Gaza Crisis Deepens: Residents Struggle for Basic Needs

Amid escalating violence in Gaza, residents are facing a dire humanitarian crisis as access to food, water, and medical supplies collapses. The Gaza health department reported over 300 deaths—mostly women and children—and 800 injuries in 24 hours due to recent airstrikes, displacing thousands who now crowd into southern areas.

A CGTN stringer captured scenes of long lines for water and bread in Al-Zahra district, where displaced families from northern Gaza have overwhelmed local resources. Muhammad Al-Ghaf, a resident, described the chaos: \"There were 10,000 people here before—now it’s 30,000. Supplies are paralyzed… Help these children!\"

The surge in displacement has strained infrastructure, with aid groups warning of a ‘catastrophic’ shortage of essentials. Hospitals, already under pressure, struggle to treat the wounded as fuel and medicine dwindle.

As international calls for de-escalation grow louder, young activists globally are mobilizing online campaigns to spotlight Gaza’s plight. For now, families remain trapped in a cycle of survival, hoping for relief. #StayInformed

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Gaza resident says it's hard to get necessities for most vulnerable

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