A recent poll conducted in early March concluded that nearly 80% of Gazans reported that at least one of their family members had been killed or injured. The satisfaction rate with Hamas’ performance remains high and stable overall, reaching 70%.

Despite this suffering, relief and aid are unfortunately being politicized. The political orientations in general are formulated - as usual - other than what they desire or aspire to: First: Reforming power: Can politics revive bones that are in ruins? A majority of 65% (compared to 68% three months ago) believes that the Palestinian Authority has become a burden on the Palestinian people.