Gaza’s humanitarian crisis reached new urgency this week as Storm Byron’s torrential rains flooded makeshift shelters and plunged temperatures to dangerous lows. At least two deaths have been reported, including 8-month-old Rahaf Abu Jazar, who succumbed to hypothermia in Khan Yunis. 💔
‘We’re Trapped in a Nightmare’
Over 2,500 emergency calls flooded Gaza’s civil defense teams, but destroyed equipment and fuel shortages left responders powerless. Displaced families now battle flooding with buckets and torn blankets, while collapsed walls – like one that killed a man in al-Shati camp – underscore the crumbling infrastructure. 🏚️
Ceasefire Tensions Rise
Hamas accused Israel of blocking critical aid through the Rafah crossing, calling for international mediation. Meanwhile, health officials warn the ‘triple threat’ of cold, flooding, and scarce medical supplies could spike casualties. With 90% of Gaza’s population already displaced, this storm may be the breaking point. ⚡
