The killing of seven Palestinians in Gaza on October 20, reported on October 21, is another devastating indictment of a ceasefire that has failed to protect innocent lives.
A married couple and a 17-year-old were among those killed in Israeli strikes and gunfire across Gaza. Palestinian officials report that at least 1,500 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the ceasefire began. <Cite refs={["turn922682search1","turn922682news5"]}/>
How many more Palestinian families must bury their loved ones before the United States and the international community demand an end to this bloodshed? A ceasefire that permits continued deadly attacks cannot deliver lasting peace or security.
The United States bears particular responsibility because its military support and diplomatic influence give it significant leverage over Israel. President Donald Trump must use that influence to insist on an immediate end to unlawful attacks, protection for civilians, unrestricted humanitarian assistance, and independent investigations into alleged violations of international law.
Palestinian lives are not expendable. Every child, parent, and elderly person deserves the same protection and dignity as any Israeli citizen.
Silence and ineffective diplomacy only deepen suffering and destroy confidence in international justice. The world must demand accountability, enforce international humanitarian law, and pursue a just political settlement that guarantees freedom, safety, and equal rights for Palestinians and Israelis alike.
d an end to attacks, humanitarian access, and accountability. Palestinian lives matter.




































