Lucy WilliamsonMiddle East correspondent, Jerusalem
The UN reports over 800,000 Gazans face flooding from a severe winter storm, exacerbating the conditions for families like Ghadir al-Adham’s, who remain displaced post-war. Amid a U.S.-imposed ceasefire, Gaza’s situation is stagnant, with ongoing searches for hostages complicating reconstruction efforts. Israeli PM Netanyahu insists on hostages’ return before advancing peace talks, as both sides hesitate to make necessary concessions. Time is critical, as Hamas’s strength could resurge if the situation remains unchanged.
