Building Pressure for Peace; A Call to End Violence and Injustice in Palestine.

Building Pressure for Peace; A Call to End Violence and Injustice in Palestine

For decades, the people of Palestine—especially those in Gaza—have suffered relentless cycles of violence, displacement, and deprivation. The images of destroyed homes, hospitals, and schools have become symbols of a tragedy that has gone on far too long. While governments debate, millions of innocent civilians continue to pay the price.

The international community cannot remain indifferent. It is no longer enough to issue statements of concern while atrocities continue. Israel’s policies of occupation, blockade, and disproportionate military force have repeatedly violated basic principles of international humanitarian law. As a state, Israel has the ability to end these practices and choose a path of peace.

The Role of Global Pressure

Governments, institutions, and civil societies worldwide must step up pressure through diplomatic, legal, and economic channels. This does not mean hostility toward the Israeli people; rather, it is about demanding compliance with the same rules of justice, accountability, and human dignity that apply to every nation. Targeted sanctions, stronger resolutions at the United Nations, and an end to unconditional support for illegal actions are tools that can compel change without harming civilians.

A Direct Appeal to Israeli Citizens

At the same time, there is a moral responsibility on ordinary Israeli citizens to speak out. History shows that governments change course when their own people refuse to be silent. Many Israelis already oppose the destruction in Gaza and call for coexistence, but their voices need to be louder. Supporting policies that perpetuate violence will only deepen isolation, resentment, and insecurity for future generations. True security for Israel cannot come from walls, weapons, and blockades — it can only come from justice, equality, and peace.

A Shared Future

Both Israelis and Palestinians deserve to live in safety, dignity, and freedom. But this will not happen without a collective global effort to hold leaders accountable and without the courage of citizens on all sides to demand change. The time has come to stop enabling policies of destruction and to start building a future based on mutual recognition and respect.

The world is watching. The pressure is mounting. It is in everyone’s interest — especially the Israeli people’s — to choose the path of peace before the cycle of violence consumes yet another generation.

Syed Ali Raza Naqvi Bukhari

Unity of Peace, Economic Reform, and Global Unity

Founder & Chairman of Tehreek Istehkam Pakistan, and the author of “Law of God” and “Social Democratic System.” Advocates for truth, social justice, and reform in all sectors of society.