Overview
- Torrential rain and strong winds overnight on December 10–11 inundated tent settlements across Gaza, trapping thousands in waterlogged shelters.
- The UN humanitarian office estimates about 850,000 people across 761 displacement sites face the highest flood risk.
- Palestinian Civil Defense reports one person killed when a wall collapsed and says teams responded to partial collapses of three homes.
- Local authorities call for roughly 300,000 climate‑appropriate replacement tents along with blankets, clothing, and footwear.
- Displaced residents describe soaked children and ruined belongings, while the UN special rapporteur labels conditions a continuing nightmare and calls for faster support.