Another happy ending for a very sweet dog " ANGELO" ...Thank You Diana George Babish for Making The World a Better Place

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Another happy ending for a very sweet dog " ANGELO" .
Angelo made it to Canada , yet he is five months , he had a long trip started with pain and abuse , but he had a happy ending. Angelo with three of his siblings were found in a cardboard box near the shelter four months ago. All had severe skin problems, the two females died but the males survived Tobby and Angelo. Angelo had another additional problem, people had cut part of his leg and burnt his stomach when he was less than a month. He got the necessary treatment and was fostered first by Samar Nashash, then Leonie Bannoura, and Kaie who gave him all the attention needed for 3 months. 


Now he is in a foster home in Canada with our friend Ari who adopted one of our dogs " Gus " till his new family will take him to their house. We thank all the fosters who cared for him, Miss Michelle Boles who volunteered to take him with her to Canada, and all our volunteers who helped to make this happens. Pls save a soul by supporting our doggies




https://www.gofundme.com/animal-rescue-amp-no-kill-shelter-….

The very beautiful and hard working Diana George Babish

نسرد لكم قصة نجاح اخرى، قصة نجاح وصول انجلو إلى كندا أمس. قبل أربعة أشهر ، وجدنا انجلو وثلاثة من اخوته في كرتونة بجوار الماوى وهم يبلغون الشهر من عمرهم، وقد كانوا يعانون من مشاكل جلدية كثيرة . لقد تلقوا العلاج الا ان اثنتين من الاناث توفت ، اما انجلوا كان قد تم تعذيبه أكثر من الناس حيث انهم قطعوا جزءا من قدمه وحرقوا بطنه. تلقى العلاج ، إلى أن قمنا بالنجاح بإيجاد عائلة تتبناه في كندا، وهو الان لدى عائلة حاضنة في كندا ، لدى صديق يدعى أري الذي سبق وتبنى من الجمعية الكلب جاس. نشكر كل من ساعدنا باستكمال مراحل حياته فقد كان هو واخوته برعاية سمر النشاش لفترة ثم ليوني بنورة ثم استقر انجلو لمدة ثلاثة أشهر برعاية كاي التي وفرت له كل الاهتمام والحب. ونشكر ميشيل بولس التي رافقته برحتلها من المطار إلى كندا ونشكر المتطوعين الذين ساعدونا بتوفير كل ما يلزم لوصول انجلو إلى حياته الجديدة في كندا.

copied from the facebook page of Diana George Babish

Thank you for reading and please share.


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مشترياتي للشتوية ٢٠١٩/winter haul 2019 Beautiful Hannah

Trying to show the other Palestine, the one we never see on the news featuring the beautiful Hannah Zaid.

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Just wanted to tell everyone about the animal shelter of another beautiful lady Diana George Babish and her very lovely dogs that she rescues in Beit Sahour.

I have a donation button on my facebook page to benefit her dog and cat shelter.  She works very hard to find homes for dogs she finds on the streets of Bethlehem and the surrounding areas.  She provides food and housing and medical care, microchips, papers for traveling and crates for the plane ride.

The issue is finding homes for these lovely animals due to physical and political isolation.  If you would like to make a donation that would be wonderful or if you would just like to share the info that would be fabulous, also.

If you have any tips on sharing or other good ideas please let me know.

Thank you for reading.

Chloe Louise

Ashrawi: Palestinians Seek Freedom, will not Surrender to Permanent Dispossession and Subjugation #LovePalestine

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Ashrawi: Palestinians Seek Freedom, will not Surrender to Permanent Dispossession and Subjugation

POSTED ON: JUN 6, 2019

Fifty-two years after Israel occupied the Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, the Palestinian people continue to resist this colonial occupation with dignity and inspiring steadfastness.

The occupation that began in 1967 is part of a continuum of injustice, dispossession, and disenfranchisement that was penned in the hallways of the United Nations in 1947 then formalized with the Nakba of 1948.

“Yet, the Palestinian people continue to pursue justice and freedom, demand accountability for egregious violations of international law and Palestinian human rights and work with peace and justice advocates to end the indignity of occupation and dispossession,” said PLO Executive Committee member, Hanan Ashrawi.

This military colonial occupation has been maintained and entrenched by illegality criminality, and impunity; emboldened by international inaction and lack of accountability. For over half a century, the Palestinian people have resisted dehumanization and institutional injustice that inform crimes, forced transfer, illegal settlement construction, restrictions of movement, theft of resources, and denial of our people’s potential, Ashrawi added in a statement.

