Gaza Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Winter Storm Floods Refugee Tent Camps Amid Aid Delivery Failures

Dec 13, 2025 02:53 am CST

Winter storm Byron has brought torrential rain and flooding to Gaza's refugee camps, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis despite two months of ceasefire. Displaced Palestinians, including children and the elderly, struggle with soaked possessions, flooded tents, and deteriorating sanitation as aid organizations report insufficient shelter materials entering the territory. The deluge has collapsed already damaged buildings and triggered thousands of distress calls while concerns mount about disease spread and inadequate winter protection for the vulnerable population.