As a potential third wave of corona-virus could be on its way through the Middle East, vaccines are needed now more than ever, especially in areas where healthcare is not easily accessible. For those living in Palestine, the number of vaccines is limited. Last month, Israel made a deal with the Palestinian Authority to deliver…
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We Need To Talk About the Vaccine Inequality in Palestine
A week ago, Saturday Night Live’s Michael Che drew controversy when he used a portion of the show’s satirical news section to say that Israel vaccinated most of its population from COVID-19, adding “I’m guessing it’s the Jewish half.” The joke didn’t tell the whole story, but it’s something we need to discuss since we…
Brooklyn Youth Campaign Raises Money For Palestinian Refugees Suffering From COVID-19
While COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on people all around the world, it’s been communities of color that have been devastated the most. A group particularly impacted by the virus has been Palestinian refugees. There are 5.6 million Palestinian refugees — most of whom are living in overcrowded, dangerous conditions leading to the increased exposure and…