The article describes the dire living conditions in Gaza following the war, emphasizing the loss of homes and the impact of winter on displaced families. With two-thirds of Gaza's 2 million residents homeless and living in tents, basic necessities like water and electricity remain inaccessible. The cold winter has led to tragic health outcomes, particularly for newborns and children. Narratives of daily life before the war contrast sharply with current realities, highlighting the profound changes in community life and the struggles faced by residents against harsh weather conditions.
My aunt Wafaa, who has been living in a tent for a year after being displaced from Khan Yunis and losing her home, says that the tent is freezing, especially at night, making it unbearable for her and her children. We are surviving, but the pain of losing our home and living in this unbearable cold is indescribable.
The ceasefire stopped the war on Jan. 19, but the suffering in Gaza did not end. Two-thirds of Gaza's 2 million citizens lost their homes, leaving them in precarious living conditions.
Since the beginning of winter we have been praying that the rain does not fall. Newborn babies have been dying from the severe cold and hundreds of children have gone to hospitals with respiratory problems.
Before the war, children ran in the streets carrying bright, colorful umbrellas. Now, the rain is dangerous, and the beauty of winter in Gaza has become a nightmare.
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