Gaza: in the south, the daily struggle of displaced people to survive between the black market, shortages and getting by
The situation in southern Gaza has become critical for thousands of displaced people who have had to flee the bombings and find refuge in makeshift shelters. These people live in extreme precariousness, fighting every day for their survival in the face of a shortage of resources and soaring prices on the black market.
The displaced people made improvised shelters from recovered materials, out of sight and in precarious sanitary conditions. In addition, with the upcoming arrival of winter, life becomes even more difficult for these families who lack everything.
Humanitarian aid, for its part, arrives in trickles and is not enough to meet the essential needs of the displaced. Water, for example, is an increasingly scarce commodity, and prices on the black market are exorbitant. The displaced thus find themselves forced to pay astronomical sums to obtain drinking water, an injustice which further aggravates their precariousness.
In addition to the shortage, the displaced must face a constantly growing informal economy. Basic necessities are scarce in stores and are sold on the black market at exorbitant prices. Families therefore find themselves forced to be resourceful to meet their needs and find alternatives for food and healthcare.
In this difficult context, solidarity and mutual aid play a crucial role. The displaced support each other, sharing the few resources they have been able to find. Humanitarian associations and volunteers also provide support and try to alleviate the suffering of these displaced people.
It is important to highlight this situation, often forgotten by the media, in order to raise public awareness of the dire living conditions faced by displaced people in Gaza. It is urgent that concrete actions be put in place to help them and enable them to rebuild their lives in dignified conditions.
The current situation requires international mobilization and financial support to provide the necessary resources to the displaced. It is also essential to find lasting solutions to put an end to this vicious circle of precariousness and shortage in which they are trapped.
In concluding this article, it is important to remember that behind the numbers and statistics, there are human beings who are suffering. It is our duty to remain united and make their voices heard, so that they can return to a decent life and hope for a better future.