The paper "Shattered Hierarchy: How the Gaza Conflict Demolished Maslow’s Pyramid of Needs" by Muna Abed Alah explores the profound impact of the ongoing conflict in Gaza on individuals' ability to meet their basic and higher-order needs, as conceptualized by Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The conflict, characterized by a stringent blockade and frequent military actions since 2008, has severely disrupted the fulfillment of essential human needs across all levels of Maslow’s hierarchy. Despite significant compromises in basic needs such as safety, physiological sustenance, and love/belongingness, there is notable resilience in the pursuit of transcendence needs, including acts of solidarity, altruism, and community engagement. The paper highlights the urgent need to end the conflict, facilitate unrestricted aid, and address the multifaceted needs of Gaza’s population. It suggests strategies that support both immediate survival and long-term personal and communal growth, such as establishing community support networks, promoting economic stability through livelihood projects, and developing online education programs. These initiatives are crucial for empowering residents with the skills needed for community rebuilding, economic self-sufficiency, and enhanced social cohesion. The paper concludes by emphasizing the need for a more context-sensitive approach that integrates cultural and political dimensions to better understand and address the complex needs of the people in Gaza.The paper "Shattered Hierarchy: How the Gaza Conflict Demolished Maslow’s Pyramid of Needs" by Muna Abed Alah explores the profound impact of the ongoing conflict in Gaza on individuals' ability to meet their basic and higher-order needs, as conceptualized by Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The conflict, characterized by a stringent blockade and frequent military actions since 2008, has severely disrupted the fulfillment of essential human needs across all levels of Maslow’s hierarchy. Despite significant compromises in basic needs such as safety, physiological sustenance, and love/belongingness, there is notable resilience in the pursuit of transcendence needs, including acts of solidarity, altruism, and community engagement. The paper highlights the urgent need to end the conflict, facilitate unrestricted aid, and address the multifaceted needs of Gaza’s population. It suggests strategies that support both immediate survival and long-term personal and communal growth, such as establishing community support networks, promoting economic stability through livelihood projects, and developing online education programs. These initiatives are crucial for empowering residents with the skills needed for community rebuilding, economic self-sufficiency, and enhanced social cohesion. The paper concludes by emphasizing the need for a more context-sensitive approach that integrates cultural and political dimensions to better understand and address the complex needs of the people in Gaza.