Severe storms and military strikes worsen humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Beginning on November 7, 2026, the Gaza Strip faced torrential rains that flooded approximately 70,000 makeshift tents, leaving thousands of displaced families without shelter or basic belongings. The regional Civil Defense reported over 1,500 emergency calls, while heavy rainfall caused a sand dune collapse south of Deir al-Balah, resulting in the deaths of five people, including three children and two women. Rescue teams continue to search for survivors amidst the wreckage.

Simultaneously, the humanitarian situation has been compounded by ongoing military tensions. On November 10, local reports indicated that at least seven Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes and fire across the Gaza Strip, including incidents in the Zaytun and Al-Sabra neighborhoods of Gaza City and near Khan Yunis. The Israeli military stated that the strikes targeted armed combatants, while local authorities accused the state of violating the existing ceasefire conditions.

International organizations, including UNICEF and the World Health Organization, have warned of a potential outbreak of infectious diseases due to the lack of sanitation and adequate housing. Palestinian representatives have called on the international community to exert pressure on Israel to allow the entry of humanitarian aid, winter supplies, and shelter materials to mitigate the ongoing survival crisis.