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Heavy rain floods tents in Gaza; sandbank collapse kills five

Heavy rain flooded thousands of tents in Gaza. A sandbank collapse killed five people, including three children. Gaza's health minister said a million displaced people lack a roof. Israel has blocked reconstruction during the ceasefire.

Why it matters

Winter weather deepens a humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians.

Background

Much of Gaza's population lives in tents after the war.

The story so far

  1. Heavy rain floods tents in Gaza; sandbank collapse kills five
  2. Floods and sandbank collapse hit displaced Gazans
  3. Floods hit Gaza camps as Board of Peace criticizes aid response
  4. Aid groups urge Israel to allow shelters as winter storms hit Gaza

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