Palestinians Frustrated and Hopeless as they Await Supplies Amid Truce

A woman in Gaza expresses her frustration and despair as she waits in line for cooking gas. She describes the destruction and loss of life caused by the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The war has resulted in the displacement of 80% of the population in Gaza. While a temporary truce has allowed for the release of prisoners and the delivery of some aid, there are still widespread shortages of basic necessities. The Israeli government has limited the supply of fuel, fearing it could be used by Hamas. The World Health Organization warns that the health infrastructure in Gaza is on the verge of collapse, and more people may die from disease than from bombings. Despite the truce, many buildings are damaged or destroyed, and farmers struggle to recover in the aftermath of the war. The lack of electricity has also impacted local industries, like olive pressing, which rely on fuel.