The war against the Palestinian people worsens climate change

On the first anniversary of Zionist Israel’s genocidal assault on the Gaza Strip, alongside 75 years of settler colonialism and ethnic cleansing supported by U.S. imperialism, we, the Climate Change Network for Community-based Initiatives (CCNCI), unequivocally condemn these actions. The staggering human toll—over 41,000 Palestinians killed and more than 300,000 fatalities resulting from ongoing violence—highlights not only the humanitarian crisis but also the critical environmental impact of Israel’s aggression.

The operations of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), bolstered by U.S. military aid, exacerbate the climate crisis and perpetuate injustices for Palestinians and neighboring communities. Intentional environmental devastation—through the destruction of agricultural land, contamination of water sources, and blockades on essential supplies—deepens the suffering of the Palestinian people while accelerating ecological collapse. Airstrikes targeting farmland render vast areas unproductive, exacerbating food insecurity and serving as a method of genocide that strips Palestinians of vital resources for survival.

In a region facing rising temperatures and water scarcity, the intersection of environmental degradation and human rights violations is acutely felt. Israeli policies severely restrict resource access, leaving Palestinians disproportionately vulnerable to climate change impacts. In contrast, Israel’s technological advancements enable it to adapt effectively, while Palestinians are marginalized and deprived of the means to confront environmental challenges, revealing stark global dynamics of environmental injustice.

The destructive consequences of militarization and imperialism are painfully familiar to the Filipino people. As advocates for climate justice, the CCNCI stands in solidarity with the Palestinian struggle for dignity, sovereignty, and environmental stewardship. The erasure of ecosystems in Palestine is intrinsically linked to the violence of ethnic cleansing and land theft.

We must come together to combat the U.S. supported Israeli genocide in Palestine. This relentless devastation not only inflicts profound human suffering but also has grave environmental repercussions, exacerbating the global climate crisis.

A just climate future requires that no community be left behind. The global fight for climate justice must center on ending the genocide in Palestine and advancing the rights of all oppressed peoples to live in harmony with their environment.

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