We are living in a moment where death and the ceasefire intersect. The hope for a lasting peace lingers as a dream for millions. Every time the war machine stops, people breathe a sigh of relief, but as time passes, the fear and anxiety return. The peace we yearn for will only come through radical political change, by ensuring the rights of civilians and providing an environment of safety and life. Until then, this time of pain of blood will continue to haunt this devastated landscape and the return to a normal life will remain a distant dream.

Hossam Shabat