Gaza Herald – Gaza’s Ministry of Social Development says the ongoing Israeli genocide has created an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, leaving more than 75,000 children orphaned, 45,000 widows, and 68,000 sole survivors who have lost their entire families.
Speaking at a press conference in Gaza City, Deputy Minister Riyad Al-Bitar said more than 80% of Gaza’s population has lost their homes, forcing hundreds of thousands of families into shelters, schools, or makeshift tents. He added that around one million Palestinians are currently living in displacement centers, while many others remain in damaged homes that offer little protection.
Al-Bitar said humanitarian aid entering Gaza remains far below the population’s needs, with only 120 to 150 aid trucks arriving daily. He also cited UN data indicating that international funding has covered only 25% of Gaza’s humanitarian requirements, forcing community kitchens to reduce food production from the estimated need of one million meals per day to about 300,000 meals.
He warned that recovery efforts continue to face severe obstacles due to funding shortages, damaged infrastructure, and restrictions affecting humanitarian operations. According to Al-Bitar, approximately 75% of the funding needed for recovery has yet to be secured. At the same time, essential health, education, and social services continue to operate at minimal capacity or remain suspended.
The ministry called for stronger coordination among humanitarian organizations. It urged the international community to increase support for relief and recovery efforts, emphasizing the need for a unified aid distribution system to ensure assistance reaches those most in need.
