Palestinians living in makeshift shelters at Nahr al-Bared refugee camp are suffering as winter conditions take hold in the Gaza Strip.

Footage from January 19 shows the camp's residents sheltering from the wind and cold in shacks heated by small fires.

According to a survey by Shelter Cluster, 23 percent of Gazan families live in dilapidated housing, while a further 27 percent live in homes that damage their health.

RESTRICTION SUMMARY: Khan Younis, 19 January 2022. Poor Palestinians suffering during winter at Nahr al-Bared refugee camp, in Khan Younis in the southern of Gaza Strip.

0.1 SOUNDBITE (in Arabic) Umm Abdullah Abu Mustafa, a citizen.

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According to a survey by Shelter Cluster, 23% of Gazan families live in dilapidated housing, while a further 27% live in homes that damage their health.

As well as conflict, Gaza is subject to import restrictions and poor access to construction materials. Economic conditions continue to deteriorate for Palestinians.

Such poor housing conditions increase the likelihood of contracting harmful infections and developing respiratory problems. Inadequate shelter is also impacting the mental health and wellbeing of families and disrupting children’s education.


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