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]
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Breakfast News Recap: Turkey blast, Gaza storm and Iran tensions dominate a crowded global briefing
A blast at a steel plant in Turkey's Izmir province has killed 17 people and sparked a fire at an industrial complex in the Aliaga district, with investigators still working to establish the cause. 🔗In the Middle East, Donald Trump said the war with Iran is now effectively over militarily and that further US strikes are highly unlikely, even as he said negotiations continue. He also posted that Iran's nuclear weapon ambitions are non negotiable and that the United States is locked and loaded if the situation changes. 🔗 🔗The fallout from the conflict is still rippling through the region... [Continue Reading]
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]
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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]
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]