More than 100 buildings collapsed in Gaza during recent storm
12/17/2025 12:36:00 PM
Palestinian Civil Defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal has said at least 17 residential buildings have completely and 90 partially collapsed since the heavy rains and high winds lashed the enclave.
Winter rains also flooded 90 percent of tents in the war-torn enclave, leaving thousands of families without shelter, the spokesperson said in a statement.
Civil Defence teams received more than 5,000 calls for help from citizens since the storms began affecting the Gaza Strip last week.
At least 17 people died from the cold, including four children, while dozens of others died as a result of buildings collapsing, he said.
Winter rains also flooded 90 percent of tents in the war-torn enclave, leaving thousands of families without shelter, the spokesperson said in a statement.
Civil Defence teams received more than 5,000 calls for help from citizens since the storms began affecting the Gaza Strip last week.
At least 17 people died from the cold, including four children, while dozens of others died as a result of buildings collapsing, he said.