Why are Gaza’s war-damaged homes collapsing in winter?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Maram HumaidDecember 15, 2025 at 05:10 PM

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During Storm Byron in December 2025, numerous war-damaged homes in Gaza collapsed, trapping residents and worsening the humanitarian crisis. The collapses are attributed to structural damage caused by two years of intense bombing during the Israeli war on Gaza, which weakened buildings. An ongoing Israeli siege prevents the entry of building materials needed for repairs. Thousands of families, displaced by the war, are forced to live in these unstable structures due to a lack of alternatives. Heavy rainfall further exacerbates the damage, seeping into cracks and eroding foundations, increasing the risk of collapse for already compromised buildings.

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Palestinian Civil Defence 60% Israel ×270% Gaza ×480%

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gaza 100% damaged homes 90% building collapse 80% winter storms 70% humanitarian situation 70% bombing 60% structural damage 50% siege 50% heavy rainfall 40%