Sri Lanka, April 22 -- In times of conflict, war acts as an unforgiving mirror, reflecting the darkest depths of human nature. It lays bare the cruelty, violence, and destruction born from peoples innermost fears and hatred.Peace, security, a future: basic needs that people in the midst of violent conflict desperately want and seek.

The ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip has caused loss of life, forced displacement, and damages to social, physical, and productive infrastructure at an unprecedented speed and scale. The hostilities since October 2023 have resulted in loss of life at an unprecedented scale and a deep humanitarian crisis in Gaza. At the time of writing this article fatalities include over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals...