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The Day · Wednesday 17 December 2025

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Hamas Calls for Urgent Action as Gaza Storms Expose Displaced Families

Hamas has issued an urgent call for action following storms in Gaza that have exposed displaced families to worsening conditions. The group stressed the immediate need for efforts to address the plight of those affected. The situation highlights ongoing challenges facing displaced residents in the territory.

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 called for urgent action as ongoing storms have exposed displaced families to deteriorating conditions across Gaza. According to statements from Hamas, the recent weather has intensified the hardship endured by families already living under displacement. The group emphasized the necessity for immediate measures to confront the escalating situation and ease suffering amid the adverse weather.

The storms have turned displacement sites into zones of increased vulnerability. Hamas expressed concern over the mounting difficulties being faced by families, pointing to the lack of adequate shelter and protection from the elements. In its statement, Hamas underlined the humanitarian toll on Gaza’s displaced population, urging all relevant entities to take swift and practical steps to alleviate the burden imposed by the storms.

From its side, Hamas reiterated that conditions on the ground are becoming untenable for many families who have been forced from their homes. With storm damage compounding an already critical humanitarian situation, the movement stressed the urgency of the response required. The appeal for action is seen as an alarm over the conditions in areas where displaced families have been struggling to survive.

In addition, Hamas’s call draws attention to the broader context in which storms have amplified the suffering of those relocated due to recent developments. The appeal was issued against a backdrop of previously existing displacement, compounded now by weather that has left many without adequate resources to stay protected. Hamas stated that the displaced families’ exposure to harsh storm effects is a direct consequence of the lack of infrastructure and support in these areas.

Meanwhile, the group pointed to the need for immediate interventions to prevent further deterioration in living conditions. Without decisive measures, Hamas warns, the situation risks spiraling into deeper crisis. The movement called on all those with the capacity to assist—notably local and regional actors—to step forward with support and put in place urgent relief mechanisms.

The ongoing storms, according to Hamas, reveal the fragility of current arrangements intended to house displaced populations. With basic shelter proving insufficient, the group emphasized that urgent repairs, supplies, and structural reinforcements are necessary to provide a minimum level of protection.

Hamas’s urgent appeal underscores the reality facing displaced families in Gaza: exposure not only to the unpredictability of storms but also to compounded layers of displacement and insecurity. Their message remains clear—immediate action must be taken to address the vulnerabilities exposed by the storms and the conditions of displacement that persist across Gaza.

In its concluding remarks, Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to standing by the displaced and to advocating for their rights and dignity. The group’s call stands as both a warning and a demand for solidarity in addressing the pressing challenges wrought by the storms now sweeping through Gaza.

17 Dec, 00:03

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