UN Relief and Works Agency has warned that 945,000 Palestinians in Gaza are at risk of exposure to harsh winter conditions, as the humanitarian crisis in the enclave deepens, writes Middle East Eye. Displaced families need protection from rain and cold, UNRWA said on X, adding that only 23% of this need has been met. “UNRWA continues to provide support, distributing plastic tarpaulins and installing tents to offer temporary shelter and protection from the harsh conditions. Aid is urgently required to address the overwhelming needs as the crisis deepens,” the agency added.
The agency indicated that there are several problems hindering humanitarian supplies from entering into Gaza, including “deteriorating law and order, war and insecurity, damaged infrastructure, fuel shortages and access restrictions.” Moreover, food security across Gaza is collapsing, leaving people in a “state of sheer desperation,” according to the report. In one case last month, two girls and a woman were tragically killed in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza due to overcrowding outside one of the few bakeries still operational.
