In this position paper, Stars of Hope Society (SHS) and the Social and Economic Policies Monitor (Al-Marsad) seek to initiate a discussion on the role of international aid and humanitarian interventions by United Nations organizations and international institutions. The paper examines how these interventions may undermine the voices of Palestinians, including persons with disabilities, limiting their ability to shape a developmental vision for the occupied Palestinian territories, including the Gaza Strip. It particularly focuses on the ethnic cleansing war that began on October 7. The paper primarily discusses the extent to which the efforts of UN organizations and international institutions align with initiatives to end the occupation, lift the siege, and address fundamental issues within Gaza, including the empowerment and improved conditions of marginalized groups, particularly persons with disabilities.
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