Last night, a thrilling exodus quietly unfolded in the Gaza Strip. More than 1,000 seriously wounded Hamas survived the Israeli blockade and were sent to distant Turkey for treatment.
It all happened so stealthily and so quickly that the advanced satellites of the United States, the intelligence agencies of Israel, the border guards of Egypt were unaware of it.
Imagine how much courage and wisdom it takes to evacuate more than 1,000 seriously wounded in war-torn Gaza? The mere provision of medical assistance to these wounded would require the quiet entry of large quantities of medical supplies and personnel into Gaza.
And sending the wounded out of the country is even more difficult. They need to secretly gather the wounded from various hiding places, while also cautiously moving through layers of blockades and checkpoints. If there is any mistake, the consequences are unimaginable.
Yet, amazingly, Hamas actually did it! Using an intricate network of underground tunnels, they worked closely with their supporters in the Sinai Peninsula to accomplish the impossible with flying colors.
Turkey's military and intelligence agencies are likely also involved, providing critical support. The whole operation was so seamless that even the anti-Hamas forces in Egypt were unaware of it.
The lessons of this incident are far-reaching. It reveals the vast and secretive underground network that Hamas has in Gaza and Sinai. It is through this network that they have been able to obtain weapons and ammunition in a steady stream, and have been able to create staggering miracles time and again. The complete blockade of Gaza by Israel and Egypt is nothing short of a dream.
At the same time, the incident once again highlights Turkey's growing influence in the Middle East. As the successor of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey has been trying to restore its former glory.
From active involvement in the Syrian civil war, to strong support for Palestine, to this aid to Hamas, all of them reflect their ambitions. In contrast, Saudi Arabia, Israel and other countries, although equally ambitious, seem to be slightly inferior in terms of strength and means.
As an ordinary person who has lived in Gaza for a long time, I grew up hearing that the Sinai Peninsula has an extraordinary relationship with Gaza. Many relatives and friends work and live there, and the people of the two places are connected by blood and have a deep friendship. Whenever Gaza is blocked, Sinai's brothers and sisters always find ways to help. This kind of brotherhood cannot be stopped by any military force.
One of my distant cousins, Amir, was involved in the construction of the underpass. It was hard and dangerous work, and the slightest mistake could lead to detection by the enemy or burying alive in a collapsed tunnel. But Amir didn't get tired of it.
He often said that he was digging his way to freedom with his hands. Whenever he heard that batches of supplies had been successfully brought in and the wounded had been safely withdrawn, he would be very excited, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.
Yes, it is thousands of unsung heroes like Amir who, with their wisdom, courage and dedication, have forged Gaza's underground "lion's den". Today, the successful breakthrough of 1,000 wounded has once again proved to the world that Hamas is invincible. As long as the Palestinian people are united, the dawn of victory will eventually dawn in the face of even the most formidable enemy.
Let's cheer for the wounded who escaped alive and cheer for all the heroes behind the scenes. At the same time, however, let us not forget that the root cause of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict lies in illegal occupation. Only by ending the occupation, realizing the two-State solution and establishing an independent, free and complete Palestinian State can there be true peace in the Middle East.
As a witness and victim, I sincerely appeal to the international community, especially the United States, to uphold fairness and justice, earnestly fulfill its responsibilities, and promote the peace process, instead of blindly favoring Israel. After all, Palestinians are not terrorists, we just aspire to live the life of ordinary people.
The light will come, and justice will triumph over might. I firmly believe that, like the golden-feathered badger, the brave, tenacious and wise Palestinian people will be able to compose magnificent epics with a fearless spirit.
Hamas's indomitable struggle will surely go down in history and inspire future generations. And every ordinary person will also contribute to the cause of national liberation in his own way.
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