Appeal for peace
As a Catholic
and humanitarian organisation that advocates hospitality, fraternity and
solidarity, the Hospitaller Order of St. John of God feels challenged by the
situation in Gaza.
The
population is condemned to face death every day. Hospitals, schools, camps, and
now food distribution centers are being indiscriminately attacked. Most
essential humanitarian aid has become a death trap, and we are witnessing an
absolute and systematic violation of human rights.
In the face
of this inhumane situation, the Hospitaller Order of St John of God joins the
call already made by many international humanitarian aid organizations to end
the military siege of the civilian population and re-establish safe channels
for humanitarian aid, coordinated and directed by the UN and other humanitarian
agencies.
We cannot and
must not allow indifference in the face of such a humanitarian atrocity. As
Hospitaller Order of Saint John of God, we will continue working, day after
day, for the people who need help the most, and also to break the indifference
and silence that prevail while the bombs, deaths, and neglect persist. Peace is
the only possible way.
