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Desperate Times: Gaza Shelter Battles Animal Starvation Amid Crisis

12/29/2025

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The Sulala Animal Rescue shelter, founded by Saeed Al-Aar, cares for 70 dogs and 50 cats.
The shelter shares scarce food to prevent starvation as 97% of livestock were lost to violence and neglect.
Muath Talat Abo Rokba, the shelter's veterinarian, was killed by Israeli forces.
Famine conditions have eased since the October ceasefire.
Humanitarian needs in Gaza continue to escalate, underscoring the need for sustained aid and peace.

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Story summary

The Sulala Animal Rescue shelter, founded by Saeed Al-Aar, cares for 70 dogs and 50 cats.
The shelter shares scarce food to prevent starvation as 97% of livestock were lost to violence and neglect.
Muath Talat Abo Rokba, the shelter's veterinarian, was killed by Israeli forces.
Famine conditions have eased since the October ceasefire.
Humanitarian needs in Gaza continue to escalate, underscoring the need for sustained aid and peace.