Displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis protest for winter aid

October 4, 2026 at 05:06 AM2 min

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Displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis held a protest demanding tents, blankets, food and medical supplies ahead of winter. Organizers said 35 camps housing about 40,000 people lack adequate shelter and humanitarian aid. The protest came as families fear a repeat of previous winters when heavy rains flooded tents and caused deaths.

Key Facts

The protest took place in the Fash Farsh area of Khan Younis, Palestine.
35 camps for displaced people accommodate 6,000 families, or about 40,000 people.
Protesters demanded tents, blankets, food, medical supplies and materials for setting up shelters.
Deaths, including those of children, were reported during periods of severe cold and after damaged buildings collapsed.

The Protest

Displaced Palestinians in the Fash Farsh area of Khan Younis held a protest calling for tents, blankets, food and other essential items ahead of winter. Participants warned that due to a shortage of shelter and reduced humanitarian aid, thousands of people could be left without protection from rain, cold and strong winds. The protesters appealed to international organizations and donors to provide materials for setting up shelters, food and medical supplies. One of their banners said that their tents were torn and there was no food, asking not to leave them alone with uncertainty.

Camp Conditions

Ahmed Hassan al-Najjar, head of the Fash Farsh area, said that 35 camps for displaced people accommodate 6,000 families, or about 40,000 people. According to him, residents lack tents, tarpaulins, food parcels and medical supplies and need urgent assistance. Iyad Zomor said that people need tarpaulins, tents, food and medical supplies to withstand heavy rains and winds. Iyad al-Shayer noted that many tents provide almost no protection from cold, precipitation and wind.

Winter Fears

Families fear a repeat of previous winters, when heavy rains flooded and damaged tents. According to the agency, deaths, including those of children, were reported during periods of severe cold as well as after damaged buildings collapsed.