An Inhumane World

It is with a heavy heart that I read about the situation in Gaza. When I hear that the two biggest

hospitals in Gaza can no longer operate and that food and medical supplies cannot get through,

my heart breaks. Just recently, I heard that a three-year-old child was being held as a hostage.

Even though brief periods for food and medical supplies are allowed to the Palestinians, it is not

enough. It is not surprising that fear keeps people trapped in whatever shelter they can find.

Many lives have been cut short due to this inhumane treatment.

This is not a Jewish, Christian, or Muslim way of treating enemies, most of whom are innocent

youths. Already 5,000 children have been killed or are missing in Gaza. Thousands have been

maimed or disfigured by the constant bombardment.

Leaders from the United States, England, and other countries are trying to negotiate a cease-fire; but so far, their efforts have been in vain. The United States and other countries are

sending humanitarian aid to Gaza, but it does not meet the desperate need.

When will humans learn to disagree without being vengeful and denying others’ rights? Land

boundaries must be respected, and human life seen as sacred. This antagonistic attitude toward

enemies cannot continue without a tremendous loss of lives. Let us pray that God will soften

the hearts of those who deny human rights and move them to respect territorial

disagreements. Most of all, let us pray that mercy and justice may prevail.