Gaza Winter Storm Humanitarian Crisis: 24 Dead as Polar Air Hits Tents
The Gaza winter storm humanitarian crisis intensifies as 127,000 tents are destroyed and 24 die from cold, including 21 children, amid continued aid restrictions.
A staggering 127,000 out of 135,000 tents have already been rendered useless. Now, a new storm is forecast to strike Gaza, pushing hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians to the brink of survival. As of January 19, 2026, makeshift camps remain unfit to withstand the brutal winter elements.
Obstacles Amid Gaza Winter Storm Humanitarian Crisis
According to Al Jazeera, the suffering is exacerbated by severe aid restrictions. Under a US-brokered ceasefire that took effect on October 10, 2025, at least 600 trucks per day were supposed to enter Gaza. However, the Government Media Office reports an average of only 145 trucks have been allowed through daily.
Israel hasn't permitted the entry of prefabricated housing units or essential winter building materials. Consequently, families are forced to burn scraps and use plastic sheets to patch torn tents, as fuel remains unaffordable and scarce across the enclave.
Rising Fatalities and Structural Collapse
The human cost is mounting. Deaths from cold exposure have risen to 24, including 21 children. Furthermore, the Ministry of Health reported that at least 25 people have died since mid-December due to buildings collapsing under heavy rain. The Palestinian Meteorological Department has warned of a looming polar air mass expected to bring frost and freezing conditions by Tuesday night.
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