By  Mr. Lawrence K. Tsuro; Ms. Development Practitioner

The Palestinians' acts were a defense of their fundamental and inalienable human rights, a justified response to the Zionists' ongoing crimes, and a righteous deed every parent performs for his family. As such, they attracted sympathy from people all over the world, particularly in the Islamic community.All facts point out that the rule prohibiting attacks on residential areas and helpless civilians was broken during the most recent war between the Palestinian people and the occupying Israeli power. The inhabitants of a Palestinian tower were among the victims attacked and violated by the Zionist army. In addition, the defense of the Palestinian people's occupied territory is a natural and legitimate right, according to generally accepted international standards and fundamental principles of international law.

It is no secret that the Israeli military and intelligence,  according to some, failed. Others have characterized it as an "unprovoked" "terrorist" act while maintaining that Israel has the "right to defend itself," primarily diplomats and political figures from the West and others. However, very little about this action is unexpected or uncalled for. It's also not merely a product of Israeli security system flaws. The Palestinian people, who have been subjected to Israeli settler colonial rule and occupation for decades, are expected to respond in this way. Africa is free today and prospering grateful to the courage of the sons and daughters who stood up to oppression. Zimbabwe also prospers by the ultimate sacrifice of the gallant sons and daughters who fought against the British Tyrannous Regime. They have led us throughout the ages and will continue to do so with visions of hoisting the flag of freedom and prosperity. So long as they are imprisoned in their land, the Palestinian brethren’s ability to see beyond the present moment is nothing more than a fantasy.

States are forbidden by international law from engaging in "any military occupation, however transient." People fighting for independence and freedom from colonial domination have the right to do so using "all possible methods, including armed conflict," as stated in United Nations General Assembly Resolution 37/43. Operation Al-Aqsa Flood is thus a component of the violent Palestinian struggle sparked by Israeli oppression and occupation.

Hence, let us all embrace the valor of “ Ubuntu” – humanity towards others, in these dire times, our brothers and sisters from the Eastern Hemisphere face the same Rifle and Sword that slaughtered the African Pride away from our forefathers. Let us not be misled by falsehood tattooed with religious banners, as they can not answer “Where the scriptures, commanded them to slaughter innocent children who dug the earth for sustenance in their so-called land, if it truly belonged to them”.  Therefore, we say, no to oppression, terrorism, and man-slaughter and let the voice of the Palestinian people be heard, as the African voice was, and remembered.