Why it matters:
The scene highlights the growing desperation in Gaza, where thousands of displaced families face Israeli-made hunger and limited aid despite calls for humanitarian ceasefire.
The big picture:
Al-Mawasi, in western Khan Younis, has become one of Gaza’s most densely populated areas since the war began, with thousands seeking refuge. But the area now faces a suffocating humanitarian crisis due to lack of resources and weak aid delivery.
Families gathered at the Shadi charity kitchen from early morning, but many left empty-handed due to overwhelming demand and limited supplies.
What they're saying:
Saad Abedin, who runs the kitchen, said they serve over 20,000 people daily but suffer from severe shortages of basic food items.
He urged international organizations to send urgent aid and ease entry restrictions to help feed those suffering from extreme poverty and hunger.
Residents say aid reaching southern Gaza is insufficient and prices remain high despite ceasefire talks.
A woman waiting in line said, “We wait for hours to get food for our children. Prices are burning, and even bread counts as a full meal.”
The bottom line:
Charities warn that ongoing blockades and import restrictions are crippling relief efforts. They’re calling on the UN and humanitarian groups to intervene and provide food, water, and shelter for hundreds of thousands of families facing daily hunger.
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