‘All I can do is hug my children and cry’: Palestinians in Gaza face deadly winter floods

On MEE Live, Palestinian journalist Nada Nabil spoke to MEE journalist James Schneider about how heavy rains and flooding are worsening conditions for displaced families in Gaza, where many are living in tents and damaged homes. Nabil said people who would normally welcome the rain are now afraid of it. She recounted how one mother told her that all she could do was hug her children, cry and promise them better days when the sun returned. The flooding comes as Palestinians in Gaza continue to face the consequences of Israel’s restrictions on humanitarian aid entering Gaza. Despite the ceasefire, Israel continues to obstruct the entry of essential supplies, including tents, blankets and materials needed to repair damaged infrastructure. On MEE Live, Palestinian journalist Nada Nabil spoke to MEE journalist James Schneider about how heavy rains and flooding are worsening conditions for displaced families in Gaza, where many are living in tents and damaged homes. https://t.co/74Zd01uf8u — Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) November 10, 2026