Palestinians across Gaza are living with inadequate shelter as they brave the winter months with little protection
Palestinians navigate a flooded street in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, Gaza, February 24, 2026 [Abdallah F S Alattar/Anadolu Agency]
By Al Jazeera Staff and Anadolu
Published On 24 Feb 2026
Palestinians across Gaza have woken up to heavy rains that flooded their makeshift tents as they brave the winter with little to no protection.
The enclave was hit by a winter storm late Monday through Tuesday – the first since the start of the holy month of Ramadan – with Gaza’s civil defence units reporting multiple distress calls overnight.
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Rescue teams provided emergency assistance to several families whose tents were flooded in the al-Mawasi camp west of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.
Areas west of Gaza City, particularly the Remal neighbourhood and the port area, were also hit hard.
Videos circulating on social media showed flooded tents in Remal, as residents struggled to find solutions to prevent further damage.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces continued to kill Palestinians in Gaza in violation of a “ceasefire” reached with Hamas in October.
As the enclave battled the aftermath of the rains, the Israeli military killed two people, including a boy, in northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya area. The details of those killings are awaited.
“It’s not only the fact that aid is not entering, but also [that] Israel continues violating the ‘ceasefire’, continues to kill Palestinians,” said Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary, reporting from Gaza City.
More than 600 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks since the United States-brokered “ceasefire” came into effect, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza.
Rescue teams provided emergency assistance to several families whose tents were flooded in the al-Mawasi camp west of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.
Areas west of Gaza City, particularly the Remal neighbourhood and the port area, were also hit hard.
Videos circulating on social media showed flooded tents in Remal, as residents struggled to find solutions to prevent further damage.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces continued to kill Palestinians in Gaza in violation of a “ceasefire” reached with Hamas in October.
As the enclave battled the aftermath of the rains, the Israeli military killed two people, including a boy, in northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya area. The details of those killings are awaited.
“It’s not only the fact that aid is not entering, but also [that] Israel continues violating the ‘ceasefire’, continues to kill Palestinians,” said Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary, reporting from Gaza City.
More than 600 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks since the United States-brokered “ceasefire” came into effect, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza.
Israel launched its genocidal offensive in Gaza in October 2023, killing more than 72,000 Palestinians and wounding 171,000 others as it turned the enclave to rubble.
‘Catastrophic’ conditions
Tens of thousands of Palestinian families are living in makeshift tents, unable to withstand heavy rains and exposed to waterborne illnesses and the risk of hypothermia.
United Nations rights chief Volker Turk said the situation remains “catastrophic”.
Since December, a series of winter storms have flooded or blown away tens of thousands of tents and caused already damaged buildings, previously hit by Israeli attacks, to collapse, killing and injuring dozens of Palestinians.
Some have died from extreme cold in their flimsy tents as Israel continues to block the entry of aid shipments and shelter materials, including tents and mobile homes.
Despite the harsh weather, Israel is maintaining its restrictions on the entry of critically needed humanitarian aid.
Al Jazeera’s Khoudary said thousands of Palestinians denied permission to travel abroad for urgent medical treatment were “homeless, because they do not have any houses to return to, as the Israeli forces destroyed most of their houses”.
BREAKING: It’s been revealed that protestors were paid $100 an hour to protest against Israeli president Isaac Herzog in Melbourne, Australia.
ReplyDeleteThe pro-Palestinian movement is organized and funded. Where is the money coming from?
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DeleteThousands of protesters here have turned out in front of the iconic Flender Street station to send a message that he was never welcomed here
Query: How much would that have amounted to?
Airtasker (a job center) was blamed but read the following extract from the same Daily Mail which raised the question of rent-a-crowd protestors:
Doubters flooded the Facebook post with claims the ad was a fake.
'Despite the high-profile nature of the protests on February 9, 2026, no major news outlets or independent fact-checkers reported on "paid protesters" via Airtasker,' one person argued.
'Airtasker has strict policies against using the platform for illegal activities or artificially manipulating public events. Listings that violate these terms are typically removed quickly by moderators.'
Just weeks after a weekend jaunt and karaoke session with PMX, PM Modi makes a mid-week visit to Isaac, meets PM and President, addresses Parlimen and signs key military agreements.
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PM Modi:
I will be undertaking a State Visit to Israel today and tomorrow. Our nations share a robust and multifaceted Strategic Partnership. Ties have significantly strengthened in the last few years. I will be holding talks with PM Netanyahu, in which we will discuss ways to strengthen cooperation across diverse fields. I will also meet President Isaac Herzog, President of Israel.
This evening, I will be addressing the Israeli Parliament, Knesset. This is a tribute to the strong parliamentary and democratic ties that connect us. I will also interact with the Indian diaspora, who have made a big contribution in strengthening the India-Israel friendship.
https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2026503546338947534?s=46
See the picture. The two PMs are practically kissing each other!!
ReplyDelete🚨OMG! This Is Massive: Israel Offers Iron Dome and Iron Beam to India with Technology Transfer
Israel has offered to transfer the technology of the Iron Dome air defence system to India, along with a proposal for joint production and domestic manufacturing. The offer reportedly also includes the advanced Iron Beam, a 100 kW-class laser-based directed energy weapon.
Iron Dome is designed to intercept short-range rockets, drones, and artillery shells within a range of about 70 km. It uses radar detection, trajectory calculation, and Tamir interceptor missiles to neutralize threats mid-air. However, high-cost interceptors, especially when compared to low-cost drones, have highlighted the need for more economical solutions.
That is where Iron Beam becomes significant. With a range of around 10 km, it can destroy rockets, mortars, and UAVs at a cost of roughly $2 per shot, using laser energy instead of expensive missiles. The system offers near-unlimited firing capability as long as power is available, making it highly effective against drone swarms and saturation attacks.
India is currently developing its own 30 kW laser-based system, but Israeli technology operates at a much higher power level and has demonstrated operational maturity. If technology transfer materializes, it could accelerate India’s progress in directed energy weapons.
The systems are expected to integrate into India’s proposed multi-layered air defence grid, which already includes platforms like the S-400 Triumf and the jointly developed Barak-8. Iron Dome would strengthen the short-range shield, while Iron Beam would add a final laser-based defensive layer.
Beyond hardware acquisition, the proposal focuses on co-development, local production, and long-term strategic cooperation, potentially marking a major upgrade in India’s air defence capabilities.
https://x.com/notjustheadline/status/2026352508071981375?s=46
There are certain Yindians like you and Modi, wakakaka
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