Brigitte Challande, November 28, 2024. On the evening of November 27, the day of the “cease fire” agreement in Lebanon between the State of Israel and Hezbollah which came into force on 11/27 at 4 a.m., Abu Amir sent this political reflection text, very pragmatic: Gaza’s future seems shrouded in uncertainty.
“The Al-Aqsa Flood of October 2023: Questions about sacrifices and the uncertain future of Gaza.
In October 2023, Gaza was the scene of what is known as the “Al-Aqsa Flood”, an event unprecedented in its scale and repercussions, marking a new stage in the confrontation between the Palestinian resistance and Israel.
As the war that followed this event continues, a burning question arises: are these sacrifices made by Gaza really worth it?
Where will this confrontation take the Gaza Strip in the months to come?
Is there any near possibility of a ceasefire, or does the future hold more suffering and destruction?
Gaza: A high price and incessant conflict
For decades, Gaza residents have been paying the price for recurring clashes with Israel, whether through repeated wars or the permanent blockade that has paralyzed life in the territory.
With each escalation, Gaza becomes the main scene of destruction and human loss, while the question of the relevance of these monumental sacrifices remains unanswered, in the absence of a clear political vision or a fundamental change in the situation current. The “Al-Aqsa Flood” occurred at a time when the territory was already suffering from a suffocating humanitarian crisis. More than two million residents were living under a blockade imposed for more than 17 years.
This recent confrontation demonstrated the resistance’s ability to shift the balance of the conflict, but it also led to a new wave of destruction, costing Gaza a heavy toll in human lives and infrastructure.
The question now is: Can Gaza withstand more sacrifices under these conditions, or is it time to rethink existing strategies?
Israel: A policy of collective punishment against Gaza
Israel adopts a clear policy of making Gaza pay an exorbitant price for each confrontation. The attacks carried out by Israel after the “Al-Aqsa Flood” severely damaged infrastructure and caused tens of thousands of civilian casualties, further plunging the territory into crisis. Although Israel justifies this escalation on security grounds, the reality shows that Gaza often pays a price for which it is not directly responsible. Will Israel stop after this massive destruction, or will it continue to impose its logic of force and destruction? The answer remains linked to political and security dynamics on the ground, as Israel still views Gaza as an open battlefield used to achieve political and security objectives, both internally and internationally.
Is a ceasefire possible?
With the ongoing escalation, the possibility of a global ceasefire, similar to that concluded with Lebanon, raises questions. Past experiences show that ceasefire agreements with Gaza are often fragile, relying on international and regional mediations aimed at establishing a temporary truce. But do current conditions allow such an agreement? The answer is complex.
The situation in Gaza differs from that in Lebanon; the territory is caught in a multidimensional crisis, combining a suffocating blockade, massive destruction and the total absence of long-term political vision. A ceasefire in Gaza may be just a temporary pause, but the suffering will persist until the roots of the problem are addressed.
Gaza and an uncertain future
Gaza’s future appears full of uncertainty. Many questions remain unanswered: Will Gaza be able to emerge from this crisis with minimal losses? Will the cycle of suffering its residents face end? Or will the future bring more escalation and suffering?
The answer to these questions depends largely on the ability of international and regional actors to intervene to end this conflict, as well as the role that Palestinian leaders can play in directing the resistance toward strategic objectives without depleting more lives and resources. .
What should be done? In this context, it seems that the only solution for Gaza is to find a balance between the struggle for national rights and the preservation of the lives of its inhabitants, in order to avoid further disasters.
The resistance has proven its capacity for resilience, but this resilience has come at a huge cost for more than two million people displaced in makeshift camps, living in catastrophic conditions. Therefore, the priority must be to end the war at all costs to save the innocent lives lost every day.
Furthermore, the international community must assume its responsibilities towards Gaza. Continuing humanitarian crises and the blockade will only worsen the situation and intensify future escalations. Pressuring Israel to end its policies of collective punishment and supporting reconstruction efforts are essential steps to changing the dire reality in the territory.
In conclusion: Gaza between past, present and future
The “Al-Aqsa Flood” was a pivotal moment in the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, revealing once again the scale of the challenges facing Gaza. This territory, which has suffered from decades of injustice and blockade, needs a clear vision for the future, a vision that places human beings at the center of priorities. If serious steps are not taken to end this tragic reality, questions will remain unanswered and Gaza will continue to be trapped in a cycle of conflict and suffering, awaiting an ever-uncertain future.
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*Abu Amir Mutasem Eleïwa has been coordinator of Peasant Projects since 2016 in the south of the Gaza Strip and correspondent for the French Jewish Union for Peace.
*Marcel Alledawi is responsible for the Ibn Sina Center in the north of the Gaza Strip, a center dedicated to the educational and psychological monitoring of children.
Both are supported by the UJFP in France.
228th part: November 21. 229th part: November 22. 230th part: November 23. 231st part: November 24. 232nd part: November 25. 233rd part: November 27.
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