Heatwave in Gaza Compounds Palestinian Suffering

Thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza are enduring extreme heatwave conditions. Families sheltering in makeshift plastic tents are using whatever means they can to cool down amid appalling living conditions. Water and electricity shortages exacerbate the suffering, turning the tents into suffocating ovens. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians live in temporary tents made of synthetic materials due to poor ventilation and high heat, as well as water access issues, local residents are at risk of dehydration and heat-related illnesses.