‘Tents don’t protect us’: Rains flood displaced Palestinians in Gaza
Summary
Heavy rain flooded tents in Gaza, soaking bedding and food for displaced families in az-Zawayda and other areas. Gaza’s Government Media Office said more than 70,000 tents had been flooded since the rain began late Friday, while many displaced people remain in makeshift shelters awaiting promised housing and relief supplies.Key Facts
- Jaber al-Kaseeh, in his 70s, said water flooded his family’s tent in az-Zawayda on Saturday night.
- The flooding damaged mattresses, carpets, blankets and food in al-Kaseeh’s tent.
- Gaza’s Government Media Office reported that more than 70,000 tents had been flooded since heavy rain began late Friday.
- The article says hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are in places considered highly vulnerable to further flooding.
- Al-Kaseeh said his camp flooded three or four times last winter and that about 40 tents remain there.
- The article reports that a ceasefire agreement provided for temporary housing, tents and heavy equipment, but that these supplies have been delayed.
- The article says 20,000 tents have entered Gaza, while mobile homes remain on the Egyptian side of the border.
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