Aid groups call on Israel to allow shelters in Gaza amid a humanitarian emergency

NPR | By Anas Baba

Published November 12, 2026 at 4:29 AM EST

Winter storms have brought flooding and deadly landslides to thousands living in tents in Gaza. Palestinians have no where to go after years of devasting war.

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Anas Baba is NPR’s reporter in Gaza.

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