Building Collapses in Gaza Strip Amid Heavy Rainfall Raise Humanitarian Crisis Concerns

Heavy rains and recent floods in the Gaza Strip have increased the risk of collapse for dozens of buildings damaged in attacks by the Israeli regime. These buildings, which serve as the last remaining shelters for Palestinian refugees, pose a serious threat to their inhabitants due to their precarious condition, resembling ticking bombs.

The head of the Gaza Strip government’s information office, in a statement, attributed responsibility for the ongoing humanitarian crisis to the United States government and the Israeli regime, warning of an imminent disaster. He called on international organizations to intervene urgently to pressure the occupiers to reopen crossings.

This critical situation, in addition to its human consequences, reflects the continuing adverse effects of Israeli attacks on civilians in the Gaza Strip, which have worsened living conditions and increased displacement. The lack of free access to humanitarian aid due to the closure of crossings has further complicated the situation and heightened the risk of a humanitarian catastrophe.