Moral crisis!

The occupation war on Iran has proven the moral crisis that some members of our Palestinian people are experiencing, and has brought to the forefront issues that we thought were hidden from us. We used to believe that theories that talk about the inner evil of man do not apply to us, and that our people are inherently good and united, especially in light of the difficult conditions they have lived through over the years and continue to live through. They have proven their unity and cohesion, but...!

I address these words to some - I am still absolutely certain that most of our people are good people, and that they do a lot of good for their society and others - just one rumor is enough to make fuel one of the biggest crises our people are experiencing these days, despite all the government's announcements not to panic or fear fuel shortages. The path to obtaining gasoline and diesel has become paved with beatings, screaming, insults, and even the use of weapons and assaults on security personnel. So what if there was a real fuel crisis? Will the shedding of blood among us become a normal thing?!

Queues at gas stations have become a common sight at any time, day or night. Gallons dominate the scene inside gas stations, not to mention the shouting, assaults, and fighting over queues or even for trivial reasons. Finding a single liter of gasoline or diesel requires a trip between stations and a long wait. If you're unlucky, the gas station may run out just as you're about to fill up your vehicle.

Many vehicle tanks are full or half full, but owners insist on refilling their tanks to full, and storing some fuel at home as a precaution, only exacerbates the crisis rather than resolving it.

As for the black market, it's a real eye-opener. Fuel is now sold by the liter, by the two liters, or by the bottle, at unbelievable prices. Let's get to know a new category in our society: the "crisis merchants," who exploit citizens' suffering to make astronomical profits, at a time when people are supposed to support each other, not exploit each other!

When it comes to improper fuel storage, it's like a ticking time bomb, hidden in people's homes. This could lead to disasters, God forbid, at any moment. Therefore, relevant authorities are emphasizing the prohibition of filling fuel into plastic containers and prohibiting the storing of fuel in homes in conditions that would make them ready to explode at any moment.

Finally, fuel supplies are being supplied regularly, as repeatedly emphasized by the Energy Authority and relevant authorities. However, people's fear of the future and the unknown is dominating their minds at this time. However, our current state of affairs at gas stations cannot justify this fear. Each of us is asked to exercise responsibility and caution, especially when spreading rumors.

Dear citizen: Always look for the source of information, and do not publish it unless you are sure of it, then deal with the event responsibly, not selfishly.

Be a source of reassurance, not a source of panic.