Dire weather causes misery for Gaza homeless

By Nathan Morley

Flooding has washed away thousands of tents in Gaza, leaving many shelters unusable after two years of Israeli bombardment.

One man was killed when a residential building partially collapsed.

The UNDP has highlighted the urgent need for safe, durable shelters. 

With support from South Korea, the agency has replaced more than 800 worn-out tents for displaced residents, but said the effort falls far short of demand.

Meanwhile, teams managing displacement sites are clearing drains and pumping floodwater. 

Winterization programs are underway, with the U.N. distributing tents, blankets and other supplies. 

Still, conditions remain dire.

Health workers confirmed the first hypothermia-related death this week — a two-week-old boy from Khan Younis.

While food supplies have improved with increased aid and commercial imports, protein remains scarce. 

Humanitarian access continues to be restricted, with aid convoys facing logistical and security obstacles. 

U.N. officials urged all parties to allow full, unimpeded entry of assistance.