Shahad Ali – The USA Potato

For Families Sheltering in Nylon Tents, Gaza’s Scorching Summer Is Unbearable

The intense heat is compounded as swarms of flies and mosquitoes infest the tents due to an absence of sewage services.

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Only two bags of infested flour are left in my house. I interviewed others also facing starvation and ground invasion.

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After 18 months under siege, cash is a scarce commodity in Gaza as many have trouble accessing funds in their accounts.

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In Gaza, many of us have come to fear the forced starvation that Israel is inflicting on us more than its bombs.

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Last Eid in Gaza was overshadowed by destruction, heavy bombardment and bloodshed. I’d hoped this Eid wouldn’t be too.

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