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Gaza's Cry Against Global Silence
Cairo – Ehab Abdullah In the heart of the Middle East, where civilizations meet and generations pass, lies a small piece of land called Gaza . A land that, to this very moment, witnesses ongoing chapters of tragedy and genocide under the world's watchful silence. It is an asymmetric conflict that spares neither child, elder, nor woman. Gaza has become a dark oil painting—painted with the blood of martyrs, decorated with the dust of demolished homes, amputated bodies, and the cries of grieving mothers. Gaza bleeds from a deep wound and screams against a disturbing global silence. Chapter One: Numbers That Don't Lie Since October 7, 2023, Gaza has faced unprecedented Israeli aggression. The figures tell a chilling story of systematic extermination: more than 60,000 martyrs, including at least 20,000 children and 10,000 women. The percentage of children killed in Gaza in just three months surpasses the number of children killed in all conflicts worldwide over the past four years. Beyond lives lost, nearly 80% of residential buildings have been destroyed, most hospitals are out of service, and essential infrastructure—water, electricity, communications—lies in ruins, rendering life in Gaza nearly impossible. Chapter Two: A Painful Comparison Compared to previous wars, Gaza's suffering is unparalleled. During the Bosnian war, which lasted three years, about 100,000 people were killed, including 8,000 in the Srebrenica massacre. Yet in Gaza, over 30,000 people were killed in just five months. The indiscriminate bombing of Gaza exceeds in brutality any air campaign witnessed since World War II, with tons of explosives dropped on densely populated areas, wiping out entire neighborhoods. Chapter Three: Human Suffering Beyond Description Every corner of Gaza tells a story of pain. Thousands of orphans, displaced families stripped of everything, cancer patients dying due to lack of treatment, and the wounded left without medicine. Schools and mosques became shelters, but they too were targeted. Gaza today is a prison in the open air, enduring one of the worst humanitarian crises of modern history. Chapter Four: The Silence of the World Perhaps the greatest tragedy is the world's silence. International conventions, such as the Geneva Conventions designed to protect civilians, are blatantly violated in Gaza, yet the world watches passively, as if witnessing a scene from a distant film. Conclusion: Gaza Between Pain and Hope Gaza is not just a geographical location—it is a symbol of resilience under siege. It is a cry against silence, and a call for every conscience to rise against injustice. Gaza is the fire that refuses to be extinguished until the Palestinian people gain their freedom and dignity. History will not erase this dark page of injustice, nor will the world forget Gaza's sacrifices. تم نسخ الرابط
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Hundreds of Thousands of Israelis Protest Against Gaza War, Demand Prisoner Exchange
By / Hany Hassapo Mass Protests in Tel Aviv and Other Cities Israel witnessed on Sunday its largest wave of protests since the beginning of the Gaza war, as hundreds of thousands of settlers took to the streets demanding an end to the war and the conclusion of a prisoner exchange deal. According to Israel's Channel 12, over 300,000 demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv, while the Families of Israeli Captives Association reported that more than one million people across Israel participated in the protests. March to Likud Headquarters Thousands of demonstrators marched towards the headquarters of the ruling Likud Party in Tel Aviv, despite incitement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and members of his coalition. Some protesters set fires near the party's offices, leading to clashes with Israeli police. Police Violence and Arrests Israeli media sources confirmed that police forces used violence to disperse demonstrators outside the Likud headquarters. Meanwhile, Yedioth Ahronoth reported that 32 people were arrested since Sunday morning for blocking major roads, including entrances to Jerusalem. General Strike Across Israel The protests coincided with a nationwide strike called by the opposition and families of captives, which paralyzed several sectors across Israel. Demonstrators blocked major highways, burned tires, and carried banners demanding an end to the war and the return of Israeli captives. Fears for Captives' Lives Families of Israeli captives voiced growing concerns that the expected Israeli ground assault on Gaza City could endanger the lives of around 50 captives believed to be held in the Strip, with estimates suggesting that only 20 may still be alive. مظاهرة حاشدة في تل أبيب تطالب بإبرام صفقة تبادل أسرى ووقف احتلال مدينة غزة #حرب_غزة — الجزيرة فلسطين (@AJA_Palestine) August 17, 2025
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Israeli War Crime: Child Killed in Gaza by Israeli Drone Strike
