In a heartfelt plea to President Joe Biden, a Palestinian author and activist shares the tragic loss of 36 members of her extended family in the recent Gaza massacre. The author, who wishes to remain anonymous, emphasizes the need for Biden to acknowledge the senseless killings and take action to address the ongoing violence in the region.
The devastating incident took place in Khan Younis refugee camp, located in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. The camp, which was supposed to be a place of safety, was ruthlessly bombarded by Israel, reducing an entire residential quarter to rubble. Among the victims were 36 members of the author’s own family, including elderly survivors of the Nakba – the ethnic cleansing of Palestine in 1948.
Expressing disappointment in President Biden’s response, the author contrasts his previous calls for justice and an end to senseless killings in the United States with his silence on the tragic events in Gaza. Instead of acknowledging the Palestinian lives lost, Biden has offered words of encouragement to Israel, effectively endorsing the continued violence.
The author further highlights the pain and suffering endured by Palestinian mothers and children, questioning whether their lives hold the same value as those of Israeli citizens. With over 4,000 children killed in the conflict, including the author’s own three-year-old grandniece, the author calls on Biden to reflect on the consequences of his support for the Israeli war machine.
The article also sheds light on the history of displacement and loss experienced by Palestinians, with personal stories of families seeking refuge in Khan Younis and their dreams of returning to their homeland. The author mourns the loss of loved ones, describing the devastation caused by the bombardment and the desperate attempts to rescue survivors from the rubble.
The author concludes by warning President Biden that history will remember him as a man who enabled and encouraged the Israeli genocide against the Palestinian people. Questioning the justification for the bloodshed, the author urges Biden to consider the impact of his actions on innocent lives and to take a stand against war crimes.
While the author’s views are personal and do not necessarily reflect those of the publication, the article serves as a poignant reminder of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza and the urgent need for international intervention to bring an end to the violence.
