Dehradun, Oct. 14 -- US President Donald Trump's empty boasts on having stopped several wars (the number kept changing) were painful for listeners around the world. Now that he has actually managed to broker a deal resulting in the release of all living Israeli hostages - twenty in number - held by Hamas, his braggadocio will be insufferable. Even with that, due credit must be given to him for having brought relief to the sufferings of those hit by the bloody conflict, particularly the families of the hostages and the people of Gaza. As many as 1700 Palestinians in Israel's custody are also being released. The Nobel Peace Prize, it may be noted, has been awarded for less significant achievements.
There is, however, much more to be done. Th...