Let humanity prevail
- Last updated: June 3, 2025 | 20:17
Palestinian Maha Elayan weeps as she embraces the body of her 7-year-old son, Qasim, who was killed in an overnight Israeli airstrike on a UN school used as a shelter, ahead of his burial at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip. AP
The plight of the people of Gaza is really heartrending. They are unable to access water, food and medicines. The area of land which they occupy has been shrinking in the current battle. Their children are missing school for years now. Generations of children are losing the opportunity to build better lives.
Hamas should release the remaining Israeli hostages as a sign of good faith. Perhaps, it will create an atmosphere of mutual trust and kindle a peaceful settlement. Friendly countries of both the warring parties should lead efforts to restore normalcy in Gaza. The people of Gaza also have the right to lead peaceful family lives.
Rajendra Aneja,
Mumbai, India