Yesterday’s agreement to halt the violence and the release of hostages offers a rare moment of hope amid the suffering in Gaza. Over 46,000 lives have been lost, countless families displaced, and infrastructure destroyed, leading to famine and disease. In the West Bank, illegal settlements and settler violence are forcing Palestinian communities from their homes. The scale of this trauma is unimaginable.
This suffering is driven not only by bombs and bullets but also by deep-rooted injustices that must be addressed. We hope that this ceasefire will not be a temporary interruption to the violence, but the beginning of meaningful dialogue grounded in justice, equality, and the dignity of all people. For dialogue to be genuinely possible, any pause in violence must immediately lead to a permanent ceasefire, which would allow for the true implementation of dialogue.
True peace can only be achieved by addressing the root causes of this violence with accountability and respect. Humanitarian aid must reach those in need, international law upheld, and illegal settlements ended. We remain committed to a future where both Palestinians and Israelis live in peace, security, and mutual respect.
