Editorial news visual · Sand collapses onto Gaza tents, killing five, including three children · Mirat Haber
A mound of sand collapsed onto tents housing displaced Palestinians south of Deir al-Balah in the Gaza Strip. Three children and two women were killed, according to a Palestinian Civil Defence Directorate statement reported by İhlas News Agency. Following the incident, which occurred during a period of heavy rain, the directorate called for safe shelter for the families.
According to local sources cited in the report, Civil Defence teams used hand tools, with help from residents, to reach people buried beneath the sand. Officials said a power outage, along with shortages of rescue equipment and resources, made the response more difficult.
The incident occurred in tents sheltering Palestinians who had been forced to leave their homes because of heavy Israeli bombardment. The Civil Defence Directorate stressed that thousands of families living in areas without safety and protection measures faced similar dangers.
The Palestinian Civil Defence Directorate warned families not to pitch tents or stay near mounds of sand and high banks of earth, particularly during rainy weather. It called for displaced families’ tents to be moved away from sandy areas, slopes and places at risk of collapse. The appeal directly concerns families sheltering in tents in these areas. The directorate also called on international organisations and the relevant authorities to intervene urgently. Its central request was for safe shelter to be provided for displaced families. Alongside its advice to families on where to place their tents, it reminded institutions of their responsibility to establish safe shelter conditions.
The collapse occurred during a period of heavy rain and strong winds brought by a low-pressure system over the Gaza Strip. The severe weather flooded tents housing tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians and caused property damage.
The injured and the bodies of those killed were taken by ambulance to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital and Nasser Hospital. Officials continue to warn of the risk of collapse facing buildings and other structures damaged during the war.
Key facts about the incident
Rescuers used hand tools to reach those trapped
What warnings were issued to families living in tents?
Heavy rain and wind also affected tents
Questions about the incident and safety warnings
Which hospitals received the injured?
What structures outside tent sites are also subject to warnings?
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