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Severe Winter Weather Worsens Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Heavy winter rains in Gaza flood tents and makeshift shelters, worsening the plight of displaced Palestinians amid ongoing Israeli attacks. At least 15 people have died this month from hypothermia and building collapses.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-12-29
Severe Winter Weather Worsens Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

Displaced Palestinians in Gaza are facing worsening conditions as severe winter rains flood flimsy tents and makeshift shelters, compounding over two years of devastation caused by Israel’s military campaign.

Heavy rainfall in recent days has turned camps into mud-filled sites, creating dire conditions for families who have lost their homes. Officials warn of new dangers, including disease outbreaks from contaminated floodwaters and the risk of building collapses.

At least 15 people, including infants, have died this month from hypothermia and accidents. Two-month-old Arkan Firas Musleh was the latest infant victim, while a man and a 30-year-old woman were killed when damaged structures collapsed onto their shelters in Gaza City.

Reporting from the Zeitoun neighbourhood, where much of the infrastructure lies in ruins, Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary described the flooded streets and sewage-laden puddles. Municipal teams are struggling to pump out contaminated water while residents report floods entering their tents.

Aid groups have urgently called on the international community to pressure Israel to lift restrictions on life-saving aid deliveries, which remain far below the requirements under the US-brokered ceasefire. Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General, described the situation as “more rain, more human misery, despair and death.”

Despite a ceasefire that came into effect on October 10, Israeli attacks continue in Gaza. Three Palestinians were injured in Jabalia camp, and additional shelling and air raids have been reported in Bureij, Rafah, and east of Gaza City. Since the truce, over 414 Palestinians have been killed and more than 1,100 wounded in ceasefire violations, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.

The ongoing blockade, limited aid, and continued hostilities, combined with extreme winter weather, have left Gaza’s population increasingly vulnerable. Humanitarian organizations emphasize the urgent need for unrestricted aid and international pressure to prevent further loss of life.
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