ICRC Spokesperson in Gaza Amani al-Naouq stated that continuous Israeli attacks, the collapse of buildings damaged by floods, and bad weather have tragically increased the number of victims in Gaza.

Quoted by Al Quds newspaper, Al-Naouq emphasized that many civilians were forced to take refuge in those dilapidated structures despite the risks, as they have no other option.

The spokesperson noted that despite the ceasefire, conditions have not returned to what they were before the escalation in October 2023, because thousands of families remain separated.

Additionally, she added, people are having difficulty accessing food, drinking water, medicine, and adequate shelter.

Al-Naouq revealed that more than 80 percent of the population of the coastal enclave has been affected by successive evacuation orders from the Israeli Army over the last two years.

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