After two unbearable years, we can finally celebrate the deal that will put an end to the killing and destruction in Gaza and the suffering of the Israeli hostages. We’re full of hope and anticipation for the ceasefire to come into effect and to watch the hostages reunite with their families. The joy in the streets in Gaza and Israel last night was incredible. This moment couldn’t have come soon enough.
Now, we must fight for the only thing that can give all of us freedom, safety, and independence: Israeli-Palestinian peace. Peace means an end to the occupation, an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel, and a comprehensive agreement. We simply have to end this dark chapter and move forward toward justice for all of us.
Wer schreibt was warum und warum nicht: Information(spolitik) ist längst zu einem Mittel der Kriegsführung geworden (wahrscheinlich schon immer gewesen), hier zwei lesenswerte Beiträge zu diesem Themenbereich:
Ashamnu We have sinned against You mass destruction and killing of children and other non-combatants in Gaza, Bagadnu We have betrayed the good within us. Gazalnu We stolen public funds from those living in poverty. Dibarnu Dofi We have slandered those who think differently than us. He’Evinu We have acted perversely when there is no price paid for violence. ’Hirshanu By not honoring Your Image in every human being Zadnu We have acted evilly towards the weak. Khamasnu We have used the power of the State to act violently. Tifalnu Sheker We have told lies to steal lands and homes. Ya’atznu Ra We engaged in evil counsel to eliminate in the name of self defense the limitations on harming civilians. Kizavnu We have falsely claimed that we could bring back our hostages through military power and that all Palestinians are our enemy. Latznu We have scoffed at those who believe in Tikun Olam. Maradnu We have rebelled against the Torah and our Declaration of Independence and social solidarity. Niatznu We have incited against human rights activists and the families of our hostages. Sararnu We have rebelled against our responsibility towards our hostages and those evacuated from their homes. Avinu We have committed iniquity in East Jerusalem. Pashanu We have transgressed by denying access to shepherds and farmers. Tzararnu We have oppressed expelling shepherding communities. Kashinu Oref We have stubbornly flaunted international law. Rashanu We have acted wickedly towards those in need of public housing. Shikhatnu We have defaced Your Image within us. Tiavnu We have committed abomination by wiping out non- Jewish homes and communities. Tainu We have strayed from Your Path. Tiatanu We have caused soldiers and police to go astray by leading them to believe they are above the law.
Ein Gespräch von Simon Wenzel, rbb|24 mit Dr. Jannis Grimm, Konfliktforscher am Zentrum für interdisziplinäre Friedens- und Konfliktforschung der Freien Universität Berlin zum Hinterrgrund der heutigen Demonstration in Berlin gegen den Gazakrieg („All Eyes on Gaza“ am Großen Stern)
The question of Palestine took centre stage in late September as world leaders convened in New York for the UN General Assembly’s 80th session. With France and Saudi Arabia chairing a conference on the two-state solution on 22 September, nine new countries confirmed that they had formally recognised the State of Palestine. A tenth, Belgium, has pledged to put its recognition into effect once certain political conditions are met. The announcements mean that 156 of 193 UN member states have officially crossed the recognition threshold.
In this Q&A, Crisis Group Senior Analyst for Israel/Palestine Amjad Iraqi explains the pluses and minuses of this momentum and suggests how it might be channelled into more effective action.
