The Teddy Bear in the Rubble: The Image That Keeps Returning in Gaza

The Teddy Bear in the Rubble: The Image That Keeps Returning in Gaza

You’ve probably seen it before, not just in Gaza, not just in this war, but in war zones around the world. Amid the twisted metal and shattered concrete, there it is: a teddy bear. Soft, childlike, absurdly out of place. The implication is immediate and visceral. An innocent child has died here. The toy, half-buried in dust, is all that remains. It’s an image designed to evoke grief, outrage, and blame. The grim truth is that war is horrific, an…