Archive · 26 Nov 2025
Floods Swamp Gaza's Homeless Amid Winter Woes
Heavy rain in Gaza has caused floods that have swamped the tents of many homeless Palestinians.
Most people in Gaza have been forced to leave their homes because of the war, and many are living in old, worn-out tents.
These tents are not strong enough to protect people from the rain and upcoming winter storms.
People are asking for new tents and better shelter, but there are not enough being provided.
The United Nations is trying to bring in winter supplies, but there are limits on how much aid can enter Gaza.
Some people say Israel is not letting in enough aid, while Israel says it is doing its part and the problem is with how the aid is being distributed.
Heavy rain caused flooding in Gaza, swamping the tents of thousands of homeless Palestinians.
Most of Gaza's 2 million people have been displaced due to the two-year war, living in tents and basic shelters.
A ceasefire has been in place since mid-October, but living conditions remain grim with destroyed infrastructure.
Palestinian NGOs and authorities say there is an urgent need for at least 300,000 new tents for the displaced.
Israel and aid agencies have differing views on the delivery and distribution of aid to Gaza.
- Who
- Homeless Palestinians, Palestinian NGOs, Hamas-led Gaza authorities, United Nations, Israel
- What
- Floods swamping tents of homeless Palestinians in Gaza
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Gaza Strip
- Why
- Heavy rain and harsh winter conditions exacerbating living conditions for displaced people
Palestinian and Aid Agencies
Israel
Aid Delivery
Palestinian and Aid Agencies
Israel is not letting in as much aid as promised under the ceasefire deal, preventing essential items from entering.
Israel
Israel is complying fully with obligations under the truce deal and does not stop any aid from entering Gaza.
Aid Distribution
Palestinian and Aid Agencies
Aid agencies are struggling to distribute supplies efficiently due to Israeli curbs and face challenges preventing theft by Hamas militants.
Israel
Aid agencies have been inefficient in distributing aid and failed to prevent theft by Hamas militants.
- Displaced Population
- 1.5 million people still displaced from their homes in Gaza
- Tents Needed
- At least 300,000 new tents required
- Flood Impact
- Thousands of tents inundated or damaged by rainwater
- Field Hospital
- Suspended operations due to flooding
- Aid Trucks
- Limited by Israeli curbs on aid groups
- Ceasefire Duration
- Broadly held since mid-October
- Gaza Population
- 2 million people, majority displaced
- War Duration
- Two years, triggered by Hamas' October 2023 attack
Sources
Israel says Palestinian militants have handed over the remains of a hostage to the Red Cross
Israel receives remains of hostage held in Gaza as Cairo hosts follow-up talks
Floods Swamp Homeless Palestinians' Tents In Gaza As Winter Looms
