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Gaza Tents Battered by Sandstorm Amid Housing Crisis
15 Mar
Summary
- Millions lack housing in Gaza, living in tents or damaged buildings.
- An October ceasefire followed a Hamas-led attack, igniting the war.
- About 80 percent of Gaza's buildings are damaged or destroyed.
Millions of Gazans continue to endure a severe housing crisis, living in tents or damaged structures following the recent conflict. A powerful sandstorm swept through Gaza City and Khan Younis on Saturday, dramatically impacting these fragile shelters with strong gusts.
The war, which began after a Hamas-led attack in October, has left approximately 80 percent of buildings in Gaza damaged or destroyed. Consequently, two-thirds of the Palestinian population reside in overcrowded displacement sites.
This dire situation is compounded by severe weather, including harsh winters and floods, forcing families into buildings at risk of collapse, as noted by the International Committee of the Red Cross.
