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UN Reports Flooding Crisis in Gaza Amid Aid Restrictions

11/19/2025

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The United Nations (UN) reports heavy rains and flooding have affected more than 13,000 households in Gaza, starting with a winter storm on Thursday.
Many families, including Hussein Owada's, struggle to keep tents dry and access basic services.
Despite a ceasefire, Israel restricts entry of essential supplies, with only half of the required aid trucks allowed.
Humanitarian groups warn these restrictions are politically motivated, worsening the crisis as winter approaches.

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The United Nations (UN) reports heavy rains and flooding have affected more than 13,000 households in Gaza, starting with a winter storm on Thursday.
Many families, including Hussein Owada's, struggle to keep tents dry and access basic services.
Despite a ceasefire, Israel restricts entry of essential supplies, with only half of the required aid trucks allowed.
Humanitarian groups warn these restrictions are politically motivated, worsening the crisis as winter approaches.