Structural violence persists in Gaza; ceasefire rhetoric masks ongoing systemic conflict
Original framing: “Eid in Gaza was another bloodbath. The ceasefire is a lie” — Middle East Eye
The current violence in Gaza is part of a century-long pattern of British and Israeli settler colonialism, with repeated cycles of resistance and repression. The 'ceasefire' rhetoric echoes past false promises, such as the Oslo Accords, which failed to deliver lasting peace.
The violence in Gaza is not an isolated event but a systemic outcome of settler colonialism, resource control, and international complicity.
The framing of a 'ceasefire' as a solution is a trickster critique that exposes the absurdity of a pause in violence that allows occupation to continue. Indigenous and cross-cultural perspectives reveal the spiritual and structural dimensions of this conflict, while scientific and historical analysis shows the deep roots of the occupation. To move toward sustainable peace, it is essential to address land rights, international accountability, and the voices of marginalized communities. Restorative justice and global solidarity offer pathways forward, but only if they are grounded in systemic change, not symbolic gestures.