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In southern Gaza, a fierce humanitarian crisis is unfolding, as residents face life-threatening risks just to obtain food. Mohammed al-Qedra, 33, was shot in both his hand and leg while waiting for aid at a distribution center managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). His plea for assistance echoes the desperation of many who venture into danger for a simple kilo of flour amid rampant hunger. "Hunger and the lack of everything makes us go there," he shared, highlighting the grim choices that confront Gazans daily.
The toll on civilians is staggering; the UN reports over 1,000 Palestinians have fallen victim to violence while attempting to access food assistance over the past two months, especially around GHF centers, which are surrounded by Israeli military zones. The GHF has disputed these figures, alleging misinformation circulated by Hamas. In the UK-Med emergency hospital in al-Mawasi, British paramedic Sam Sears revealed a staggering influx of about 2,000 patients monthly, many suffering from severe injuries sustained during their quest for food aid.
Palestinian medic Dr. Aseel Horabi, who has witnessed the tragic aftermath of such desperation firsthand, recalled her husband's injury while seeking aid. "If we are to die from hunger, let it be," she stated, bravely continuing her work in a system nearing collapse. She emphasized, "We have come to a disastrous situation... we are living it," as patients are treated for life-threatening wounds, often without sufficient food or respite for medical staff.
Adding to the chaos, the World Health Organization (WHO) and over 100 international aid groups have called out Israel for its blockade, asserting it leads to widespread starvation. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus lamented the "man-made" famine threatening a large portion of Gaza's population, with children and vulnerable families facing the brunt of the crisis.
Despite claims from the Israeli government that aid flows have improved, the reality on the ground remains dire. Doctors like Horabi face challenging conditions with inadequate resources, and the civilian population grows increasingly desperate. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, many Gazans are left navigating conflict zones to fulfill their most basic needs, with heartbreaking consequences.
In southern Gaza, a fierce humanitarian crisis is unfolding, as residents face life-threatening risks just to obtain food. Mohammed al-Qedra, 33, was shot in both his hand and leg while waiting for aid at a distribution center managed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). His plea for assistance echoes the desperation of many who venture into danger for a simple kilo of flour amid rampant hunger. "Hunger and the lack of everything makes us go there," he shared, highlighting the grim choices that confront Gazans daily.
The toll on civilians is staggering; the UN reports over 1,000 Palestinians have fallen victim to violence while attempting to access food assistance over the past two months, especially around GHF centers, which are surrounded by Israeli military zones. The GHF has disputed these figures, alleging misinformation circulated by Hamas. In the UK-Med emergency hospital in al-Mawasi, British paramedic Sam Sears revealed a staggering influx of about 2,000 patients monthly, many suffering from severe injuries sustained during their quest for food aid.
Palestinian medic Dr. Aseel Horabi, who has witnessed the tragic aftermath of such desperation firsthand, recalled her husband's injury while seeking aid. "If we are to die from hunger, let it be," she stated, bravely continuing her work in a system nearing collapse. She emphasized, "We have come to a disastrous situation... we are living it," as patients are treated for life-threatening wounds, often without sufficient food or respite for medical staff.
Adding to the chaos, the World Health Organization (WHO) and over 100 international aid groups have called out Israel for its blockade, asserting it leads to widespread starvation. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus lamented the "man-made" famine threatening a large portion of Gaza's population, with children and vulnerable families facing the brunt of the crisis.
Despite claims from the Israeli government that aid flows have improved, the reality on the ground remains dire. Doctors like Horabi face challenging conditions with inadequate resources, and the civilian population grows increasingly desperate. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, many Gazans are left navigating conflict zones to fulfill their most basic needs, with heartbreaking consequences.
