Gaza — August 18, 2026 — The Palestinian NGOs Network (PNGO) has issued an urgent call expressing grave concern over the recent escalation of family disputes and internal violence across the Gaza Strip, stressing the necessity of safeguarding civil peace and public safety.
1. Rising Internal Tensions and Risks to Civil Peace
The proliferation of weapons and violent family disputes has placed the safety and security of Palestinian citizens at serious risk. PNGO emphasized that internal unrest directly undermines the social fabric:
- Threats to Public Safety: The widespread use of weapons in local disputes has resulted in loss of lives and ongoing instability.
- Serving Occupation Interests: Internal conflict and social disorder weaken social cohesion and distract from national priorities.
- Forced Displacement Risks: Deteriorating civil peace creates unbearable living conditions that may compel citizens to consider leaving their homeland.
2. Strategic Priorities and Calls for Action
PNGO outlined critical responsibilities for both official authorities and community institutions to restore stability and uphold the rule of law:
| Stakeholder |
Key Responsibilities |
Primary Objective |
| Official Authorities |
Uphold the rule of law, contain social unrest, and prevent vigilante actions. |
Protect citizens and maintain order. |
| Community & Political Forces |
Form an inclusive framework as a national reference to settle disputes. |
Strengthen social cohesion and solidarity. |
📢 Join the Call for Civil Peace and Social Solidarity
Preserving internal stability and rejecting violence is a collective responsibility to protect our community and strengthen national resilience.
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* Protecting civil peace is the highest priority for sustaining Palestinian steadfastness.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What prompted PNGO to issue this urgent statement?
A: The statement was prompted by a noticeable increase in violent family disputes and weapon use in Gaza, which threatens public safety and social stability.
Q: How does internal conflict impact the broader Palestinian community?
A: Internal conflicts weaken social cohesion, endanger innocent lives, and serve external occupation interests by destabilizing the community from within.
Q: What is the main role required from official authorities?
A: Official authorities are called upon to enforce the rule of law, protect citizens, prevent individual weapon proliferation, and stop people from taking the law into their own hands.
Q: What solution does PNGO propose to manage social disputes?
A: PNGO proposes establishing an inclusive community reference framework that unites political and societal components to resolve tensions peacefully.
Q: How does preserving civil peace relate to national steadfastness?
A: Civil peace fosters community solidarity and mutual support, which are vital for enduring hardships and resisting attempts to dismantle society.
