The Guardian newspaper explained that this undermines claims that Palestinians in Gaza are receiving adequate shelter. It revealed that the recently delivered tents, which house hundreds of thousands of people, are likely to need replacing. The assessment indicated that these tents tear easily due to poor weaving quality, adding that the fabric is not waterproof. It explained that 20,000 of the 90,000 tents that entered Gaza had been supplied to the UN or other major international NGOs. The report cited Palestinians in Gaza and humanitarian officials as saying that the tents being sold by contractors were insufficient for Gaza’s winter needs and prohibitively expensive.

Source: Egypt Independent January 04, 2026 08:24 UTC