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The Day · Tuesday 16 December 2025

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Hamas Calls for Immediate Action as Gaza Displaced Face Storm Hardships

Hamas has issued an urgent appeal for swift intervention after storms battered Gaza, worsening the plight of displaced families. The group highlights the severe conditions faced by those without shelter, calling for immediate response. The storms have brought further difficulty to already vulnerable populations.

GAZA CITY, GAZA – DECEMBER 16: Damaged tents are seen after heavy rain and strong winds hit the Gaza City, Gaza, causing widespread destruction at displacement sites where many families are sheltering under makeshift conditions, on December 16, 2026. ( Ahmed Maqadema – Anadolu Agency )

Hamas has urged urgent action as storms expose displaced families in Gaza to increasingly harsh conditions. The group made a direct appeal, emphasizing the severity of the situation on the ground. Recent weather conditions have compounded the already dire reality for thousands of families lacking stable shelter and protection.

The storms, sweeping through Gaza, have stripped away makeshift coverings and left many without basic protection against the elements. Hamas stressed the growing challenges faced by civilians already displaced, calling attention to urgent humanitarian needs. The group emphasized the necessity of swift and coordinated efforts to provide aid and shelter to those left vulnerable by the storms, and underscored the suffering endured by the displaced population across various areas in Gaza.

The situation in Gaza remains critical. Families forced from their homes now face rain and wind in open areas, with limited or no access to temporary housing. According to Hamas, the storms intensified existing hardships and underscored the lack of sufficient infrastructure to respond to such environmental extremes. The movement called for local, regional, and international actors to respond quickly and decisively.

From its side, Hamas reiterated its demand for protective measures and immediate relief support to mitigate the crisis. It expressed its concern over the deteriorating conditions and signaled that without urgent action, the situation risks grave humanitarian consequences. The group places full focus on the well-being of displaced families and points to the moral and humanitarian duty of all concerned parties to intervene.

Meanwhile, weather conditions continue to worsen, deepening the vulnerabilities already afflicting displaced communities. Hamas expressed its frustration over insufficient attention to these urgent needs. It reiterated that swift interventions are not only necessary but also a moral responsibility in the face of ongoing hardship. Without effective measures, the storms’ impact threatens to increase suffering among already fragile communities.

In addition, the group stressed the importance of immediate logistical and material support, calling for the delivery of emergency supplies to the areas most affected. Hamas emphasized the pressing requirement for proper relocation solutions and protection mechanisms suited to withstand severe weather. Displaced families in Gaza continue to face exposure and lack of essential services, heightening their vulnerability.

Hamas has called on all entities—governmental, non-governmental, and international humanitarian institutions—to mobilize rapidly and respond to the crisis. It asserted that time is of the essence and that the plight of displaced Gaza families requires a unified and swift response. The group closed its call with an urgent plea to act before conditions deteriorate further, placing attention squarely on the immediate needs of those suffering due to the storms.

16 Dec, 23:18

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