyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk2kvxz4a It’s been a day since we shared our post, and we haven’t received any donations yet. We’re trying to raise 450€ to get a gas cylinder and stove so we can finally cook again. It’s hard not to feel sad, but we’re still hopeful that kindness will find its way to us. If you can, please consider supporting us even a small contribution would make a big difference.<br/><a href="https://mastodon.social/@AhmedOuda/115446788334274137">https://mastodon.social/@AhmedOuda/115446788334274137</a><br/>#fediverse #gaza #boost #fediqb <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1p095l6jcegr5j3zz0zjg2zukf7aq34awuetvkkpc8z78qwlvwavs5hm5vl" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Aral Balkan</span> (<span class="italic">npub1p09…m5vl</span>)</a></span> 2025-10-28T16:24:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsyuqss983h68uejqu5sec9qej00j2m32q7ghu58u8gphcp0duz4rqzyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk2favexg We’re trying to raise 450€ this week to buy a gas stove and a gas cylinder so we can finally receive gas again. For months we’ve been cooking on scraps that filled the air with smoke, making it hard to breathe. Being able to cook safely again would mean comfort and dignity. Please help us reach this goal every small donation matters, and we need it urgently. Together, we can do it. 💙<br/><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/Two-Brothers-Fighting-to-Save-Their-Family-in-Gaza">https://www.gofundme.com/f/Two-Brothers-Fighting-to-Save-Their-Family-in-Gaza</a><br/>#fediverse #fediqb #gaza #mutualaid <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1p095l6jcegr5j3zz0zjg2zukf7aq34awuetvkkpc8z78qwlvwavs5hm5vl" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Aral Balkan</span> (<span class="italic">npub1p09…m5vl</span>)</a></span> 2025-10-27T15:16:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgplxxpd3g6gsydkczafhpvclc6azgtk3qat6axwpwklruuwfayugzyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk2d4x5c8 I see people abroad holding “NO KINGS SINCE 1776” signs and I can’t help but nod from Gaza.<br/><br/>You let one leader become “too important to question,” and suddenly your voice doesn’t matter anymore. Trust me we know where that road leads.<br/><br/>You don’t need a golden crown to act like a king. Power worship is dangerous in any country.<br/>No Kings. Not in Palestine. Not in America.<br/><br/>#nokings #nokingsday<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/395/787/679/420/073/original/28c2f30810e234aa.webp"> <br/> 2025-10-18T15:06:53Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9d9qhknc0fafqnec2v7kldhfmw3xj2zrrmu9nzvt6zt37fmqvw6szyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk2wwscgv There’s a misconception about the ceasefire. People think life gets better instantly. It doesn’t. I still walk through the market staring at fruits I can’t afford.<br/>Our house was destroyed months ago along with our gas cylinder and stove. Yesterday we got an SMS to collect gas, but a new cylinder is $200 and the gas stove is $600. Unreal.<br/><br/>A ceasefire stops the bombs, not the struggle. If you want to help, even a little support goes a long way.<br/><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/Two-Brothers-Fighting-to-Save-Their-Family-in-Gaza">https://www.gofundme.com/f/Two-Brothers-Fighting-to-Save-Their-Family-in-Gaza</a><br/>#fediverse #mastodon #gaza<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/384/678/384/135/546/original/d047d45a05b0fd6f.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/384/678/700/521/938/original/34d85394d55c94a5.jpg"> <br/> 2025-10-16T16:01:48Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2nuneye97t7zhxc24phe7d0a42un6qmzfendjh4xg92hs2l0cqsszyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk23lmdtk Hey friends, I saw a lot of appeal for the idea when I mentioned doing an AMA, so here it is: Ask Me Anything.<br/>Life here in Gaza is heavy and complicated, but I’m open to your questions about daily survival, studies, dreams, or even just the small things that keep me going.<br/>I’ll answer honestly, as much as I can. Your support and presence mean more than you know. 💙<br/>#gaza<br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1p095l6jcegr5j3zz0zjg2zukf7aq34awuetvkkpc8z78qwlvwavs5hm5vl" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Aral Balkan</span> (<span class="italic">npub1p09…m5vl</span>)</a></span> 2025-10-02T15:16:54Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0fa28vvqj58qjuqhqm097dyvjtplj3rww0fz37y6xcms5cfktz8czyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk2y8d0qm Opened Telegram to see that #sumudflotilla ships were all intercepted by the IDF. It shattered the little hope I was clinging to today. Every time there’s a chance of aid, a glimpse of light, it gets crushed before reaching us. When will the world act? Hope feels like it’s slipping away, and with it the strength to keep believing that change will come.<br/>#gaza #gazagenocide #palestine<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/305/093/306/765/002/original/cbe7c59802884e08.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-10-02T14:42:38Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr69a0kxdf6t52ja5sdeyd2a0cp5exz2ajkdw8m2q2tqw3nha6vjgzyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk2ujd2p5 Every little bit counts. Every single penny helps my family survive here in #gaza Life is hard, and we struggle every day just to get the basics, water, food, and some small comforts. Your support, no matter how small, makes a huge difference. It brings hope, relief, and a sense that we are not alone. Please, if you can help, even just a little, it means more than words can say. <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/Two-Brothers-Fighting-to-Save-Their-Family-in-Gaza">https://www.gofundme.com/f/Two-Brothers-Fighting-to-Save-Their-Family-in-Gaza</a><br/>#genocide #palestine 2025-10-02T03:36:07Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvlwz46e9a2f4je675cvwe6ud0v9krf2afayuh2xj839kzmrnzrkszyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk233apt2 Been thinking… maybe I should do an AMA (Ask Me Anything) here sometime. Would you all be into that? 👀✨ I’d be here to answer all your questions. Whether it’s about #gaza , the situation, or anything else on your mind.<br/>#askmeanything #palestine 2025-10-01T14:44:18Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2gmmnn2rz9d0le2aq0l8dcq50sudk8vgh8wx77yxvs7rctehm8eszyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk2zhpjar We fled from north to south under bombing, stuck in endless traffic, our car breaking down on the way. Nights spent in the open, no tent, no home, just the cold ground. It took us 3 days to build a tent from scraps, our only shelter now. This is the life of displacement in Gaza survival against all odds. If you can, please help us endure this hell every donation keeps us alive another day.<br/><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/Two-Brothers-Fighting-to-Save-Their-Family-in-Gaza">https://www.gofundme.com/f/Two-Brothers-Fighting-to-Save-Their-Family-in-Gaza</a><br/>#gaza #gazagenocide #palestine<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/290/884/250/559/607/original/9ae6ab472527c56f.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-09-30T02:28:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspgukaud9fhl54egruahwrvrw9hhef5a7k7mgz7f3r3z7l2wfucwgzyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk2d63v94 My deepest thanks to my brother <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1p095l6jcegr5j3zz0zjg2zukf7aq34awuetvkkpc8z78qwlvwavs5hm5vl" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Aral Balkan</span> (<span class="italic">npub1p09…m5vl</span>)</a></span>, who just sent us $1,000 to improve our shelter. With this, we can finally afford proper cover for our tent, something so basic yet life changing here. It means shade from the burning sun, protection from the rain, and a little more dignity for my family in these harsh days. Aral, your support gives us strength when the world feels so heavy. Keep supporting us. Every donation helps us stay alive<br/><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/Two-Brothers-Fighting-to-Save-Their-Family-in-Gaza">https://www.gofundme.com/f/Two-Brothers-Fighting-to-Save-Their-Family-in-Gaza</a><br/><br/>#gaza #palestine #solidarity<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/288/337/271/990/626/original/258bff2de305235f.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-29T15:44:52Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsp9drt6sxtt5yzd9vdkar9gf7fwuq2w8sgcsm98p67rfne2nanktqzyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk2s92ma0 This year should have been focused on Tawjihi, but life keeps getting in the way. I can’t afford basic school supplies, the internet is slow and expensive, and most days I end up sitting on the sidewalk just to connect. Daily life here is exhausting and stressful, and finding a quiet place to study feels impossible. Still, I keep studying. Education is the only hope I can hold onto, and I refuse to give up.<br/><br/>#gaza #EducationCrisis<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/214/041/747/425/146/original/4d0abe657119bfc9.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-16T12:46:41Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx6vjlf8j0c7d6fcut733nauqr0438n8yuys5e2lf7azhurnpud3szyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk2wryw3y Another day in Gaza. Our struggle continues as we search for a place to stay in the north. Each step feels uncertain too many families, too little space, and nowhere truly safe to go.<br/><br/>#gaza #palestine #displacement 2025-09-16T12:13:52Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfu9hflvx8f2saumw0cvlyl0nmx9a9emdq9ha26nmw5uf0mfhz32czyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk2f8pzq9 The displacement situation in Gaza right now is crazy. There’s so much movement toward the south, yet even with all that, west Gaza is still extremely crowded. Many simply can’t afford a tent that costs $1,000 or transportation that costs $700. On top of that, land is scarce and rent is high, leaving families with almost nowhere safe to go. People are exhausted, living in constant uncertainty, just trying to survive. Advocate for Gaza.<br/> #gaza<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/209/065/831/759/509/original/5a5e918994d61b70.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/209/065/918/868/029/original/b9355f6592603975.jpg"> <br/> 2025-09-15T15:40:52Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspdtwnmcm6zjqwtgn7zpkr4v7m2wycu3dw2v56du2vmr8g6v5uungzyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk2h8jl3z Spain’s PM faces backlash as the Vuelta a España race was abandoned due to pro-Palestinian protests. The incident highlights growing tensions and the intersection of politics and sports, sparking debates on freedom of expression and responsibility of authorities. Video shows protesters forcing a halt, sending a strong message that political issues cannot be ignored. Solidarity with Palestinians continues.<br/>#spainforgaza #protest #PalestineAction #boycottisrael #stopthegenocide #spain<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/209/003/067/327/490/original/b25e758b6ecd3782.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-09-15T15:30:20Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9j38u0u6hk0fvalj0cl683x9tsscudnkae870hlg7ccmj9pxnd5qzyr5dmyhhat42nakpkyplv4aevfyax9e2q3dafantgps7nwzct6yk2ec2lk2 My brother Qusay filmed this in Netzarim, the only passage between north and south Gaza. The road is clogged with families stuck for hours.Qusay and my brother Amr spent the whole day in the south searching for somewhere we could stay, but found nothing. A tent costs $1000. Land rent is $3–4 per meter. Moving belongings costs $700.<br/>These numbers are impossible for us. We’re drained and out of options. We need help to survive.<br/><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/Two-Brothers-Fighting-to-Save-Their-Family-in-Gaza">https://www.gofundme.com/f/Two-Brothers-Fighting-to-Save-Their-Family-in-Gaza</a><br/><br/>#StandWithGaza #standwithpalestine #gaza<br/><video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/208/487/133/597/571/original/23517cd55f5f8f2a.mp4"></video><br/> 2025-09-15T13:16:08Z