Brigitte Challande, November 29, 2024. In a situation that we no longer describe as it persists and deteriorates, Abu Amir's team tirelessly continues its work of support for the population of displaced persons camps, particularly the farmers' camp.
“The deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Gaza: Suffering of the inhabitants and the need for the continuity of humanitarian programs
Humanitarian work is one of the most noble and meaningful tasks humanity can accomplish. It reflects a spirit of solidarity and responsibility towards the most vulnerable groups. In Gaza, the importance of this work is evident in the midst of a catastrophic humanitarian situation affecting more than two million people. Humanitarian crises are getting worse day by day, making daily life for residents a real survival challenge.
Food shortage: A suffocating crisis that threatens the population
One of the most pressing crises in Gaza is the food shortage. It results from the constant closures and restrictions imposed by Israel on the entry of goods and humanitarian aid. These crippling measures not only hamper the availability of food, they have also led to unprecedented price spikes, making it difficult, if not impossible, for families to access basic food needs.
Queues for food: A tragic daily spectacle
On the streets of Gaza, long lines outside food distribution centers have become a familiar and heartbreaking scene. Hundreds of people, including women, children and the elderly, wait for hours for often insufficient portions of food. This table illustrates the immense suffering of residents, faced with a food shortage coupled with their inability to buy essential products due to their exorbitant prices. Even basic foodstuffs like bread and oil are now out of reach for many families.
This morning, two children and a woman died in a stampede outside a bakery while waiting for bread in Deir al Balah. (source)
Flour crisis and closure of bakeries: Worsening hunger
Another major crisis is linked to the shortage of flour, which has led to the almost total closure of bakeries in the Gaza Strip. This situation has exacerbated food insecurity, leaving thousands of families, especially children, to go hungry. The absence of bread, a staple food for many households, has led to an increase in cases of malnutrition and worsened the already precarious situation of the population.
Insecurity and obstacles to aid delivery
The deteriorating security situation poses an additional challenge to humanitarian efforts in Gaza. Insecurity, fueled by deplorable economic and social conditions, hinders the passage of humanitarian convoys to those who need them most. Impassable roads and growing tensions in some areas have disrupted many initiatives aimed at relieving the suffering of residents.
The importance of the continuity of the food program in the farmers' camp
Faced with this dramatic situation, the continuity of humanitarian programs becomes essential to ensure the survival of residents. Among these initiatives, the farmers' camp food program, supported by the UJFP since its creation, is a fundamental pillar for displaced families. This program provides daily meals that help residents overcome the current food crisis. This program is not limited to meeting nutritional needs. It plays a crucial role in maintaining food security and helping to stabilize living conditions in the camp. Thanks to it, displaced families benefit from regular meals, thus reducing social tensions and guaranteeing a climate of security. Providing basic needs not only prevents crises from worsening, but also strengthens cohesion within the community.
A call for the sustainability of humanitarian efforts
The crises plaguing Gaza – from food shortages to growing insecurity and rising hunger – highlight the urgency of continuing and intensifying humanitarian efforts. Programs like the farmers' camp are not just charitable initiatives. They are vital lifelines that protect residents from total collapse. Investing in these programs and ensuring their sustainability is not only a humanitarian obligation, but also a responsibility to a people who have suffered from decades of blockades and conflicts. It is imperative to continue to meet basic needs and strengthen the resilience of residents, to offer them tangible hope for a more stable and secure future. »
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Marsel sends this information on new bombings on the evening of 28/11
“Four martyrs, including two children, were killed in the occupation bombing of a displaced people's tent in the Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip . Occupation artillery bombards the area around Abu Hussein schools in the Jabalia camp, in the north of the Gaza Strip. »
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*Abu Amir Mutasem Eleïwa has been coordinator of Peasant Projects since 2016 in the south of the Gaza Strip and correspondent for the French Jewish Union for Peace.
*Marcel Alledawi is responsible for the Ibn Sina Center in the north of the Gaza Strip, a center dedicated to the educational and psychological monitoring of children.
Both are supported by the UJFP in France.
228th part: November 21. 229th part: November 22. 230th part: November 23. 231st part: November 24. 232nd part: November 25. 233rd part: November 27. 234th part: November 28.
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