Thank you. The people of Gaza continue to live in extreme hardship and uncertainty in what remains of their residential areas. Recognising this suffering and extending their support, the Palestinian Civil Society has expressed heartfelt gratitude to India and the people of Kerala. On November 28, 2025, a delegation led by the Palestinian Ambassador visited Kerala, India. The statements given above are their own words. They conveyed their gratitude with tears in their eyes.
The war and humanitarian crisis that Gaza has endured for many months have now continued for over 14 months. Even the impact of just four days of conflict in a small area is difficult to comprehend, let alone the devastation Gaza is witnessing. The representatives of the Palestinian Civil Society said that they came to share these horrifying realities with India and the people of Kerala, and to thank them personally for their support.
Many families belonging to a single community in Gaza have been forced to relocate more than three times. These are families who often cannot even ask for help or respond to the crises around them. Despite the fear, uncertainty, and constant displacement, they are trying their best to survive. The support and compassion shown by the global community provide them a significant sense of hope.
Since the Hamas–Israel conflict began on October 7, 2023, various organisations and civil society groups across India have issued statements and held demonstrations expressing solidarity. Even though many people only know about Gaza through news reports, the depth of the suffering is hard to fully grasp. Yet, the assistance extended from afar has brought real comfort to many families there. This has been a powerful source of encouragement for their humanitarian efforts.
The representatives also said that what they are able to describe does not capture the full reality. The suffering of children and women, the destruction of homes, and the devastated roads and neighbourhoods are far more heartbreaking than words can convey. According to their estimates, more than 70,000 people have been killed in the past two years, including over 20,000 children.
The ground situation is so dangerous that much of the local reality cannot even be reported. The information reaching India, though important, does not reflect the full scale of the tragedy faced by the people of Gaza. The Palestinian population continues to endure an unending cycle of pain, loss, and displacement. Despite all this, the support received from India—especially from Malayalis—has been a great source of strength, they said.
Journalist Sashi Kumar noted that the injustice and violence faced by ordinary civilians in Gaza have not been fully acknowledged by the world. He urged global media to pay more attention to these realities. He added that it is time for the world to respond with compassion, dialogue, and solidarity.
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