Citizen appeal in Mallorca against war and silence in the face of genocide in Palestine

PalmSeveral demonstrations in Palma, Sóller, Inca, and Artà this Friday have once again highlighted the rejection by a segment of the public of armed violence and international inaction in the face of the genocide that, according to the organizers, is taking place in Palestine. The mobilizations, driven by social and pacifist groups, were intended as an explicit call to not normalize barbarity or silence in the face of crimes against humanity that are being witnessed "live" and are extensively documented internationally.

"Silence is consent," they reiterated during the events, arguing that the silence of a large part of the international community regarding the systematic violation of international humanitarian law in Palestine makes governments and institutions passive accomplices to the violence. The participants wanted to make it clear that their presence in the streets stems from a collective commitment to life, justice, and peace, and not merely a generic condemnation of the conflict.

The demonstrations have emphasized the role of citizens as active agents in the face of global injustices. "We, the people, have power," declared the spokespeople for the event, who championed social mobilization as a tool to break the cycle of impunity and combat the dehumanization of the Palestinian people. In this regard, they stressed that each demonstration and each voice raised contributes to keeping the public debate alive and pressuring institutions to assume political and diplomatic responsibilities.

The central message of the protests has revolved around the defense of a "real" peace. Not a formal or rhetorical peace, but a peace based on human rights, dignity, and justice for the Palestinian people and for all peoples. The organizers denounced the escalation of violence in the region, the increase in military spending, and the role of major powers in perpetuating the conflict, as well as the repeated violations of United Nations resolutions.

Among the specific demands were the immediate end to the violence against the Palestinian civilian population, the release of imprisoned activists, and respect for life above any political or economic interest. Imperialism and the logic of blocs, which they asserted fuels distant wars with global consequences, were also openly criticized.

From different parts of Mallorca, the participants wanted to send a unified message to the world: "We don't want any more death or destruction in Palestine." This cry, they affirmed, does not stem from a specific ideological position, but rather from a shared ethical conviction. The demonstrations concluded with an appeal to remain active, critical, and committed, convinced that only a mobilized citizenry can contribute to ending the violence and building a more just and peaceful future.