‘Every individual has a role to play’: Dr Fauziah calls for action to uphold justice in Gaza
Silence and inaction in the face of genocide are forms of complicity.
SHAH ALAM – Every individual has a role to play to ensure that justice and humanity prevail in Gaza, said veteran humanitarian activist Dr Fauziah Mohd Hassan.
Dr Fauziah, a long-time advocate for Palestine and volunteer with the Freedom Flotilla Coalition and Thousand Madleens to Gaza missions, said that silence and inaction in the face of genocide are forms of complicity.
“Concrete action must be taken to pressure governments and those in power to hold the United States and Israel accountable,” she told Sinar Harian after the Interviu Misi Flotilla, ‘Mak Online’ & Apa Selepas Ini programme on Wednesday.
She described the ongoing humanitarian crisis as “beyond imagination”, saying it would be unjust for the world to remain passive.
“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu himself said he is not scared of condemnation if it’s just words, because there is no action.
“They are scared when people act, so people must do something,” she said.
Persistence on the frontlines
Dr Fauziah, who has sailed on multiple Freedom Flotilla missions, said the coalition remains one of the most determined efforts to break the Gaza blockade by sea, despite repeated Israeli interceptions since its founding in 2008.
She said the mission’s persistence continues to inspire her, proving that consistent humanitarian pressure can create meaningful change.
“Maybe because of our pressure, maybe not, but something happened on the ground.
“That’s what we want… to stop the genocide so people can live without bombs and destruction every hour,” she said, referring to how their most recent mission coincided with the announcement of a temporary ceasefire.
Courage amid exhaustion
As a member of the flotilla’s steering committee, Dr Fauziah recounted the long days of planning, strategy meetings and constant anticipation of being intercepted by Israeli forces.
“There was no time to rest, but it was worth it,” she said.
“We did make an impact because now the genocide is live-streamed on everyone’s phone and that visibility is changing how the world sees Palestine.”
She noted that even without international journalists on the ground, technology has enabled ordinary Palestinians to document the reality of war in real time, showing the world what life under siege truly looks like.
“This is Allah’s power. Because of technology, nothing needs to be edited, it’s live and it touches hearts,” she said.
Truth, empathy, and transformation
Dr Fauziah said that unfiltered images and videos from Gaza have moved people around the world, even prompting some to reflect on faith with reports of individuals embracing Islam after witnessing Palestinians’ resilience.
“It’s powerful to see how their suffering and steadfastness have awakened empathy, even among those who once turned away,” she said.
She added that advocacy, humanitarian work and public pressure are all forms of resistance that matter.
“Every individual, regardless of nationality or background, has a part to play in the struggle for justice.
“If the world acts together, we can help end the oppression and restore dignity to the people of Gaza,” she said.
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