As violence and the humanitarian crisis continue in Gaza, a number of residents and philanthropists in Herat have donated nearly 200,000 U.S. dollars to those in need in Gaza.

This amount has been delivered in cash in 38 phases and has been used for treating the wounded, providing clean drinking water, and supplying food.

Amir Mohammad Khadem, the coordinator of public aid in Herat, stated that the aid is regularly collected and sent to Gaza in packages of five to ten thousand dollars.

He said: "We have sent $190,000 in total, mainly in phases of five thousand, eight thousand, and up to ten thousand dollars. We haven’t even counted smaller contributions like $400, $300, and $200."

According to statistics from the Palestinian Ministry of Health, dozens of people, especially children, have died from hunger in Gaza in recent months. Some Gaza residents, referring to the cash aid from Herat, have called for its continuation.

One Gaza resident said: "We are still helping to provide clean drinking water to people in Gaza. This is the third tanker we are distributing by God’s will to those in need. We thank you, people of Afghanistan, for what you have provided. May God reward you."

Another resident of Gaza added: "We thank the organizers of this effort and ask them to do even more to help the displaced people in Gaza. May God bless and reward you for your kindness."

Nearly all infrastructure in Gaza, including hospitals, has been destroyed by Israeli attacks.

Due to Israel’s blockade and prevention of humanitarian aid delivery, Gaza's people are facing extreme famine, with thousands especially children and the elderly at risk of death.

Abdul Jabbar Gholami, a Herat resident, told TOLOnews: "It is our religious and moral duty to donate even ten Afghanis daily or monthly to our brothers in Gaza."

Najibullah Mohammadi, another resident of Herat said: "Every Muslim, wherever they are and, in any language, should offer help to our Muslim brothers in Palestine if they can."

More than a year and a half has passed since Israel began its military aggression in Gaza. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, over 53,000 Palestinians mostly women and children have been killed, and nearly 160,000 injured.

In addition to Israeli attacks, poverty, extreme deprivation, and a lack of basic services have severely affected the lives of Gaza residents.