Palestinians Face Unrelenting Suffering in Gaza Amid Escalating Israeli Occupation

The lives of Majed's family, including his wife and children, have been reduced to a constant struggle for survival in Gaza, exacerbated by the ongoing Israeli occupation. The family's daily routine is marked by uncertainty, as they are forced to move from one unsafe location to another, never knowing if they will make it through the day. The devastating effects of the war have taken a toll on the family's well-being, with Majed's wife sending their children into the streets to collect paper and wood for cooking fires due to the unaffordable prices of basic necessities.

Key Takeaways:

• More than 75 members of Majed's extended family have been claimed by the war, with his home being reduced to rubble.
• Majed's wife receives around RM990 every 40 to 50 days, but is unable to afford essential items due to skyrocketing prices of food and other basic necessities.
• The cost of a kilogramme of rice has increased from 10 shekels to over 50 or 70 shekels, making it impossible for Palestinians to afford basic needs.
• Israel's atrocities have extended beyond October 7, with the Zionist soldiers' actions in the Nakba in 1948 still felt today.
• Palestinians are facing a crisis beyond imagination, with no money, no salary, and nothing they can buy, making survival in Gaza increasingly difficult.

Statistics:

• More than 41,000 Palestinians, including 17,000 children, have been killed in the Israeli military's targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure.
• Over 60% of residential buildings in Gaza have been damaged.
• The West Bank has faced ongoing dispossession, with over 350 settlements and outposts housing more than 700,000 Israeli settlers.

Sources:

• Najiha Borhan, "USM student chronicles Gaza's devastation during Israeli attacks", news@nst.com.my.
• Muhammad Nadir Al-Nuri Kamaruzaman, Cinta Gaza Malaysia chief executive officer, in an interview with Najiha Borhan.
• Dr Belal Alakhras, academic and political analyst, in an interview with Najiha Borhan.