The Unending Crisis in Gaza: Why Silence on Thanksgiving Is No Blessing.
As Thanksgiving approaches, some may think that the conflict in Gaza can be ignored. However, the devastating reality of life under Israeli occupation cannot be erased by a single day of silence or a family gathering. The situation for Palestinians in Gaza is grim – they are still living in tents after their homes were bombed and demolished by Israel.
The so-called ceasefire has brought some relief but it has not ended the violence. Mass displacement, starvation, and killings continue to occur with no end in sight. This unending destruction makes it difficult to find solace in any attempts at peace or solidarity from other nations. In fact, many countries have recognized the state of Palestine, yet there is still a lack of concrete action.
Palestinian writer and poet Mosab Abu Toha said that what Palestinians need now is "a justice plan" to stop accepting illusions of peace processes that only entrench injustices. It seems unlikely that Israeli leaders will be held accountable for their war crimes anytime soon.
But despite this bleak outlook, there are still ways to make a difference. We can send funds and share resources with those affected by the conflict. We can also support Palestinian calls for boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against Israeli institutions complicit in occupation and apartheid.
The fight for justice begins anywhere but home – for Palestinians living under occupation, solidarity means sending aid and support from afar. For those spending Thanksgiving with loved ones who share their commitment to justice and liberation, the weekend will pass, and there's urgent work to be done.
As Thanksgiving approaches, some may think that the conflict in Gaza can be ignored. However, the devastating reality of life under Israeli occupation cannot be erased by a single day of silence or a family gathering. The situation for Palestinians in Gaza is grim – they are still living in tents after their homes were bombed and demolished by Israel.
The so-called ceasefire has brought some relief but it has not ended the violence. Mass displacement, starvation, and killings continue to occur with no end in sight. This unending destruction makes it difficult to find solace in any attempts at peace or solidarity from other nations. In fact, many countries have recognized the state of Palestine, yet there is still a lack of concrete action.
Palestinian writer and poet Mosab Abu Toha said that what Palestinians need now is "a justice plan" to stop accepting illusions of peace processes that only entrench injustices. It seems unlikely that Israeli leaders will be held accountable for their war crimes anytime soon.
But despite this bleak outlook, there are still ways to make a difference. We can send funds and share resources with those affected by the conflict. We can also support Palestinian calls for boycotts, divestment, and sanctions against Israeli institutions complicit in occupation and apartheid.
The fight for justice begins anywhere but home – for Palestinians living under occupation, solidarity means sending aid and support from afar. For those spending Thanksgiving with loved ones who share their commitment to justice and liberation, the weekend will pass, and there's urgent work to be done.
. The idea that a day of silence can somehow fix everything is just not gonna cut it. I mean, we know what's happening on the ground – people living in tents, no access to basic necessities... it's not like they can just ignore the pain and move on 
. And yeah, I know some countries have recognized Palestine, but when does concrete action actually happen? It's all well and good to talk about justice, but what's being done to hold those responsible accountable? I'm all for sending aid and resources – we can't just sit around twiddling our thumbs 
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. We need to hold Israeli leaders accountable for their actions and push for real change, not just empty words or token gestures 
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. And I know that as a global community, we can make a difference, one small step at a time 
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when in reality its just another day of ignoring the suffering of people living under israeli occupation. we gotta keep talking about this and find ways to support those affected. sending funds and resources is just the start, were also need to hold ppl accountable for their actions 
we need more than just solidarity from afar, we need concrete action 
. It's not gonna end the violence till Israel takes some real responsibility for its actions 
... sounds like it's time to get rid of all these peace process illusions 
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... and sharing resources online is cool too 
. Supporting boycotts and sanctions might be a bit more tricky to do, but hey, every little bit counts 
(have you tried those pumpkin pie emoji? 
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. Like, no one's gonna magically wave a magic wand and make everything okay again. The fact that Palestinians are still living in tents after all they've been through is just heartbreaking 
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. Sending funds and sharing resources is a start, but it's not enough 
. We need to take action too – boycott Israeli products, divest from companies that profit off occupation, and support the Palestinian calls for justice 
. I'm all for solidarity from afar, but we can't just send aid and expect everything to be okay without doing the heavy lifting ourselves 
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. It's not just about talking about it or sharing info on social media – it's about using our resources to create real change 
. So, let's get to work this Thanksgiving weekend and keep the momentum going!
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. no country or human rights organization can say they've helped end this conflict because it never started as a conflict in the first place - it's always been about settler-colonialism and displacement 
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. like, literally, people are still sleeping in tents because their homes got blown up by the Israeli military - no time for gratitude when your house is gone and there's no end to the violence in sight 
. we might recognize Palestine as a state or whatever, but if that just means more hot air, then what's the point? 
. Sending aid and resources is one thing, but we gotta also use our voices to call out those war crimes and support the boycotts and sanctions movement 
. It's not all doom and gloom though - if we can make some noise and send some help, it'll be worth it in the end 
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. But if you care about justice, then let's get to work! 
. And what's with all this talk about sending aid and support? Like, when is the last time we actually saw some real, concrete action taken by governments towards ending this occupation? It's all just lip service, if you ask me... 
u mean whats gonna change if we all just sit around twiddling our thumbs? Gaza needs out help now!! 
we gotta keep shinin light on the truth and support those affected 
donating money & resources 2 palestine is def a start but also need ppl 2 hold israeli leaders accountable 4 their war crimes 
. It's not gonna solve everything, but every bit counts, right? And I think Mosab Abu Toha said it best – we need a justice plan, not just some empty promises of peace. We should be supporting Palestinians in their calls for boycotts and sanctions, that's the kind of action we can take from afar 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that even on a holiday like Thanksgiving, people are choosing to ignore the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza. It's heartbreaking to think about those who have been living in tents after their homes were destroyed by Israeli bombs 
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