Since the start of the current winter, the Gaza Strip has faced compounded suffering due to extensive Israeli destruction and the lack of shelter.
More than 50 buildings previously struck by Israeli missiles collapsed under strong winds and heavy rains, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries. Thousands of tents were torn apart by the wind or swallowed by the sea.
Over 1.5 million Palestinians in Gaza live without shelter or basic necessities in extremely crowded areas along the coastline.
The Israeli occupation continues to violate the ceasefire, preventing displaced people from returning to their homes and blocking the entry of relief supplies, debris removal, and reconstruction efforts.
