As the world rejoices over the recently announced ceasefire in Lebanon, the people of Gaza feel a sense of relief for our brothers and sisters in Lebanon. At the same time, we are heartbroken that the violence against us continues to escalate.
For the past 11 days, we have witnessed the devastating assault on our Palestinian brothers and sisters in Gaza by the Israeli military. The brutal attacks have left hundreds dead, including children, women, and innocent civilians. Our hearts ache for the families who have lost loved ones, and for those who continue to live in fear and uncertainty.
But amidst all this tragedy, we are grateful that the world is finally turning its attention to the plight of the Palestinian people. The ceasefire in Lebanon is a glimmer of hope for us, a sign that the world is starting to wake up and take notice of the injustice and suffering we have endured for decades.
However, our relief is overshadowed by the fact that we are still being slaughtered by the Israeli military. While the world celebrates the ceasefire in Lebanon, Israel continues to gaslight the international community about their actions in Gaza.
The ceasefires announced by Israel are nothing more than a temporary pause in their relentless bombardment of Gaza. It is a tactic used to distract the world from their aggression and to maintain their false narrative of being the victims in this conflict.
In reality, Israel’s actions in Gaza are a clear violation of international law. They have imposed an inhumane blockade on Gaza for over a decade, restricting the movement of people and goods, and subjecting them to deplorable living conditions. This siege has effectively turned Gaza into an open-air prison, with no way for its inhabitants to escape the constant bombardment.
Moreover, the recent attacks on Gaza were not provoked by the Palestinians, as Israel tries to portray. They were a result of years of oppression and a deliberate effort to displace Palestinians from their homes in Jerusalem. The forced evictions of Palestinian families from their homes in Sheikh Jarrah and the violent raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque were just the tipping point.
Sadly, despite the overwhelming evidence of Israel’s war crimes against the Palestinian people, many world leaders continue to turn a blind eye and even justify their actions. This hypocrisy only fuels the cycle of violence and emboldens Israel to continue their aggression.
But the Palestinian people will not be silenced. We will continue to speak out against the injustices and demand for our basic human rights to be respected. The ceasefire in Lebanon is not enough. We need concrete actions from the international community to hold Israel accountable for their crimes.
We call on the world to take a stand against the Israeli occupation and support the Palestinian people in our struggle for freedom and justice. We urge governments to impose sanctions on Israel and to divest from companies that support their illegal occupation of Palestine.
We also call on the media to report on our situation accurately and fairly. The biased and misleading coverage of the conflict only perpetuates the false narrative of Israel being the victim, while Palestinians are portrayed as terrorists.
We are grateful for the global solidarity shown towards our cause, from the thousands of protesters in the streets to the humanitarian aid and donations pouring in. Your support gives us hope and strength to continue our resistance against oppression.
In the words of the late Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish, “we are a people in need of a story, and a story needs a people for it to be told.” We are the Palestinian people, and our story of struggle and resilience will continue to be told until justice is served.
In conclusion, while we are relieved for our brothers and sisters in Lebanon, our hearts remain heavy for our own people in Gaza. The ceasefire is a step in the right direction, but it is not enough. We must continue to fight for the end of all aggression against Palestine and for a free and just Palestine for all. Let us not be swayed by Israel’s false narrative, and let us stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people until their rightful place in the world is acknowledged and respected.
We urge the international community to take action now, before it’s too late. We cannot afford to wait for more lives to be lost and for more innocent children to be orphaned. It is time for the world to stand with Palestine in our quest for freedom and justice. Let us not ignore the cries of our people any longer.
The ceasefire in Lebanon is a glimmer of hope, but our fight is far from over. Let us continue to stand
