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Israel Hinders Polio Vaccination; U.N. Warns Gazans Getting No Food in “Beyond Catastrophic” Scenario – Havana Times
The U.N. is warning more than 1 million people in central and southern Gaza received no food rations in August, adding to a “beyond catastrophic” situation in the war-torn Palestinian enclave. Gaza’s Health Ministry, meanwhile, says Israel is hindering the delivery of polio vaccines as its military refuses to coordinate the entry of medical teams in southern Gaza.
This all comes amid ongoing Israeli aerial and ground attacks. Deaths were reported in Gaza City and the Nuseirat refugee camp earlier today. In Khan Younis, mourners grieved their murdered loved ones at Nasser Hospital, including this mother whose son was killed by an Israeli strike.
Palestinian mother: “A cry of pain comes from the depths of my heart. I want the whole world to hear it. The sound of my pain burns like fire from within. My heart is heavy, full of pain.”
As mass protests in Israel continue to demand a ceasefire and hostage release deal, Hamas has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of continuing to block a deal as he refuses to withdraw Israeli forces from Gaza’s border with Egypt.

‘Deeply disturbed’: White House calls for inquiry into killing of Ayşenur Eygi by Israeli troops | US news | The Guardian
The White House said it is “deeply disturbed” by the death of an American woman who was shot in the head by Israeli troops during a protest against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and called for Israel to investigate her killing, which has caused strong reactions across the international community.
The US state department confirmed the death of Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, 26, a volunteer peace activist with the anti-occupation International Solidarity Movement (ISM).
Eygi – a US-Turkey dual national – died on Friday after being fatally shot during a regular protest against settlement expansion in Beita near Nablus, the official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.
The ISM, which organises foreign volunteers in the Palestinian territories, said Israeli forces “intentionally shot and killed” an international human rights activist during the weekly protest on Friday morning. It did not name the volunteer.

“The demonstration, which primarily involved men and children praying, was met with violence from the Israeli army stationed on a hill. The volunteer died shortly after being transported to a local hospital in Nablus,” the ISM said in a statement.
The individual’s family had requested privacy as they mourn their loss, it said. “Their wish to grieve in peace should be respected by all, as they navigate this tragic and difficult situation.”
Natalia Lafourcade – Song of the Day – Havana Times
Today’s featured artist is Natalia Lafourcade from Mexico with Los Macorinos in a video performance of the song “Alma Mia” (2017).
Havana Times Song of the Day features artists mostly born in Latin America and the Caribbean. Additionally, artists influenced by Latin American rhythms/sounds and/or are of Latin American heritage but born elsewhere. Jazz is another feature of our posts.
To listen to Songs of the Day from past days click here.
Source: Natalia Lafourcade – Song of the Day – Havana Times

Las alas de las mariposas – Santiago Galicia Rojon Serrallonga
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Amarillo, azul, blanco, naranja, negro, rojo y verde son los colores de la naturaleza que, estampados en las alas de las mariposas, vuelan libres y plenos, tonalidades que innegablemente pertenecen al paraíso y están dedicados a alegrar y decorar un mundo bello e irrepetible que parece agotarse por tantos motivos. Policromía que enseña tanto y anda en las flores perfumadas, en los troncos de los árboles, entre las plantas y sobre las rocas, alumbrada por el sol y la vida. Tonos elegantes y modestos, brillantes y apagados, que no buscan apegos, vanidades y apetitos, porque les atrae el elíxir de la vida y consumir sus minutos y sus horas entre la paleta de la naturaleza, envueltos en perfumes y sabores, con las caricias del viento. Colores de vida breve, diseñados por la excelencia infinita que pinta y talla expresiones para deleite de un mundo que, a veces, olvida mirar con atención y descubrir lo bello y lo sublime que palpita en su interior y cautiva al admirar sus manifestaciones. Policromía y signos impresos que son mapas de la vida. Colores dibujados en alas frágiles y ligeras, capaces de renunciar al barro para volar con libertad y plenitud, en un anhelo de besar el cielo y retornar al milagro, la inmortalidad y la maravilla de sus jardines.
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Source: Las alas de las mariposas – Santiago Galicia Rojon Serrallonga
8597 Haiku | jllopart
En el olvido,
enterré mis recuerdos,
junto a mi cuerpo.
j.ll.folch 2/9/24
Source: 8597 Haiku | jllopart

Sharpshot Nature .Com 01190-tod-017423 Angel Oak

2019-09-06 01190-tod-017423 Angel Oak
NIKON D7100 – ƒ/5.6 1/125 26mm ISO360 – Charleston, SC
Sharpshot Nature .Com 01556-tod-040442 Chipmunk

2020-09-06 01556-tod-040442 Chipmunk
Canon PowerShot – ƒ/6.3 1/25 75.086mm ISO800 – Savanna Portage State Park, MN
Sharpshot Nature .Com 01921-tod-041083 Lilypad

2021-09-06 01921-tod-041083 Lilypad
Canon PowerShot – ƒ/6.3 1/125 49.784mm ISO800 – Savanna Portage State Park, MN
Sharpshot Nature .Com 02286-tod-055602 Red Squirrel

2022-09-06 02286-tod-055602 Red Squirrel
NIKON D7500 – ƒ/6.3 1/250 600mm ISO2800 – Savanna Portage State Park, MN
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