UNRWA Reports 94% of Gaza's Population in Urgent Need of Humanitarian Aid
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has reported that approximately 94% of Gaza’s population, totaling 1.98 million people, requires urgent humanitarian assistance. This critical need is primarily for shelter and non-food items, exacerbated by deteriorating living conditions and persistent shortages of essential services. According to a report published by UNRWA, 58% of the population faces critical or catastrophic shelter needs. An assessment of 113 displacement sites identified 18 emergency shelters as unsafe due to structural integrity risks, with four facing an extremely high risk of collapse. Furthermore, 84% of Gaza’s population experiences frequent and irregular disruptions in access to safe and clean water, and 89% of households lack sufficient basic hygiene supplies. These findings underscore the severe humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.
