之前路過台北車站時，總會看到無國界醫生的志工們擺著攤位，不知道是要向路人募集個資還是有其它目的。當時對這個團體單純只覺得大概和綠色和平組織一樣，是某種宣揚理念的非政府組織（NGO, Non-Governmental Organization）。在讀過《加薩日記》後，藉由洪上凱醫師第一手的紀錄，讓我了解並欽佩這個跨國組織為人類福祉的盡心盡力。看來本書確實間接促成了無國界醫生的核心使命—「見證與發聲」。
作者於2023年7月啟程前往加薩走廊參與無國界醫生在當地的任務，沒料到10月便發生實際控制當地的武裝團體哈瑪斯攻擊以色列的阿克薩洪水行動，導致以色列全面封鎖並反擊加薩地區，使得作者於11月終止當地的任務，撤離至鄰近的埃及後返國。本書內容為這近五個月來，洪上凱醫師在歷程中的心情記事。讀者能從中對巴勒斯坦和以色列兩國的紛爭，以及對身處加薩地區的居民們帶來的苦難與無奈，有著近乎第一手的觀察與省思。
先前透過新聞媒體接觸到的第一印象，哈瑪斯是一個盤據加薩走廊的極端武裝團體，然而其源起卻是基於公益互助理念的地方兄弟會。只能說戰爭令人瘋狂，以色列對加薩居民長期進行經濟管制與軍事騷擾，試圖蠶食鯨吞地擴張國土，數十年來在國際社會的默許下日益劇烈。對抗只會帶來更多的仇恨與報復，以巴問題始終未能逐步改善與化解，光靠人道救助團體的無私義舉終究只是杯水車薪。《加薩日記》替讀者點出了目前主流媒體不曾傳播的敘事角度，從當地居民的生活中看待以色列對加薩施加的壓迫，讓人體會到國際正義一詞的空洞，以及戰爭所帶來的破壞是多麼無情與非人道。
When I walked past Taipei Main Station before, I often saw volunteers from "Doctors Without Borders" (MSF) setting up booths. I wasn't sure if they wanted to collect personal information from passersby or had other goals. At that time, I simply thought they were like "Greenpeace"—just another non-governmental organization (NGO) promoting their ideas. However, after reading Gaza Diary, Dr. Hung Shang-kai's first-hand accounts helped me understand and admire this international group's hard work for human well-being. It seems this book indirectly helped fulfill MSF's main mission: "to bear witness and speak out."
The author traveled to the Gaza Strip in July 2023 to join MSF's mission there. Unexpectedly, in October, Hamas, the armed group controlling the area, launched the "Operation Al-Aqsa Flood" attack on Israel. Israel then completely blocked and fought back against Gaza. As a result, the author had to end his mission in November, evacuate to nearby Egypt, and return home. This book shares Dr. Hung's feelings and thoughts during those five months. Through his writing, readers can get a first-hand look at the conflict between Palestine and Israel, and think deeply about the suffering and helplessness of the people in Gaza.
My first impression from the news was that Hamas was just an extreme armed group in Gaza. However, it actually started as a local group based on community service and mutual help. War truly makes people crazy. For decades, Israel has controlled Gaza's economy and used military force to expand its territory bit by bit. With the international community staying quiet, these actions have gotten worse over time. Fighting only brings more hatred and revenge. The problem between Israel and Palestine has never improved. Relying only on the selfless work of humanitarian groups is simply not enough. Gaza Diary shows readers a fresh perspective that mainstream media often misses. Seeing the pressure from Israel through the daily lives of local people makes us feel how empty the words "international justice" can be, and how cruel and heartless war really is.
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