From euronews · · 1m 10s
Palestinians in Gaza dread winter with no safe shelter
Gaza families face winter in unsafe homes as tarpaulin prices double.
In brief
Gaza families face winter in unsafe homes as tarpaulin prices double. Over 44,000 Palestinians live in buildings marked for demolition in Gaza with no safe shelter as winter approaches. Originally reported by euronews.
Gaza families in danger
Over 44,000 people live in buildings marked for demolition with no alternative shelter.
Rainy season threat
Families move bedding to one corner of homes where water does not seep through the roof.
Water damage crisis
Mariam Abu Hazein pushes water out of her home before blankets soak through.
Tarpaulin prices double
Tarpaulin prices rose from 120 to 180 shekels (€35 to €53) with larger sizes at 230 shekels (€68).
Shelter kit shortages
Israel blocked timber and shelter kits from entering Gaza despite UN requests.
Collapse risk
Al-Saada building collapse killed 21 Palestinians including 12 children and five women.
Evacuation plan
Gaza government plans to evacuate 255 buildings at risk of collapse by September 20.
Funding gap
UN shelter cluster received only 26% of required $193.7 million funding by September 18.
The essence
Over 44,000 Palestinians live in buildings marked for demolition in Gaza with no safe shelter as winter approaches.
