Unicef urges partners to provide flexible and timely funding to cover the 97.5 million US dollars needed to protect 540,000 children and their families in the Gaza Strip and West Bank from freezing cold, heavy rains, floods, and other winter conditions that threaten lives.
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In the Gaza Strip, almost 84% of the population – according to a note from the organization – continues to live in overcrowded displacement centers or in damaged and inadequate housing, leaving families with little protection from the elements.
In the West Bank, violence, displacement, restrictions on freedom of movement, and the worsening financial crisis undermine the ability of vulnerable families to cope with winter hardships. Newborns, young children, and those with pre-existing conditions face higher risks of hypothermia, respiratory infections, waterborne diseases, and other preventable illnesses.
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“For hundreds of thousands of children, winter is not simply a seasonal hardship,” said Jonathan Veitch, Unicef’s special representative for the State of Palestine. “The winter months represent an additional threat to children’s survival and well-being,” he added.
Unicef’s winter response, covering the period from October 2026 to March 2027, prioritizes children and families affected by displacement and inadequate housing, as well as those at risk of flooding, extreme cold, and disruptions to essential services. Urgent funding is needed to ensure a comprehensive response, as regional instability continues to affect production and availability of some winter supplies remains unpredictable.
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