I depict the unimaginable plight faced by the Palestinian people, a stark consequence of months of destruction in Gaza followed by their forced journey to Rafah. What began as bombings and the merciless killing of innocent civilians has now plunged them into a new abyss of poverty and malevolence. The Israeli government has stooped to despicable depths, depriving Palestinian children of even the most basic necessity: food. They have been stripped of everything, reduced to a state of utter deprivation.

In this poignant artwork, a small girl sits on a cliff, her empty dish placed before her, much like a beggar in desperate need. Her gaze is fixed upon the desolation of Palestine, a landscape ravaged by complete destruction. Surrounding her are vultures and other creatures that typically feast upon the deceased, serving as grim witnesses to the abhorrent conditions that have engulfed this land. The illustration captures the heart-wrenching reality that the Palestinians’ suffering has surpassed every boundary of humanity, leaving us no room for excuses or justifications.

I share this artwork with a heavy heart, aiming to evoke a profound emotional response from each viewer. It is a call to confront the shame that shrouds us all as we bear witness to this unfolding evil. The time has come for us to unite, to demand accountability from the Israeli government, and to take action against the atrocities being committed in the name of power and oppression.

Let us stand as one, raising our voices against the injustice and vowing to remember the countless lives shattered by this ongoing tragedy. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that no child, no innocent soul, is left to endure the horrors of starvation and despair.