28.12.2025
About Gaza, for those who might care
I am unable to write anything about Gaza any more. The people of Gaza have been left to their own destiny.
The announcement of ceasefire is enough to turn all eyes away from Gaza, while Gaza keeps suffering and bleeding
Since the ceasefire was announced more than 400 people in Gaza have been killed, and again the majority are children and women, still people can barely find their daily food.
56% of Gaza, which anyway is small, is empty of Gaza’s people and is controlled by Israel army who continue destroying all the buildings and infrastructure within this area. And this area the 56%, is growing every day. The Israeli army is moving into the 44 % taking more space and squeezing Gaza’s people into a more and more small area.
The majority of people are living in very fragile shelters, made of cloth and that does not preotect them from heat or cold, from sun nor rain.
There in Kiryat Gat, in what they call “the Military Coordination Center”, they have big screens showing everything that is happening inside Gaza. They see people drown in winter. They see people in queues for food; they see people in queues for water, they see the Israeli army moving around inside Gaza and continuing to kill innocent people. They see all of this and more, as if they are watching an entertaining movie. Nothing moves them, not the cries of the hungry and cold children, nor the despair of the people.
They know that 3700 pregnant women are at risk of malnutrition and they don’t care
They know that there are 15,000 injured and sick people in need of health treatment outside Gaza, and already 190 of them have died and they don’t care.
They know that the health system is collapsing and they don’t care.
They know that the education system collapsing and they don’t care.
They know that there are more than 20,000 unexploded ordinances amongst the rubble which are life threatening and they don’t care.
They know that there are more than 90,000 children on the edge of malnutrition and they don’t care.
Despite the announcement of a ceasefire, the people of Gaza continue to face severe and interlinked challenges:
1- Humanitarian and Living Conditions
- Severe shortages of food and safe drinking water, soaring prices, and a collapse in purchasing power.
- Damaged water and electricity networks with ongoing service disruptions.
- Overcrowded displacement shelters and a critical lack of adequate shelter, especially during winter.
2- Health sector:
- Hospitals and health facilities damaged or non-functional, operating at limited capacity.
- Shortages of medicines, medical supplies, and health staff.
- Large numbers of injured people and persons with disabilities requiring long-term rehabilitation.
3- Mental Health and Social Impact
- Widespread psychological trauma, anxiety, and depression, particularly among children.
- Family disintegration, loss of breadwinners, and increased risks of domestic violence and child protection concerns.
- Urgent need for sustained mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services.
4- Housing and infrastructure
- Extensive destruction of homes and critical infrastructure (roads, sewage systems, telecommunications).
- Lack of clear, rapid reconstruction plans and delays in the entry of construction materials.
5- Education:
- Disruption of education, with partial or unsafe returns to learning.
- Schools destroyed or used as shelters, and shortages of teaching/learning materials.
6- Economic and livelihood:
- Near-total paralysis of the local economy and extremely high unemployment.
- Loss of income sources and declining opportunities in trade, fishing, and agriculture.
7- Movement and Access:
- Ongoing restrictions on movement and border crossings, limiting access to healthcare, travel, and trade.
- Complicated procedures for aid entry and equitable distribution.
8- Security and political challenges:
- Fragility of the ceasefire and persistent fear of renewed escalation.
- Absence of a political horizon and lack of clear civilian protection and accountability mechanisms.
9- Humanitarian Operations and Coordination
- Challenges in safe access, coordination, and coverage for humanitarian actors.
- Need for flexible, long-term funding and better coordination to avoid duplication and gaps.
Conclusion:
A ceasefire is a necessary step, but it is not sufficient. Gaza’s recovery requires sustained civilian protection, effective opening of crossings, a comprehensive humanitarian response, and well-planned reconstruction, with people—especially children—at the centre of all efforts.
Yet, no one cares
So why write ?????