The Gaza Strip is facing an escalating humanitarian crisis as Israeli airstrikes over the past 24 hours have resulted in the tragic loss of at least 300 lives, predominantly women and children. The relentless attacks have also injured 800 individuals, leading to widespread displacement as residents flee to the southern areas of the region.
In the Al-Zahra district, a CGTN stringer captured heart-wrenching scenes of local people and refugees queuing on the streets, desperately seeking access to water and purchasing scarce food supplies from a nearby bakery. Muhammad Al-Ghaf, a resident of Gaza, highlighted the dire circumstances, stating, \"Look at this. It's a very difficult situation for everyone. There used to be 10,000 people living here and now there are almost 30,000 people. The city's supplies have been completely paralyzed, and food and water are not available to meet the demand. Please sympathize and help the children here!\"
The surge in population from 10,000 to nearly 30,000 residents in affected areas has overwhelmed the already limited resources, exacerbating the scarcity of essential necessities. Humanitarian organizations are calling for immediate assistance to address the critical shortages and provide relief to the most vulnerable communities in Gaza.
As the situation deteriorates, the international community continues to monitor the developments closely, urging all parties to prioritize the protection of civilians and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need.
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Gaza resident says it's hard to get necessities for most vulnerable
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