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Flooding Worsens Gaza Camp Struggles Amid Ongoing Conflict

11/16/2025

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Heavy rainfall hit the Mawasi tent camp in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, on Saturday, exacerbating flooding and infrastructure damage from two years of war.
Residents struggled to keep water from flooding their tents.
Bassil Naggar spent hours pushing water out of his tent.
The Israel Defense Forces stated it is providing winterization materials.
Hamas says the devastation complicates recovery efforts for remains.

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Story summary

Heavy rainfall hit the Mawasi tent camp in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, on Saturday, exacerbating flooding and infrastructure damage from two years of war.
Residents struggled to keep water from flooding their tents.
Bassil Naggar spent hours pushing water out of his tent.
The Israel Defense Forces stated it is providing winterization materials.
Hamas says the devastation complicates recovery efforts for remains.