Gaza And Your Mindset


Lauren Booth expresses her feelings of hopelessness due to the ongoing genocide in Gaza, but emphasizes the importance of maintaining solidarity and humanity in the face of such atrocities.

She discusses the entry of the "most immoral army in the world" back into Gaza City, resulting in the deaths of potentially 186,000 to 250,000 people, according to a report by The Lancet. The speaker stresses that the deaths are not just from bombings, but also from untreated illnesses and infections.

Despite the horrific circumstances, she maintains her faith and belief in living a humane and dignified existence, even in hardship. She also reassures her audience that the people of Gaza, who are fighting for justice and Islamic values, will not compromise their beliefs.

Lauren Booth shares her conversation with a friend, Yasa, who has evacuated from Gaza to Egypt with his family. Yasa encourages Lauren and the audience to maintain faith and keep going, reminding them that Allah is with them and that victory is theirs. The people of Gaza, many of whom are memorizing the Quran, serve as an inspiration for enduring hardships.

Booth reflects on the importance of focusing on faith and good deeds during difficult times, as the opposite will be true in the next life. She encourages the audience to learn from the patience and resilience of those suffering in Gaza and to remember that there is justice in the next life.

She discusses the contrasting realities of those suffering in Gaza and those living in luxury. Booth mentions children in Gaza dragging their grandparents on carts, expressing their trust in Allah, while those in luxury continue to approve weapons for the conflict. She explains that this harsh reality is a dream, as described in the Holy Quran, and that hardships will be forgotten in the next life for believers.

Booth shares the story of a man named Hamam, who was shot in the West Bank and remained calm while saying goodbye to his family. She urges viewers to give generously, join organizations helping Palestine, and keep their voices raised for the cause. The video ends with a call to pray for Palestinians and a reminder that Palestine will be free.

Lauren Booth was a vocal opponent of the Iraq War giving speeches at many rallies against the invasion. In August 2008 she traveled to Gaza by ship from Cyprus, along with 46 other activists, to highlight the blockade of the Gaza Strip. In 2010, Booth converted to Islam after her visit to Palestine.


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