A Statement of Gaza's Demands by People in Gaza posted by Kehlani on Instagram. More info on who to follow at the link. Reminder to prioritize Palestinian calls to action in posts, protests, signs, and contact to reps
A STATEMENT OF GAZA'S DEMANDS MADE BY PEOPLE IN GAZA
Since those who are dying at the moment are thousands of our people, our main and central demand is to stop this killing without exceptions and without any manipulation of words or attempts to distort the essence of the occupation.
The political terminology used by supporters or different influential parties, whether it is phrased as "ceasefire" or "halt of hostilities" or "stop the aggression on Gaza," in all these cases these are political phrases that do not relate to the essence of the demand but rather to the degree of responsibility attributed to the speaker for the fighting, either for us or for the occupation. The actual term that means effectively stopping the firing is "ceasefire," which is a specific term in international law, clear in its provisions and associated measures.
Terminologies like "halt ethnic cleansing" and "halt genocide" and "halt crimes against civilians" are extremely detrimental in terms of their real impact now. Many of these terms imply a reduction in the killing rate among Palestinians below the level of ethnic cleansing and genocide. They do not mean stopping the killing, they do not mean stopping the aggression, and they also mean an exception for for those classified by Israel or the United States as exempt from these cessation terms, meaning go on as you do in every previous aggression and kill anyone you consider "Hamas-affiliated" or "non-civilian." In reality, these phrases align with Israeli-American desires and there is no single precedent or guarantee that Israel fought for one day without committing dozens of war crimes and crimes against civilians. Stopping crimes only happens partially when there is a complete cessation of fire.
Important demands for the Gaza Strip:
1. An immediate ceasefire that allows the entry of aid, retrieval of bodies, and the rescue of those trapped under the rubble with a commitment to meet the real demands of the people of Gaza.
2. Immediate restoration of energy, water, and communication services that Israel has cut off from the Gaza Strip.
3. Sending delegations of solidarity from the united States, including doctors, paramedics, emergency experts, and others. This needs to happen urgently, and their presence at the Rafah border crossing would exert pressure on the political parties to open the crossing in a sustainable, not temporary, manner.
4. If possible, we would like to see a U.S. senator friendly to our people in the Gaza Strip, at the Rafah crossing, or an official visit to Egypt and Jordan. This would change a lot of pressure.
5. Opening exit routes for civilians is a proposed solution that is not feasible and is rejected. Palestinian refugees refuse to be displaced again, and there is no other place for them. Security within the Gaza Strip is required, and the goal is to return residents to their homes with the presence and assistance of the Red Cross, UNRWA representatives, and solidarity delegations.
Regarding the ceasefire:
Our demands here, as residents or Americans, and the entire solidarity movement do not bind the factions or Palestinian forces in any way. But it is our duty to push with all our might toward the world's acceptance of the idea of a ceasefire. If a Palestinian wishes to continue their resistance, this will not deter them, but there is a war front that has been formed, and we must work to dismantle it with these types of decisions.
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