“ These policies and illegal practices have all been in a futile attempt to rob the Palestinian people of hope in realizing their independent state and living in the freedom of prosperity,” she said.

Today, our people also remember that over seven decades of false and broken international promises have also passed. The Question of Palestine continues to highlight the international community’s grave failure to realize peace and justice for a people who were uprooted, plunged into crisis, and denied their inalienable right to self-determination because of international inaction and/or collusion.

“This failure has resulted in a culture of impunity, with Israel committing crimes knowing it will be shielded from accountability or even reproach,” added Ashrawi.

Today, the Palestinian people face the serious threat of a life of permanent conflict, exile, or occupation due to the racist and hostile policies of the US-Israeli alliance against our fundamental rights. These rightwing allies seek Palestinian surrender and capitulation. In the same manner, their supremacist attitude towards the Palestinian people, disdain for international law and principles of human rights, and assault on Palestinian rights are an integral part of the hostility harbored by the Trump administration and the rightwing in Israel towards the international rules-based order.

In this context, Palestine presents yet another test to the credibility and standing of the international system; a test responsible actors must not fail, said the statement.

“Yet, the Palestinian people continue to stand tall, persevering in their struggle for freedom with dignity and in the company of all committed advocates of peace and universal human rights. Despite setbacks and disappointments, the Palestinian people’s determination to realize their freedom and enjoy a life of prosperity is unwavering. Political and financial extortion will not dissuade us. Equally, farcical attempts at bribing the Palestinian people with a fistful of dollars in exchange for their freedom will fail,” Ashrawi concluded.

Compiled by Arab America

copied from ArabAmerica.com

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The Other Palestine featuring Hannah Zaid #LovePalestine

Bringing the world together with food and fabric, make-up and hair.......


Seriously, at the end of the day we are all just trying to get ready for work or school, sit down and have a bite to eat together.

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Showing the other Palestine we never see on the news on The Ronnie Republic.

More about Doc Jazz #LovePalestine

More about Doc Jazz

DOC JAZZ·SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2018

Message to the wonderful people who like this page!

First of all, I want to thank you for being here. If you are new to the page, you may yet be in the stage of discovering what my contribution is to the struggle for the freedom of our land, Palestine. Please bear with me as I introduce myself to you.

My name is Tariq Shadid. I am Palestinian, born in exile in the Netherlands, currently living in the Gulf. I am a hard-working surgeon who is dedicated to healing his patients with the same dedication that I have for serving my family, and the cause of Justice for our homeland.

I am also a creative person: next to my full-time job I have chosen to dedicate my creative talents to giving expression to the struggle of our people for the liberation of Palestine.

MUSIC - I write songs that are my own version of pop music, with words that are mainly in English, but also some in Arabic and in Dutch. I say pop music, because most songs are in the pop music format of 3 - 6 minutes, with a repeating chorus and several verses. However, its musical styles vary from my own funky style of jazz-pop, to rock, to hip-hop, to piano and guitar ballads, to modern as well as traditional styles of Arabic music. All my songs have a message of their own, although not all deal only with the Palestinian cause: there are some love songs and songs about other aspects of life there too.

I have 105 songs online that can all be downloaded for free. I play guitar (electric and acoustic), bass guitar, drums, piano (and keyboards and synthesizers) as well as some Arabic instruments such as Oud, shibbabeh (Palestinian flute) and darbuka. Of course, I also sing all the vocals on my songs. I own the rights to all my music, since none of the songs are covers of songs by other artists, but were all completely written and composed by me. All my songs with the exception of the 12 numbers on my flagship album Front Door Key and one of my Dutch songs, were also recorded entirely by me in my own studio.

You can check out all my songs at http://www.soundclick.com/docjazz, but you can also find some of them on Soundcloud ( https://soundcloud.com/doc-jazz ), iTunes, Reverbnation and other music platforms. My songs are all available for free, because the message of our struggle is the essence of these songs and must be allowed to spread as far and as wide as possible.

WRITING - I have written over a hundred articles of political analysis of the Palestinian cause, that have been published widely, most of them by the Palestine Chronicle ( http://www.palestinechronicle.com/ ) , my favorite outlet of analysis and articles about our struggle. I have a 358-page book named "Understanding Palestine" that contains a number of my articles bundled together, and that received quite positive reviews from a variety of sources. You can find it on Amazon at this link: http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Palestine-Tariq-Shadid/dp/1438233000

ACTIVISM - For many years, I have been an active public speaker and co-organizer of pro-Palestine demonstrations especially when I lived in the Netherlands. I was also the media-coordinator and spokesman for the Palestinian Community in the Netherlands from 2004 - 2008, and have defended our cause on TV, radio and in newspapers. I am still open to public speaking in English and in Dutch, when available.

SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVISM - I have contributed in an active way to social media activism on a variety of occasions through Twitter, especially with the 'Twitterstorms' that we organized for the cause of Palestinian hunger strikers in Israeli prisons. Also, my Facebook page in itself can be considered a hub of social media activism.

DRAWING - It used to be my main hobby when I was a child, and still every now and then I use my drawing skills to give expression to our struggle in cartoons, posters or other types of drawings. You can find some of my drawings on the Doc Jazz page in the photo-albums.

WEB-MASTERING - While the importance of websites has diminished significantly with the upsurge of social media platforms, I have built and am still maintaining my website 'The Musical Intifada' since 2001. It brings all of my other efforts together, and whatever I write usually gets published there first before it is distributed to other channels. It also has all the music and video players on board that can introduce you quickly to my music and videos. Have a look at http://www.docjazz.com/ , but I strongly advise that you visit it on a laptop or desktop, since the mobile website is a strongly watered down version of the desktop original.

VIDEO - I have recently tried my hand at making some satire videos, which apparently were able to draw some attention, both positive and negative, which comes with the risky and challenging trade of satire. I had fun doing it, and I might make some more. They are not on my Youtube station, but can be found on my FB page.

I have a few other videos up on line of my speeches and lectures. Next to this, I have created music videos for many of my songs, which you can find on my Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/EQualizer1948

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I hope this introduction encourages you to explore my work, especially my music, which I truly believe supersedes all my other efforts in terms of content, artistic expression, message, and comprehensiveness.

If you don't feel like doing that, just keep your eye on this page, invite your friends, and you will every now and then get your dose of my modest contributions to the valiant struggle of our people.

I welcome you to my page, meaning to be hospitable and accessible, and hoping that I will never disappoint you. I am in full understanding of the fact that people come in all types of personalities, religions and cultures, and I love them all - with a radical exception for people who adhere to racist ideologies such as Zionism and other forms of racism. Only tolerance can make this world a good place for us and our children to live in. Hatred destroys; love builds.

I will NEVER recognize the Zionist entity that has the nerve to call itself 'Israel' after having expelled our people, oppressing and persecuting and murdering the ones that remain steadfast in their land, and continuing to sow hatred, violence and injustice in our land and in the entire region.

I will NEVER give up on our inalienable Right of Return, nor on even one inch of the land of historical Palestine. It is our inalienable right, which is in need of no discussion or debate, and we Palestinians are a sharing and loving people who will coexist with whomever has peace in their hearts, and extend their hands to us in friendship. We are, however, also a proud people who will never bow our heads to any oppressor.

As is the slogan of my song 'Intifada': NEVER GIVE UP!

Until liberation and return, and in solidarity to all oppressed and persecuted people in the world, I salute you all and send you a message of love, hope and friendship.

Dr. Tariq Shadid
aka Doc Jazz

copied from the facebook page of Doc Jazz

The Other Palestine: Featuring Hannah Zaid and Chuch The Dog #LovePalestine

The Other Palestine:

Talking about getting a bite to eat with your friends and family and boyfriend.



Always talking about dog rescue.


#LovePalestine

I want this guy.......Chuch: Well Dressed--Sits on the couch and watches TV--Everything a girl wants in a man

Here is a link to a page about Chuch, how you can get him and all of his important stats:

https://www.theronnierepublic.com/2019/05/can-you-help-my-friends-in-bethlehem.html

Thank you for reading--thank you, Hannah for your very important video.

Calling All the Dog People Out There: This Lovely Lady Needs a Home! #LovePalestine

Just wanted to tell everyone about Diana George Babish and her animal shelter just outside of Bethlehem in Beit Sahour.

I visited there this year as part of my side trip with Bike Palestine. She is having a large problem right now because the government officials are in the process of closing her shelter.

She has saved hundreds of dogs and cats from abuse and hunger and abandonment.

As you may know, there is a huge issue in the region with stray dogs. I noticed this on my first trip to Palestine and one of our guides said that the people there are struggling so hard with the activities of daily living there just is not a focus on animals.

The shelter is really doing God's work because not only are they isolated by land but they are also isolated by politics, as well.

Another problem is that there is not a government council such as a humane society or animal protection.

Many dogs are abandoned and end up forming packs that roam the city. The animals cannot survive in this way and sadly, once in a while they attack a child.

She has the only animal shelter in the West Bank and right now she needs all of the help she can get.

