Powerful storms, floods bring new challenges to Palestinians in Gaza
Summary
Floods and storms have worsened living conditions in Gaza, where many people are displaced due to ongoing conflict. Tent shelters have been damaged, and aid supplies are limited despite a ceasefire. The situation poses serious challenges as cold weather approaches.Key Facts
- Israel's ongoing conflict has displaced nearly all of Gaza's two million people.
- Harsh winter storms and floods are damaging the makeshift tents in which displaced people live.
- Over the past 24 hours, heavy rain and winds have turned many displacement areas into muddy water pools.
- At least 13,000 tents have been damaged by the downpours, according to the UN Refugee Agency.
- A U.S.-brokered ceasefire intended to increase aid trucks has not met its target; only 145 trucks per day are entering Gaza instead of 600.
- Aid organizations estimate that 300,000 mobile homes and tents are needed for the displaced population.
- More than 79,000 displaced people are currently living in 85 UNRWA-run shelters in Gaza.
- There are calls for international action to open crossings and allow aid into Gaza.
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