Not aid, but humiliation': A desperate search for food in Gaza
Briefly

The humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens as families like Jehad Al-Assar's venture long distances to access food at scarce relief sites like the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. The organization reportedly faces criticism and operational challenges, especially after recent violence marred aid distribution efforts. Jehad's 10km trek highlights the desperation of Palestinians confronting starvation due to ongoing blockades. As thousands jostled for supplies, individuals faced a lack of order, revealing the intense struggles that accompany the search for basic necessities in a critical situation.
"After walking for 90 minutes, the 31-year-old reached the iron gates of the distribution centre, alongside thousands of others, before they suddenly opened. Crowds surged in thousands of people."
"There was no order at all, Jehad told Al Jazeera. People rushed towards the yard where aid boxes were stacked and moved into the inner hall, where there were more supplies."
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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