August, 2026 - This is how a group of Palestinian artists in Gaza are showing their solidarity with Arianna, a Burger King employee in Breinigsville, USA, who was fired for saying โFree Palestineโ to a customer after he told her he was from Israel. [video]/[article]
I agree on both these points. It goes to show that some Americans truly only have compassion for other Americans. They will donate tens of thousands of dollars to an American woman who lost her job for standing up for whatโs right, but apparently they donโt actually register that what Arianna stood up for is the right of Palestinians to live their lives free from Zionist occupation, starvation, and genocide!
They donโt register that their donations would be much more effective and useful in supporting Ariannaโs cause if they donated to Palestinian orgs or Palestinians directly. Of course, Arianna is a smart person with a conscience, so she has already pledged to share the donated money with Palestinian families.
If you were moved by Ariannaโs principled stance of solidarity or the way these incredibly talented Palestinian artists showed their gratitude to her, please consider donating to a grassroots aid org in Gaza, like the Sameer Project, Ele Elna Elak, or the Gaza Municipality.