Residents of Gaza, suffering under the weight of the ongoing Israeli war, are desperate for immediate relief and are anxiously awaiting a truce agreement. After 15 months of continuous conflict, the population is urgently calling for essential humanitarian aid, including food, water, and electricity. Temporary shelter, such as tents or caravans, and the reopening of border crossings for the safe movement of individuals and patients, are vital. Additionally, there is a desperate need for a reduction in prices and a swift restoration of public services and financial systems.

Khaled Al-Afghani, a Palestinian whose home was destroyed during the war, voiced the struggles of many, stating, “My house was destroyed, and I no longer have shelter for my family. My priority is to secure urgent housing, even if it’s a caravan, until my home can be rebuilt.” He added that the humanitarian situation is worsening as available aid continues to fall short of the needs of the people. “I need to provide food and water for my family, especially with the blockade that has exacerbated the crisis,” Al-Afghani said.

Similarly, Palestinian mother Hala Al-Dimyati stressed the importance of normalcy, stating, “The people of Gaza need a normal life, not just survival. We need security and peace of mind so that our children can return to school and resume their normal lives.” In the same vein, farmer Saeed Al-Najjar urgently called for support for Gaza’s agriculture sector, which was devastated by the war. “I need assistance to access seeds and farming equipment, and the damaged agricultural lands must be rehabilitated,” he said. Al-Najjar emphasized that agriculture is a crucial source of food in Gaza, and without support, the region will face a severe food crisis in the future.

In addition to humanitarian needs, Mahmoud Abu Sa’ghan from the Palestinian Monetary Authority urged the reopening of bank branches, which have been largely destroyed in the conflict, to restore financial stability for the residents. A report from the World Bank revealed that 93% of the banks in Gaza have been rendered non-operational, further deepening the economic hardship faced by families. Furthermore, the war has devastated 88% of microfinance institutions and insurance companies, worsening the financial crisis in the region.

As Gaza continues to face widespread destruction, young activist Azmi Abdel-Jawad highlighted the exploitation of the crisis by some traders, calling for an end to fraud and price gouging. “Greedy traders think only of their own profits,” he stated. Meanwhile, Wasim Abu Sultan emphasized the urgency of restoring power to Gaza, with the electricity crisis being one of the region's most critical challenges. According to Gaza’s Electricity Distribution Company, initial losses from the war have reached around $450 million due to the destruction of power infrastructure.