These people seem to lack understanding of the severity and cruelty of suffering of the common people that happens in war zones. What is obvious is that while starvation and disastrous bombardment are a reality in Gaza, certain politicians and ideologues in the realm of public opinion and social media lack empathy and compassion. They instrumentalise conflict on a partisan basis, leaving little or no space for empathy and compassion for the common people in their hearts. This could be done with empathy and compassion in the hearts of global political elites. The views expressed here are those of the author/contributor and do not necessarily represent the views of Malaysiakini.