The Rekindling of International Attention and Activism for the Palestinian Cause

As civilian casualties in Gaza increased, international attention and activism for the Palestinian cause surged. The growing condemnation led to a groundswell of anger and activism on US college campuses, calling for the freedom of Palestine. South Africa accused Israel of genocide in Gaza before the UN International Court of Justice. This resurgence of the Palestinian cause in the global discourse allowed for diplomatic discussions and helped break the status quo in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While acknowledging the high number of Gazan casualties, there was a belief that these sacrifices were necessary for the pursuit of a Palestinian state, with some even viewing them as beneficial to Hamas.