Winter Rains Raise Health Concerns for Gazans

Aid agencies are urgently calling for Israel to permit the entry of tents and essential supplies into Gaza, where heavy winter rains have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis, affecting over 250,000 families. Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, warns that lives are at risk as many displaced Gazans live in makeshift shelters prone to flooding. With 80% of buildings destroyed, NGOs report delays in aid delivery due to bureaucratic restrictions. Egeland emphasizes the immediate need for shelter over long-term reconstruction plans as displaced families face dire conditions.

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