As Ramadan comes to a close, Palestinians say finding and affording food in Gaza a challenge [Video]

As Muslims in Gaza prepare to mark Eid this weekend and the end of the holy month of Ramadan, families say they’re barely making ends meet, with no food entering the territory for nearly a month. 

Rania Hegazy, 38, who is currently sheltering in a tent in Gaza City with her husband and three children, was ordered by the Israeli army to evacuate Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza last week.

“We’re living on canned food. There is no clean water or proper hygiene,” Hegazy told CBC News freelance videographer Mohamed El Saife on Thursday from the tent encampment.

“Last Ramadan was bad, but this one is even worse.” 

Nearly one month after Israel imposed a complete blockade on all aidand goods entering into Gaza, humanitarian organizations say their food supplies are dwindling as food prices are soaring. Hegazy said finding food to feed her family becomes more and more challenging each day, especially during Ramadan — a holy month where millions …