Watan-Al Jazeera channel broadcasted live footage showcasing, through its correspondent in Gaza, a glimpse of the humanitarian aid provided to the residents of the region.
In this scene, the channel’s correspondent, Mohamed Weshah, was seen conversing with a citizen who received aid intended for seven individuals.
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The correspondent asked the Palestinian citizen about the contents of the aid package, to which he replied, “This voucher contains two cans of meat and 10 (pieces of) biscuits. This voucher is for 7 people. Is it sufficient?”
Expressing shock at the contents, the Al Jazeera correspondent commented that they barely seem enough for one person, stating, “This is the assistance that comes to the Gaza Strip… Biscuits filled with dates are not sufficient for even one child.”
He pointed out that the meat can is supposed to be distributed for seven people, expressing strong astonishment and questioning how seven individuals could benefit from such a small package.
Huge Toll of Gaza’s Martyrs
As the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip reached its 60th day, the occupying forces continued their ground offensive and shelling in various parts of the territory.
According to the latest count of casualties from the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, the number of martyrs has risen to 15,899 since the beginning of the war, with approximately 42,000 people reported injured.
Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza
Alongside this significant loss of life and injuries, the Gaza Strip is grappling with a horrifying humanitarian catastrophe, as highlighted by numerous international organizations.
Concerns about the worsening humanitarian crisis intensified as the Israeli military intensified its airstrikes and shelling in the southern regions of the Gaza Strip.
In this context, a United Nations official warned that the expansion of Israeli military operations in the southern Gaza Strip could lead to an even more terrifying scenario, one that humanitarian operations might struggle to address.
Lynn Hastings, the UN Coordinator for Humanitarian Affairs in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, stated that since the resumption of fighting on December 1st, after a humanitarian ceasefire, Israeli military operations have extended to southern Gaza.
She added that this expansion of Israeli ground operations has forced tens of thousands of other Palestinians to seek refuge in areas facing increased pressure, where desperation prevails in their quest for water, food, shelter, and safety. Hastings emphasized that there is no safe haven in Gaza.