Opinion pieces

World Vision Completely Opposes Terrorism

Friday, September 9, 2016

When the prophet Micah asked what does the Lord require of you, the answer was beautiful in its simplicity: “Walk humbly with your God, love mercy and do justice.” It is this that we are asking for now in Israel, where World Vision employee Mohammed El-Halabi faces charges of funnelling humanitarian aid to Hamas.

Opinion Pieces, Gaza, Israel

Childhood is the forgotten casualty of relentless war

Friday, August 1, 2014

On Thursday July 10 I was watching our local news in Gaza and heard there had been a missile attack which resulted in several deaths in the El Halabi family. Seven of my family members had been killed. In that moment the day’s news instantly shocked me to the core.

Opinion Pieces, Emergencies, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Child Deaths, Children's Rights, Conflict, Gaza, Israel, Mohammed El Halabi, Palestine

New approach needed in Gaza crisis

Friday, January 30, 2009

Investigating potential war crimes is essential, there is no doubt. But this will not do a thing for the children who are waiting for food and help to arrive, children who have seen things they should never have seen.

Opinion Pieces, Emergencies, Middle East, Eastern Europe & Central Asia, Child Deaths, Conflict, Gaza, Israel, Palestine, Tim Costello