Social Justice Bermuda (SJB) welcomes the news of a ceasefire in Gaza. However, we recognize that this development, while providing a crucial respite from the horrors of war, fails to address the systemic issues at the heart of this crisis: settler colonialism, Apartheid, and the collective punishment of Palestinian civilians.

This pause in hostilities must be used as an opportunity to confront and resolve these deeper injustices. The scale of devastation in Gaza is staggering: countless homes destroyed, entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble, and basic necessities such as food, water, education, and medical care obliterated. Many Palestinians have no homes to return to and are left struggling to survive.

The question remains: What comes next? The ceasefire, though essential, is not the end. True peace requires not just the cessation of violence but the restoration of fundamental rights—the right to life, housing, safety, freedom, and dignity.

• SJB insists that international bodies and governments take immediate action to ensure:

• Comprehensive aid to rebuild the lives of those affected in Gaza.

• Full investigations into allegations of war crimes, with perpetrators held accountable.

• A commitment to the long-term liberation and self-determination of the Palestinian people.

The work does not end with a ceasefire. A luta continua—the struggle continues—until Palestine is free.

We stand in solidarity with all oppressed peoples and reaffirm our commitment to justice and human rights for all.

#FreePalestine #CeasefireIsNotEnough #JusticeForGaza

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