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Exhausted Palestinians struggle to put lives back together as world’s gaze fixes on Iran

Five months after a ceasefire was announced in Gaza, airstrikes are still killing civilians and the humanitarian situation remains dire

Exhausted Palestinians struggle to put lives back together as world’s gaze fixes on Iran

TL;DR

  • Drones, gunfire, and shelling are daily occurrences in Gaza.
  • Airstrikes continue to kill civilians, with six killed and four injured recently in Khan Younis.
  • The humanitarian situation is dire, with shortages of food, gas, and firewood.
  • Prices for food and essentials have significantly increased, particularly since the conflict involving Iran began.
  • Displacement camps are waterlogged, and living conditions are extremely poor.
  • Children's dreams have shifted from education to survival, focusing on obtaining food and clean water.
  • Broken infrastructure and inconsistent electricity have created public health risks.
  • Access to essential medical supplies, like biopsy needles, is severely limited, hindering cancer diagnosis and treatment.
  • Over 11,000 cancer patients and 20,000 other patients and wounded individuals require treatment outside the territory.
  • The Kerem Shalom crossing is the only operational crossing for cargo, creating a bottleneck for aid.
  • Water supply is intermittent and often not safe for drinking.
  • COĞAT states that aid is sufficient and food availability is stable, contradicting reports from residents and aid groups.