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Winter Rains Worsen Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis Amid Attacks

1/7/2025

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Winter rains in Gaza have plunged half a million vulnerable individuals into deeper despair, threatening flooding and worsening living conditions. Humanitarian efforts are severely hampered by attacks on aid convoys and hospitals, while UNRWA's potential suspension of operations due to new Israeli laws adds to the crisis. With over 90% of Gazans displaced, they grapple with extreme food insecurity and inadequate shelter.

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Winter rains in Gaza have plunged half a million vulnerable individuals into deeper despair, threatening flooding and worsening living conditions. Humanitarian efforts are severely hampered by attacks on aid convoys and hospitals, while UNRWA's potential suspension of operations due to new Israeli laws adds to the crisis. With over 90% of Gazans displaced, they grapple with extreme food insecurity and inadequate shelter.