Witnesses recount struggle to save people buried in ‘horrifying’ Gaza landslide
Summary
A sand embankment collapsed during heavy rain and high winds near a camp for displaced people south of Deir al-Balah, killing five people and crushing at least three tents. Witnesses described residents digging through sand and rocks to rescue people, while aid agencies and local officials reported widespread damage to shelters across Gaza.Key Facts
- The landslide happened on Sunday near a camp for displaced families south of Deir al-Balah.
- Five people died, including a mother and her eight-year-old and six-year-old children.
- The children’s father survived because he was outside the tent when it collapsed.
- The UN said more than 26,000 households reported damage to shelters or belongings after weekend rainstorms.
- Gaza’s Hamas-run government media office said about 70,000 tents were flooded on the first day of rain.
- A UNICEF spokesperson said overcrowding and a lack of safe places to shelter contributed to the danger.
- A ceasefire agreement called for Gaza’s eventual reconstruction, but negotiations over disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawal have stalled progress.
- Witness Abdul Karim al-Sahhar said his tent and belongings were buried in the collapse.
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