Local leaders in Gaza are urgently seeking assistance as Ramadan commences, appealing for essential supplies such as food, clean water, and aid to help restore critical infrastructure damaged during the recent conflict with Israel.
Efforts to provide relief are underway, with the US and Jordan conducting an airdrop of 11,500 meals in northern Gaza. However, the scale of the humanitarian crisis demands much more support to address the needs of the millions of Palestinians facing food insecurity.
Cyprus, in collaboration with the US, the UAE, and European partners, is working to establish a maritime corridor to facilitate direct aid deliveries to Gaza. The first shipment was scheduled to depart on Sunday, aiming to alleviate the dire situation in the region.
In Rafah, the atmosphere ahead of Ramadan is somber, with families struggling to access fresh and affordable food. The challenges are exacerbated by the absence of traditional Ramadan essentials in the market, leading to increased prices and scarcity of supplies.
Residents express the profound impact of the current circumstances on their observance of Ramadan, noting the separation from loved ones and the stark differences in the usual festive preparations. The absence of familiar traditions and the economic strain further compound the difficulties faced by the community during this holy month.
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