Help me survive in Gaza.
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I am Huda from Gaza. The war began on October 7, 2023. On the seventh day of the conflict, October 14, 2023, at 10:00 AM, our home was bombed. Tragically, my 17-year-old sister, my 8-year-old nephew, and my 19-year-old cousin were killed. My father sustained serious injuries and requires surgery outside of Gaza; he continues to suffer from the effects of his injuries. My mother, my sister, my brother, and I also have injuries.
Our home, which was completely destroyed, consisted of four floors, each covering 270 square meters. It included two apartments, each worth $30,000. The ground floor housed a supermarket, which was our source of income. This was destroyed and subsequently burned due to the bombing, with damages amounting to $20,000. Our private car, worth $30,000, was also destroyed in the attack.
My sister, who lost her child, suffers from a chronic illness (Crohn’s disease and high levels of electricity) which has worsened since the loss of her child and due to a lack of medication. After our home was destroyed, we were displaced to an area near the sea, with nothing left due to the destruction of our house. Our lives are at constant risk from naval boats, bombings, and artillery. We have been hit by shrapnel multiple times and have been displaced several times, never finding safety. Bombings and massacres are everywhere.
We were trapped in Nasser Hospital, and one of our relatives was arrested. I swear to God, I am exhausted and have faced death more times than I can count, to the point where I cry every night before sleep and experience nightmares. We are now living under internal siege, with Israeli tanks surrounding us from the north and south, and our situation is so dire it is beyond imagination.
Economic conditions are extremely difficult due to soaring prices, and all we have are canned goods that arrive with great difficulty. I have contracted hepatitis due to contaminated water, food, and the polluted environment. We suffer from numerous illnesses and vitamin deficiencies, and our mental state is incredibly strained. We struggle even to charge our phones to stay in touch or to charge batteries for lighting at night, as there has been no electricity since the start of the war. The lack of drinking water and the high cost of food exacerbate our situation, as there is no work or money, and the economic situation in the country is extremely poor.
I have lost all hope of surviving this massacre.
In light of these dire circumstances, we urgently seek your help and donations to support us through this crisis. We are also exploring any possible opportunities to leave Gaza for a safer place.
We hope you can find it in your hearts to support us and alleviate our suffering during these trying times.
Thank you for your compassion and assistance.
Organiser
Sami Mohammed
Organiser
Euskirchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen