Five Palestinians, including children, killed in sand collapse at Deir Al-Balah displacement camp
Five Palestinians, including children, died after a sand collapse struck a camp for displaced people in Deir Al-Balah amid severe weather in Gaza.
A sand collapse at a displacement camp in Deir Al-Balah, Gaza, resulted in the deaths of five Palestinians, including children, on Tuesday amid severe weather conditions. The Civil Defense in Gaza confirmed that the collapse occurred inside the displacement camp, adding to the already hazardous living conditions for Palestinian families forced to reside in tents and unsuitable areas.
The incident came as Gaza faced heavy rain and strong winds from a weather front, which flooded and damaged tens of thousands of tents housing displaced residents. Authorities have cautioned about the risk of further collapses, particularly in buildings and structures already damaged by the ongoing conflict. The Gaza Government Media Office reported that approximately 70,000 tents were damaged during the first hours of the storm, impacting the 350,000 displaced people who are struggling with a severe shortage of shelter, heating supplies, and necessary equipment to endure the harsh weather.
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