If anyone out there has any suggestions for helping or can adopt any dog or cat this would save the life of an animal.

She easily provides documents, crates and instructions--hundreds of her rescued dogs have been adopted all over the world.

Here is a link to her facebook page and thank you for taking the time to read this post:

https://www.facebook.com/diana.babish

Here is a link to the facebook page of the shelter for more info on signing a petition, sending and e-mail to the government council and also a Go fund Me:

https://www.facebook.com/Bethlehemshelter/

Check out Boss--he is a cool cat and he needs a home.




Please share this post...........

I wrote a post about the animal shelter in Bethlehem. If you want me to edit it in some way so you can put it on your page just let me know. This lady is working so hard to help the dogs and cats. I visited her and fell in love with the people and the place. I am trying to tell every one about it. thank you for your time, Cl

#LovePalestine

#LovePalestine The Bill Press Show - September 11, 2018

Bill and Peter talk about Palestine today.



Trying to tell everyone about the dogs of Palestine.



Do you have any ideas about getting the word out on this important issue.



The dogs could really use a helping hand.....there are so many of them that are on their own.



https://theronnierepublic.blogspot.com/2018/08/saving-dogs-in-palestine-by-diana-babish.html

https://theronnierepublic.blogspot.com/2018/08/cycling-countryside-of-palestine.html

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Cycling The Countryside of Palestine

Go To Palestine--Ride a Bike--Get a Dog

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Just wanted to let everyone know about an upcoming bike trip to Palestine.

I have been on it two times and it is a unique way to experience the Holy Land
and meet the very friendly folks of Palestine. George Snow runs the 8 day trip
two times a year and he has a special ability to make everyone feel included
regardless of their skills on a bike.

There is a van carrying extra bikes and plenty of water and one can ride at any time.
Some went on the tour for biking--there are some steep hills---and part of our group
went on the trip for religious, political or history reasons. My thing--the food is delicious
and I loved seeing the beautiful resorts, The Jordan river and The Dead Sea, etc. We
joined another bike group and toured the streets of Jericho along with the kids from a
local school. Just couldn't stand not seeing the issues of the Middle East for myself and
this was a perfect way to do it.

The terrain reminds me of Julian with Olive groves and almond orchards instead of apples.
We also visited the Taybeh brewery. The Banksy Museum and The Walled Off hotel in Bethlehem
is an eye opener. the next trip is in Sept. George is in Italy and he loves to answers questions.
The trip is also through the Siraj Center in Bethlehem. And by the way can you please stop
at the animal shelter of Diana George Babish in Bethlehem and bring home a dog as you
get ready to head out. I have a ton of pictures and here is a post from George
......http://theronnierepublic.blogspot.com/2018/08/be-pal-of-mine-in-palestine-bike_8.html

George is an excellent source of information as he has been teaching in Palestine for several years.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/rrUgkVm3DoMT9mph2

Touring the Roman Ruins in Sebastia

Check out bikepalestine.com for more info....United has a non-stop to Tel Aviv from San Francisco.

Chloe Louise

San Diego

e-mail chloe.louise.langendorf.louis@gmail.com

316-347-9710

Nablus Shops

Learning the history of Nablus with a local guide.

Baby Red Tail Hawks: Morley Field Dog Park, Balboa Park, San Diego

At the dog park:

Hard to see the birds but there were three in the nest.

The nest at the dog park has been there for several years.  Every day the birds put on a show learning to fly.

The lady love:

Coco the dog came from Mexico where she lived on her own.  She was stabbed and then she was rescued by Negar and Judy from Paws4Thought Animal Rescue in Bonita.

We are best friends now.

Recently visiting Palestine and noticing there are quite a few stray dogs in need of assistance.

There is a lady in Bethlehem and she is working very hard to help them.

Her name is Diana George Babish and she has an animal shelter there with very many lovely dogs that need homes.

Can you go over to Tel Aviv and pick one up.  It is actually cheaper than shipping them as cargo and Diana can easily provide all of the papers and a kennel.

Or just help to get the word out.

Their hardships are magnified by political and physical isolation.

here is a link to more info about them including her facebook page:

http://theronnierepublic.blogspot.com/2018/05/palestinian-heroes-dogs-helping-dogs-in.html

Thanks for reading......if anyone has any ideas about helping Diana please offer you suggestions.

cl....TheRonnieRe

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8 Best Arab Teas and Their Benefits: from www.arabamerica.com on @TheRonnieRe #Love Palestine

8 Best Arab Teas and Their Benefits

POSTED ON: FEB 15, 2017

BY: Julia Jahanpour/Contributing Writer 

Tea is a prominent part of Arab culture and society. For centuries, it has been served warm for guests, business associates, and at meetings and social events. A strong part of the cultural tradition, hot tea has brought family and friends together for hundreds of years. It is served before, after, and sometimes during meals. Tea is a precursor for gatherings, parties, and celebrations because it not only is considered a polite form of welcoming guests, but is also a healthy beverage.

