‘Not aid, but humiliation’: A desperate search for food in Gaza

Deprived of aid due to Israel's blockade, people in Gaza face dire hunger as they brave treacherous conditions to reach Rafah's aid distribution site. Jehad Al-Assar, carrying only meager essentials after a grueling 10km walk, highlights the desperation and resilience of those seeking survival. Meanwhile, Walaa Abu Sa’da’s harrowing journey underscores the systemic struggle for food amidst repeated failures in humanitarian aid delivery, drawing international criticism. Both stories reveal the immense human cost of an unjust blockade that isolates entire communities from basic necessities.