The 1.7 million residents of the Gaza Strip have been struggling to maintain a sense of normality in their daily lives as the Israeli bombardment of the coastal territory brings further devastation to an already battered population.<br /><br />Despite the difficulties the population of Gaza hope for a peaceful future.<br /><br />“This war appears to only be targetting innocent people. I don’t see why the fighting should continue. We want to live a decent life and would like to see an end to the blockade by Israel. The Palestinian people are deprived of everything,” said one resident of Gaza.<br /><br />“We need a real peace initiative so that we can live. The current situation doesn’t allow us have a real life,” explained one man.<br /><br />The ongoing conflict adds further difficulties for a population that has been enduring shortages in food, water and medical supplies.
