Hunger despair and an ongoing conflict with no end in sight. Despite widespread global pleas for peace major powers remain largely inactive leaving ordinary citizens to bear the brunt. Protests demanding an end to the war erupt worldwide yet concrete results remain elusive.
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) reports staggering one-third of Gaza’s population suffers from prolonged starvation. This includes 90,000 women and children battling severe malnutrition urgently needing medical attention. Daily, Israel’s forces continue to target unarmed Palestinians, disregarding international law and basic human decency. Even aid convoys, a lifeline for many, face attacks.
In response to the ongoing war and famine cities worldwide witnessed massive demonstrations Friday. London’s Downing Street saw thousands of Palestinian supporters protest, banging pots and pans to symbolize Gaza’s cries.
Yemen’s Sana’a became sea of people denouncing US and Israeli actions and vowing no tolerance for Gaza’s destruction or desecration of Palestinian sanctity. Lebanon’s Sidon also swelled with hundreds demanding an immediate ceasefire, calling global inaction a “failure of humanity.” Arab Israelis marched in Sakhnin showing solidarity with starving Palestinians and condemning Israel’s actions as war crimes.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer received a letter from 221 Members of Parliament—one-third of UK Parliament—urging recognition of Palestine as a state. This cross-party appeal including Labour and Conservative representatives highlights historical ties between Britain and Palestine.
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MPs stress that UK recognition would significantly aid Palestinian independence movement. France has already announced its intention to formally recognize Palestine by September.
