Continued military strikes compound an escalating humanitarian crisis across the enclave, where the overall death toll has exceeded 74,000 since October 2023. At the same time, severe seasonal weather and ongoing border restrictions are leaving displaced families without basic protection against harsh winter conditions. The United Nations reported that Israel is currently blocking critical supplies, including tents, blankets, and water pumps needed for emergency relief. These supply shortages have left thousands of flooded encampments unable to cope with recent torrential downpours.
Key points
Israeli forces continue to conduct fatal strikes in central Gaza as the broader death tol…: Israeli forces continue to conduct fatal strikes in central Gaza as the broader death toll climbs.
The United Nations warns that Israeli restrictions are preventing vital winter equipment…: The United Nations warns that Israeli restrictions are preventing vital winter equipment and shelter materials from entering.
Severe weather conditions are heavily compounding the humanitarian crisis for over one hu…: Severe weather conditions are heavily compounding the humanitarian crisis for over one hundred thousand displaced residents.
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Two Palestinians killed by Israeli fire in central Gaza, hospital sources say
13 November 2026 15:35 GMT
Two Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire east of Deir el-Balah in central Gaza, according to sources at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, Al Jazeera reported.
The killings come as Gaza’s death toll since 7 October 2023 has risen to at least 74,653, according to Palestinian medical sources cited by Wafa on 11 November.
The humanitarian crisis has worsened because of Israeli restrictions on aid. The UN’s humanitarian country team said on Friday that Israel continues to obstruct the entry of essential supplies, including tents, blankets, pumps and other winter equipment.
Heavy rains over the past week have flooded thousands of tents sheltering displaced Palestinians, while the UN said more than 106,000 people had been directly affected.
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