Standing up for humanity: Palestinian lives matter too

In response to the diverse and mutually opposing commentaries on the original article ‘Israel-Palestine: Unresolved group trauma is an obstacle for peace’ (Ezquerro and Cañete, 2025b) this closing commentary addresses key aspects of the asymmetry in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Whilst strongly supporting both Israeli and Palestinian communities, it advocates for a just and permanent peace settlement for which the longstanding oppression and apartheid of the Palestinians, one of the longest traumatogenic injustices in the world, has to stop. There is a recognition of vital voices working hard for justice and peace. Many more voices are needed to speak out, standing up for humanity.