Gaza is now going through the most difficult conditions and is in dire need of assistance, surrounded by many difficult and cruel challenges imposed on its people, and with the current war and conflicts, Gaza is increasingly in need of immediate assistance to alleviate some of the daily suffering surrounding them.
What is happening in Gaza?
The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip announced that the number of martyrs in the war has increased to 51,305 Palestinians, including 17 thousand children, while the number of injured has increased to 117,96 others since October 7, 2023. In addition, 1,828 Palestinians have been killed and 5,055 wounded since the resumption of attacks on the Strip on March 18 after a two-month truce.
The Israeli occupation forces continue their operations in the Gaza Strip, from repeated shelling of several areas and the destruction of buildings, houses and many installations, resulting in a significant rise in the number of dead and wounded. Gazans are at risk of mass starvation, as Israel has prevented supplies from entering the territory, resulting in food that entered during the ceasefire period.
As a result of the destruction of buildings, more than 400,000 people have been displaced from their homes, and the health sector is suffering from an almost complete collapse, with severe shortages of medicines and medical supplies, and a severe fuel crisis affecting the operation of hospitals.
The Impact of the War on Gaza Now
1. Humanitarian implications
- Thousands of civilian deaths, including large numbers of children and women, as well as tens of thousands of wounded, many with permanent disabilities.
- Mass displacement: Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes by shelling, many living in UNRWA schools or shelters in harsh conditions.
- Food security: Most people are facing hunger and malnutrition, especially as food supplies are disrupted and local agriculture collapses.
2. Infrastructure in Gaza Now
- Destruction of houses: Thousands of homes were destroyed or severely damaged.
- Collapse of the health system: Hospitals have been destroyed or are unable to provide services due to lack of electricity and medical supplies.
- Electricity and water outages: Damage to electricity and water networks has led to a continuous interruption of services, adding to the suffering of the population.
3. Psychological and social effects
- Group psychological crisis: Children especially suffer from PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
4. Education in Gaza Now
- Thousands of schools have been damaged or closed, disrupting the educational process for generations.
- Lack of educational tools: Due to the blockade and war, students suffer from a lack of books, tools and even suitable places to learn.
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The Importance of Supporting Gaza Now
One of the displaced Palestinian families has been burned inside its tent with Israeli missiles, a new crime added to the war of extermination. Our role is to help them in various ways that work to deliver our support to them, and supporting Gaza now is an urgent humanitarian necessity due to the catastrophic circumstances it is going through, including continuous aggression, a severe siege, and a severe shortage of basic needs such as food, water, medicine, and electricity.
Thousands of civilians, including a large number of children and women, are at risk of starvation, thirst and disease as a result of the collapse of the health system and infrastructure.