Different Arab teas have unique properties. Some provide medicinal benefits, while others have sweet flavors and strong aromas that soothe and provide comfort. Unlike Western tea, which is often served very sweet and iced, tea in Arab countries is served hot with fresh herbs. The types of tea drunk throughout the Arab world vary just as widely as the people do.

Here are 8 Arab teas and their beneficial properties.

1. Sage (Maramia)

Native to the Mediterranean region, sage provides many medicinal benefits, along with an earthy, herbal taste. Known for helping with hot flashes, oral viruses, lymph nodes, and muscle tension, sage offers a wide range of remedies. The strong aroma of maramia can be smelled throughout an entire house, leaving everyone feeling better after just one whiff.

2. Chamomile (Babooneh)

A popular drink before bed, chamomile tea is decaffeinated, and known to cure insomnia and anxiety.  Highly calming, the dried chamomile flowers steep to a warm golden-brown, and can help with stress and minor aches and pains.

3. Anise (Yansoon)

With natural sweetness (think licorice), anise tea is loved for its unique flavor and calming properties.  What’s more, anise tea can also be used for upset stomachs, nausea, and hiccups. Natural digestive properties make this tea a great choice after eating large meals.

4. Thyme (Za’atar)

Great for the mind and stomach, za’atar tea helps improve memory and cleans out the stomach. Rich in antioxidants, this tea is also useful in preventing aging from within.

5. Cardamom (Hal)

Widely adored for its strong aroma, cardamom tea is very common in the Arab world. It is sometimes mixed with coffee and has historically been known to help with digestion and increase the flow of saliva.  It is drunk before meals to ready the enzymes for nutrients. Although one of the most expensive spices in the world, cardamom is still fervently harvested by hand for its many Arab customers.

6. Moroccan Mint Tea (Atay)

Atay is one of the most traditional teas in North Africa and prepared with mint leaves and sugar. Originally introduced by English merchants, the tea has spread in popularity throughout Africa, France, and other neighboring countries. Known to be invigorating and lively, the fresh mint used to prepare Atay helps cleanse the palate after meals, and is great for lethargic days.

7. Mint (Na’na)

Also well-known for its medicinal properties, mint tea is used commonly for getting over colds, sore throats, sinus congestion, and gastric ulcers. With high antioxidants and vitamins, mint helps boost immunity and health. Seasonal allergies can also be treated by drinking cups of  na’na tea due to rosmarinic acid, an anti-inflammatory agent found in mint. Minor aches and pains can be made better by the aspirin-like properties in mentha, even when consumed as a tea! Instead of adding the leaves directly to the tea, nana is made by boiling the fresh ground herb with the water.

8. Black Tea

Although not as beneficial to one’s health, straight black tea (think Lipton) is still incredibly popular among Arabs. Coffee actually takes second place to the caffeine levels of black tea, which can provide the drinker with longer-lasting energy throughout the day. Black tea can also help flush out the system of toxins, and with a little lemon, will aid in weight loss and appetite suppression.

copied from www.arabamerica.com

here is a link to the page:

http://www.arabamerica.com/8-best-arab-teas-benefits/

Recently visited Palestine, fell in love with the food, particularly the tea.

Visiting The Palestine Wildlife Society and chatting with Imad Qumsieh about his efforts to educate children about the importance of helping the animals and conserving the environment with the philosophy that we are all living together to make the world a better place we enjoyed a cup of tea.

First we had tea with fresh Za'atar and then we had tea with a dried herb called Yensun.  It was delicious and trying to make it here in the U.S.

Not sure if "Yensun" is spelled correctly.

#LovePalestine

Palestine Wildlife Society

Imad Qumsieh

Imad saved this Palestinian Gazelle and now they are best friends.

Palestine Gazelle

tags:  8 Best Arab Teas and Their Benefits, www.arabamerica.com on @TheRonnieRe,  #Love Palestine, Julia Jahanpour

from the ronnie republic:

http://theronnierepublic.blogspot.com/2018/06/palestine-wildlife-society.html

http://theronnierepublic.blogspot.com/2018/05/palestinian-heroes-dogs-helping-dogs-in.html