Bitter Gratitude: Satirical Messages Highlight Arab Leaders’ Inaction on Gaza

Watan-In a satirical scene laden with the bitterness of reality, virtual “messages of gratitude” were directed at Arab leaders who “contributed” their “noble” efforts to ending the Israeli aggression on Gaza. From Jordan to Egypt, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and the Palestinian Authority, these messages carried sharp sarcasm toward official stances that did not go beyond statements and media declarations, leaving the battlefield to the Palestinian resistance alone.

Jordan was “thanked” for “closing the Israeli embassy,” Egypt for “opening its borders and leading landing operations,” the UAE for “documenting the suffering of Palestinians with cameras,” while Saudi Arabia was “reminded” of “cutting oil” and canceling its entertainment festivals. Even Morocco, “praised” for its virtual heroic stances, and the Palestinian Authority, which “abandoned security coordination,” were not spared from this gratitude laced with implicit criticism of the disappointment in official Arab roles.

Amid these messages, the bitter truth of the worsening plight of Palestinians comes to the fore. Statements of “solidarity,” “mediation efforts,” and unfulfilled promises reveal the widening gap between the people and their leaders. While these messages serve as a mirror reflecting the contradictions in positions, they highlight an Arab reality devoid of impactful action, leaving the Palestinian resistance to fight the liberation battle alone.

As the war intensifies and the number of casualties rises, hope remains pinned on the people, who continue to embody the Arab spirit rejecting normalization and standing firmly with Palestinian rights. Beneath this bitter sarcasm lies a call to unite ranks and break the stagnation surrounding official stances, pushing for genuine and tangible support for the Palestinian cause.