Gaza parents brave dental dilemma: Costly treatment or food on the table?

Palestinians in Gaza, like Murad Haji in Nuseirat refugee camp, are forgoing essential dental treatment due to soaring costs, often choosing between medical care and basic food supplies. Dentist Liza Hassouna attributes the inflated prices and shortages of materials to Israeli restrictions, forcing patients to delay treatment until infections worsen, leading to more complex and expensive procedures.