Deir al-Balah:Gaza A devastating landslide in central Gaza claimed the lives of a woman and four children who were sheltering in tents late Sunday, as reported by the Civil Defense agency. The incident also resulted in additional injuries among those displaced.

According to Anadolu Agency, Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud Basal stated that the landslide was triggered by a storm, causing sand and rocks to collapse onto the tents in Deir al-Balah. The search for missing individuals continues, with Civil Defense crews and residents using basic tools to reach those trapped, hampered by a power outage and a lack of rescue equipment.

The adverse weather conditions have been battering Gaza since Friday evening, with heavy rain and strong winds reported. The Government Media Office indicated that the storm had led to flooding in more than 70,000 tents and the collapse of numerous walls, resulting in injuries and material damage.

The ongoing conflict in the region has forced hundreds of thousands of Palestinians into makeshift shelters after their homes were destroyed. Despite a ceasefire in place since October 10, 2025, Israeli restrictions on building materials and shelter supplies remain, exacerbating the humanitarian situation.