The Israel-Gaza conflict began on Oct. 7, 2023. The Paly Voice asked students for their opinions on the conflict one year later.
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“There’s been a lot more anti-Semitism on campus and I feel I have to be a lot more cautious. But I also feel that the Jewish community on campus became tighter. I feel that if I need to talk to anyone, I always have them as a backup, and we’re there for each other, which makes me feel better.”
— Roni Horovitz, 11th grade |
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“I see the conflict as a way to divide people, because people just take one side and then they just hate everyone else. I don’t know that many people who are actually directly affected, except for people who just take to one side and hate the other.”
— Caden Le, 11th grade |
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“I’m very disappointed that there’s still a genocide going on. It’s so bloody and so horrific, and people aren’t doing anything to help it stop. I’m quite angry at the whole situation.”
— Ella Suriani, 11th grade |
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“It’s a moment to remember that I think will be, for many Israelis, akin to 9/11. So, it’s gonna be always something that is commemorated. Since then, it’s an issue that has not been resolved because of the hostages and the issue in Gaza. I’m worried about the humanitarian issues throughout the Middle East, as it’s now ignited into a larger conflict in Lebanon and Iran. I’m hoping that the United Nations and other international agencies will appeal to more peaceful ways.”
— Adam Yonkers, foreign policy teacher |
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“I think it’s changed quite a bit because we’re seeing different perspectives of people in different places. Also, seeing the troubles that people in difficult situations can be subjected to has definitely changed the world in many ways – it definitely has changed the world in many ways. Our community has been supporting both sides, and we just hope for a quick end to this conflict.”
— Arnav Pendse, 9th grade |
