As Storm Byron approaches Palestine, authorities warn of flash floods, strong winds, and hail affecting the region from today until Friday evening. The Palestinian Meteorological Department has forecast widespread heavy rainfall, raising urgent concerns for the safety of hundreds of thousands of displaced people, particularly in Gaza. Crowded and fragile shelters are at high risk, with many tented areas already flooded or submerged. Gaza City’s mayor confirmed that several roads have been cut off, further complicating evacuation and relief efforts.
The humanitarian situation is compounded by ongoing conflict. Overnight and early morning Israeli military raids in the occupied West Bank led to the arrest of at least 100 Palestinians, illustrating the dual threats of natural disaster and violence. Since October 2023, Israel’s military campaign in Gaza has killed over 70,000 Palestinians and wounded more than 171,000, while Israel reported 1,139 deaths and around 200 captives following the October 7 attacks. The combination of extreme weather, displacement, and ongoing conflict has created one of the most acute humanitarian crises in recent memory.
Humanitarian experts emphasize the urgent need for coordinated relief, including safe shelters, food, clean water, and medical aid for affected communities. International attention and intervention remain critical as Storm Byron exacerbates the vulnerability of already imperiled populations. Without immediate action, the storm threatens to worsen casualties and deepen the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and the broader Palestinian territories.
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