In the heart of Gaza, the lack of fuel has forced residents to abandon modern transportation in favor of donkey-drawn carts. As the latest conflict with Israel continues, everyday life has taken a drastic turn, especially in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza.
Once bustling streets now see rows of idle cars as no fuel is available. To navigate the enclave, horse-drawn carriages and donkey carts have become the primary mode of transport. The shift back to these traditional means highlights the severity of the fuel shortage and its impact on daily life.
However, the situation is dire beyond transportation. Livestock feed, essential for maintaining these animals, is rapidly depleting. Maher Shaheen, a resident who was evacuated from Al-Zana, expressed the grim reality: \"There is no life since the conflict began. I cannot even feed my children.\"
\"We drive donkey carts all day long for 30 shekels every day. Life is over for us in Gaza. We are back to the primitive times,\" Maher added, illustrating the profound challenges faced by families in the region.
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Locals rely on donkey-drawn carts due to lack of fuel in Gaza
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