In just one week, at least five children died from severe cold in #Gaza. Their families told Euro-Med Monitor how the children froze to death in makeshift tents and damaged homes, as #Israel blocks construction materials and leaves children exposed to winter storms.

These pictures are from the day of our return to the northern Gaza Strip.

I stood exactly where the occupation was building its giant military site and preventing us from returning for more than 15 months. I was pained by how much we lost, our sorrow, and our pain before we were able to return. I was drowning as I looked at the people barefoot and suffering... and I kept repeating: "Is it really worth it?"

Generally, the answer was always: "Yes, Gaza is worth it!"

But today, this answer is louder and clearer. Rest in peace, the voice of our people.