I’ve struggled with this like you for years. My empathy fights with my practicality.
I usually carry some cash and if I have small bills I may give a buck or two to someone. This is more and more rare for me because it’s hard to know who really needs it.
More often, I usually just smile and look them in the eye to acknowledge their humanity. If they ask I just say I’m sorry I don’t have cash.
Israel just can’t get enough killing. Unarmed Palestinians isn’t enough. Children isn’t enough. What’s a few journalists to them?
GENOCIDE AND WAR CRIMES.