Gaza
2024 - 10 - 8Gaza: A Year of Resilience Amidst Ruins and Realities
conflict - education - Erdoğan - Gaza - Hamas - international relations - Israel - Palestine - resilience - TrumpA poignant look at a year of conflict in Gaza—numbers, stories, and the unwavering hope in the face of despair.
It has been a tumultuous year since Israel launched its significant military operation against Gaza, which began on October 7. This period marks not just a continuing conflict, but an ongoing tragedy with over 41,802 Palestinian lives lost, among whom a heartbreaking number are women and children. The collective grief is palpable; entire neighborhoods lie in ruins, with historic mosques and churches reduced to rubble. The once vibrant agricultural lands now scarred and unusable, reflect the devastation wrought by war. For many, life before this conflict seems like a distant memory, filled with ordinary joys and aspirations that have since turned into relentless survival.
In the midst of destruction, reports indicate a growing dissent within Hamas, as the heavy toll of war weighs down its support in Gaza. Voices like that of Samira, a mother of two who once thrived as an Arabic teacher, reveal the inner turmoil faced by individuals in the enclave. Many, like her, reminisce about the safety and stability of their former lives, now overshadowed by fear and containment. This complexity embodies the struggle not just against an external enemy but also against the internal dissatisfaction that pervades a populace yearning for peace and resolution.
As the battle for Gaza continues, it symbolizes a larger conflict over the dignity and identity of the Palestinian people—a struggle that resonates beyond the borders of Palestine. Leaders like Turkish President Erdoğan express criticism towards Western nations for their perceived complicity in the war crimes committed against the innocent, challenging the moral high ground that these countries claim. His remarks bring to light the intricate dynamics of international politics and humanitarian responsibility amidst ongoing atrocities.
Despite the horrendous experiences faced by the residents, a flicker of hope remains. The spirit of resilience runs deep, particularly within Gaza's universities where educators are working hard to provide support and continuity for their students. They believe that knowledge and education can be beacons of hope in even the darkest of times. As the horrors unfurl, the determination of teachers and their students to lift up Gaza’s educational system showcases an inspiring commitment to the future.
In summary, the enduring saga of Gaza reveals the harsh realities of war while spotlighting the relentless hope and resilience of its people. While the current situation is dire, the energy around education and unity among the populace indicates an underlying strength that refuses to be extinguished. Did you know that, amidst the chaos, Gaza has produced some of the most resilient young minds and innovative thinkers, who continue dreaming despite the circumstances? Moreover, the educational initiatives being pushed forward are imperative not just for personal empowerment but also for a hopeful future for Palestine.
One year of Israel's war on Gaza – by the numbers (Aljazeera.com)
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Hamas faces dissent in Gaza as heavy toll weakens support for war ... (Reuters)
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Gaza remains our compass (Mondoweiss)
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Erdoğan says West lost credibility for shielding Israel over Gaza (Daily Sabah)
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Israel's war on Gaza (Tehran Times)
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Hamas Struggles With Dissent In Gaza Amid Heavy Toll Of War (Bharat Shakti)
Hamas claims attack on October 7 marked a turning point in the decades-long struggle for Palestinian nationhood.
Surviving a year of atrocities in Gaza: A tale of pain and resilience (DAWN.com)
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One year trapped in Gaza by the Israel-Hamas war — CBS News ... (CBS News)
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A father recalls the moment when an Israeli trooper set tents in a Gaza school ablaze, killing his daughter inside one of them.
Gaza student's dream of studying abroad shattered by war, urges ... (msnNOW)
One Palestinian teenager's dream of studying abroad was dashed when the war on Gaza began.
Donald Trump claims to have been to Gaza despite no evidence of ... (The Guardian)
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Fact check: No evidence for Trump's claim he has been to Gaza (CNN)
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Trump: Gaza could be 'better than Monaco' (POLITICO.eu)
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A year of flames in Gaza (Daily Sabah)
The asymmetric and intense military attacks ended up with genocide. So far, Israel has killed more than 42.000 Palestinians, most of which are innocent children ...
Know their names: Palestinian families killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza (Aljazeera.com)
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At least 400000 people trapped by Israel's latest Gaza offensive ... (The Guardian)
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Palestinian health officials say Israeli attacks kill 18 in Gaza (Voice of America)
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'No end to hell' in northern Gaza, warns UN aid agency chief (UN News)
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Israel carries out new strikes in Gaza, UN chief says many trapped in ... (Reuters)
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Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as grisly anniversary passes (Aljazeera.com)
'Devastating' scenes reported in northern and central Gaza as Israeli army continues its bombardment of the enclave.
'I'm not interested in someone passive about Gaza': how views on ... (The Guardian)
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New Israeli operation in Gaza's Jabalia sparks heavy fighting (BBC News)
Israeli troops go into Jabalia for a third time after the military says Hamas has regrouped there.
Israeli forces are pushing people from north to south Gaza Palestine ... (Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International)
Israeli evacuation orders and strikes are forcing people in northern Gaza, Palestine, to flee south as Israeli bombing and evacuations of neighbourhoods in ...
After a year of war in Gaza, we ask every day if it will be our last ... (ABC News)
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Live: Israeli attacks shut down Gaza shelters, fighting rages in ... (Aljazeera.com)
In Israel, at least 1,139 people were killed in the Hamas-led attacks on October 7 and more than 200 people were taken captive.
Here in Gaza, a new year of hunger, humiliation, and loss begins (Middle East Eye)
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'Indescribable' pain following year of war in Gaza (UN News)
A Palestinian man living in a refugee camp in northern Gaza has talked of the 'indescribable' pain he has experienced over the past year as the conflict in ...
Gaza toll crosses 42000 after Israeli strikes in N. Gaza kill dozens (Daily Sabah)
The Palestinian death toll in Israel's genocidal Gaza war crossed 42000 on Wednesday when a large-scale Israeli operation in northern Gaza killed...
Gaza - mass forced displacements (HelpAge International)
Aid organisations warn of dramatic escalation of humanitarian catastrophe following further mass forced displacement of civilians in northern Gaza.
Israeli offensive kills dozens and threatens hospitals in hard-hit ... (PBS NewsHour)
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'I am physically here, but mentally in Gaza' says lecturer now living ... (The Guardian)
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News Wrap: Dozens killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza (PBS NewsHour)
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