The head of the Palestinian National Committee for the Management of the Gaza Strip said that emergency shelter, healthcare, and education are at the top of a comprehensive plan being developed to address the worsening humanitarian situation in the enclave.
Dr. Ali Shaath, chairman of the committee, said the plan goes beyond early shelter solutions, stressing that the tents currently in use fail to meet basic human needs and provide little protection from harsh winter cold or extreme summer heat.
He noted that this reality has prompted the committee to develop proposals for the introduction of prefabricated housing units to ensure dignified and adequate living conditions for displaced residents.
In a televised interview, Shaath described the Rafah crossing as the “most vital lifeline” for Gaza, underlining the urgent need for it to be opened in both directions to serve nearly 2.5 million Palestinians and to facilitate the entry of essential supplies.
He added that the plan also focuses on restoring basic services, particularly in the health and education sectors. Ongoing consultations, he said, are examining mechanisms to allow the entry of medical teams and fully equipped field hospitals from Egypt, Palestine, and other Arab countries to provide emergency care for the wounded and patients registered with the World Health Organization.
Shaath warned that the healthcare system in Gaza has been severely crippled, with most hospitals destroyed and medical personnel repeatedly targeted, making international and regional medical support critical to saving lives.
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