Summary
The UK government criticized the delays in getting aid into Gaza after a shipment of tents took over a year to arrive. These tents are expected to provide shelter for up to 12,000 people as winter approaches. The situation in Gaza remains critical, with significant numbers of people displaced and in need of basic necessities.
Key Facts
- The UK sent over 1,100 tents to Gaza, which took more than a year to arrive.
- The tents can house up to a family of five and will help around 12,000 people over the winter months.
- The UK government wants all crossings into Gaza opened for easier aid access.
- Nearly 90% of Gaza’s population, about 1.9 million people, have been displaced since the conflict began in October 2023.
- The United Nations says 1.5 million people in Gaza urgently need shelter due to worsening weather conditions and damaged infrastructure.
- UK officials, including Yvette Cooper, stress the ongoing need for reconstruction in Gaza.
- UNICEF Special Representative Jonathan Veitch noted the arrival of the tents is significant but emphasized much more aid is needed.
