By: Danay Fuentes
Doha, Qatar – Colombian President Gustavo Petro visited this Friday the Gaza Children’s Hospital as part of his official agenda in the Arab nation.
During his visit, he witnessed firsthand the resilience and hope that still shine in the eyes of young patients, despite the suffering caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
President Petro was accompanied by Her Excellency Odette Yidi David, Colombia’s Ambassador to Qatar, who has Palestinian roots.
Petro is spearheading an initiative to bring children from Gaza to Colombia. The program aims to provide comprehensive rehabilitation that addresses both physical and emotional trauma.
President Petro said that the reconstruction of Gaza should not be reduced to mere architectural projects or real estate ventures, but should be seen as a moral imperative.
“Saving the children of Gaza means saving the children of humanity,” he said with conviction. A statement that serves as both a moral appeal and a call to action for the international community to respond with urgent compassion.
This visit underscores Colombia’s growing role in advocating for peaceful solutions to international conflicts while addressing their human consequences.