Tents 'entirely submerged' has heavy rains hit Gaza
More than three years after the start of the war in Gaza, Palestinians displaced by the conflict are still left out in the cold. This week, torrential rain has been soaking makeshift camps, leaving many people without shelter as winter approaches.
Five Palestinians were killed on November 8, 2026, in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, when a sand embankment collapsed on them and their tents. The tragic event occurred during severe weather, with torrential rain and strong winds causing widespread flooding in makeshift displacement camps across the Strip. At least three children and two women were among the victims, while two women and three children also died in the collapse.
Rescue teams from the Palestinian Civil Defence quickly arrived at the scene, evacuating five others with injuries. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs blamed Israel's ongoing siege and genocide for the deteriorating conditions, stating that nearly two million Palestinians were living in overcrowded tents, many of which were in poor condition and unfit for use.
Hamas also blamed Israel, citing restrictions on the entry of new shelter supplies and the occupation's impact on the population.
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