The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) confirmed on Tuesday that heavy rains have flooded shelters in the Gaza Strip, exacerbating the suffering of Palestinian families already facing dire humanitarian conditions. This comes amid ongoing Israeli restrictions on the entry of shelter and winter supplies into the territory.

In a post on the platform "X"—monitored by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba)—the office stated that while shelter supplies and essential items for the winter season are available outside the Gaza Strip, Israeli restrictions continue to prevent their entry and delivery to families in need.

The office emphasized the urgent need to lift these restrictions immediately, allowing for the entry and distribution of essential shelter supplies and equipment to the affected population, in order to alleviate their suffering amidst the harsh weather conditions.