A new tragedy in Gaza.. Grass is the food of the Palestinians during Ramadan

As the UN Security Council demands an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and fears of famine increase, hungry civilians in the Strip search for wild green hibiscus because there is nothing else edible..

This reminds once again of the suffering of the population in the Palestinian Strip during the war that has been raging for more than 5 months that followed the October 7 attack in Israel.

Palestinians struggle with when they should be fasting during the month of Ramadan, as do millions of other Muslims around the world who enjoy large Iftar meals with their families and watch special television programmes..

The Integrated International Classification for Food Security (IPC), which monitors global hunger rates, reported on March 18 that Gaza is on the brink of famine, which is likely to occur by May in northern Gaza and could spread across the Strip by July.

Fears are growing that the hibiscus will only provide temporary relief at a time when uncertainty over aid delivery is deepening, while mediators seek to narrow the gaps between Israel and Hamas regarding the terms of a ceasefire and the release of hostages..

( The Middle East)