October 13th 2024.
The situation in Gaza is reminiscent of the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, according to Hidankyo Mimako. As the winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize, Mimako was overcome with emotion as he accepted the award, stating that activists fighting for Palestine should have been the recipients instead. However, the prize was awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a group of survivors from Hiroshima who have dedicated themselves to the eradication of nuclear weapons.
In a heartfelt acceptance speech during a news conference, Mimako expressed his disbelief at winning the prestigious award and stated that he believes those striving for peace in Gaza are more deserving. He went on to say that the sight of children in Gaza covered in blood and held by their parents is reminiscent of the devastation Japan faced 80 years ago when the US dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945. Mimako also criticized politicians who continue to prioritize war over peace, using the excuse that they will not stop until they achieve victory.
The current situation in Gaza involves a deadly ground offensive launched by Israel nine days ago in northern Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 300 Palestinians, as reported by Palestinian health officials. Among the casualties were approximately 20 people who were taking shelter at Jabalia camp, which was also under attack. The charity Medicine Sans Frontier, also known as Doctors Without Borders, has stated that thousands of people are trapped in the camp, including five of their own staff who fear for their lives.
One of the staff members, project coordinator Sarah Vuylsteke, shared that nobody is allowed to enter or leave the camp, and anyone who attempts to do so is shot. Another staff member, Hayder, who is also trapped in the camp, shared the horrifying experience of being at Al-Yemen Al-Saeed Hospital when it was bombed, resulting in the deaths of 20 people. He expressed fear for his life, as well as the lives of those around him, as they could die at any moment. Hayder also shared that the people in the camp are starving, and he is afraid to stay but also afraid to leave.
The charity has reported that Israeli forces have been issuing evacuation orders while simultaneously carrying out attacks, making it unsafe for people to leave. This has turned the northern Gaza area into uninhabitable ruins. In another incident, a strike by Israeli forces in central Gaza killed a family of eight, including two parents and their six children, the youngest being only eight years old. This has caused outrage and condemnation from world leaders, with Ireland's Tanaiste Micheal Martin describing the situation as horrific and calling for it to stop.
Meanwhile, Israel maintains that their military operations are only targeting Hamas and other armed groups, and they do their best to avoid harming civilians. However, there have been reports of civilian casualties, with Israel blaming Hamas for operating in densely populated areas. The conflict has also spilled over into Lebanon, with Israel conducting air and ground campaigns targeting Hezbollah. This has resulted in the deaths of over 2,255 people in Lebanon, including 1,400 since September, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. In Gaza, the death toll has reached 40,000, with at least 11,300 of them being children, as reported by Save the Children.
The ongoing violence and destruction in Gaza and Lebanon have caused immense suffering and loss of innocent lives, particularly among children. The international community must come together to put an end to this conflict and address the humanitarian crisis in these regions. As for Mimako and his fellow activists from Nihon Hidankyo, they will continue their mission to rid the world of nuclear weapons and promote peace, hoping that one day, their efforts will be recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize.
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