Cyprus Peace Council calls for aid following flooding in Gaza refugee camps

On November 10, 2026, the Cyprus Peace Council issued an urgent appeal for international relief efforts to support displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The region has been struck by torrential rain and severe flooding, which destroyed tens of thousands of makeshift tents and left hundreds of thousands of people in dire humanitarian conditions. The Council noted that vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, the sick, and those with disabilities, are currently exposed to cold, damp, and disease without adequate food, clean water, or medical supplies.

The Council has urged the Republic of Cyprus to utilize all available resources to bolster international aid initiatives. Specifically, they called for the immediate provision of weather-resistant tents, warm clothing, food, and medical assistance. Furthermore, the organization demanded an end to the blockade of the Gaza Strip to ensure safe and unimpeded humanitarian access to the affected population. They emphasized that this natural disaster exacerbates an existing humanitarian catastrophe, which the Council attributes to long-standing military actions, destruction of critical infrastructure, and severe restrictions on the movement of aid into the area.