There's no justification for children to go hungry

Displaced Palestinian mother Samah Matar holds her malnourished son Youssef, at a school where they shelter amid a hunger crisis, in Gaza City. Reuters

There's no justification for children to go hungry

With refence to the editorial Israel must let more food in to Gaza and end the starvation (July 28): Thousands of children are hungry in Gaza. According to the UN, one out of five children in Gaza suffer from malnutrition. What is the culpability of these innocents? They are not members of Hamas or any militant establishment. They have no role in the current discord. Yet, they are hollowed by hunger. Those who endure these acrimonious days will carry scars of deprivation and hurt for the rest of their lives.

It is time to end this protracted wretchedness of children. Food and health care should be continuously provided on a priority basis to children. The UAE should be extolled for supplying food and medicines to the people of war-shattered Gaza. The children should be in school with books. Instead they are on the streets with pots, scrounging for food. When will mankind awaken?

Rajendra Aneja, Mumbai

First woman brigadier in Dubai Police makes history

In reference to Nick Webster's piece Trailblazing Dubai Police officer shares pride after being named first female brigadier (July 27): Many congratulations to her. This is matter of pride for the city.

Masooma Ajaz, Dubai

The cultural legacy of Ziad Rahbani

With regard to Saeed Saeed's piece Seven ways Ziad Rahbani changed Arabic music (July 27): Interesting piece. Just one clarification: Kifak enta was not a love confession to a childhood sweetheart. It is from Fairouz to Ziad inspired by what she told him the first time she saw him after he came back to Lebanon.

Rachele Hayak, Abu Dhabi

Many of Ziad's lyrics, rhymes and harmonies will stay with us forever.

Francoise Eid Salameh, Doha, Qatar

He was a genius who shaped generations with his music and satire.

Rana C, Beirut

To add, his jazz style was influenced by the classical tradition he was trained in, and it shows in the structure and direction of the music, which is impressive even beyond the Arab world, in western culture.

Nour H, New York

Heartbreaking to see Fairouz at the funeral. Even though her son was 69 years old and lived a fruitful life, he was still her baby.

Dean M, Chicago, US

So fortunate to have been around when he was creating magic with his music.

Rabab Atie, Beirut, Lebanon

Rest in peace, Ziad. The voice of our generation. And just a note that calling Fairouz renowned feels like an understatement. She was nothing short of legendary.

Rebecca Rahi, Tyre, Lebanon