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Winter Storm Devastates Gaza: Urgent Need for 300,000 Tents

12/19/2025

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UN Urges Shelter Aid

A winter storm destroyed shelters in Gaza, leaving families exposed in tents or damaged buildings.
The United Nations warns that 300,000 new tents are urgently needed for 1.5 million displaced people.
At least 11 people, including children, have been killed as rescue efforts continue with limited resources.
The Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories disputes claims of inadequate aid, saying sufficient supplies have entered Gaza.

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Israel Demolishes Refugee Structures

The Israeli military has ordered the demolition of 25 buildings in the Nur Shams refugee camp, raising displacement fears.
Officials say the demolitions are necessary for security after the Israeli cabinet approved new settler outposts in the West Bank.
UN representatives say nearly half of the camp’s structures have been damaged.
Human rights groups say the measures amount to collective punishment and worsen the humanitarian crisis.

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Historical Context

The establishment of Israel in 1948 displaced around 700,000 Palestinians, leading to the creation of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Refugees. Today, over 5 million Palestinians rely on its support. The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, exacerbated by the destruction of buildings and the urgent need for 300,000 tents for 1.5 million displaced individuals, reflects the enduring impact of historical conflicts.

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UN Urges Shelter Aid

A winter storm destroyed shelters in Gaza, leaving families exposed in tents or damaged buildings.
The United Nations warns that 300,000 new tents are urgently needed for 1.5 million displaced people.
At least 11 people, including children, have been killed as rescue efforts continue with limited resources.
The Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories disputes claims of inadequate aid, saying sufficient supplies have entered Gaza.

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