The ongoing brutal assault on Gaza by Israel is a textbook case of genocide. In this special edition of FOCUS Dispatch, we are taking a moment to step back from our regular updates to focus on the urgent situation in Gaza. It is easy to get lost in the flood of headlines, but behind every story are real people living through these horrific circumstances every day. In this edition, we have collated statements and demands from our allies who are closely working on or are directly impacted by the occupation of Palestine and the recent escalation of violence. These views provide a vital lens to critically analyze the crisis of humanity that is distorted or buried by mainstream narratives. To provide further understanding of the complexities on the ground, we have also curated a substantive list of resources that presents an overview of the broader and historical issues at play. Sifting through all these materials and the various reports on the ground, we have attempted to put together some key points that resonate with the increasing voices of progressive movements in both the Global South and North.