"A dystopian world"

The situation in Gaza has reached a critical point, one that evokes a dystopian scenario seemingly pulled from the pages of a science fiction novel, but which, unfortunately, is the grim reality of our days. Yesterday, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians returned to northern Gaza, an area that once housed their homes but now lies in ruins. This longed-for return occurs in a context of hopelessness and desolation, where what was once a home has become a symbol of loss and suffering.

Amidst this chaos, the words of Donald Trump resonate with a disturbing echo. The former President of the United States has advocated for ethnic cleansing, suggesting that Palestinians should leave the Gaza Strip on a "one-way journey" to Egypt and Jordan. These statements are alarming not only for their content but also for the context in which they arise, as if they were part of a script from a dystopian film that has become reality.

At the same time, magnate Elon Musk has sparked even greater controversy by expressing his support for the far-right in Germany and denying the Holocaust, a historical fact that should be remembered with solemnity and respect. At a time when the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, Musk's words seem an insult to the memory of the six million Jews who lost their lives in the Holocaust. This deliberate ignorance and trivialization of others' suffering are, in themselves, acts of evil that cannot be overlooked.

The phrase by George Santayana, warning that "those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it," takes on a disturbing relevance in this context. It is evident that figures like Trump and Musk seem to disregard the lessons of history. The contempt for the past, manifested in policy proposals that attack the most fundamental values of humanity, leads us to a dangerous place where history repeats itself and suffering becomes normalized.

The outlook is bleak, and the passivity with which many seem to accept this situation is equally concerning. We find ourselves at a moment when the legitimacy of an invasion, the acceptance of ethnic cleansing, and the disdain for civil rights have become part of the political discourse. The banality of evil, as Hannah Arendt reflected, has infiltrated our society, allowing atrocities that should be abhorred to be met with indifference.

It is alarming to hear voices advocating for cooperation with leaders who propagate evil. The justification of the actions of Trump, Putin, or Maduro has become commonplace, and this attitude reflects an acceptance of the unacceptable. The normalization of violence and abuse of power has obscured the notion of what is right and what is wrong. It is as if we have been lulled into a sense of fatalism and resignation.

However, it is essential to remember that evil is not inevitable. Despite the hopelessness that may seem to dominate the landscape, there is still an opportunity to combat this tide of inhumanity. We cannot allow history to repeat itself without opposition. The defense of our values, the promotion of freedom, and the pursuit of justice are tasks that fall upon each of us. There is no justification for inaction, and every voice matters.

Decency has no political or ideological affiliations. Being Catholic, or of any other belief, cannot be reconciled with the justification of atrocious acts, such as the deportation of children or silence in the face of human rights violations in authoritarian regimes. Humanity must be united in the defense of the fundamental values that define us as a society.

The fight for justice and human dignity is a shared responsibility. We cannot allow the normalization of evil to become our new reality. We must raise our voices, take to the streets, and demand respect for human rights, remembering those who have suffered in the past to ensure that it does not happen again in the future. History is watching us, and the decisions we make today will define the legacy we leave for future generations.