Gaza Faces Food Crisis as Blockade Intensifies

As Israel's blockade on Gaza continues, Palestinian families like Ibtisam Ghalia's face severe food shortages, skyrocketing prices, and the daily trauma of conflict, with many relying on minimal rations and aid that has all but run out. The blockade has left essential supplies scarce and forced families to survive on one or two small meals a day, while the sounds of ongoing airstrikes and personal losses, such as the death of loved ones in attacks, compound their psychological distress. Similarly, journalist Plestia Alaqad recounts the normalization of violence and trauma in Gaza, highlighting how the constant threat of bombings has shaped daily life and coping mechanisms for civilians. Both accounts underscore the profound humanitarian crisis and enduring psychological toll experienced by Palestinians living under siege and bombardment.