[Published: Saturday December 13 2025]
 Gaza: At least 14 killed in 24 hours amid freezing weather, Israeli attacks
ISRAELI OCCUPIED GAZA, 13 Dec. - (ANA) - At least 14 people, including children, have been killed in the Gaza Strip by heavy rain and cold conditions caused by Storm Byron during the past 24 hours.
On Friday, at least two children died from freezing temperatures. Infant Taim Al-Khawaja, who was living with his family in the ruins of their home damaged by a previous Israeli bombing in the Al-Shati refugee camp west of Gaza City, died from the severe cold. Nine-year-old Hadeel Hamdan was also pronounced dead this morning after succumbing to the cold.
The little girl had been sheltering in a school for the displaced, amid a lack of heating and supplies.
The weather has also impacted buildings in Gaza, whose durability has been severely affected by Israel's constant destruction and bombardment during years of war.
A building collapse in Beit Lahia killed at least five Palestinians, and at least two other people died after a large wall collapsed onto the tents of those displaced in Gaza City's Remal neighourhood.
Thousands of Palestinians are at risk of being displaced again, falling ill, and dying as Storm Byron floods displacement camps and shelters.
Medical facilities treating wounded and sick Palestinians are also impacted by Storm Byron's floods. The Palestinian Medical Relief Society said at least four of its medical points have been flooded by rain, causing damage to equipment.
Meanwhile, Israel continues to violate the ceasefire in Gaza. One woman died of injuries sustained by Israeli gunfire in Jabalia, two days after she was wounded.
IOM: 795,000 Palestinians at risk because of Storm Byron
Nearly 795,000 Palestinians are at risk from Storm Byron, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) warned amid heavy rainfall, worsening conditions for the already-suffering and displaced population.
IOM said itself that the shelter items it has provided for those displaced "cannot withstand the flooding".
IOM director Amy Pope also said that unimpeded deliveries of shelter supplies and other aid are necessary to respond to the crisis. - (ANA) -
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