The Children of Amalek Collective stands as a beacon of defiance against the weaponization of historical and biblical narratives for the justification of contemporary injustices. Our choice of name, "Children of Amalek," is a deliberate provocation against the misuse of the term "Amalek" - historically symbolizing the epitome of evil within certain interpretations - to de-legitimize and dehumanize groups opposing particular political agendas. This strategic manipulation of narrative has historically enabled and exacerbated conflicts, contributing to the suffering of countless individuals and communities.
Germany’s left loves to speak of pride, workers’ rights, and solidarity. But when it comes to refugees, their so-called values rot fast. The truth is, most of the German left isn’t the opposition, it’s lubricant. The well-meaning NGOs, union functionaries, activist circles, all help the machine run smoother while pretending to fight it. They turn refugees into cheap tokens to speak for, and their so-called solidarity ends the moment you organize, resist, or speak for yourself. Their gloves may be white, but they’re soaked in the dirt they refuse to touch.
A joint statement from Students of Palestine Leipzig and Queer Liberation Leipzig highlights a serious issue: despite the German left’s claims of fighting fascism, they have systematically excluded and even verbally attacked pro-Palestine voices, revealing the contradictions in their actions and what it truly means for their so-called fight against far-right extremism and oppression. This exclusion exposes the hypocrisy within certain left-wing circles, where select struggles are prioritized while others are conveniently dismissed.
Ronnie, born a Jewish Israeli: a label stamped on his ID by imposed on him by the Apartheid state, delivers a powerful message of resistance against the genocide in Gaza and the systems of oppression that enable it.
His words challenge Germany to confront the reality of its complicity: through its government, its taxes, and its weapons.
Inspired by the White Rose 'Weiße Rose' resistance, Ronnie speaks not only to expose the machinery of violence but to demand action. This is more than a message; it is a legacy of defiance and a call for justice.
I wrote this text as an assignment to process our history on Trans Day of Remembrance. I couldn't get it done on that day, but then again, anti-colonial scientific methods do not believe in done texts.
Arwa Saleh wrote al-Mubtasarun[1] Read Arab women: Translate.
Zionism, from inception, was entangled with various imperialist and fascist regimes, including Nazi Germany, Britain, Mussolini's Italy, and even Tsarist Russia. Different Zionist factions, like the Revisionists pursued strategic alliances with these regimes, ignoring their antisemitic policies to further their colonial and nationalist goals. Zionist leaders leveraged imperial support to establish a Jewish state, while promoting segregation, economic exclusion, and exploitation of Palestinian labor. These strategies reveal Zionism as a tool for both bourgeois and imperialist ambitions, prioritizing colonial expansion over justice.
The Zionist Organization of America (ZOA): a driving force behind the colonial conquest of Palestine. Founded in 1897, ZOA worked fiercely to secure political backing, funds, and public support for the creation of a Jewish state; at the expense of the indigenous Palestinian population. From spreading propaganda that painted Palestine as an empty land, to financing illegal immigration and arming terrorist militias, ZOA played a central role in the ethnic cleansing that continues to shape Palestine today.
Resistance is not one-size-fits-all. Every act counts. Your voice, your Art, and your courage are weapons against oppression and genocide. Your voice is your weapon. Your actions are your power.
Whether you’re shutting down weapons manufacturers that profit from war crimes, creating art that fuels resistance, or simply telling a friend about the truth of oppression, you are part of a global movement for justice. Resistance is collective.
Together, we can disrupt the mechanisms of apartheid and genocide. Together, we can create a world where freedom and equality are not ideals but realities.