“… began as a collapse of illusion has become the recovery of history itself—a people who once fought to be seen are again shaping how the world sees. The struggle is not finished, but its direction is clear—and, for the first time since the First Intifada, that direction belongs to the Palestinians…”
Fantastic writing, Abu Alya! Absolutely grateful you share your writings.
Admire how you always seem to choose the most precise word to communicate a complex idea.
History doesn’t end under occupation , it waits to be reclaimed.
Reading this felt like watching a people rise from the weight of decades, breaking the silence of a false peace, and reminding the world that even in devastation, the spirit of freedom still breathes.
I sincerely thank you Abu Alya for carefully and thoroughly explaining the long and complex path of “apparent peace” and control in the region. Your analysis helps people understand the realities behind agreements and regional politics, showing that real peace is far more than just signing a document or superficial accords.
I didn’t really understand the depth of betrayal at Oslo until I read this. The enemy’s ploy didn’t work, in hindsight, even though the West claims it suppressed the First Intifada; they always do this, arbitrarily deciding when wars end and who won. The key point is that this was a crucial chapter in the 100 year revolt: the Palestinians would not be deceived by the West again.
Thanks to writing like this, Abu Ayla, some Western outsiders are not being duped anymore. The Palestinians obviously have been here before. It must be a little annoying to wait for Western allies to catch up, if they would just listen to the Palestinians themselves…I did after the betrayal in March 2025.
Justin, I appreciate this so much. It’s not easy to revisit Oslo, especially for those who grew up during the First Intifada and carried none of the defeatism that followed ’67. You’re right—Oslo was not the end of the First Intifada but one chapter in a larger struggle for liberation, and Palestinians never mistook it for anything else, except those who stood to benefit from collaboration.
And you’re also right that it takes time for outsiders to catch up. The narrative always favors the empire; it controls the language of journalism, education, and even culture. That noise exists to drown out authentic Palestinian voices. But those who want to listen will always find us—we have never lacked for people who can articulate our experience.
What would help even more, I think, is listening not only to Palestinians but to Israelis themselves, directly and not through spokespersons or media narratives. Their own words, including their open assertions of racial supremacy and the religious fanaticism that accompanies it, often reveal more about their intentions and their project than anything Palestinians could say.
Thank you for engaging with this work in good faith. It matters.
Dear abu alya Thank you for using your voice to stand with the people of Gaza and Palestine. Your words carry truth, compassion, and courageand they remind us that silence is never an option in the face of injustice. Your advocacy matters, and it inspires others to care, speak, and… 🕊️🕊️🕊️
This is a painful account of a people who wanted peace, but on the way to it, they encountered a complex and disappointing reality. Through the words, one can feel the sense of fatigue, suffering, and lost hope a hope that once meant “peace,” but later became a symbol of confusion and distrust.
Behind the historical analysis lies a human voice: the voice of a generation that wanted to live in dignity in its land, but was lost in promises and politics. This writing reminds us that in every conflict, beyond politics, there are people with dreams, homes, and memories and until those people feel safe and respected, no “agreement” will bring true peace.
The article is very well-written and fully aligns with my perspective. What stood out to me the most is your accurate analysis of the deceptive path of “peace” over the past decades. The Oslo Accords and subsequent agreements, instead of securing freedom and the right to self-determination for Palestinians, effectively structured the occupation and pushed genuine resistance to the margins. This article clearly shows that October 7 was not the start of a new war, but rather the end of a three-decade-long illusion in which “peace” and “compromise” had replaced justice and freedom.
Another important point is the return of Palestinians to a position of power and real agency; unlike during the Oslo years, when acceptance of subordination became the price of legitimacy, they are now reclaiming control over their own path. The text rightly notes that this shift, even if it does not immediately lead to freedom, represents the restoration of will and liberatory imagination that had long been buried under layers of empty promises.
Additionally, the analysis of the collapse of Israel’s illusion and the exposure of its dependence on the U.S. is a key point, demonstrating that no apparent order based on domination and deception is permanent. The article reminds us that when narratives collapse, history is once again in the hands of those willing to shape it. I fully agree with this perspective and believe this analysis provides a precise picture of the current moment in Palestine and the region.
This is deeply moving and tragic. It’s heartbreaking to see how decades of politics and agreements have shaped lives under occupation, and how aspirations for freedom and justice have been constrained. My thoughts are with all those affected. 💔
“… began as a collapse of illusion has become the recovery of history itself—a people who once fought to be seen are again shaping how the world sees. The struggle is not finished, but its direction is clear—and, for the first time since the First Intifada, that direction belongs to the Palestinians…”
Fantastic writing, Abu Alya! Absolutely grateful you share your writings.
