Ahead Of Winter, The Humanitarian Disaster Of 2 Million Palestinians In The Gaza Strip Is Getting Terrible

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JAKARTA - Gaza's Media Office warned of the humanitarian disaster facing as many as 2 million Palestinians displaced in the Gaza Strip ahead of winter.

"A total of 74 percent of tents for refugees are no longer suitable for use," according to the government's field assessment team, the media statement issued last Saturday was quoted as saying on Sunday, September 15 via Antara.

The teams reported, as the office said, 100,000 of the 135,000 tents needed immediate replacement due to acus and damage.

"Because these tents 'are made of wood, nylon, and cloth, which have worsened due to the heat of the sun and the harsh climate conditions in Gaza. After 11 months of relentless evacuation, these tents are now completely unusable under these inhumane conditions," the team reported.

The media agency also warned of a "real humanitarian catastrophe with the arrival of winter, which threatens to cost 2 million people a home."

The media statement said that Israel's border closure had prevented "the entry of some 250,000 tents and ORDERs into the Gaza Strip amid the current urgency of the situation".

The media agency urged the international community, countries in the world, international organizations, the United Nations, and Arab organizations to immediately provide assistance to 2 million displaced people "who desperately need adequate shelter to protect them from the winter and summer of summer, by putting pressure on invaders to stop genocide crimes against Palestinians in Gaza."

Israel has continued to carry out brutal attacks on Gaza since the Hamas attack in October, despite UN Security Council resolutions demanding an immediate ceasefire.

To date, according to local health authorities, nearly 41,200 people, mostly women and children, have died and more than 95,200 people have been injured.

Israel's attacks have left almost the entire population displaced amid a blockade that has caused severe food shortages, clean water, and medicines. Israel at the International Court faces allegations of genocide over its actions in Gaza.