This piece by Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett grapples with the moral and emotional toll of witnessing the suffering of Gaza’s children—bombed, starved, and traumatized—while feeling powerless to stop it. The author reflects on how these horrific images challenge the notion of collective responsibility for children’s welfare, leaving lasting scars on both individuals and society.

Editor’s Note: It’s one thing to see distant tragedies unfold, but another to reckon with how they erode our faith in humanity’s basic decency. This article forces us to confront uncomfortable questions: What does it mean when we normalize such suffering? And what does that do to us? It’s a gut punch of a read, but that’s the point—sometimes we need to sit with the discomfort to remember why it matters.

The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, isn’t mincing words—he’s calling out Israel for allowing barely a trickle of aid into Gaza, comparing it to a "teaspoon" when what’s desperately needed is a "flood." His blunt criticism highlights the growing frustration over the severe humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just bureaucratic finger-pointing—it’s a stark reminder that Gaza’s survival hinges on aid, and right now, it’s being choked off. With starvation and disease spreading, Guterres’s words put pressure on Israel to ease restrictions, but also signal how dire things have become for civilians caught in the middle.