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Gazan Student Shares Starvation and Memory Loss Amidst School Destruction

BBC NewsJuly 23, 20257 min28,486 views
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Student's Struggle with Starvation and Memory Loss

  • πŸ’‘ A student in Gaza, Rezeq Rok, describes literally starving and suffering from memory loss due to the severe lack of food and supplies.
  • πŸ“Œ He has not eaten for three days and has had insufficient meals for three months, prioritizing food for his younger siblings.
  • 🧠 Despite hunger, he is trying to study online, but his younger siblings struggle to retain information due to their own starvation.

Disruption to Education in Gaza

  • πŸ“š Over 90% of schools in Gaza have been destroyed, severely disrupting education for a generation.
  • πŸ’» Rezeq is studying English online and trying to create online schools and WhatsApp groups to share knowledge with those who cannot access the internet.
  • ⚠️ Teachers are scarce due to attacks and deaths, making self-study difficult.

Aspirations Amidst Hardship

  • 🩺 Rezeq dreams of becoming a doctor to heal people who cannot reach hospitals, recognizing the critical importance of medical professionals in a war zone.
  • πŸ₯ He notes that hospitals have also been destroyed, further exacerbating the lack of medical care.

Aid and Distribution Challenges

  • 🚚 Aid trucks are limited, with only 15-30 allowed daily when 500-600 are needed.
  • πŸ“ˆ The limited aid is described as a "drop in the ocean," insufficient to overcome the humanitarian crisis.
  • ⚠️ Gangs loot trucks and sell supplies at exorbitant prices, making them unaffordable for most.
  • 🌍 The situation is perceived by Gazans as the worst man-made starvation in Gaza's history.
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