The Impact of Tax Dollars: A Palestinian-American's Perspective

💔The Palestinian-American community feels a mix of emotions knowing their tax dollars fund the atrocities against their families in Palestine.

🌍The perception of people around Palestinian-Americans towards their government and Israel has changed as they become aware of the reality.

🚫Israel disregards international laws and commits war crimes with the unconditional support of the United States.

🛑The international community must hold Israel accountable and bring an end to the genocide in Palestine.

✊Muslims worldwide are mobilizing and boycotting entities that support Israel to show their resistance and solidarity.

How do Palestinian-Americans feel knowing their tax dollars fund atrocities in Palestine?

—Palestinian-Americans feel a mix of anger, guilt, and sadness knowing that their tax dollars are used to kill their own family and relatives in Palestine.

Has the perception of people around Palestinian-Americans changed?

—Yes, the perception of people around Palestinian-Americans has changed as they become aware of the reality and the atrocities committed by Israel with the support of the United States.

Does Israel justify its actions by claiming self-defense against Hamas?

—Yes, Israel uses the claim of self-defense against Hamas to justify its war crimes and indiscriminate bombing of civilian areas in Palestine.

Is there any international mechanism to hold Israel accountable?

—Currently, there is no effective international mechanism to hold Israel accountable due to the unconditional support it receives from powerful states like the United States.

What can Muslims do to resist and support Palestine?

—Muslims can mobilize, boycott companies that support Israel, and use social media platforms to raise awareness and demand justice for Palestine.

00:05A Palestinian-American shares their perspective on how it feels to know their tax dollars fund atrocities in Palestine.

03:38The interviewee expresses a mix of anger, guilt, and sadness about their money being used to kill their family in Palestine.

07:01The interviewee discusses the perception of people around Palestinian-Americans and the need for accountability for Israel's war crimes.

09:59The interviewee addresses the claim of self-defense by Israel and questions the lack of an effective international mechanism to hold Israel accountable.

11:13The interviewee highlights the power of Muslims worldwide in mobilizing, boycotting, and raising awareness to support Palestine.