I refuse to lend my voice to the chorus of war, to the relentless drumbeats of conflict that stain the very earth with the blood we all share. While you may take pride in your warriors, that is your prerogative, and I will not cast judgment upon you for it. Yet, I cannot bring myself to acknowledge these primitive methods of resolving disputes. Instead, I choose to offer my admiration and reverence to those who champion peace, who seek to mend the fractures of the world with compassion and understanding.

The anguish befalling the Palestinians is a stain upon humanity, a searing indictment of our collective failure. How can we bear witness to the harrowing sight of innocent children succumbing to the ravages of war? Their laughter silenced, their dreams shattered, their tiny voices lost amidst the cacophony of conflict.

I refuse to be complicit in the perpetuation of violence, in the erosion of empathy, in the desecration of lives. Instead, I will stand in solidarity with those who strive for peace, who extend a hand of solace and solidarity in the face of adversity. For it is in the pursuit of peace, not war, that we truly honor the sanctity of life, and safeguard the future of our shared humanity.

FreePalestine #peace 🕊️

© Beatriz Esmer