11 December 2025
From Philippe Lazzarini, the UNRWA Commissioner-General as posted on his official X account (previously known as Twitter)
Storm Byron has Gaza in its grip.
People who had already lost everything and need everything face another layer of misery.
More hardship for displaced families living in makeshift shelters with rain bringing floods, damage and additional health threats.
UNRWA teams — displaced themselves — continue working to support people wherever they can. They are pumping away sewage and floodwater, clearing garbage, distributing tarpaulins, winter clothes, blankets, and providing medical care.
As always, UNRWA works for Palestine Refugee communities.
Document Type: Social media post, Statement
Document Sources: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Subject: Gaza Strip, Refugees and displaced persons, UNRWA
Publication Date: 11/12/2025
URL source: https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/official-statements/unrwa-commissioner-general-gaza-storm-byron-has-gaza-its-grip
Document Sources: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA)
Subject: Gaza Strip, Refugees and displaced persons, UNRWA
Publication Date: 11/12/2025
URL source: https://www.unrwa.org/newsroom/official-statements/unrwa-commissioner-general-gaza-storm-byron-has-gaza-its-grip