Gaza’s New Model For Palestinian Unity – OpEd
Even those of us who have long emphasized the importance of the Palestinian people’s voice, experience and collective action in Palestinian history have been shocked by the cultural revolution resulting from the Israeli war on Gaza.
By cultural revolution, I mean the defiant and rebellious narrative evolving in Gaza, where people see themselves as active participants in the popular resistance, not just mere victims of the Israeli war machine.
When the ceasefire came into effect on the 471st day of the Israeli genocide, Gazans rushed to the streets in celebration. Media outlets reported that they were celebrating the ceasefire, but judging by their chants and songs and the symbols on display, they were celebrating their collective victory, steadfastness (sumud) and resilience against the powerful Israeli army, supported by the US and other Western countries.
Using basic means, they rushed to clean their streets, clearing debris to allow the displaced to search for homes. Though their homes had been destroyed — 90 percent of Gaza’s housing units have been damaged, according to the UN — they were still happy, even to sit on the wreckage. Some prayed atop concrete slabs, some sang in large, growing crowds and others cried but insisted no power could ever uproot them from Palestine.
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