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UN: Israel advanced settlement housing, Palestinians remain without shelter

The UN reported that Israel advanced or approved 8,085 housing units in settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Meanwhile, families in Gaza and the West Bank face home demolitions, water shortages and the threat of building collapse.

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UN: Israel advanced settlement housing, Palestinians remain without shelter
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Key points

  • The UN reported that Israel advanced 8,085 housing units in settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem between 13 June and 18 September.
  • Acting Special Coordinator Ramiz Alakbarov reported 630 settler attacks, 11 Palestinians killed and 430 wounded.
  • Almost 90 percent of homes in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged, and families are sheltering in the ruins.
  • In Tulkarm, Israeli forces demolished the home of the Mar’i family to build a road through the camp.
  • Families in Gaza are renting generators at 80–120 shekels per hour to supply water.

What happened

In Gaza, thousands of Palestinians are sheltering in damaged buildings at risk of collapse; according to the report, almost 90 percent of homes in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged. Families in Gaza City are renting generators at 80–120 shekels per hour to run water pumps.

Why it matters

With winter approaching, families in Gaza face the risk that severely damaged buildings may collapse. The UN previously recorded more than 1,330 settler-related attacks this year. The Gaza government media office warned that 162,000 of 270,000 tents are unfit for winter.

Earlier

  • The Gaza government media office reported that more than 2.15 million Palestinians have been displaced in the Gaza Strip.
  • A residential building collapsed in Gaza, trapping six families under the rubble.
  • The war in Gaza is forcing Palestinians to use makeshift toilets because sanitary supplies are unavailable.

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