Gaza’s Summer Crisis: A Humanitarian Catastrophe Fueled by Failed Policies and Blockades

As temperatures soar above 86 degrees Fahrenheit in the Gaza Strip, the daily struggle for survival grows ever more desperate for its 2 million residents. Families like Rida Abu Hadayed’s endure punishing conditions inside flimsy tents with no electricity or reliable water supply—just to stay alive under the blistering sun.But this is not just a natural hardship; it is a man-made catastrophe fueled by decades of failed governance and destructive policies that ignore the well-being of ordinary Palestinians while empowering radical elements.Blockade and Fuel Shortages Starve Basic NeedsIsrael’s blockade, which restricts food, fuel, and medicine from entering Gaza, is often...