Fighting in Gaza: Humanitarian crisis escalates - what to do now?

Fighting in Gaza: Humanitarian crisis escalates - what to do now?

Gaza, Palästina - The continuing battles in the Gaza Strip and the devastating humanitarian situation are increasingly becoming the focus of the international community. The Gaza Israel conflict, a central component of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, has a long and bloody story that goes back to 1948 when over 700,000 Palestinians were driven out of their home tations. Since then, Israel has had a total of 15 wars in the Gaza Strip, with the current Gaza War, which has continued since 2023, has already requested over 50,000 Palestinian fatalities-more than the total number of fatalities in all previous conflicts of this type. Wikipedia points out that Israel has reacted to the threat to the threat of militant groups in Gaza since its foundation.

The phase of the escalation began on October 7, 2023 when Palestinian fighter Israel attacked and killed 1,143 people, mostly civilians. This led to a massive Israeli reaction in the form of bombing and an invasion, which had more than 43,000 Gazans until November 2024. The tense security conditions shape the daily life of people in the Gaza Strip, while Israel has declared the area as a "enemy area" since 2007 and strict blockages were imposed on land, air and sea to prevent possible attacks.

Humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip

The humanitarian location in the Gaza Strip is alarming. People suffer from serious defects from food, water and medical supply goods. Aid deliveries reach the Gaza Strip, but local sources report an acute undersupply - especially in the north of the area. According to SRF on Wednesday reached the area with relief goods, but the distribution is designed due to the continued fighting and the chaotic conditions in refugee camps extremely difficult.

in the refugee camps, especially in Chan Yunis, the conditions are catastrophic. People live in provisional tent camps, while the WHO reports that vaccination campaigns, including to combat polio, had to be canceled prematurely. Due to security concerns, no struggles for vaccination campaigns can be observed, which also tightens the health situation.

political developments and international reactions

international actors negotiate about ceasefire and humanitarian aid, but the conflict continues to come to a head. Israeli attacks on refugee camps and numerous civilian institutions have continued to tense the situation. According to reports, medical facilities and schools were met, which leads to a further escalation of the humanitarian crisis. At the same time, the blockade of the Gaza Strip is criticized by many as collective punishment, while Israel justifies it as necessary to defend rocket attacks.

The international community is obliged to react to current developments and to work for a solution. In view of the dramatic humanitarian situation and the high civil sacrifice, a rethink is necessary to enable permanent peace in the region. ZVW reports on the arguments that support Israeli politics, and the Urgency to conduct a dialogue that respects the voices of both sides and puts the humanitarian needs in the foreground.