Peace Council holds Israel responsible for worsening Gaza shelter crisis, urges opening of crossings

The Peace Council has held Israel responsible for the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, accusing it of delaying the entry of essential aid and failing to fulfil commitments under the Sharm el-Sheikh agreement, as heavy rainfall floods tens of thousands of tents housing displaced Palestinians. In a statement issued Monday evening, the council’s communications office expressed deep concern over flooding that swept through Gaza during the previous two days, inundating temporary shelters and damaging essential belongings. The council warned that displaced families, already living in precarious conditions, face increasing exposure to cold temperatures and other dangers as winter approaches. The humanitarian situation in Gaza “is no longer merely a looming threat with the arrival of winter; it has […]