With the expansion of the feeling in the Gaza Strip is one of abandonment. Despite Trump’s aspirations to rebuild, his 20-point plan appears to have stalled with his latest moves in Iran. “The world has forgotten us”regrets Moumen Al Natoura Palestinian lawyer who left the Gaza Strip a few months ago and now lives in Europe, in conversation with the newspaper Welt.
As the publication states, while international attention focuses on the war in Iran, the enclave is being increasingly abandoned. “When the news talks about a new war in the region, we have the feeling that Gaza is becoming even more invisible to the world, although the suffering here continues every day,” he said. Ahmed Al-Masria resident of Gaza City, told the news agency Dpa. and an opportunity to rebuild their lives.
Catastrophic humanitarian situation
“When there are restrictions at the border, the prices of commercial goods and basic foods rise rapidly and, explains Sam Rosedirector of the UN aid agency, UNRWA, in Gaza, consulted by the media. “All this is intensifying like an avalanche, increasing the pressure on families who have no source of income.” These, he assures, are the majority among the population of the Gaza Strip.
Furthermore, what is really uncomfortable is that There is no long-term solution and there is a risk that the conflict will resume. But this should not be presented as a success. In winter, children died of hypothermia. “People live in a sea of mud, dirt and garbage,” says Rose.
Beyond food, humanitarian organizations cannot deliver tents and tarps in the quantities people need: “And let’s be honest: after more than two years of expulsion, “People need more than tents and plastic tarps.”
Gaza feels ignored
Omar Rahmanof the Middle East Global Affairs Council confirms in the German newspaper that the Iran war has diverted international attention from Gaza and the West Bank, but “that it is crucial for any progress.” “[Gaza] “No progress is being made in reconstruction, and nothing is being done to stabilize the deteriorating humanitarian situation,” he adds. What is needed, concludes Rahman, “political will”.
