Amjad Shawa, director of the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organisations Network, says Palestinians in Gaza face dire conditions because of Israel’s total blockade on the territory.

“We are living hour by hour, day by day; we cannot plan for the next hour,” Shawa told Al Jazeera from Gaza City.

He explained that, in the weeks since Israel cut off humanitarian aid to the enclave, local groups have been delivering meals through community kitchens.

“Now, it’s rice and macaroni — the minimal thing we can deliver,” Shawa said. “To get water to the people, it’s something very difficult and risky. So we are getting water from different resources … now, the share of water for the family has become less and less.”

He added that Palestinians are also struggling to get adequate shelter and medicine. Many also need psychosocial support to deal with the trauma they are experiencing.