The Israeli and Palestinian Women Calling for Peace [Yasmeen Serhan]
[...] “We said all the time that we have to solve this conflict as soon as possible because it’s a ticking bomb—it will kill all of us, [...] Now when you see the crisis, this terrible war, how can we suffer it and continue on this path?”
On October 4th. 2023, days before the Hamas massacre, 1,500 members of "Israeli Women Wage Peace" and "Palestinian Women of the Sun" gathered to demand an end to violence and resumption of negotiations. Their optimism, as we now know, was short-lived.
Since then, the situation has severely deteriorated. But the groups still believe a mutually agreed resolution is urgently needed to prevent further suffering, though political solutions seem increasingly remote.
Despite the challenges, they remain committed to women's participation in the peace process. Their joint Mothers' Call advocates this view, and seem to be gaining momentum. They were nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and invited to speak to the French Parliament.
I've been proceding cautiously about accusing Joe Biden of being pro-genocide, but after that last package of artillery Joe sent to Israel, I've come around to that way of thinking, you'll be pleased to note, @LALegault
That, and last night's edition of Gaza Corner aired by KALW's Dore Stein, from whom I made note of this website, tracking the treatment of children since 'way before Oct. 7.
Also check out tangentsradio.com where Dore posts a library of pertinent links; on the left side of your screen there is a menu to choose from and Gaza Corner is one.
#Israel told #Palestinians to evacuate to #SouthernGaza — BUT the #IsraeliMilitary stepped up air attacks there. Bombardment has killed thousands of civilians in the areas of the #GazaStrip that Israel has ordered them to move to. More than 11,800 people — 2/3rds are children, women & elderly — have been killed in #Gaza.
#IsraeliMilitary attacking #AlShifaHospital is indefensible! When #Israel hits a civilian target, they claim there's hidden #Hamas fighters. But NEVER show proof! Even IF there's a Hamas tunnel underneath, there's still NO excuse for targeting a hospital. This is #terrorism attacking #Palestinian hospitals, refugee camps, & other civilian targets.
The #Palestinian health ministry in the #GazaStrip has said that more than 11,000 #Palestinians have been killed since the war began last month, including more than 4,500 children. This is not a targeted attack on #Hamas, this is #genocide!!!
Human Rights Watch reports #Israel’s use of #WhitePhosphorus in military operations in #Gaza & #Lebanon. This violates the international humanitarian law & puts civilians at risk of serious & long-term injuries.