As the world turns its eyes to the explosive confrontation between Iran and Israel, another tragedy continues to unfold — largely amid international silence. Israel’s war on Gaza, already one of the most destructive military campaigns in recent history, is now becoming a footnote in the global news cycle. Airstrikes, famine and mass displacement have not ended, they have merely been pushed out of the spotlight. This shift in attention is not merely coincidental — it is politically convenient. The question we must ask is: at what cost?

Several UN agencies are warning of the civilian toll in both Israel and Iran, and stressing the public not to forget about the continued destruction of Gaza.

With the international community distracted by the new Middle East conflict between Israel and Iran, ongoing bloodshed in Gaza is drawing less attention.