Heavy rains flood 70,000 tents in Gaza, killing five
Briefing by News4U · First published
Heavy rains that began late Friday flooded more than 70,000 tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza, soaking belongings and leaving hundreds of thousands at risk of further flooding, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office. A sandy embankment collapsed onto tents south of Deir al-Balah, killing five people, including four children, Gaza civil defence said. Israel has blocked the entry of 60,000 mobile homes and 200,000 tents promised under the ceasefire, allowing only 20,000 tents in, leaving families exposed to winter conditions, Al Jazeera and Euronews reported. [1] [2]
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- ‘Tents don’t protect us’: Rains flood displaced Palestinians in Gaza
Al Jazeera · · Excerpt
- Gaza storm kills five and leaves 70,000 displaced people's tents flooded
Euronews World · · Full text