From Gaza the wounded blossom of history, a city that has pulsed with life for thousands of years; a lover of peace, unyielding to defeat; the cradle of culture, humanity, and history. Gaza has embraced a rich tapestry of human talent, archaeological treasures, and historic milestones, and stands as an integral part of the shared heritage of humanity.
Today, we face a grave threat to Gaza’s history, present, and future to its children, women, elders, and youth; to its mosques, churches, and historic landmarks. This threat comes from an occupying power that has violated every international and humanitarian norm, pursuing a systematic plan of destruction. The devastation and displacement in Rafah, northern Gaza, and Khan Younis are but a prelude to a far greater tragedy planned for Gaza in blatant violation of international law, constituting a crime of collective punishment prohibited under international humanitarian law, with no possible military justification.
The occupation’s plan to seize and destroy Gaza City along with the ensuing forced displacement, annihilation of infrastructure and public facilities, and erasure of historical and cultural heritage is an assault on regional and international peace and security, and a crime against the shared heritage of humanity. The world must not remain silent or stand idle in the face of this crime Such aggression cannot be the price of political gambits or genocidal ambitions. Gaza and its people must never be used as a bargaining chip for political objectives.
Faced with this imminent threat of occupation, destruction, and mass displacement, we appeal to all people of conscience, to free nations, and to Gaza’s friends and supporters everywhere to stand by her and defend her through all possible means, to prevent the catastrophe the occupier is planning.
We call upon the United Nations, the International Court of Justice, regional and international organizations, and all states collectively and individually to act urgently and decisively to prevent any invasion of Gaza, ensure the protection of civilians, halt the machinery of destruction, and immediately open all crossings and borders to allow the entry of humanitarian aid and the free movement of people
We also urge all media outlets to intensify their coverage and convey the truth to the world, so that this dark chapter in human history is not written under the cover of silence.
Gaza the Phoenix is not a fleeting battlefield it is a city that loves life, whose people embody the highest forms of resilience and reconstruction. For decades, Gazans have proven that their will to build is stronger than any destruction, and that their right to live in dignity is non-negotiable. Today, they raise their voices louder than ever to demand an immediate end to this aggression and genocide, the opening of all crossings and borders, the lifting of all movement restrictions, and the urgent restoration of life to Gaza.