Throughout history, we have feigned ignorance or claimed we were unaware of the heinous acts committed against our fellow human beings. But today, the truth, revealed through social media, lies bare for all willing to see. We stand before one of the greatest crimes of our era, a transgression facilitated by those entrusted with governance—those who provide the diplomatic support and the weaponry to perpetrate such horrors.

We have dared to voice our condemnation of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine because it is not merely a matter of bravery or hope for change but a moral imperative. Why is this any different? People get lost in arguments like “Hamas started it” or “Do you condemn Hamas?”. But we must not forget the deep-rooted injustices inflicted upon the Palestinian people. This narrative traces back to the Nakba of 1948, which displaced hundreds of thousands from their ancestral lands, followed by years of illegal occupation, prolonged sieges, and relentless settlement expansions.

Some may fear accusations of harbouring antisemitic sentiments for daring to challenge these atrocities. But in our quest for justice, we must also condemn all forms of prejudice. Our voices must resound with clarity, demanding an unequivocal rejection of antisemitism while simultaneously denouncing the massacre of innocents.