In one corner of Gaza, drowning in destruction and echoing with suffering, sat Umm Saleh, a woman in her fifties, beside her modest tent hastily erected after losing her home in the latest bombardment. Her face told stories of patience and resilience, with lines of time etched on it as if they were records of unforgettable events.
Umm Saleh, who once lived in a small house filled with the voices of her children, now bore witness to the agony of displacement. She was forced to flee with her children after a shell hit their home, leaving behind years of memories and simple belongings she never imagined would become unattainable.
Every morning, Umm Saleh leaves her tent in search of sustenance to feed her children. She goes to bakeries providing aid, waiting for hours under Gaza’s scorching sun. Despite the exhaustion that weighs down her frail body, she carries the bread, dampened with her tears, and returns with a fake smile that conceals the worries of a mother striving to protect the remnants of her family.
At night, when everyone else is asleep, Umm Saleh remains seated at the entrance of the tent, gazing at the dark sky. She reminisces about the days gone by, about her home that was once filled with warmth, and about her elderly, ailing husband of 70 years. Despite the pain, she finds remnants of hope in her heart—a hope for a day when peace will return and her children and grandchildren will live in a new home brimming with joy.
In moments of solitude, Umm Saleh finds solace in prayer and supplication. She implores God to protect Gaza and its people and to wipe away the dust of sorrow from everyone’s hearts. She often repeats, “We are here to remind the world that we are stronger than war, and we will rebuild our lives anew, no matter the cost.”
Umm Saleh is not just a displaced woman but a symbol of patience and strength in the face of harsh circumstances. Her story, like the stories of thousands of mothers in Gaza, embodies the continuous struggle for life in a land torn apart by war, yet still blossoming with hope.
Does anyone else remember when Elon was like “if anyone knows how to end world hunger for 6 billion USD, I’ll fund it” and UNICEF was like “we’re going to spend a month to make a plan to end world hunger for 6 billion USD and Elon is going to fund it” and Elon was like “actually, nah” and then bought Twitter instead?
I think that was one of the worst things I’ll ever see in my life.
Please can someone Paypal us €4,800 today Until we reach it! We need materials for the tent and my kids are struggling whole day. We also consume our last pair of bread and clean water this morning . 🇵🇸💔🧎🏻
If you all not know My dear friends, my wife just gave birth and we really have nothing. I am so ashamed as a father of the family beg For this but I have no other hopes 💔
Hello, my name is Jaafar from North Gaza. I previously created a GoFoundMe donation campaign, and when I got $2,400, they deleted the campaign without knowing the reason. Please support me in my new campaign, Chuffed. Any amount you donate, even if it is small, will help buy flour and vegetables for my family. The price of everything we have is many times its normal price. Please help save my family from starvation! 🥹🙏
Please know that the beginning is difficult for everyone, donate even a small amount, it will definitely mean a lot to us 💔🥲
Please donate to save my family from the danger of dying from hunger🙏
I ask you this with all shame, today we cannot provide bread for my family of 24 members.
The reason for this southern increase in bread prices is as a result of the closure of the crossings by the Zionist occupation, as the price of a bag of flour became 250€.
I don't know whether we will survive this new famine or not, but I know that your help will help save my family from danger.💔
The campaign is documented in Google Docs el shab-hussin No. 219
Fun fact: in the 80′s the Dutch Unemployed Union held ‘fridge raids’ to protest against poverty.
They’d find out when a politician of big boss who upheld poverty and starvation wages was speaking at some public even, then they’d carefully break into his house with a LOT of people and they would eat EVERY piece of food in his house and leave the empty dished behind without taking anything else.
Direct action at its finest.
I theoretically disapprove, but at least it’s ballsy as fuck.
I no longer disapprove.
Growth
One time my brother’s construction crew didn’t get paid on time. So he went to the boss’ house at dinnertime and when the boss opened the door my brother walked right in, asking “what’s for dinner?” And while the boss sputtered and protested, my brother started going through his fridge, calmly explaining that since he didn’t get paid, he didn’t have money for groceries, and his kid was sitting hungry at home because they didn’t have dinner. The boss’ family looked on in horror as my brother commented on how much nice food the boss had in his fridge. Until the boss finally loaded my brother up with a bunch of stuff out of the freezer and managed to get him to leave. Everyone got paid the next day and, as far as I know, they got paid on time as long as my brother worked there. Who knew that being supremely annoying could be such a gift?!
Hello guys, I am Rana from Gaza, a university professor with a master’s degree in statistics and a mother of 4 children. We lost our home due to the war, and my workplace, the Islamic University, was destroyed, as was my husband’s workplace, and we became homeless and jobless. My husband and I are trying to provide a decent life for our children. Please help us. Any donation you make will help us rebuild our lives 😭🙏
CXURRENTLY UNVETTED BUT THE REVERSE IMAGE SEARCH HAS COME UP CLEAR. I’VE ALSO TALKED TO THEM AND THEY ARE TRYING TO GET VERIFIED
This campaign is vetted by association through @ayoosh-gaza77 (vetted). Proof under cut.
Disclaimer: I am NOT an official vetter and I did NOT vet this. That was done by the aforementioned vetted Palestinian, I’m just the messenger. I personally believe this campaign is legitimate given the evidence and encourage you to share and donate if you feel comfortable.
“Across the Gaza Strip, at least 2.15 million people, or 96 percent of the population, are facing high levels of food shortages, with one in five people facing starvation. (…) Fresh produce, including cucumbers and tomatoes, are among the most expensive after Israel destroyed most of Gaza’s farms, wells and greenhouses.” (source)
Prices of basic goods fluctuate depending on how much aid has been let through on any given day. Right now though:
Flour (25kg): $150 in the south, $1,000 in the north. Before the war it was $9
12 eggs: $32 in the south, $73 in the north. Before the war it was $3.50
Cucumbers (1kg): $8 in the south, $150 in the north. Before the war it was $1
Tomatoes (1kg): $12 in the south, $180 in the north. Before the war it was $1
Faten & her sister both have dietary restrictions and both need at least fresh produce on occasion in their diet. This is especially true for Faten’s little sister, who’s diet can be the difference between needing invasive surgery and not. Displacement and relentless bombing has stripped the family of their livelihoods. They have no choice but to rely on donations for basic survival, but donations have basically completely stalled. Please keep donating and sharing, even the smallest donations will make a huge impact. (vetted here, #289)
