As we just marked the 9/11 memorial day, remembering all the "we will never forget" - a slogan that carries with it a commitment to honor the memory of those lost and the lessons learned in the wake of such devastation. But as you reflect on the recent missile attacks in Israel, it raises a deeper question about the state of global security and collective responsibility.
While the world mourns past tragedies, current events like the ballistic missile attacks from Yemen are a stark reminder that violence and instability persist, even in a world that vowed to "never forget." It's a frustrating and disheartening reality, especially for those living in regions where the threat of war and violence is ongoing. This is inconceivable not only about the violence itself but also about the paradox: how, after moments of profound unity and pledges to foster peace, we still find ourselves embroiled in new conflicts, often with old patterns.
The situation in Israel reflects a global issue, a larger fight of good against evil, where despite advancements in diplomacy, technology, and communication, there remain pockets of mis-information leading to intense conflict, fueled by political, ideological, and territorial tensions.
It's a reminder that while we memorialize past tragedies, the promise to "never forget" must also extend to the ongoing efforts to prevent future ones.
We cannot and should not stand by as violence becomes normalized, as instability festers, and as innocent lives are lost in the crossfire of geopolitical games.
This reality is unacceptable, and the time for change is now.
No more empty promises, no more hollow memorials. There must be a relentless, uncompromising pursuit of peace, diplomacy, and justice.
We should all demand a world where "never forget" is not just a slogan, but a call to eradicate the conditions that lead to violence. This cycle of suffering must end, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that it does!
In the pic - from this morning - the whole of central Israel is alarmed, running into shelters.
Division Executive @ Alvarez & Marsal | Sovereign Advisory Services
6moThank you, Thomas and Valeriya. I agree with your priorities. We need to keep the focus on winning the war!