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He said the food overall was truly exceptional. And creative. He said the talent here is undeniable. That there's a scallop dish he hasn't been able to stop thinking about and the hospitality was beautiful. He said the room felt alive without being precious or try-hard.

In the past week, at least 17000 (UPDATE: now estimated to be at least 35000) people were murdered and shot in cold blood in the streets of Iran. These people were unarmed, most of them were teenagers. What was their crime? Protesting. Standing up against their oppressive dictator regime. Almost immediately from 8th of January they cut us off from internet. Complete blackout. We couldn't even text each other, we couldn't call each other. People couldn't call for an ambulance when they saw their friends and family getting shot. The IRG wouldn't let anyone help those that were dying. Now they've taken the bodies hostage, either demanding money before handing them back to their family or harassing the family to bury them at dawn so no one can gather. Thousands have lost their sight. Thousands are in custody and the regime does not need legal reasons for executing them.

The Islamic republic officials have made up different stories about this. First they said all those who protested were terrorists funded by America or Israel. Then they said thousands were killed by ISIS, not them. Now they blame every western power for everything that happened. Not one admits to what actually happened. They see themselves as God, whoever disagrees with them is not a human and must die. This is not an exaggeration.

It's been a week since the bloodbath. All the cities are in martial law. You're not allowed to go out at night, they will either shoot you, arrest you, or confiscate your phone.

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The war has returned after 15 months of death and genocide. We have never rested. We are losing people every day, most of them children and women... The bombing is everywhere. Our children are afraid...The sound is frightening.😭

‏There is no food, no drink, no medicine. The crossing is closed, and everything is very expensive.

‏There is also my father who is sick with cancer and needs many treatments necessary to survive, which have become many times the basic price.There is no food, no drink, no medicine, the crossing is closed and everything is expensive

‼️We don't want to die. Please donate and help us so we can buy food and medicine for my father and save ourselves from death. Just donate. 😭🙏😞🫂‼️

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Excerpts from Alex and Henry's emails

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My name is Nour, and I’m 21 years old from northern Gaza.

I once lived a peaceful life with simple dreams, but everything changed on October 7th, 2023, when war tore through Gaza. I had to flee my home, leaving behind everything I knew, and now I live alone in a tent made of torn fabric in southern Gaza.

The constant bombings are unbearable, but being a lesbian in a society that rejects me is even harder.

I live in constant fear of judgment and violence. On top of this, I face extreme shortages of food, water, and basic supplies.

Life has become a daily fight for survival.

Dear LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters around the world, I turn to you in my time of desperate need. I have no one else to ask for help. The world around me looks at me with disgust, and I can no longer bear this life. I am exhausted, broken, and alone. Please, I beg you, help me leave this place and find safety, dignity, and a chance to live as myself. I cannot survive here any longer. Your support is my only hope.

Every day, I fear for my life. But I refuse to give up. I want to live. Please, your support can make all the difference. Every donation, no matter how small, gives me hope for a better tomorrow.

Please Take Action Now‼️

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