Israeli strikes kill at least five in Gaza as flooding worsens shelter crisis
Israeli attacks in Gaza have killed at least five Palestinians as heavy rain and flooding deepened the enclave's humanitarian crisis. One strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, north of Gaza City, leaving at least two people dead and several others wounded. The deaths were reported on Wednesday, alongside other strikes in different parts of Gaza.The confirmed fatalities included Mohammed Salem al-Daash, 38, who was killed in an air attack in the al-Sabra neighbourhood south of Gaza City. Another Palestinian was shot dead east of the al-Bureij camp in central Gaza, while a separate drone... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 23:29 LONDON
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Erdogan calls Gaza war an 'ecocide' at COP31 as aid and storm damage concerns grow
Turkey's president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has used a speech at COP31 in Antalya to describe the war in Gaza as an "ecocide" and to call for more humanitarian aid to reach the territory. His remarks came as reporting from Gaza described heavy rains and flooding that have destroyed shelters and added to the pressure on displaced Palestinians. The comments place the Gaza conflict directly into the climate summit agenda, linking environmental damage with the wider humanitarian crisis.Erdogan said the world should recognise the environmental impact of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. He also urged the Israeli government... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Nov 2026 18:29 LONDON
Gaza floods worsen displacement as aid pressure grows
Heavy rain has flooded tens of thousands of tents in Gaza, deepening the humanitarian strain on a population already living largely in temporary shelters. The flooding came as winter weather began this weekend, adding to conditions that aid agencies and officials say are already severe. In the central Strip, four people, including three children, were killed when a sand embankment collapsed onto tents.The US-backed Board of Peace, established to oversee the implementation of Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, said Israel's response to the flooding remained insufficient. It called on Israel to immediately allow all necessary humanitarian supplies into Gaza and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 16:59 LONDON
Gaza storm floods 70,000 tents as death toll rises and shelters face collapse risk
A major seasonal storm has flooded about 70,000 tents in Gaza within 12 hours, deepening the humanitarian emergency for displaced families already living in temporary shelters. At least five people were killed in the storm, and Gaza's Government Media Office said the damage amounted to about $3m. The flooding hit over the weekend and added to the strain on camps and makeshift accommodation across the territory.By Monday, Gaza's Civil Defence said it had received more than 2,100 distress calls and warned that more than 2,000 buildings were at risk of collapse. Nearly 400,000 displaced people are sheltering in areas described... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 10 Nov 2026 06:59 LONDON
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Deadly flash floods hit northern Iraq as thunderstorms sweep across the region
Deadly flash floods have struck northern Iraq after severe thunderstorms swept across the region, with the city of Erbil among the worst affected areas. Two people were killed in the flooding, according to the supplied report. Streets in the city were inundated after torrential rain fell over a short period, leaving visible damage across urban areas.The rainfall in Erbil was reported to have exceeded forecasts, with about 80mm falling compared with expectations of 30mm. That intensity of rain appears to have overwhelmed drainage and surface water systems in parts of the city. The flooding also caused extensive damage to homes... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Nov 2026 11:34 LONDON
Heavy rains flood tens of thousands of tents in Gaza as winter conditions worsen
Heavy rains have flooded tens of thousands of tents sheltering displaced people across Gaza, deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis. Residents were seen trying to clear water from their tents with pots and pans as the weather worsened. Some said they were left without shelter after the flooding.A UNICEF representative for Palestine, Jonathan Veitch, said the situation was becoming more desperate because of restrictions on the entry of heavy machinery and supplies such as engine oil. He said aid workers were being stopped in the street by people begging for help, and described the flooding as affecting nearly everyone in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 17:03 LONDON
Heavy rain floods Gaza camps and puts war-damaged buildings at risk of collapse
Heavy rain and strong winds have flooded shelters in Gaza, leaving families in al-Mina camp in the north struggling to protect children and belongings from the cold. Water entered tents overnight, soaking bedding, blankets and clothes and turning parts of the camp into muddy pools. The storm has also raised concern about war-damaged buildings, which are reported to be at risk of collapse in the wet weather.In Gaza City, Rana Adnan Hmeida, 29, said she and her family had been awake since midnight as rainwater seeped into their tent. She said her two-month-old daughter was freezing by morning, while her... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Nov 2026 13:30 LONDON
UNHCR warns displaced people face climate hazards ahead of COP31 in Turkey
The United Nations refugee agency has warned that nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people are living in countries highly exposed to climate hazards. The warning comes days before the COP31 climate summit in Turkey, where governments are expected to discuss ways to respond to rising climate risks. The agency said droughts, floods and extreme heat are making it harder to find lasting solutions for people forced from their homes.According to the agency, three-quarters of the world's displaced people are now in countries facing severe exposure to climate-related hazards. It said the problem affects refugees and other forcibly displaced people who... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 05 Nov 2026 23:59 LONDON
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