Storms Leave Thousands Homeless in Gaza as Tents Await Approval

Tens of thousands of Palestinians are living in waterlogged or damaged tents following heavy weekend rains and winds that battered flood-prone areas. At least four people, including children, were killed during the severe weather, and aid agencies warn that disease and health risks are rapidly rising. More than 150,000 new shelters are currently held outside Gaza awaiting approval to enter, while existing supplies are severely limited by restrictions on materials. Aid organizations note that the lack of proper infrastructure and blocked supplies are leaving vulnerable families exposed to harsh winter conditions with nowhere else to go.