Palestinian Desperation in Crowded Gaza Camps

In southern Gaza, young girls and boys struggle for food and water amidst dire conditions driven by repeated evacuation orders. A humanitarian zone declared by Israel is now overcrowded, leading to severe shortages of basic necessities. The ongoing conflict has displaced 90% of Gaza's residents, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

In southern Gaza, young girls screamed and elbowed each other in a desperate attempt to reach the front of the food line. Men hurriedly distributed rice and chicken, with platefuls often falling to the ground.

Nearby, boys waited for hours to fill containers with water, standing among closely packed tents. Hunger and desperation were evident as the crowded camp on Deir al-Balah's beachfront saw scarce resources depleting.

The situation in Gaza's 'humanitarian zone' has deteriorated as waves of evacuees arrive daily, driven by multiple evacuation orders issued by the Israeli military, which claims Hamas has launched rockets from the area. The conflict has seen 90% of Gaza's population displaced, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis.

(With inputs from agencies.)