Two brothers in Gaza, Hani and Mahmoud Almadhoun, have started a soup kitchen to combat starvation in the region amidst a lack of humanitarian aid. The kitchen now serves around 3,000 people daily and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars online to purchase food locally.
Key Points
Hani and Mahmoud Almadhoun started a soup kitchen in Gaza to feed families facing starvation
The kitchen now serves around 3,000 people daily and has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars online
The brothers aim to expand their efforts to combat hunger in Gaza
Pros
Providing essential aid to families facing starvation in Gaza
Raising awareness about the dire humanitarian situation in the region
Bypassing bureaucratic hurdles faced by international aid agencies
Cons
Lack of sufficient aid reaching Palestinians in Gaza
Risk and danger involved in operating in a war zone