Israel’s Murderous Onslaught on Gaza and the Struggle for Genuine Liberation
The war machine of Israel is drawing fresh blood from Gaza. While a 72-hour humanitarian ceasefire has been agreed as at the time of writing this essay, estimating the cost is itself a horrific venture. Close to 2, 000 Palestinians in Gaza, 80 percent of who are civilians – with well over 300 children – have been killed by Israeli bombs and artilleries. Since the latest onslaught began on July 8, 2014, close to 1, 500 buildings, including residential and administrative buildings, schools and hospitals have been turned into rubbles or partially destroyed. Close to 10, 000 people have been wounded. The only electricity generating plant which, prior to this latest onslaught only guaranteed few hours of power supply was destroyed by Israel’s bombs. With the new development, Gaza will be thrown into the dark ages of civilization, perhaps for a year. Also, about 70 Israeli lives including those of three civilians and at least 65 soldiers have been killed by Hamas. Clearly, the