Marwan Saleh’s Post

To my fellow Israelis: This is NOT Zionism. We need the hostages home. All of them. Whatever the deal. We need to go for a bilateral ceasefire ASAP. The war helps no one. We need to collaborate with a non-UN universal agency (see below) to get aid into Gaza ASAP. The humanitarian catastrophe there is NOT Zionism. Then, if we’re lucky, the West (starting with the USA) will also help Israel go back to democratic Zionism and rid ourselves from this anti-Zionist anti-democratic government. As for Gaza: Another global agency needs to take over getting aid into Gaza to solve the humanitarian catastrophe. UNRAW’s collaboration with Hamas meant that they were preventing civilians from receiving the aid. Someone else needs to take over. A bilateral ceasefire (Hamas never stopped firing rockets on Israel, that’s why I say bilateral), and the release of all the hostages will benefit Palestinians much more than holding the hostages and continuing the war. Then, a universal agency that’s again not the UN, needs to go in and make sure this time they build a civilian, above ground infrastructure, for a civilian, unarmed society, not a terror base. That can be a basis for a state. That was the hope and the plan back in 2005, but we (Israel and the world) gave money, equipment and materials with no supervision, even when we knew what they were doing. We need to do better. The law also needs to change so that Palestinian refugees are treated like any other refugee in the world. The current law works against them. The blueprint is in post WWII Germany.

In a recent report, CNN has documented an Israeli airstrike on a hospital complex in Gaza. What is unfolding in Gaza, especially in the northern region, is a humanitarian catastrophe that many are describing as an active genocide, witnessed by the entire world. I urge the free people of the world to raise their voices. Call on your governments, parliaments, and decision-makers to demand an immediate ceasefire and allow for the entry of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Let us stand together for peace and humanity. #Gaza #CeasefireNow #HumanRights #HumanitarianAid

An insightful conversation between two leaders, NSA Doval and Israeli PM Netanyahu, as they discuss the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the pressing need for humanitarian aid. A meeting of minds and a display of strong partnership, as both nations work towards finding a peaceful resolution. #gazacrisis #partnership #israel #gaza #conflictresolution #humanitarianaid #indianews #latestnews

"Stand in solidarity with those who need our help, and with those who dedicate themselves, day in and day out, to helping others." This #WorldHumanitarianDay, Human Appeal is calling for increased engagement and support in the face of ongoing humanitarian crises in Gaza, Ukraine, Syria, and beyond, to commemorate the dedication and sacrifice of humanitarian aid workers. Read more: https://buff.ly/3X9j8zv

#GAZA is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that demands our attention. The suffering persists, yet it seems to fall on deaf ears. Innocent lives are lost, and vital infrastructure crumbles. We cannot remain silent. As global citizens, we must unite to advocate for peace and justice. The continued bombardment in Gaza will only fuel extremism and perpetuate tragedy. Let us raise our voices, urging the international community to act. #HumanityFirst: It’s time for the West to step up. We must call for an immediate ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and a lasting solution. Together, we can make a difference. Share this post, spread awareness, and stand for peace. #PeaceForGaza #EndConflict #HumanitarianCrisis #peace #civilians #infrastructure U.S. Department of State The White House 10 Downing Street European Commission World Humanity Commission International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC American Red Cross Oxfam International Dr Desziree Richardson Dr. Zaheer Ahmad MBE Dr. Waheed Musah

Today marks the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. Established nearly 50 years ago in “recognition of the fundamental rights of one of the people which constitutes mankind,” today we join communities worldwide in mourning the loss of nearly 45,000 Palestinians killed, an estimated 44% of whom are children, as well as the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people and the destruction of countless homes as results of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. We urge the international community to remember the common humanity we all share, and to consider that so many of these lives have been forever changed by a war they did not want. In solidarity with Palestinian communities and others worldwide, we continue to hope for an immediate ceasefire, the reestablishment of humanitarian aid, and a clear path to accountability, reconstruction, and a lasting peace rooted in justice. #InternationalDayOfSolidarityWithThePalestinianPeople #SolidarityWithPalestine

The Critical Impact of Reduced Humanitarian Aid on Syria: The reduction in humanitarian aid has profound implications for Syria, affecting millions of people. According to the 2024 Global Humanitarian Overview, only 15.3% of the required aid has been funded, leading to worsening living conditions, increased migration, and heightened militia activity. Our comprehensive report explores these issues and provides strategic recommendations for Syrian actors. Despite donor pledges, the gap between needs and resources is widening. Syrian actors must urgently implement policies such as operational alliances, economic empowerment, and multi-dimensional advocacy to mitigate these challenges. Read our report to learn more about the steps needed to support Syrians during this crisis. #HumanitarianAid #Syria #CrisisManagement #HumanitarianAid Strategic Alert: The Impact of Reduced Humanitarian Aid on Syria author: Munaff Koman For More: https://bit.ly/4cfl2nn

My op-ed in The Independent on the #urgent need to end the #war in #gaza, free all the #hostages, get all the #humanitarian #aid necessary by opening all #land #crossings. Clarity on the #exit #strategy is necessary in order to secure not only the safety of #Palestinians and #Israelis, but of the entire #MiddleEast and beyond. We are at a #tippingpoint. #israelhamaswar #gaza #humanitarianaid #humanityfirst #endthewar #hostages #tippingpoint

Hopes for ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war go up and down every day. But what gets predictably worse is the plight of Israeli hostages and Gazan civilians. Drowning in this malevolent soup is UNRWA, the UN Relief and Works Agency. It is vilified and defended in equal measure, depending on which side of the polarised divide you are on. My latest opinion piece below via The National News is not about the rights and wrongs of the Big Picture. But about the conundrum a humanitarian aid agency faces when it sits on the thin line between being a useful and essential good and flipping to become a toxified part of the problem it was set up to handle 75 years ago. That raises the question - not about the justification or refutation of the criticism against UNRWA - but what it should do now that is morally and practically right. Not for protecting its own position but ensuring that it is not inadvertently obstructing its higher mission to relieve Palestinian suffering. No agency should become indispensable or become higher than the cause it serves. Read: