Why it matters:
The event highlights growing spread of the protest among the world's countries, including African countries such as Ghana, against the Israeli regime's genocide in Gaza. Over 70% of homes have been destroyed in Gaza and people are grappling with starvation.
The big picture:
Speaking at a press conference held at the Palestinian Embassy in Accra, the capital of Ghana, lecturers framed the crisis as not just territorial but an assault on Palestinian identity, with calls for recognizing statehood and ending the Israeli “genocide.”
What they’re saying:
Mahmoud Alhabbash, adviser to President of Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas: “Israel doesn’t really want peace with the Palestinians. They want to continue the occupation and keep Gaza, the West Bank, and Jerusalem under their control while pretending to seek peace. You can’t talk peace while refusing to sit at the table.”
Ihsan Shahir Khaled Abualrob, Acting Director General of Palestinian International Cooperation Agency: “The Israeli army’s actions have made life unsustainable in Gaza. Even as we speak, Israel is stealing land in northern Palestine. The occupation is not just about territory, it’s about identity. Being Palestinian is under attack.”
Abdul Fatah Ahmed Khalil al-Sattari, Palestinian Ambassador to Ghana thanked Ghana for solidarity while calling for global action against “genocide, destruction, and a stolen future.”
Al-Sattari: “We thank Ghana for standing with us. But we must go beyond words now. The world must act.”
Kwesi Pratt Jnr., Ghanaian political activist and Socialist Forum member: “In 2025, we are witnessing mass killings, the destruction of hospitals and schools, and starvation among children in Gaza, yet the global response remains inadequate.”
What’s next:
The conference ended with demands for stronger advocacy, humanitarian aid, and an end to the occupation, which speakers said violates international law. No immediate responses from Israeli officials were mentioned.
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