✍️ Edited by Hany Hassapo A New Tragedy in Gaza Heartbreaking footage documented the moment an Israeli reconnaissance drone fired a missile at a Palestinian child while she was filling water in the Jabalia area, northern Gaza Strip. The attack instantly killed the girl, who was only trying to bring water back to her family amid hunger and thirst. Details of the Incident The video, aired by Al Jazeera, showed the child moments before she was directly targeted by the drone. Journalist Moamen al-Sharafi confirmed that the girl had been suffering from severe deprivation when the Israeli strike ended her life. He stressed that this crime represents only a fraction of the massacres being committed daily against civilians in Gaza. Civilian Lives Under Fire Al-Sharafi further revealed that earlier, in Gaza's Shuja'iyya neighborhood, young men attempting to recover the body of their brother were also targeted by an Israeli drone and killed instantly. In June, Al Jazeera documented another case in the same neighborhood, where a Palestinian carrying a sack of flour on his back was directly bombed by a drone. The man was killed on the spot, his body left lying next to the bag of flour — a grim image of life under siege. Cameras Expose War Crimes These harrowing images confirm that Israeli attacks are deliberately targeting civilians, and the few documented moments are only a glimpse of the daily crimes occurring away from the world's eyes. في جريمة صهيونية جديدة ضد الطفولة في غزة .. مشاهد توثق لحظة استهداف طفلة بصـ.ـاروخ من طائرة إسرائيلية أثناء تعبئتها المياه في جباليا شمال غزة — المركز الفلسطيني للإعلام (@PalinfoAr) August 17, 2025 مقالات ذات صلة
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Over 42,000 Pro-Palestine Protests in Europe During 675 Days of Gaza Genocide
✍️ Written by Mohamed El-Sayed Rashid Unprecedented European Solidarity The European Palestinian Media Center (EPAL) reported that Europe has witnessed nearly 42,000 demonstrations and solidarity events in support of the Palestinian cause during 675 days of Israeli genocide in Gaza, starting from October 7, 2023. These events took place in over 700 cities across 20 European countries, with participation from various nationalities, political parties, and members of parliament — all denouncing Israel's genocidal campaign. Shaping European Discourse EPAL highlighted that these mass protests have had a substantial impact on European public opinion and politics, fostering Israel's cultural and academic isolation and boosting support for the Palestinian narrative over the long-dominant Israeli one. Maher Hijazi, a board member of EPAL, explained that the center documents these events through a network of reporters, collaborators, and volunteers, and also shares them live via its media platforms. Europe's Voice Against Genocide Hijazi affirmed that 'these thundering voices across Europe' reflect powerful solidarity with the people of Gaza, urging European governments to exert real pressure on Israel to end the war and permit humanitarian aid. Protest slogans commonly denounce the starvation of Gaza, condemn Israeli obstruction of aid, and expose the so-called 'death traps' set up at aid distribution points. Increasing Awareness Within Europe According to EPAL, the sheer number of events has stirred rising awareness across European societies. Many now demand that their governments hold Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — currently wanted by the International Court of Justice — accountable, push for an end to the conflict, and allow humanitarian access. Recent rallies have also strongly condemned the killings of journalists in Gaza, notably the assassinations of Al Jazeera reporters Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqa. About EPAL The European Palestinian Media Center (EPAL) is an organization founded by Palestinian journalists and media professionals based in Europe. It aims to present the Palestinian cause to the European public through its humanitarian, cultural, and legal dimensions. EPAL achieves this via media content production and live coverage of pro-Palestine events across the continent.
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American Nun: Hamas Is a Resistance Movement Defending Its People and Land
By Mohamed El-Sayed Rashid American nun Agapia Stephanopoulos has described Israeli policies as making life 'extremely difficult' for both Palestinian Christians and Muslims, due to restrictions on movement, land confiscation, and settlement expansion. She stressed that the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) is a legitimate resistance defending its people and land. Life Under Occupation In a widely viewed interview with U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson, Stephanopoulos, who has lived in Bethany in the occupied West Bank since 1996, shared her personal experience over more than two decades, highlighting the daily struggles of Palestinians under occupation. She emphasized that Palestinian Christians face the same discrimination as Muslims, not because of religion, but because of their Palestinian identity. She also pointed out the dramatic decline in the Christian population since the Nakba of 1948, blaming displacement and systematic restrictions. Targeting of Churches and Blind Support for Israel The nun criticized what she called the 'blind support' of some Christian Zionists in the United States for Israel, accusing them of ignoring the suffering of Palestinian Christians while justifying settlement expansion and land confiscation. She also noted that churches and Christian institutions in the West Bank and Gaza have been bombed and damaged, describing it as part of a deliberate policy targeting Palestinians as a whole. Muslim-Christian Cohesion Stephanopoulos highlighted the natural cohesion between Muslims and Christians in Palestinian society, citing examples of Christian schools in Bethlehem and Jerusalem where most students are Muslim, reflecting a spirit of coexistence. Global Attention The interview, titled 'This Is How Christians Live in the Holy Land', has been viewed more than 12 million times, sparking global debate. It shed rare light on the shared suffering of Palestinians—Christians and Muslims alike—under Israeli occupation and settler violence.
