Thousands in Gaza are anxious about the reconciliation with hope of rebuilding their homes that have been lost during the last Israeli war over 2 years ago. The reconciliation agreement that was signed by Fatah and Hamas, ending the division and conflict that lasted over four years.
“The reconciliation took place…I want them to rebuild my home. What are they waiting for? I’m tired of waiting,” said Nizar Sultan, one of the many Palestinians whose homes are still in ruins.
Abu-Mohammed Al-Atatra expressed to “Islam Online”: “the dream of rebuilding our homes after the Israeli war is a dream that was long lost for over two years. We are used to homelessness; it’s a part of our daily lives.”
“But now, and after the reconciliation, that dream of rebuilding our homes is revitalized. We no longer want to think about how we’ll live and survive through the cold winters and scorching summers.” more
Until now, the besieged Gaza Strip has stayed free of the novel coronavirus spreading across the world. As the Gaza Strip has been under a stringent Israeli-led blockade for nearly 13 years, the spread of the coronavirus - officially known as COVID-19 - has become the topic of discussion for many Palestinians, with some joking that the blockade was preventing them from being exposed.But as authorities in the coastal Palestinian enclave gear up to contain any potential outbreak, serious questions have arisen about the risks and implications of such a scenario. But given its already difficult humanitarian situation and high population density, an outbreak in the Gaza Strip could prove to be catastrophic, health officials have warned. "If the virus enters Gaza and spreads, it will get out of hand," Gaza Ministry of Health spokesperson Majdi Thuhair told Middle East Eye, as he explained that a severe shortage of resources and personnel would make it near impossible
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