Gaza's Children's Haunting Question: 'Why Didn't I Die Too?'

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has created a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions, particularly affecting children. Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, a U.S. trauma surgeon who recently worked in a Gaza hospital, delivered a powerful testimony to the U.N. Security Council, detailing the harrowing experiences of children who survived attacks but lost their entire families. "Why didn’t I die with my sister, my mother, my father?" he recounted the children asking, highlighting the profound grief and trauma they are enduring. Sidhwa's testimony goes beyond personal accounts; he also revealed the systematic dismantling of Gaza's healthcare infrastructure, leaving civilians vulnerable to death not only from air strikes but also from malnutrition, sepsis, and exposure. His work underscores the urgent need for international action to address the humanitarian crisis and protect innocent civilians, especially children, in the conflict zone. The international community must act decisively to prevent further suffering and ensure the safety and well-being of the people of Gaza.