Because tomorrow, in the sunrise, there is hope. Although there is a darkness over Gaza that will never go away, along with all the light of the people who are gone forever.

The picture is from the roof where I lived in Gaza. That house is gone. Like most homes in Gaza are. Bombed, gone. But the sun is there. And the people. And maybe there will be more, new life in the streets there tomorrow.

And that is a hope that Norway and Norad will contribute to strengthening. We will support efforts to strengthen the humanity and infinite resilience that resides in the people of Gaza.

Norway and international aid organizations have also done some that has meant something for those who were reached. Nobody has done more than the organization and staff of UNRWA. Now a new phase may start. With new uncertainties, and endless needs. But also with hope.

All the Palestinian health workers, Gazan aid workers, teachers, farmers, aunts, siblings - all who who have taken care of each other. Shown each other humanity in the face of inhumanity.

But of course there is. The war has been so brutal, so inhumane, but it is humanity that has made people in Gaza strong enough to keep each other alive. Strength to endure, and to care of each other. They have shared. Cried together.

I feel a strong hope. But also fear and uncertainty. There is a government in Israel that has crossed some lines that make any future uncertain.

It is powerful to see the pictures from Gaza. All those who cry while celebrating. You could have thought that there weren’t any tears left.

Agree - a very interesting read. And it echoes things I’ve heard from you and @icvanetwork.bsky.social’s partners. Tough questions for INGOs, the UN and us donors.