The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen as residents face severe shortages of basic necessities including food, medicine, and clothing. The impact of the Israeli aggression has left many families struggling to provide for their children, with mothers like Safa Yassin recounting the heart-wrenching experience of dressing their newborns in the same clothes for months on end. The textile industry, once a thriving sector in Gaza, has been decimated due to the ongoing blockade and conflict, resulting in a staggering decline in production and employment.
As the war stretches on, families are resorting to desperate measures to meet their needs. Ahmed Al-Masry, displaced from his home, has repaired his shoes multiple times at exorbitant costs, while others are forced to share footwear among family members. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has highlighted the dire conditions, noting that many women have been wearing the same veil for months due to a lack of alternatives. With 79% of private sector facilities reported as damaged, the situation seems increasingly bleak for the 2.4 million residents of Gaza.
