Lindsey German reflects on the Gaza ceasefire and a new phase for the movement.
It was incredibly moving to see Palestinians returning to what was left of their homes in the Gaza strip, which has suffered more bombing in two years than London, Dresden, and Hamburg combined during World War II.
The massive pro-Palestine demonstration in London, with 600,000 marchers, brought a sense of hope for the short-term improvement of lives in Gaza and a determination to continue campaigning for solidarity with the Palestinians.
The lives of the people of Gaza would improve, they would not face imminent death from bombing or starvation, and they could begin to rebuild their lives.
The marchers vowed not to stop fighting for solidarity with the Palestinians.
Author's summary: Palestine's struggle for freedom continues.