26 March 2026
Heavy rains have damaged displaced people¡¯s shelters and belongings across Gaza – since yesterday, OCHA reports that at least 120 families have had their tents or other types of shelter flooded, destroyed or damaged. The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and partners are identifying the worst-affected areas and assessing needs to inform quick responses.
However, OCHA says that these operations ¨C like most aid work in Gaza ¨C are subject to a range of impediments, including restrictions on the import of critical items and disruptions to the supply chain.
The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and partners are supporting families with tarpaulins and other shelter items, but more durable solutions are largely unavailable due to ongoing restrictions.
Meanwhile, reports of shelling, gunfire and other attacks continue. Yesterday, an airstrike destroyed 15 shelters and damaged 30 others in a displacement site in Deir al Balah, raising concerns over the protection of civilians. OCHA stresses that residential areas should be protected; this includes avoiding placing military objects in or near them – and respecting the prohibition on indiscriminate attacks.
Document Sources: Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Subject: Access and movement, Assistance, Gaza Strip, Humanitarian relief, Protection of civilians, Refugees and displaced persons, Violence
Publication Date: 26/03/2026
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