- 23 Jan 2026
As we look at the volatile regional situation—coinciding with American efforts and agreements aimed at halting the brutal war waged against the Palestinian people, and amid the early signs of assigning an administrative committee for the Gaza Strip, whose foremost responsibility is the reconstruction of human beings before infrastructure—we must pause and carefully reflect on the broader surrounding landscape.
The current international and regional context is extremely sensitive, marked by escalating conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, alongside growing risks of slipping into a regional—and possibly global—war, whose consequences are feared by all. This is accompanied by an unprecedented deterioration in humanitarian conditions in many regions, most notably in Gaza, in addition to global security and political challenges that further exacerbate instability and threaten development efforts in Gaza and the region as a whole.
This reality imposes an urgent necessity to reinforce respect for international humanitarian law, protect civilians, and ensure the uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza, Sudan, and Yemen.
We must fully comprehend the severity of the phase we are living through, in all its dimensions, and address it with awareness, responsibility, and national and ethical commitment.
Today, Gaza stands at the center of a complex crisis where political, humanitarian, and security dimensions intersect—requiring tireless efforts from all of us: individuals and communities, official and civil institutions, unions and federations, alongside intensive international efforts to prevent further escalation and to ensure that the protection of human life remains the highest priority.
Because human capital is the true capital, and it is the primary determinant of the success or failure of human civilization. There can be no civilization without human dignity, and no value to progress or advancement without safeguarding human rights and ensuring a dignified life for individuals and their families—free from conflict, killing, and displacement.
The bitter truth we must embrace is that human beings are the source of one another’s security; they are the true foundation that shields us from the adversities of time, and the cornerstone upon which nations are built—before they are ever built with stone.
Written by: Dr. Akram Qweider
