Gaza crisis: Amid winter storms, humanitarians appeal for full aid access
February 10, 2025
Gaza Strip, Palestine – As winter storms continue to batter the Gaza Strip, humanitarian organizations are sounding the alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis and appealing for full access to provide life-saving assistance.
Heavy rainfall and strong winds have caused widespread flooding and damage, leaving thousands of families homeless and without basic necessities. Aid workers say the situation is desperate, with many people struggling to access food, water, and shelter.
“The winter storms have compounded the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza,” said Dr. Yousef Abu al-Reesh, director of Gaza’s Ministry of Health. “Hospitals are overwhelmed, and we are running critically low on essential medical supplies.”
The Gaza Strip has been under a blockade by Israel and Egypt since 2007, which has severely restricted the flow of goods and people into and out of the territory. This has led to chronic shortages of essential items, including food, fuel, and medicine.
The blockade has also hampered the delivery of humanitarian aid, making it difficult for organizations to respond to the current crisis.
“We urgently need full access to Gaza to deliver life-saving assistance,” said Robert Mardini, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Gaza. “The people of Gaza are suffering, and they need our help now.”
The ICRC and other humanitarian organizations are calling on Israel and Egypt to lift the blockade and allow unrestricted access for aid workers. They also urge the international community to pressure both countries to end the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
“The people of Gaza have endured years of hardship and deprivation,” said Mardini. “We cannot let them suffer any longer. We must act now to save lives and prevent further suffering.”
Gaza crisis: Amid winter storms, humanitarians appeal for full aid access
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