Summary
In Gaza, a woman named Warda Abu Jarad, who was blinded during an Israeli air strike, has opened a bakery to support her family. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has left many Palestinians like her struggling to rebuild their lives. The ceasefire has brought some relief, although aid remains limited.
Key Facts
- Warda Abu Jarad, a 51-year-old living in Gaza, lost her sight due to an Israeli air strike.
- She opened a bakery to support her family after becoming blind.
- The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on October 10, 2023.
- Israel claims it allows 600 aid trucks into Gaza each day, but Hamas reports the number is around 150.
- Israel recently reopened the Zikim crossing to boost aid access to northern Gaza.
- There are warnings that the aid allowed into Gaza is not enough to meet the needs of the people.
- The United Nations emphasized the importance of open crossings for humanitarian aid.
- Warda dreams of having her sight restored and seeing her daughter married.
