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Over 1.7 million Gazans left to brave winter in tents as Israeli fuel ban takes toll

Palestinians share distressing footage, capturing their struggle for shelter and warmth against the relentless cold and rain.

November 20, 2023 at 10:24 am

As Israel’s fuel embargo exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, over 1.7 million displaced residents are left to confront the harsh winter in makeshift tents and exposed conditions. The situation is further aggravated by the shutdown of the sanitation system, heightening fears of flooding.

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