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Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah delivered a poignant speech at the inaugural Web Summit Qatar, urging for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Gaza and stressing the importance of enduring Palestinian solidarity.
Speaking in Doha, Queen Rania emphasized the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza, condemning the obstruction of vital aid delivery and questioning the moral justification behind the disparity in global responses to human suffering.
She emphasized the paradox of increased connectivity amidst isolation, as Palestinians in Gaza continue to endure dire living conditions while striving to share their plight with the world.
Queen Rania lamented the historical obscurity surrounding the Palestinian narrative, which has allowed for their dehumanization and the normalization of egregious acts of violence against them.
Drawing attention to the harrowing images and stories emerging from Gaza, Queen Rania highlighted the urgency of the situation and called for global solidarity in addressing the root causes of the conflict. She stressed that the suffering of Palestinians is not confined to isolated incidents of violence but encompasses decades of systemic oppression and deprivation.
Her speech at Web Summit Qatar served as a powerful call to action amidst the largest gathering of startups in the Middle East, highlighting the intersection of technology, innovation, and social justice on a global scale.
