"Gaza Tent Camps Expand Amid Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict"

Satellite imagery reveals a rapid expansion of tent camps in Rafah, Gaza, as the Israeli offensive against Hamas intensifies, leading to squalid, cramped conditions for over 1.25 million displaced Palestinians. The influx of people has led to the spread of impromptu encampments with challenges such as lack of basic necessities and limited aid access. Displaced individuals are forced to seek assistance at established sites, while makeshift shelters struggle to withstand harsh winter weather. The region is struggling to meet the massive humanitarian need, with a majority of Gaza's population displaced multiple times and aid delivery impeded by Israeli authorities.
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