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As the ceasefire comes into effect today, Sunday, the people of Gaza will finally catch their breath and begin to heal their wounds after enduring more than 15 months of the most horrific genocide of the modern era. The world will come to realize that the figures published and the scenes broadcast during the massacre do not truly reflect the scale of the catastrophe; it is far larger and more horrifying than anyone can imagine.

The people of Gaza, who have lived through the horrors of war, had their homes destroyed over their heads, lost loved ones, been displaced, injured, uprooted, and starved, poured into the streets—young and old—dancing with joy as the news of the ceasefire agreement broke. This celebration of life is a testament to their spirit, despite the relentless killing and destruction they endured.

The people of Gaza have every right to celebrate and rejoice. The horrors they have faced are burdens too heavy for mountains to bear. They stood firm against the tons of bombs targeting them by land, sea, and air, aimed at eradicating every aspect of life in the truest sense of the word. The stories and images shared by the media represent just a fraction of what Gazans themselves—and the world—will uncover as the dust of war settles.

In a demonstration of the occupation’s brutality and utter disregard for the sanctity of life, it launched a campaign of indiscriminate bombing immediately after the ceasefire was announced. The strikes targeted shelters housing displaced people and every place where life still pulsed, resulting in dozens of martyrs and hundreds of injuries. This time, the aim was not only to continue the killing but also to extinguish the joy of the people of Gaza.

The true extent of the catastrophe that has befallen Gaza’s people, trees, and stones will become clear as tens of thousands of displaced people return to their cities and neighbourhoods, beginning the painful journey of searching for their destroyed homes and loved ones lost beneath the rubble, those separated during their flight, or those abducted by the occupation whose fates remain unknown.

A new chapter in the story of genocide will unfold, bearing the title: “The Catastrophic Consequences of Genocide,” which will vividly reanimate its horrifying details as if they were happening anew. The world, which stood by shamelessly, will learn horrifying truths about a tragedy it failed to act upon or even mitigate. Many will ask: how did the people of Gaza endure and persevere in this land inundated with thousands of tons of bombs?

The morning of the ceasefire marks a rebirth for Gaza’s residents, akin to life emerging against all odds. It is a magnificent day that chronicles patience, resilience, and defiance. They confronted death that surrounded them from all directions—land, sea, and air. They did not surrender but clung to life, undeterred by betrayal from allies and treachery from those who should have stood by them.

Sunday morning will be recorded in history as a testament to heroism, sacrifice, and resilience against the most ferocious war machine of the modern age. Supported by a pack of predators rallying their might to annihilate 2.5 million people under the guise of a so-called “victory.” But they failed. The spilled blood defeated their swords, exposing their barbarity. Gaza’s people have become a symbol of sacrifice, devotion, and steadfastness to their ancestral land.

There are those who begrudge the mention of Gaza’s victory after 15 months of massacre, measuring success only by the scale of human and material losses. Yes, the losses are immense, and every drop of blood spilled is precious. If Gaza’s people had a way to prevent the bloodshed, they would have taken it, for they hold life sacred. But the occupation, which glorifies the death of others and revels in ruin and destruction, left them no choice but to endure and resist to achieve victory.

Netanyahu, his army, and all the forces backing them—from the colonial West, led by the United States, to Arab normalizers—have been defeated. Their dreams and declared goals at the start of the aggression have been buried in Gaza’s sands. Those who supported Netanyahu among the Arab normalisers have been disappointed as well. Gaza remains the unyielding ember of revolution, disturbing their slumber and inspiring the region’s peoples with the essence of living in freedom and dignity.

Scenes of bombs obliterating entire neighbourhoods, flames consuming the bodies of victims—children, women, and men—shattered bodies, severed heads, and the cries of women and children beneath the rubble over 15 months were not enough for the Zionist administration of Biden and Western governments to take a firm stand against Netanyahu’s fascism and stop the genocide. On the contrary, they continued to support him, justify his crimes, and cast doubt on these atrocities.

Nor were these scenes sufficient to compel those who share religion, language, and Arab identity with Gaza’s people to sever or freeze diplomatic ties with the entity. Instead, they intensified their relations and normalization efforts. Credible reports spoke of a land corridor for transporting goods to the entity while Gaza’s people starved. Behind closed doors, they supported the genocide and advised Netanyahu to be patient in achieving his “victory.”

The killers and their backers planned to continue until Gaza was completely eradicated. But Gaza’s resilience, coupled with the upcoming inauguration of Trump and his threats, overturned all these calculations. This businessman, on a Saturday, trampled over them all and forced Netanyahu to accept a deal that had been on the table since May of last year. With his aggressive commercial mindset, Trump achieved what the seasoned politician Biden, submissive to Zionist lobby threats, could not.

Western media, complicit with the Zionist narrative, played a significant role in perpetuating the genocide. From the start, it echoed the Zionist story to justify the massacres, later casting doubt on the scale and nature of the occupation’s crimes. It eagerly wielded accusations of anti-Semitism to demonize anyone expressing solidarity with Gaza’s people, whether in the streets or online.

Without doubt, the malicious propaganda of Western media, reminiscent of Goebbels’ Nazi-era tactics, emboldened the occupation and greenlit its crimes, particularly the destruction and burning of hospitals, under the pretext that they were militant bases or held hostages. The occupation could not have committed most of these crimes if this media had adhered to the principles of journalistic integrity, which vanished entirely during the genocide.

Those angered by the ceasefire agreement include Abbas and his faction in Ramallah, who dismissed it as “ridiculous and worthless,” as it brought them no gains despite their substantial services to the occupation during the genocide. These included pursuing activists, protecting settlers, and even besieging Jenin refugee camp as the occupation does, while keeping the West Bank neutral throughout the genocide.

Remarkably, Abbas, who belittled the agreement, declared that “the authority is ready to impose its control over Gaza.” This absurd claim is unmatched, for no one in Gaza would allow these people to set foot on soil soaked with the blood of tens of thousands who sacrificed their lives to prevent occupation control. How could they let its collaborators achieve what they fought to stop?

Abbas should concern himself with his fate and that of his authority post-ceasefire. He should leave Gaza to its people, who know best about their affairs. The new American decision-makers and Netanyahu’s government are determined to dispense with this authority now that it has fulfilled its function, enabling the occupation to devour the West Bank through settlements. Such is the fate of traitors: abandoned by their people and discarded by their masters, their destiny echoes that of countless others throughout history.

We trust that Gaza’s people, with the support of the few sincere efforts surrounding them, can rebuild their lives. Gaza will pulse with life once more. The journey is long and arduous, but with the steadfast willpower demonstrated throughout the months of genocide, every obstacle can be overcome. It is our duty to extend them all the support we can muster, persist in aiding them on every front, and tirelessly pursue the perpetrators and accomplices of this genocide.

Source: Middle East Moniter

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