Abir Kopty

Oct 3, 2024 | tni.org | Abir Kopty

Abir Kopty is a Palestinian journalist and writer based in Berlin. She has worked as a communication officer/ spokesperson for Palestinian human rights organizations in Haifa and Ramallah. Her political analysis and reporting has appeared in many media outlets including Middle East Eye, TRT, Mondoweiss and The Nation. She has been involved in the Popular Struggle Coordination Committee, a grassroots network coordinating non-violent resistance in Palestine.

May 19, 2024 | al-shabaka.org | Omar Shaban |Fathi Nimer |Shatha Abdulsamad |Abir Kopty

IntroductionIsrael’s assault on Gaza has raged on for over seven months, with no end yet in sight. Undoubtedly, the genocide has had a global impact—from Houthi mobilization in the Red Sea, to rising tensions between Israel and Iran, to mass student mobilization across the US and Europe. Still, while the world’s attention may be on Palestine more so than in generations past, it comes at a shattering cost.

Apr 21, 2024 | al-shabaka.org | Abir Kopty |Laila Al-Arian |Shatha Abdulsamad |Fadi Quran

Topics See our analysis on civil society and how it shapes culture, politics, and policies Read our insights on the shifting political landscape and what it means for Palestine Learn more about the policies and practices shaping the Palestinian economy Strengthen your understanding of the unique conditions for Palestinian refugees across the Middle East Analysis In-depth analysis on existing or potential policies that impact possibilities for Palestinian liberation.

Apr 13, 2024 | mondoweiss.net | Abir Kopty

In a shocking, yet expected step, Berlin police raided and shut down the “Palestinian Congress”, as it kicked off on Friday, April 12. The Congress was planned to be a three-day event featuring speakers from around the world, including Ghassan Abu-Sittah, Salman Abu Sitta, Noura Erakat, and Ali Abunimah among many others.

Mar 12, 2024 | al-shabaka.org | Tariq Kenney-Shawa |Shatha Abdulsamad |Abir Kopty |Laila Al-Arian

IntroductionDuring campaigns of genocide and ethnic cleansing, disinformation is a potent weapon—a tool to dehumanize victims, justify mass violence, and most importantly, sow seeds of doubt designed to muzzle calls for intervention. When information is weaponized, confusion and doubt no longer emerge from the “fog of war” as a symptom, but are purposefully cultivated with the explicit intention of creating it.