Everyday I check Bisan and Motaz’s posts, the comments are full of people saying variations of, “we love you! you’ve changed the world! you’ll go down in history!” and there’s nothing wrong with that, necessarily. however, I wish people would think about what Palestinian reporters actually want from people when they post about what’s happening. I can’t imagine its a consolation to motaz or bisan or any Palestinian reporter trying to survive their people’s genocide that they will go down in history. They didn’t ask for any of this. It’s not pity or consolation or premature eulogising about how they’ve made history that they want. Palestinians need whatever emotion you feel harnessed into action. Yes, leave a comment to boost Palestine content against these Zionist algorithms, but be mindful of the comments you’re leaving. Be mindful that you aren’t relegating living breathing people to the past. Be mindful of the superiority that might be underpinning your pity. And above all, prioritise ACTION. go to protests, call your politicians, sign petitions, donate if you can, keep paying attention, and demanding action. You serve no one with pity. You serve no one by acting like the future is already history. Anyone who cares about Palestine has a duty to do everything they can to help Palestinians gain the freedom to live their lives.