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Gaza residents risk deadly crossings for basic supplies.
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A simple trip across Gaza to obtain za'atar—a common herb used in Palestinian cuisine—now demands a series of life-or-death decisions, We Are Not Numbers reported. Roads throughout the territory function as active war zones, transforming routine journeys into dangerous undertakings that force civilians to weigh survival against necessity.
The account highlights the severe constraints on movement and commerce within Gaza, where even acquiring everyday goods requires residents to navigate hazardous conditions. Obtaining basic staples has become an exercise in risk assessment, as the breakdown of security and infrastructure makes travel across the territory unpredictable and potentially fatal.
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