Heat and blockade deepen Gaza humanitarian crisis
Aid agencies warn displaced Palestinians face worsening health emergency amid extreme heat, damaged infrastructure and Israeli aid blockades
GAZA CITY, Palestine (MNTV) — Gaza is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as extreme summer heat, widespread displacement, and the collapse of essential infrastructure intensify pressure on Palestinians living through prolonged genocide and severe shortages due to Israeli blockade.
Aid organizations warned that nearly two million displaced Palestinians are sheltering in overcrowded temporary camps, where limited ventilation, inadequate sanitation and restricted access to basic services are creating conditions for disease outbreaks.
The crisis has been compounded by continued Israeli military strikes, restrictions on humanitarian access and damage to vital civilian infrastructure, leaving Gaza’s population increasingly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses, infections and dehydration.
Medical Aid for Palestinians said many displaced families are living in tents made from plastic sheets and fabric materials that trap heat and lack proper ventilation, creating unsafe conditions during rising temperatures.
Sally Saleh, head of emergency operations in Gaza, said the extreme heat inside the shelters has contributed to skin problems, parasite infestations and growing health concerns, particularly among children.
Health workers reported increasing cases of dehydration, heat exhaustion and skin infections as families struggle with limited access to clean water and medical services.
Years of conflict have severely damaged Gaza’s water and sanitation systems, with international agencies reporting that much of the territory’s infrastructure has been destroyed or left inoperable.
Waste accumulation around displacement areas has further increased risks, as damaged waste management systems and limited landfill access contribute to the spread of rodents, insects and infectious diseases.
UN agencies warned that expanding Israeli military control over additional areas of Gaza could force further displacement, increase overcrowding and make humanitarian operations even more difficult.
Aid groups said restrictions on the entry and distribution of essential supplies continue to prevent an effective response to the growing health emergency.
As temperatures continue to rise, humanitarian organizations warned that the combination of displacement, infrastructure collapse and limited aid access could push Gaza’s civilian population into an even deeper humanitarian catastrophe.
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