We are in desperate territory and must lead with compassion

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The highly febrile situation in Israel is confounding us all with its innate tragic and desperate circumstances (Anadolu via Getty Images)

I don’t know who launched the missile that destroyed the Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza.

If, as claimed, it came from Jihadi terrorists, why in all humanity is Israel not sending relief now to help those suffering so terribly, who so desperately need water, disinfectant, medicines, dressings and anaesthetics? It is a rich country, how can it stand by and know its neighbours are in such desperate straits, even, in the ravaged hospital, enduring operations without anaesthetic? For the Israeli government to show kindness now would surely diffuse some of the rage on either side and help the awful plight of the Israeli hostages.

If, however, Israel launched the missile, and then tried to cover up this terrible action, we are in such desperate territory that this act, together with the brutal actions of Hamas, shows that normal humanity is surely dead.