"On April 8, Israel killed 303 people in at least 100 air strikes conducted across Lebanon in around 10 minutes—a day we have collectively called 'Black Wednesday' since—with many still lost and unaccounted for."
"So far, Israel has killed at least 6,691 people, by our count, since October 8."
"My maternal great-grandparents survived the Sayfo—the 'sword' of Ottoman genocide that forced their people, the Assyrians, to flee the heartlands of upper Mesopotamia a century ago."
"My paternal grandparents were forced out of Palestine in the Nakba that began in 1948, uprooted by the same Zionist death machine that today issues forced displacement orders."
On April 8, Israel conducted airstrikes in Lebanon, killing 303 people in a short span, marking a day referred to as 'Black Wednesday.' Since the conflict began on October 8, 2023, at least 6,691 people have died, with many still unaccounted for. The author reflects on family history, including experiences of genocide and displacement, connecting past traumas to current events. Celebrations of Easter amidst grief highlight the resilience of families affected by historical and ongoing violence in the region.
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