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The Day · Tuesday 16 December 2025

Filed 22:33 · Palestine time (UTC+2) · Gaza

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Hamas Calls for Urgent Response as Storms Hit Displaced Gazans

Hamas has called for immediate action following severe storms that have impacted displaced families in Gaza. The movement stressed the urgent need for relief to those suffering from harsh weather conditions. The situation has raised alarms over humanitarian concerns among the population living in displacement.

GAZA CITY, GAZA – DECEMBER 16: Damaged tents are seen after heavy rain and strong winds hit the Gaza City, Gaza, causing widespread destruction at displacement sites where many families are sheltering under makeshift conditions, on December 16, 2026. ( Ahmed Maqadema – Anadolu Agency )

Hamas urged urgent action on Thursday as storms struck Gaza, exposing displaced families to worsening conditions. The call came amid widespread suffering among those forced from their homes, now enduring the added hardship of inclement weather under makeshift shelters.

The movement emphasized the gravity of the situation, pointing to the vulnerability of displaced communities and the lack of adequate protection against the intensifying storms. Reports from various areas in Gaza highlighted the impact on families already struggling with limited resources and basic necessities.

According to Hamas, the combination of displacement and adverse weather conditions has led to a sharp deterioration in living circumstances, particularly for children, the elderly, and the sick. The movement appealed for immediate support efforts to alleviate the mounting human toll.

Meanwhile, residents of Gaza’s displacement camps spoke of their ordeal, citing water-logged shelters, lack of heating, and difficult access to safe and dry spaces. Many of the structures housing displaced families are made from thin materials, offering little resistance against winds and rain.

From its side, Hamas underlined the urgency of taking swift measures, including the provision of food, blankets, and alternative shelter for those left exposed by the storms. It further called on local and international humanitarian organizations to intervene to address the growing needs of the affected population.

In addition, community organizers voiced concern over the worsening climate conditions and the absence of sustainable solutions for displaced families. As the storms persist, the demand for comprehensive emergency intervention has increased.

Hamas reiterated its stance on holding those responsible for the displacement accountable while focusing on the immediate requirement to secure basic survival needs for those at risk. The movement stated that its appeal is grounded not only in political responsibility but in the human imperative to protect lives amid escalating hardship.

Elsewhere in Gaza, volunteers and local initiatives attempted to distribute limited relief supplies, though these efforts were overwhelmed by the scale of need. The recurring bad weather has disrupted temporary infrastructure, making the delivery of assistance more difficult.

Hamas concluded its call with a warning that failure to act quickly could exacerbate the humanitarian emergency already facing Gaza’s most vulnerable populations. The movement pledged to continue pressing for solutions and support, while also pointing to the broader implications of sustained displacement under crisis conditions.

As storms continue to lash the area, the exposed conditions of displaced families remain a symbol of the wider ordeal facing Gaza. Calls for help grow louder as resistance actors and humanitarian voices demand a response to the deepening crisis.

16 Dec, 22:33

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