Severe Weather Hits Gaza, Wounding Most Vulnerable During Israeli Conflict

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Winter Weather Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

The winter season has worsened living conditions for Palestinians in Gaza, particularly those with injuries sustained during the ongoing conflict. According to reports, hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced and are struggling to access basic necessities due to Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid.

Nine-year-old Assad al-Madhna lost his left hand and suffered a leg injury when Israeli fire hit a group of children playing in central Gaza. As winter sets in, Assad’s pain has increased due to the cold weather, making it difficult for him to move around. He is currently relying on metal rods and pins to hold his leg in place.

Eighteen-year-old Waed Murad survived an attack that killed her entire family and now lives with a life-altering injury. When temperatures drop, her nerve pain intensifies, and she struggles to stay warm due to the cold weather affecting the metal fixation devices in her body.

According to United Nations data, nearly 80 percent of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the war, leaving about 1.5 million residents without homes. The Palestinian NGO Network in Gaza reported that only 60,000 out of 300,000 requested tents for displaced people have been delivered.

The international community has condemned Israel’s recent announcement to suspend operations of several international NGOs in the occupied Palestinian territory. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concern over the measure and called for it to be reversed. Several countries in the Middle East and Asia have urged Israel to allow immediate, full, and unhindered deliveries of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

The situation remains fragile, with many Palestinians facing severe humanitarian conditions despite a truce between Israel and Hamas since October 10. The cold weather has made life even more challenging for those living in crowded camps without access to basic necessities.

Source: Al Jazeera