The long, deadly walk Gazans are forced to take for a food parcel
Carrying empty sacks and plastic containers, many walked for hours in the hope of collecting basic food supplies for their families.
Gazans were forced to travel long, often dangerous distances – through active combat zones – to reach new, controversial aid distribution sites.
The journey was impossible for many disabled or injured people, as well as the elderly and families with small children.
Many of those who could, take the risk of being killed in an active war zone and of being shot during chaotic scenes at aid centres. They say the journey for aid was worth it.
Israeli tanks positioned near an aid distribution centre. Photo: AP
Ahmed Bashir, 36, walked more than 12km to reach the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) centre. 'My feet and back hurt,' said the father of several children, 'but coming back with a parcel of food is a victory'.
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