Given the scale of shelter needs across Gaza and the limited resources available, repair of damaged dwellings should prioritize closing the thermal envelope of essential habitable spaces (core spaces[1]) in accordance with family size and, where feasible, restoring basic household water and sanitation services. The Shelter Cluster does not recommend high-cost permanent repairs at this stage, as most of the population lacks access to even the most basic shelter assistance, such as tents or tarpaulins. An equivalent level of assistance should be ensured for similar needs across different affected population groups to avoid exacerbating social tensions and undermining the credibility of Shelter Cluster partners. The “do no harm” principle, maximizing assistance coverage, and delivering assistance based on needs must guide all interventions. The vulnerability criteria of the Shelter Cluster in Gaza should drive the selection of beneficiaries.