"The tents - each capable of housing a family of five - reached Gaza on Monday, with more expected to arrive this week. Government sources said the tents will provide shelter to as many as 12,000 people over the winter months. Cooper said the delay in getting aid into the strip could not be allowed to continue and that all crossings into the territory should be opened to allow unhindered humanitarian access."
"The situation in Gaza remains dire, with worsening weather conditions compounding the critical issues caused by damaged infrastructure and over two years of conflict. Parents have been trying to shelter their children under broken roofs and open skies. These tents will provide a lifeline to thousands of people needing shelter, protecting them from the cold winds and relentless rain turning rubble into mud."
"About 1.9 million people in Gaza, nearly 90% of the population, have been displaced since the Israel-Hamas conflict began in October 2023, according to the UN. Cooper said the arrival of the aid was welcome but only a step towards the major reconstruction that is "badly needed" and she was frustrated to see "yet another consignment of aid stuck at the border" earlier this year. "This cannot be allowed to continue," she said."
More than 1,100 UK tents destined for Gaza took over a year to arrive, prompting criticism over delayed humanitarian access. The tents, each designed to house a family of five, reached Gaza with additional shipments expected and could provide shelter for up to 12,000 people during winter. The UN warned that 1.5 million people need urgent shelter amid worsening rain and falling temperatures, while about 1.9 million people—nearly 90% of Gaza's population—have been displaced since October 2023. Calls were made to open all crossings to allow unhindered delivery of UK-funded and other aid.
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