Winter in #Gaza

This is winter in #Gaza. People are facing a third winter of cold temperatures, torrential rain and heavy winds after being repeatedly forcibly displaced. Conditions have destroyed and flooded the makeshift shelters people are living in. All the while Israel continues to block or delay the entry of vital supplies like tents, tarpaulins and temporary housing. Our medical teams are treating respiratory infections, wound complications, skin diseases, and babies suffering from severe cold - linked to these harsh living conditions. Now, on top of that, Israel is taking steps to stop MSF and other NGOs from working in Gaza entirely, and international supplies and staff have been denied entry. This is a cynical and calculated attempt to prevent organizations from providing services in Gaza and the West Bank, Palestine, and is in breach of Israel's obligations under International Humanitarian Law. Denying medical assistance to civilians is unacceptable under any circumstances, and it is appalling to use humanitarian aid as a tool of policy or collective punishment. Please note this content is accurate as of Jan. 7, 2025. Given evolving administrative and access conditions in Gaza and the West Bank, MSF’s registration and operational context may change. This video reflects the most current information available at the time of publication. - Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization. We provide emergency care to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from healthcare in over 70 countries around the world. We are neutral, impartial and independent. We offer assistance based on need, regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion or political affiliation. Visit our website to learn more about work and how to support us: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorswithoutborderscanada Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msfcanada Follow us on X: https://x.com/MSF_Canada Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/msfcanada Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.doctorswithoutborders.ca/subscribe #DoctorsWithoutBorders #MédecinsSansFrontières #MSF