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oPt: Out in the cold: Facing Winter, Facing Barriers: Assessing the Urgent Needs of Persons with Disabilities in Gaza, 2026
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Atfaluna Society for Deaf Children , as published by ReliefWeb
· October 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A significant number of people have been killed or injured, with over 74,000 deaths and more than 175,000 injuries reported.
Death and destruction have occurred on a massive scale. Many people have been displaced and remain without access to basic necessities. A significant number of people have been killed or injured, with over 74,000 deaths and more than 175,000 injuries reported.
The situation is dire, with most water deemed undrinkable and a large portion of energy infrastructure destroyed. Displaced individuals face harsh conditions, with minimal services available. Further information on the crisis and its effects can be found through a joint assessment by relevant organizations, which also highlights concerns about the approaching winter and rainy season.
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Category: disaster Published: October 5, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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