Gaza: 5 Killed After Sand Collapse on Displaced Persons' Tent
Five people were killed when a sand pile collapsed onto a tent housing displaced families in the central Gaza Strip, with rescue operations ongoing.
The Civil Defense in Gaza reported that five bodies were recovered after a sand pile collapsed on a tent sheltering displaced families in the central governorate. Rescue teams are continuing their search for other missing individuals believed to be trapped under the debris.
Heavy rains and strong winds have caused flooding in numerous displacement tents, while dozens of buildings have sustained damage, and several walls have collapsed across various areas.
The Ministry of Social Development has issued warnings regarding the severe risks posed by the freezing cold to children, as thousands of families reside in dilapidated tents that lack basic protection from the elements.
Meanwhile, Hamas stated that the harsh weather conditions are exacerbating the humanitarian disaster caused by the blockade, leaving displaced people struggling to secure warmth and safe shelter.