In pictures: Rain and floods bring new misery to Gaza

Heavy rainfall in Gaza has worsened the situation for displaced Palestinians, with floods sweeping through tents housing thousands. The rains have destroyed belongings, food, and shelter. Rami, a displaced man from Gaza City, recounted his fears as rainwater flooded his tent, leaving his children at risk of illness. This flood is adding to the suffering of the 2.3 million people facing continuous Israeli bombardment since October. Photo credit: EU/ECHO/Saber Ashor

The Palestinian Civil Defence reported that thousands of displaced people are facing severe hardship due to seasonal flooding across Gaza. The rising waters have flooded tents, damaging mattresses, luggage, and supplies. The Civil Defence has urged immediate assistance, calling on aid donors to provide new tents and caravans to protect displaced families from the elements. Without intervention, the situation threatens to spiral into a greater humanitarian crisis. Photo credit: X

The seasonal rains have compounded the already perilous living conditions in Gaza. Displaced people have lost food, shelter, and crucial belongings as tents fill with water. Many fear an outbreak of disease due to the lack of sanitation. Rami, a 37-year-old from Gaza City, voiced concerns about his children's health, saying, “The kids screamed, and I am afraid they will get sick.” The flooding has raised serious alarms about the vulnerability of displaced families. Photo credit: EU/ECHO/Saber Ashor

In addition to the flooding, Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza, causing fresh displacement from the latest military orders. The Israeli military recently issued evacuation orders for areas in Shejaia suburb, targeted due to Hamas rocket fire. These orders led to more people fleeing, worsening the humanitarian situation. The conflict has displaced families multiple times over the past year. Photo credit: X

Hospitals in Gaza are barely functioning due to continuous airstrikes and a lack of supplies. Kamal Adwan Hospital in north Gaza was recently struck by an Israeli drone, injuring its director, Hussam Abu Safiya. Despite the attack, Abu Safiya vowed to continue the hospital’s humanitarian work. Hospitals in the north are operating at minimal capacity, with essential medical supplies, food, and fuel blocked by the ongoing blockade, severely impacting health services. Photo credit: X

A missile strike on the al-Farouq mosque in Nuseirat, central Gaza, left two people injured. The attack occurred shortly after noon prayers, though the mosque was largely empty due to prior warnings from the Israeli Defense Forces to evacuate. Witnesses described the attack as aggressive and barbaric, with some rescuing torn pages of the Qur'an from the rubble. This attack is part of a broader pattern of Israeli military strikes on civilian infrastructure. Photo credit: EU/ECHO/Saber Ashor

Israeli forces continue operations in northern Gaza, where large areas have been flattened in the search for Hamas militants. Health officials report that airstrikes have killed at least 10 people in central Gaza, while residents in towns like Jabalia and Beit Lahiya have witnessed their homes being destroyed. Despite claims from Israel that militants use civilian structures for cover, Palestinians accuse Israeli forces of indiscriminate targeting, deepening the humanitarian disaster. Photo credit: X