Gaza
UN teams race to shield Gaza families from winter rains
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UN teams are rushing to protect families in Gaza from the approaching rainy season, but restricted access to land and shortages of critical supplies are obstructing the effort, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said Wednesday. The humanitarian crisis compounds existing challenges as displaced Palestinians face inadequate shelter and resources heading into winter months.
Aid organizations have identified weather preparedness as urgent, with heavy rains expected to worsen conditions for vulnerable populations already struggling with displacement and limited access to basic services.
