Severe Flooding Worsens Crisis in Gaza

The Gaza Strip is experiencing severe flooding due to heavy rains and rising sea levels, exacerbating the dire situation for displaced Palestinians living in makeshift tent camps. Thousands have been affected, with approximately 10,000 tents either washed away or damaged, leaving families without shelter or basic necessities. Many of these displaced individuals have already been uprooted multiple times during the ongoing 13-month conflict between Israel and Hamas. The UN and local agencies have raised alarms about the worsening humanitarian crisis, as winter weather further threatens the health and safety of the displaced population. Efforts are underway to secure international assistance to provide adequate shelter and resources for these vulnerable communities. The flooding highlights the compounded hardships faced by Gazans, who are also dealing with a lack of food, medical supplies, and the trauma of war.