Although there is not a Genocide happening in Gaza, there is devastating suffering and death.
It can be stopped immediately. Declare peace. Accept the existence of Israel and Return the hostages. You can immediately focus on building a State of Palestine, and most of the world’s nations, including Israel, will support the enterprise. Outside forces of hegemony and oppression (Hamas, Iran, Hezbollah) that have imposed themselves are back on their heels, allowing Palestinians an opportunity for self-determination that has not been seen since 2000 at Camp David.
This is a pragmatic solution. Israel exists. Whether you question Israel’s legitimacy will not make the nation go away. Remaining belligerent only continues the harm to both Israelis and Palestinians. Negotiations are fraught. Negotiating requires leaving some things behind in exchange for other things we determine are more critical. Peace and a Sovereign State would be two extraordinary wins for the Palestinians. Peace is the only way for our children to know something beyond hatred and death.
It is time.