Israeli forces carried out two strikes in the central Gaza Strip on Monday, resulting in the death of at least 10 Palestinians, including four children. Meanwhile, heavy rains flooded tent encampments where displaced residents sought shelter, as reported by medics.
The ongoing assault on Gaza, which has lasted nearly a year, continued despite the focus shifting to the conflict in Lebanon and northern Israel between Hezbollah and Israel.
Palestinian health officials confirmed that five Palestinians were killed at a school serving as a shelter for displaced individuals in Nuseirat, one of Gaza Strip’s eight historic refugee camps.
Later in the day, an Israeli airstrike on a house in Deir al-Balah, where a million people had sought shelter, resulted in the death of a woman and four children, according to medics. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli army regarding the incident.
More misery
Overnight heavy rains exacerbated the plight of Gaza’s displaced residents as tents were flooded, washed away, and families were forced out of their sleep.
Residents resorted to placing water buckets to prevent leaks, digging trenches to redirect water, and facing increased costs for new tents and plastic sheeting to keep dry.
Ahmed al-Burai recounted how many tents made of makeshift materials were destroyed in the rain, leaving people and belongings exposed. The rising prices of essential shelter items made it difficult for many displaced individuals to afford adequate protection.
The U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA emphasized the need for more shelters and supplies to support the population during the upcoming winter. They highlighted the inadequate protection of plastic and fabric materials against the cold and rain.
With the majority of Gaza’s 2.3 million population displaced due to ongoing warfare, the devastating impact of Israeli airstrikes has resulted in significant casualties, including women and children.
According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, the conflict has claimed the lives of over 41,300 Palestinians, with the war initiated by the Oct. 7 Hamas incursion leading to a high death toll and hostage situation, as reported by Israeli sources.
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Emil Kovács graduated from the Journalism program at Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary. During his journalism studies, he focused on data journalism, investigative reporting, and multimedia storytelling. He gained experience by writing for the university’s student newspaper, where he gained attention for his articles on social issues. After graduation, Emil began working as a reporter at a European news agency, where he conducts in-depth analyses of international news and current events.
