Gaza experiences an oppressive summer marked by extreme heat, hunger, and grief. The region resembles an open-air furnace with residents lacking basic necessities such as water and shade. The ongoing conflict has turned Gaza’s landscape into rubble, with beaches blockaded and essential resources becoming almost nonexistent. The harsh realities of summer in Gaza highlight the consequences of war, where the environment suffers from pollution and destruction, further exacerbating the climate crisis. The situation evokes a stark contrast to the ongoing discussions about heatwaves in Europe, exposing a true climate cruelty resulting from conflict.
In Gaza, summer brings thirst, hunger, and grief as the land has transformed into an open-air furnace without water, shade, or escape from intense heat.
As temperatures rise, Gaza lacks basic necessities; water is scarce, food distributions are limited, and the environment suffers from wartime destruction and pollution.
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