New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sharjah have been canceled, and fireworks are prohibited, as announced by the police. The decision is a show of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, which has been severely affected by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The authorities emphasized that legal action will be taken against anyone violating the ban, urging all institutions and individuals to cooperate.
The move comes in the wake of a tragic situation in Gaza, where over 20,000 people, with a majority being women and children, have lost their lives in the conflict. The death toll is expected to rise further, with Israel indicating that the war will persist until Hamas is eradicated.
Israel’s army chief stated that the conflict with Hamas will endure for “many more months,” leading to an escalation in military strikes in Gaza. The growing humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory has intensified calls for an end to hostilities.
Since the imposition of the siege, Gaza’s 2.4 million residents have faced severe shortages of essential resources such as water, food, fuel, and medicine. Limited aid has been able to enter the territory, and approximately 1.9 million Gazans have been displaced, according to the UN.
The situation underscores the urgent need for international attention and efforts to address the humanitarian crisis and bring about a resolution to the conflict in the region. The cancellation of New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sharjah serves as a symbolic gesture of support for those affected by the ongoing strife in Gaza.
