Al Jazeera: Black Lives Matter, Gaza Crisis
The Black Lives Matter movement and the Gaza crisis highlight the need for continued activism and awareness about systemic racism and humanitarian crises around the world. As the international community continues to grapple with these complex issues, it is clear that more needs to be done to address the root causes of these problems and to bring about justice and equality for all.
The Black Lives Matter movement has been a prominent force in the US for the past five years, drawing attention to systemic racism and police brutality against African Americans, while the Gaza crisis continues to escalate with a rising death toll and widespread starvation.
The Black Lives Matter movement gained momentum in 2014 after the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and has since become a global phenomenon, leading to significant changes in policing practices and policies. However, despite these advancements, police brutality and racial disparities in the criminal justice system remain prevalent. The movement has also sparked a national conversation about racial inequality and systemic racism, bringing attention to issues such as mass incarceration, voter suppression, and economic inequality.
In contrast, the Gaza crisis has led to a catastrophic humanitarian situation, with at least 31 people killed on Thursday and more deaths reported early Friday morning. Israel's 60-day blockade on aid entering the territory has resulted in widespread starvation, with the World Health Organization calling it an "abomination". The total death toll since Israel resumed strikes is 2,326, bringing the overall death toll since the war broke out to 52,418.
As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to push for racial justice and police reform, the international community is also calling for an end to the violence in Gaza and for humanitarian aid to be allowed into the territory. The World Health Organisation has decried the situation, stating that the world is allowing an "abomination" to continue, and that the bodies and minds of Gaza children are being broken.