Breaking News: Gazans Face Catastrophic Health Crisis as Winter Rains Bring Death and Disease
Heavy winter rains have hit the Gaza Strip, causing widespread flooding and raising fears of disease outbreaks. Over a quarter of a million families are in urgent need of emergency help with shelters.
According to aid agencies, the situation is dire, with children and families at risk of perishing due to the lack of adequate shelter and sanitation. Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, warns that "we are going to lose lives this winter."
The majority of Gaza's population has been displaced by two years of devastating war, and most now live in makeshift tents. The heavy rainfall has mixed with sewage water, posing a significant risk of disease outbreaks.
Aid agencies are calling on Israel to allow more tents and urgently needed supplies into Gaza. They have been frustrated by the delay in receiving aid, citing the loss of crucial weeks since the adoption of the Trump peace plan.
The situation is ongoing, with aid agencies working to respond to the crisis. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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