A Night of Palestine in Ramadan: TRT's tribute to Palestine
During the event, five documentaries were screened, including "Digital Occupation," "Zionism: Manufacturing A State," and "Rafah: An Unsafe Haven," which provided insights into the multifaceted challenges faced by Palestinians.
The Israeli war has pushed 85 percent of Gaza’s population into internal displacement amid a crippling blockade of most food, clean water, and medicine, while 60 percent of the enclave's infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, according to the UN.
The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) hosted "A Night of Palestine in Ramadan," dedicated to raising awareness about the ongoing struggles of the Palestinian people amid Israeli aggression.
TRT's Director-General, Mehmet Zahid Sobaci, spoke passionately, stating, "Sooner or later, Israel will realise that its existence cannot be sustained through the bloodshed of innocent children."
Israel has waged a deadly military offensive on Gaza since an October 7 cross-border attack led by Hamas.
"As we observe Ramadan, our hearts go out to our Palestinian brothers and sisters enduring immense suffering," Sobaci said at the event held at the TRT Ulus Campus in Istanbul.
"Today, we stand in solidarity with those in Gaza, Rafah, and the West Bank, reaffirming that they are not alone in their struggle."
Nearly 32,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have since been killed in Gaza, and more than 74,000 injured amid mass destruction and shortages of necessities.
Palestine’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Dr. Faed Mustafa, emphasised the dire situation in Gaza, stating, "We are talking about destruction exceeding 70 percent of the land in Gaza. Destruction affected everything in Gaza, including hospitals, universities, schools, mosques, and churches. They left nothing in Gaza."
Addressing the event organised by TRT, Palestine’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Dr. Faed Mustafa, reiterated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's motto "The world is bigger than five" and said, "The current international system did not save Palestinians and did not achieve justice."
Mustafa further highlighted the toll of the Israeli military offensive, which has resulted in nearly 32,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, being killed, and more than 74,000 injured. The blockade of food, clean water, and medicine has pushed 85 percent of Gaza’s population into internal displacement.
During the event, five documentaries were screened, including "Digital Occupation," "Zionism: Manufacturing A State," and "Rafah: An Unsafe Haven," which provided insights into the multifaceted challenges faced by Palestinians. These documentaries shed light on the impact of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on various aspects of Palestinian life, including education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
The documentaries shed light on different aspects of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The event also featured video trailers for upcoming documentaries, further highlighting the ongoing struggles of the Palestinian people. Through these screenings, TRT aimed to raise awareness about the plight of Palestinians and to call for international support to end the suffering and oppression they endure.
Israel stands accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice.
The event concluded with a message of hope, as participants reaffirmed their commitment to standing in solidarity with the Palestinian people and supporting their aspirations for freedom, justice, and peace.
An interim ruling in January ordered Tel Aviv to ensure its forces do not commit acts of genocide, and guarantee that humanitarian assistance is provided to civilians in Gaza.
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