Gaza: Storms worsen already dire humanitarian situation, UN warns

Published on January 12, 2026

The humanitarian crisis across the Gaza Strip remains extremely serious, with harsh winter weather threatening to reverse recent gains in aid delivery, the United Nations said on Monday.

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