At present, the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip remains dire. For babies in the Gaza Strip, diapers are one of the much-needed supplies. The shortage of diapers has left parents in the Gaza Strip so sad that they have to find alternatives for their children.
As a result of the ongoing conflict, the Inas family has been displaced and now lives in Rafah, the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip. Without diapers, Inas had no choice but to use plastic bags instead, which also made the baby cry.
Displaced people from Gaza Inas Masri: I have twins and an older daughter who both need diapers. I'm going to get it for the kids? The ** price of a pack of diapers on the market is about 180 to 190 shekels (about 355 yuan to 375 yuan), how can I afford it? One pack is only enough for twins for a week. What else can I do when I'm done?
Inas said that daily necessities such as clothes and mattresses are also in short supply, and their lives are very difficult.
Displaced people from Gaza Inas Masri: We are completely devastated, there is nothing. The cold consumed us, and we lacked clothing.
Like Inas, there are many parents in Gaza who are frustrated by the inability to buy diapers for their children.
Displaced Gaza people Hani Subu: We were very tough. Every day we go to the market to see if there are any diapers for sale, but they don't. So we can only wrap the child with a sheet, but after a while, the child will have an infection and need medicine, but how can we get the medicine?
Haney said that even if there were diapers sellers, the lack of money kept them away.
Displaced Gaza people Hani Subu: A diaper now costs 10 shekels (about 20 yuan). Tell me, should I buy food or diapers?
This is a tailor shop in the city of Rafah. Originally, the shop mainly made wedding dresses, but now it has changed to make diapers as a substitute.
Due to shortages, the shopkeeper said the materials they use include even coronavirus-era protective products. He hopes that by producing diaper substitutes, he can help alleviate the plight of some Gaza families.
Tailor shop owner Yasir: About 1.5 million displaced people in Rafah city. There are no diapers or anything else in the market to meet people's needs. Even if there were, it was expensive, and there was a shortage of products on the market.
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