During Ramadan in Gaza, the celebrations are overshadowed by the violence of ongoing Israeli airstrikes and blockades. In the early March conflict, nearly 1,000 people have died due to airstrikes as civilians grapple with hunger and psychological trauma. Humanitarian aid has been obstructed, intensifying food shortages and forcing communities to rely on charity kitchens. Notable voices like Issam Zakkout emphasize the daunting choice between fleeing and staying amid the turmoil. As people line up for basic meals, the spiritual observance of Ramadan transforms into a stark struggle for survival and dignity.
This Ramadan, people in Gaza are struggling to find food. Israel allowed humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza during the brief ceasefire in January and February.
This is psychological warfare,” says Issam Zakkout, who does not know whether to flee his home or stay. Hope that the war might end has been shattered.
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