A powerful sandstorm ravaged tent camps across Gaza this week, leaving thousands of displaced families scrambling to protect their belongings amid already dire conditions. The March 14 storm tore through temporary shelters in southern and central areas, with strong winds destroying tents and exposing residents to choking dust clouds. 🏕️💨
Over 1.9 million Palestinians – nearly 90% of Gaza's population – have been displaced since the Israel-Hamas conflict began in October 2023. Many now face their third summer in makeshift homes vulnerable to extreme weather. Humanitarian groups warn that damaged infrastructure and limited aid access are compounding the crisis.
"We were holding tent ropes for hours," said 34-year-old Rana Khalil via WhatsApp. "The storm took my children's school notebooks and our last blankets." Local volunteers are organizing emergency tarp distributions while calling for international support.
