Omar
Omar is a 37-year-old Palestinian living in Gaza with his family. He works with Oxfam and its partners, especially on the problems around the provision of clean water and sanitation to Gaza City and other areas.
Under blockade: A child's birthday in Gaza
Another clear and starry night in Gaza - and cold, as cold as it gets this time of year. I woke up shivering this morning. Yesterday my family and I spent the evening in darkness and without any warmth because of yet another electricity cut. Outside on my way into work there is hardly anyone on the streets. It's bitterly cold and there are heavy winds that make your hands and face feel raw. Most people are staying inside trying to keep warm with what little they have. You see, now it is even more difficult to get blankets in the market because very few goods are being allowed into or out of Gaza by the Israeli government. ...
