Winter threatens the safety of those without proper shelter in Gaza Nearly two million Palestinians in Gaza are in urgent need of shelter as winter approaches, as displaced families face freezing temperatures, heavy rain and flooding. The Euromed human rights monitor warns that Israel's restrictions are preventing the entry of essential supplies, including tents and tarpaulins. Gaza needs about 200,000 tents and one million tarps, while 94% of the population needs shelter assistance, according to UN data.

Winter threatens the safety of those without proper shelter in Gaza Nearly two million Palestinians in Gaza are in urgent need of shelter as winter approaches, as displaced families face freezing temperatures, heavy rain and flooding. The Euromed human rights monitor warns that Israel's restrictions are preventing the entry of essential supplies, including tents and tarpaulins. Gaza needs about 200,000 tents and one million tarps, while 94% of the population needs shelter assistance, according to UN data.