{
  "id": 19559834,
  "title": "UN condemns delays on getting supplies into Gaza ahead of winter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/un-condemns-delays-on-getting-supplies-into-gaza-ahead-of-winter",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T22:24:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/263938/world/un-condemns-delays-on-getting-supplies-into-gaza-ahead-of-winter"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As winter approaches, Israel's blockade of supplies into the Gaza Strip could lead to more deaths from the cold, according to the UN emergency relief coordinator Tom Fletcher. Tens of thousands of Palestinians are still residing in thin tents, and Fletcher has condemned the delays, warning that they could worsen the situation. He urged the immediate opening of all border crossings with Gaza, allowing UN partners to work and for commercial markets to function. Fletcher emphasized that the world is not powerless to end this predictable, preventable suffering. He pointed out that people were initially told to wait for the Israeli elections in October 27, but now they are being asked to wait until a government has been formed. Fletcher stressed that international humanitarian law does not permit such excuses, emphasizing that lives are at stake and a people is at risk due to the delays. The UN could provide decent tents and essential winter kits, he stated. Israel controls the deliveries into Gaza, and Fletcher mentioned that the UN is awaiting delivery permits for warm clothing, blankets, bedding, better shelters, heating, generators, petrol, engine oil, and equipment for water pumping and clean-up work. These materials are often rejected by Israel, citing the fear that terrorists could use them against Israeli soldiers. Fletcher also pointed out that the situation would be better if Palestinians in Gaza were not crammed into a narrow strip of land. According to the UN, the Israeli military claims that more than 60% of the Gaza Strip is under its control, a figure the UN suggests could expand to 70%.",
  "summary": "UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher has called for all Gaza crossings to be opened and for intensified humanitarian efforts to assist residents as winter conditions worsen. Fletcher reported that more than 200,000 people have been affected by rain and flooding, which has resulted in several deaths and damaged shelters for over 40,000 families.\n\nThe UN official stated that the organization has warned for months about the urgent need to deliver essential winter supplies to the enclave. Fletcher noted that the ongoing closure of crossings, delays in aid delivery, and reduced funding have worsened the humanitarian situation and exposed residents to severe risks. He also called for non-governmental organizations to be allowed to carry out humanitarian work, requested adequate funding for the winter response plan, and called for an end to what he described as collective punishment of Gaza's population.\n\nAccording to the Qatar Tribune, Israel’s blockades of supplies into the Gaza Strip could cause more deaths from the cold as winter approaches.",
  "key_points": [
    "UN condemns delays in Gaza supply deliveries ahead of winter.",
    "Israel controls Gaza deliveries, rejecting aid materials citing terror fears.",
    "Fletcher urges immediate border crossing opening for UN aid and commercial markets."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "UN urges opening of all Gaza crossings to meet winter needs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/un-urges-opening-of-all-gaza-crossings-to-meet-winter-needs",
        "published": "2026-11-11T20:02:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}