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First modification: 02/09/2026 - 19:53 Last modification: 02/09/2026 - 19:58
Despite the ceasefire that came into effect on October 10, 2025, Israeli airstrikes continue to impact Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The population struggles to survive in precarious conditions and the winter has worsened the situation: the rains have flooded numerous shelters and the cold has already claimed the lives of at least ten children due to the lack of heating and adequate clothing. Local associations, such as The Sameer Project, do everything they can to support residents.
More than 500 people have been killed by shelling in Gaza since October 10, 2025, while most residents continue to live in makeshift tents.
Israel allows more than 100 trucks of humanitarian aid into Gaza each day, far below the 600 trucks planned in the ceasefire agreement.
The recent reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has not yet led to a significant increase in aid, as it mainly facilitates the movement of people.
Local groups and small NGOs intervene to provide essential help in the face of shortages of food and medical supplies. One of these groups is The Sameer Project, a collective that provides tents and emergency aid to displaced populations.
The France 24 Observers team spoke with Ismail al-Khalili, project coordinator:
"Half of Gaza's residents live in dilapidated tents. It is imperative that we or another NGO replace them as they have a very limited lifespan. They often last no more than a month."
According to the coordinator, the tents currently on the market are, "unfortunately, of poor quality, but we have no other option. We buy them at exorbitant prices: 500 shekels each, that is, between 200 and 250 dollars per unit."
"Floods, cold and lack of sanitation and medical facilities have led to a sudden increase in infectious diseases in displaced persons camps, with children being the most affected," Al-Khalili explained.
Project Sameer has established medical clinics that serve up to 650 patients a day. Among them, about 100 children suffer from respiratory infections, acute gastroenteritis, acute bronchitis and cases of hepatitis A.
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