Arrr! Socialist Twitch star, Hasan Piker, be collectin' a whole chest of $1 million doubloons fer Palestinian aid, matey!
2023-10-21
Arrr, me mateys! The scallywag known as Hasan Piker, a left-wing commentator, has gathered yer golden doubloons, worth more than a million, to aid the poor souls in Palestine. With the aid of his mighty crew on Twitch, he be a true hero of the digital seas!
Leftist commentator Hasan Piker has raised over $1 million for Palestinian medical relief in just a few days through a Twitch campaign. Piker expressed his pride in his fans' generosity and described the community as thriving. The fundraiser was launched a week ago and reached $180,000 in the first 40 minutes. Piker himself contributed at least $50,000 to the cause. The funds will be split between several organizations, including ANERA, Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, Palestine Red Crescent Society, and Medical Aid for Palestinians. Piker did not respond to a request for an interview from Fox News regarding the fundraiser. Piker, a self-described socialist, is one of the most-watched streamers on Twitch and has gained a large following for his political commentary. He has been a vocal critic of what he refers to as "colonial apartheid" and accuses Israel of imposing on Palestinians. Piker recently justified Hamas' invasion in a profanity-laden tirade, referring to the situation as an open-air prison. In response to President Biden's announcement of $100 million in new U.S. funding for humanitarian assistance in Gaza and the West Bank, Piker took a dig at him, stating that they had already raised a million for Palestine. The issue of humanitarian funds for Palestinians has been controversial, with critics arguing that aid may fall into the hands of Hamas. State Department officials have warned of the potential risks of providing aid to Gaza. Piker acknowledged the difficulty of getting money into Gaza but assured that the selected charities are heavily scrutinized.