The story of Gaza's Hind Rajab

Ending the war in Gaza

In reference to Adla Massoud's article Macron says two-state solution the 'credible way forward' and Gaza offensive will bring 'disaster' (August 20): It's time leaders from the West spoke up, even if it is eventually pointless. Israel may just carry on with the war until the last Palestinian is left standing, but the US and the West must do everything in their power to end this. Sanction the country to at least deter.

Nicole von Brauchitsch, Abu Dhabi

Why are more EU politicians not taking a stronger stance against Israel and leveraging sanctions? Why does it seem like there no law to prevent the Israeli government from committing these acts for far too long? It seems like it's just going to be common people all over the world rallying for justice for Palestinians.

Sophia M, Chennai, India

The story of Hind Rajab

With regard to Evelyn Lau's report The Voice of Hind Rajab receives record-breaking 24-minute ovation at Venice Film Festival (September 4): A hugely important film at a time when the planned extermination of children and adults is being carried out before our eyes. It is a courageous and powerful telling of the situation and how governments must take more action against and the perpetration of unbearable brutality against the Palestinian people and the children.

Najahle M, Cairo, Egypt

Hind is the voice of all the Palestinian children who lost their lives in this war.

Lobna Basheir, Tripoli, Libya

She was a symbol of innocence and resistance, forced into an abnormally dangerous situation but rose with a brave heart and showed the courage of a lioness even though she was a cub. The perpetrators of Hind's death must be held accountable. She will not be forgotten.

Lizdeep Jones, Sydney, Australia

What of the Israeli children that were kidnapped? And the years of missiles launched towards Sderot from Gaza? To paraphrase Golda Meir, when you love your children more than you hate us, there will be peace. Until then we will all be in a war zone.

Mor Peretz, Sderot, Israel

The clip about Hind's last moments was truly horrific. That poor, poor child, and all the other children suffering through this war that grown adults cannot put an end to due to greed and power and egos. It's atrocious. I cannot begin to imagine the fear that that child was going through, and so many thousands of other children are still going through in Gaza.

Benjamin Brooks, Dubai

Quick-witted Trump

With reference to The National's social media post on Trump dismissing recent speculation about his health (September 3): Trump actually gave a pretty good answer to the question that may have sounded naive if not silly in other cases. He didn't miss the opportunity to remind the world how differently the American liberal media treats him from the previous Biden-Harris administration. He wouldn't have been Trump if he hadn't made the comparison.

Matt K, Brussels, Belgium

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Where to donate in the UAE

The Emirates Charity Portal

You can donate to several registered charities through a “donation catalogue”. The use of the donation is quite specific, such as buying a fan for a poor family in Niger for Dh130.

The General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments

The site has an e-donation service accepting debit card, credit card or e-Dirham, an electronic payment tool developed by the Ministry of Finance and First Abu Dhabi Bank.

Al Noor Special Needs Centre

You can donate online or order Smiles n’ Stuff products handcrafted by Al Noor students. The centre publishes a wish list of extras needed, starting at Dh500.

Beit Al Khair Society

Beit Al Khair Society has the motto “From – and to – the UAE,” with donations going towards the neediest in the country. Its website has a list of physical donation sites, but people can also contribute money by SMS, bank transfer and through the hotline 800-22554.

Dar Al Ber Society

Dar Al Ber Society, which has charity projects in 39 countries, accept cash payments, money transfers or SMS donations. Its donation hotline is 800-79.

Dubai Cares

Dubai Cares provides several options for individuals and companies to donate, including online, through banks, at retail outlets, via phone and by purchasing Dubai Cares branded merchandise. It is currently running a campaign called Bookings 2030, which allows people to help change the future of six underprivileged children and young people.

Emirates Airline Foundation

Those who travel on Emirates have undoubtedly seen the little donation envelopes in the seat pockets. But the foundation also accepts donations online and in the form of Skywards Miles. Donated miles are used to sponsor travel for doctors, surgeons, engineers and other professionals volunteering on humanitarian missions around the world.

Emirates Red Crescent

On the Emirates Red Crescent website you can choose between 35 different purposes for your donation, such as providing food for fasters, supporting debtors and contributing to a refugee women fund. It also has a list of bank accounts for each donation type.

Gulf for Good

Gulf for Good raises funds for partner charity projects through challenges, like climbing Kilimanjaro and cycling through Thailand. This year’s projects are in partnership with Street Child Nepal, Larchfield Kids, the Foundation for African Empowerment and SOS Children's Villages. Since 2001, the organisation has raised more than $3.5 million (Dh12.8m) in support of over 50 children’s charities.

Noor Dubai Foundation

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the Noor Dubai Foundation a decade ago with the aim of eliminating all forms of preventable blindness globally. You can donate Dh50 to support mobile eye camps by texting the word “Noor” to 4565 (Etisalat) or 4849 (du).