Winter storms plague Palestinians left in desperate need of aid by Gaza war

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 16, 2025 at 02:50 PM

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Heavy winter storms in Gaza are exacerbating the already dire humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians in December 2025. Thousands of tents sheltering people are flooded, and partially destroyed buildings are at risk of collapse, posing a significant threat. Infrastructure damage from the recent conflict, including destroyed buildings and collapsed sewage systems, worsens the impact of the storms. Aid efforts are insufficient to meet the overwhelming needs, and restrictions on aid entering Gaza further compound the crisis. Local officials are calling for urgent international action, including mobile homes, safe camps, and infrastructure rehabilitation, following at least 14 deaths in a storm the previous week.

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Jabalia ×240% Gaza Strip ×250% Mahmoud Basal 60% Gaza ×780%

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