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In Gaza, daily life has transformed into a constant struggle for survival. Since the destruction of his home in November 2023, a father and journalist has shared his heartbreaking experience, where his family, once united in their world, now lives through the stories he relays to the outside. Their tent has become a refuge, a space of safety amid the chaos.
The conditions they live in are extreme, with many families sleeping on the floor, cooking with firewood, and battling to secure food. The face of his eldest son, Ayham, reflects the childhood suffering stolen by conflict; now he is the one navigating the hardships of obtaining water and food. The father feels profound pride in his son’s courage, yet an overwhelming helplessness for not being able to provide the protection he deserves.
The journalist’s wife tries to be a beacon of hope for their other children. Despite the lack of formal education due to the destruction of schools, Swar and Saba seek to learn through intermittent access to the internet, while Shams creates art from scraps of cardboard from the ruins. Their youngest, Momen, just four years old, has made the noise of explosions part of his normality, leaving his parents grappling with painful questions they don’t know how to answer.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has noted that over 625,000 children in Gaza are deprived of a safe education, jeopardizing the future of an entire generation. The lack of schools is acutely felt when a journalist reports on the malnutrition of a child or on a distressed mother unable to feed her kids. The scenes at humanitarian aid distribution points are devastating, with thousands of people struggling to secure flour and other basic necessities, facing an imminent risk due to desperation.
The threat of famine is becoming increasingly evident, exacerbated by economic instability and the collapse of a health system in crisis, where 85% of hospitals are non-operational. Basic medications are unattainable for those suffering from chronic illnesses, while the World Food Programme reports a shortage of nutritious food.
The streets of Gaza are strewn with tents, as more than 85% of the population has been displaced by the conflict. The situation is unsustainable, and the sound of war has become part of daily life. Nights are particularly terrifying, with the constant fear of not waking up to dawn. Residents live in a state of perpetual tension, adopting anxiety as a normal part of their lives.
In the midst of this tragedy, the journalist strives to be the voice of those who have been silenced. Each passing day poses questions about the future: is survival possible? Will there be an end to this nightmare? Despite the uncertainty and hopelessness, telling these stories remains essential. Every voice in Gaza is crucial; every story deserves to be heard.
Source: MiMub in Spanish
