UNRWA Warns 94% of Gaza Residents Need Shelter and Non-Food Aid
Translated & summarized from Alarab by baba
The UN's UNRWA agency reported that 94% of Gaza's 1.98 million residents need shelter and non-food aid due to a worsening humanitarian crisis. A recent assessment found 58% face critical or catastrophic shelter needs. These warnings coincide with concerns from the Palestinian Civil Defense about severe weather threatening displaced populations in inadequate shelters.
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- 94% of Gaza's 1.98 million residents need shelter and non-food aid, according to UNRWA.
- 58% of Gaza's population faces critical or catastrophic shelter needs, UNRWA reported.
- UNRWA warned of grave risks to health, safety, and dignity due to shelter shortages.
- Displaced Gazans are living in tents and shelters offering insufficient protection.
- Palestinian Civil Defense warned of severe weather threatening thousands in shelters.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has issued a stark warning about the escalating shelter crisis in the Gaza Strip, reporting that 94% of the population requires housing and non-food assistance. This situation is exacerbated by the continuous deterioration of living conditions and difficulties in accessing essential services.
According to a report released by UNRWA, approximately 1.98 million people, constituting 94% of Gaza's residents, are in need of shelter and non-food aid. This assessment is based on the Shelter Cluster classification and surveys conducted between June 14 and 28. The agency's evaluation revealed that 58% of the population faces critical or catastrophic shelter needs due to severe deficiencies in housing conditions or a complete lack of access to basic services and non-food aid.
UNRWA highlighted that these figures underscore the immense humanitarian crisis gripping Gaza, particularly for displaced individuals lacking adequate shelter amid worsening living conditions and the struggle to meet basic needs. The agency cautioned that the continuation of these circumstances poses grave risks to the health, safety, and dignity of the population, emphasizing the critical shortage of shelter and essential aid.
These warnings come as displaced individuals in Gaza endure extremely difficult living conditions, with many relying on tents and shelters that offer insufficient protection from harsh weather. The Palestinian Civil Defense had previously warned of an expected low-pressure system bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Gaza on Friday, threatening the lives of thousands of displaced people in tents and shelters, as well as families residing in damaged and dilapidated homes. The Civil Defense noted the vulnerability of these shelters to the weather, increasing the suffering and humanitarian risks for displaced families.
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