Source: UN News: Saturday, 27 December 2025 00:01 AM
The United Nations said on Monday that despite a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, humanitarian organizations were receiving reports of continued attacks, shelling and gunfire in all five governorates. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told a regular press conference at UN headquarters on Monday that during the last 24 hours, these attacks have caused many casualties and have also disrupted aid operations. Despite the difficult conditions created by the cold and rain in Gaza, efforts are continuing to deliver aid to the most vulnerable people. However, the relief mission was not allowed to reach one injured person in Gaza. The spokesman said that due to the stormy conditions over the past weekend, several buildings collapsed, with many casualties reported. Stephane Dujarric said that amid the lack of shelter places throughout the Gaza Strip, people are forced to take shelter in such buildings which are either partially or mostly destroyed for the safety of their families. On the other hand, three-fourths of women-led households are in urgent need of shelter assistance and two-thirds are in dire need of clothing. UN News Winter rains in Gaza have worsened the cold, leaving people in dire need of winter clothing and solid shelter. Calls for restrictions to be liftedThe spokesperson said that UN aid agencies and partner organizations are working to provide decent shelter for approximately 1.3 million people in Gaza. Last week, tents, beds, mattresses and blankets were delivered to 3,500 families living in areas affected by storms or flooded. In addition, more than 2.5 million children were provided with appropriate winter clothing. Stéphane Dujarric said that according to UN partner organizations’ estimates, approximately 630 thousand adolescents across the Gaza Strip need assistance in obtaining appropriate winter clothing. The Spokesperson reiterated his call for the lifting of all restrictions on the entry of aid materials into Gaza because these Due to restrictions, it is proving very difficult to reach people during this harsh winter and rainy season. This also includes shelter material. Donate to the humanitarian response in Gaza