Palestine

The story of Gaza

By Zohra Sooliman, Director: Gift of the Givers Careline Counselling Service

Gaza, a coastal city, was subjected to 23 days of constant bombardment from air, land and sea. The people have endured the impact of a seige for just under two years, depriving them of the most basic needs. The Israeli army deliberately targeted innocent civilians. Not only have they suffered the trauma of losing many members of their family and friends, but this is compounded by the partial or total destruction of their homes. The gruesome injuries, tragic deaths and catastrophic damage only begin to tell the story.

The Gift of the Givers mission to Gaza left with a 40 member delegation consisting of doctors, trauma specialists and journalists. After some obstruction at the notorious Rafah border, namely on the Egypt side, we finally entered Gaza.

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