What was warned about has come to pass. The spread of the virus is forcing us to confront the dire reality in Gaza.
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About 600,000 children started a new school year in Gaza last week. It might sound like the start of an elementary math problem, but the fact is that 737 schools…
Fuel purchased with Qatari funding for Gaza’s only power plant has significantly increased Gaza’s power supply. After years of decreasing supply, much of the Gaza Strip now has electricity throughout the night.
Yesterday, the Israeli Security Cabinet convened for a discussion regarding possible measures to “assist with the humanitarian situation” in Gaza. It is both disturbing and discouraging to learn that the three-hour discussion was fruitless, and no decisions were reached. Israel’s political and military leadership have publicly acknowledged the substantial deterioration of living conditions in the Strip.
"The impression is that Gaza is related to as a dangerous phenomenon, not as a home to its residents," writes Gisha's field coordinator from Gaza on the verge of collapse.