Gaza:The Coalition of Charitable and Humanitarian Organizations in Gaza has issued an urgent appeal to protect hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians from the severe impact of winter storms. The coalition has highlighted critical health and environmental risks due to rainwater mixing with sewage and the potential collapse of buildings previously damaged by Israeli bombardment.
According to Palestine Info Center, the coalition has called on the international community, the United Nations, and countries sponsoring the ceasefire agreement to immediately intervene and apply pressure on Israel to open Gaza’s crossings. This would allow the entry of essential emergency shelter supplies and equipment.
The coalition's appeal follows reports of heavy rainfall and flooding that have submerged or damaged approximately 70,000 tents, leaving displaced families exposed to harsh weather conditions. The coalition warned of significant health hazards as floodwaters contaminated with untreated sewage further deteriorate the living conditions of affected families.
Israeli-imposed restrictions are severely hampering the humanitarian response, the coalition stated. These limitations on the entry of prefabricated housing units and other necessary materials are preventing displaced Palestinians from accessing adequate shelter alternatives.
The coalition also expressed concern about the heightened risk of structural failures in hundreds of buildings already weakened by previous bombings, calling for urgent measures to secure residential areas and remove potential hazards.
The Coalition of Charitable and Humanitarian Organizations emphasized the necessity for sustained international pressure to ensure unrestricted humanitarian access and the delivery of vital shelter materials into Gaza. The appeal underscores the increasing threat that winter poses to displaced Palestinians and calls for immediate international action to prevent further suffering.
Source Palestine Info Center