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The Day · Wednesday 17 December 2025

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Hamas Calls for Immediate Action as Gaza Storms Impact Displaced Families

Hamas has called for urgent intervention following severe storms that have affected displaced families in Gaza. The group stressed the pressing need to address the humanitarian consequences of the weather, highlighting the vulnerability of those without shelter. The situation continues to raise concern amid ongoing hardship.

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 has urged immediate and urgent action as powerful storms continue to expose already displaced families in Gaza. In a statement reflecting growing concern, the movement highlighted the dire conditions in which many families are living, underscoring the grave impact of the recent weather on vulnerable populations.

Storms sweeping across Gaza have led to worsening conditions on the ground, further exacerbating the hardships endured by displaced individuals living without adequate shelter. Hamas emphasized the immediate need for action to prevent further deterioration of an already fragile humanitarian situation.

According to the statement, the movement stressed that affected families are enduring harsh environmental exposure, lacking the basic necessities to withstand the ongoing storms. Hamas called on all relevant parties to act swiftly, demanding the provision of urgent relief and shelter for those facing these conditions from displacement.

The group highlighted the responsibility of humanitarian agencies and civil society actors, urging them to intensify efforts and alleviate the suffering of those caught in the open under severe weather. In addition, Hamas pointed to the worsening state of displacement, indicating the storms represent an additional burden placed on already strained communities.

Meanwhile, local observations report that the effects of the bad weather are clearly visible across various areas where displaced families have taken temporary refuge. Makeshift shelters, tents, and informal encampments have proven unable to withstand the force of the storms, leaving many exposed to the rain and wind.

From its side, Hamas reiterated its appeal for rapid mobilization, urging all actors capable of delivering assistance to act without delay. It also warned that the continuation of such conditions without intervention would further intensify the suffering and danger faced by countless families already uprooted from their homes.

In addition to its call for immediate relief, the movement urged awareness of the broader humanitarian effects such weather poses on displaced populations, particularly in Gaza where infrastructure and support systems remain severely overloaded. Hamas emphasized that the plight of displaced families, compounded by severe weather, calls for immediate attention and redoubled efforts from all sides with capacity to respond.

Overall, the situation reflects an acute emergency developing under the force of storms combined with displacement. Hamas’ call stands as a direct appeal for action and support, while the people of Gaza endure worsening living conditions. The storms, unrelenting in impact, continue to strip away remaining layers of resilience among already displaced families, prompting repeated calls from the movement for urgent aid and intervention.

17 Dec, 01:33

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