She has demanded it at every demonstration in Loir-et-Cher since the start of the conflict between Hamas and Israel, on October 7, 2023. Fifteen months later, the association France Palestine Solidarité 41 (AFPS 41) is talking about a ” relief “ to qualify the entry into force of the ceasefire in Gaza, this Sunday, January 19, 2025.
“It’s a first step but it’s a fragile and temporary relief”says Leïla Petit, one of the spokespersons for AFPS 41 who regularly marched in the streets of Blois. “The far-right Israeli government reserves the right to resume hostilities at the slightest pretext. We are not at peace. »
“We are waiting for implementation”
If the latter saw the scenes of jubilation in Gaza and the ” understand “difficult for the activist to be completely happy after more than a year of “genocidal war. The desire for colonization is still there. It is not because the guns are silent that there will be a return to normal life. »
The truce will, at a minimum, allow significant humanitarian aid to arrive in these territories. “Good news” facing the “utter destitution because Israel has attacked the health system”continues Leïla Petit.
-As a reminder, the first phase of the agreement concluded provides for the cessation of fighting and the release of 33 hostages held in Gaza for six weeks. In exchange, Israel promises to release 737 Palestinian prisoners. “We are delighted because every civilian life counts, both the hostages and the Palestinian prisoners. But we are waiting for implementation. »
In the long term, the spokesperson hopes to see the “international law pass” by brandishing the resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on September 18, which “demands that Israel immediately end its illicit presence in the occupied Palestinian territory”.
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