Amid the ongoing conflict with Israel, residents of Gaza are turning to donkey-drawn carts as fuel and gas supplies have run out. In Khan Yunis, a city in southern Gaza, cars are abandoned along roadsides, their tanks empty with no relief in sight. Horse-drawn carriages and donkey carts have become the primary mode of transportation, echoing a return to more primitive times.
However, this alternative is not without its challenges. Livestock feed is rapidly becoming scarce, adding another layer of strain on the community. Maher Shaheen, a resident evacuated from Al-Zana, expressed his despair over the situation. “There is no life since the conflict began,” he said. “We drive donkey carts all day long for 30 shekels. Life is over for us in Gaza. We are back to primitive times.” Shaheen struggles not only to find transportation but also to feed his children amid the shortages.
The reliance on animal-drawn carts highlights the severe humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. As modern conveniences become inaccessible, residents are forced to adapt in order to meet their basic needs. The scarcity of essential resources like fuel and food underscores the urgent need for relief and a resolution to the conflict.
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Locals rely on donkey-drawn carts due to lack of fuel in Gaza
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