Admire how you always seem to choose the most precise word to communicate a complex idea.
Thank you :)
That’s a compliment I truly appreciate, thank you so much.
History doesn’t end under occupation , it waits to be reclaimed.
Reading this felt like watching a people rise from the weight of decades, breaking the silence of a false peace, and reminding the world that even in devastation, the spirit of freedom still breathes.
Thank you Abu Alya for sharing the truth.
I sincerely thank you Abu Alya for carefully and thoroughly explaining the long and complex path of “apparent peace” and control in the region. Your analysis helps people understand the realities behind agreements and regional politics, showing that real peace is far more than just signing a document or superficial accords.
I didn’t really understand the depth of betrayal at Oslo until I read this. The enemy’s ploy didn’t work, in hindsight, even though the West claims it suppressed the First Intifada; they always do this, arbitrarily deciding when wars end and who won. The key point is that this was a crucial chapter in the 100 year revolt: the Palestinians would not be deceived by the West again.
Thanks to writing like this, Abu Ayla, some Western outsiders are not being duped anymore. The Palestinians obviously have been here before. It must be a little annoying to wait for Western allies to catch up, if they would just listen to the Palestinians themselves…I did after the betrayal in March 2025.
Justin, I appreciate this so much. It’s not easy to revisit Oslo, especially for those who grew up during the First Intifada and carried none of the defeatism that followed ’67. You’re right—Oslo was not the end of the First Intifada but one chapter in a larger struggle for liberation, and Palestinians never mistook it for anything else, except those who stood to benefit from collaboration.
And you’re also right that it takes time for outsiders to catch up. The narrative always favors the empire; it controls the language of journalism, education, and even culture. That noise exists to drown out authentic Palestinian voices. But those who want to listen will always find us—we have never lacked for people who can articulate our experience.
What would help even more, I think, is listening not only to Palestinians but to Israelis themselves, directly and not through spokespersons or media narratives. Their own words, including their open assertions of racial supremacy and the religious fanaticism that accompanies it, often reveal more about their intentions and their project than anything Palestinians could say.
Thank you for engaging with this work in good faith. It matters.
That was great to hear your voice dear Abu Alya. Palestine’s voice should be heard by the whole world 🇵🇸
🤍🤍🤍🕊️👏🏼
Dear abu alya Thank you for using your voice to stand with the people of Gaza and Palestine. Your words carry truth, compassion, and courageand they remind us that silence is never an option in the face of injustice. Your advocacy matters, and it inspires others to care, speak, and… 🕊️🕊️🕊️
These words expose wounds long buried. Not a beginning, not an end—just the unveiling of a truth that’s been silenced for decades.
This is a painful account of a people who wanted peace, but on the way to it, they encountered a complex and disappointing reality. Through the words, one can feel the sense of fatigue, suffering, and lost hope a hope that once meant “peace,” but later became a symbol of confusion and distrust.
Behind the historical analysis lies a human voice: the voice of a generation that wanted to live in dignity in its land, but was lost in promises and politics. This writing reminds us that in every conflict, beyond politics, there are people with dreams, homes, and memories and until those people feel safe and respected, no “agreement” will bring true peace.
The article is very well-written and fully aligns with my perspective. What stood out to me the most is your accurate analysis of the deceptive path of “peace” over the past decades. The Oslo Accords and subsequent agreements, instead of securing freedom and the right to self-determination for Palestinians, effectively structured the occupation and pushed genuine resistance to the margins. This article clearly shows that October 7 was not the start of a new war, but rather the end of a three-decade-long illusion in which “peace” and “compromise” had replaced justice and freedom.
Another important point is the return of Palestinians to a position of power and real agency; unlike during the Oslo years, when acceptance of subordination became the price of legitimacy, they are now reclaiming control over their own path. The text rightly notes that this shift, even if it does not immediately lead to freedom, represents the restoration of will and liberatory imagination that had long been buried under layers of empty promises.
Additionally, the analysis of the collapse of Israel’s illusion and the exposure of its dependence on the U.S. is a key point, demonstrating that no apparent order based on domination and deception is permanent. The article reminds us that when narratives collapse, history is once again in the hands of those willing to shape it. I fully agree with this perspective and believe this analysis provides a precise picture of the current moment in Palestine and the region.
This is deeply moving and tragic. It’s heartbreaking to see how decades of politics and agreements have shaped lives under occupation, and how aspirations for freedom and justice have been constrained. My thoughts are with all those affected. 💔
Israel is doomed and nothing will be left of it, and they are struggling with this fact to no avail.
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Gaza 🇵🇸 🫂🫂🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🕊🕊🕊
#freegaza 🕊️🫂