Gaza, December 30,2025: Israeli forces have carried out fresh strikes across the Gaza Strip, as Palestinians endure near-daily attacks despite a ceasefire agreement, while severe winter weather compounds an already dire humanitarian situation for displaced families.
According to Al Jazeera correspondent Hind Khoudary, Israeli air strikes on Tuesday hit areas north of Rafah and east of Khan Younis, the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, and Beit Lahiya in the north. Artillery shelling was also reported in southern and central parts of the enclave, alongside an attack in Gaza City’s Shujayea neighbourhood that struck close to the tent of a displaced family.
Reporting from Gaza City, Khoudary said the latest attacks were among hundreds of alleged violations of the United States-brokered ceasefire that came into effect in October. Gaza’s Government Media Office said Israel has committed 969 ceasefire violations since October 10, resulting in the deaths of 418 civilians and injuries to more than 1,100 others.
“These attacks are coming at a time of immense hardship,” Khoudary said, noting that heavy rains and strong winds have devastated makeshift displacement camps, destroying what little belongings families had left. “Palestinians are still very traumatised and anxious. The situation on the ground continues to deteriorate as the rain continues.”
Aid agencies have repeatedly urged Israeli authorities to ease restrictions to allow more humanitarian supplies, particularly shelter materials, into Gaza. Displaced families are struggling to survive in flimsy, worn tents that offer little protection after months of use.
“Families here are helpless while Israeli authorities continue to restrict all kinds of shelter supplies into the Gaza Strip,” Khoudary added.
Officials have warned that the severe weather has introduced additional dangers, including the spread of disease as damaged sewage systems contaminate floodwaters, and the risk of collapsing structures amid heavy rain and strong winds. At least two people have reportedly been killed in recent days after damaged buildings fell during the storms.
In a displacement camp east of Deir el-Balah in central Gaza, torrential rain has submerged tents in muddy water, destroying essential items salvaged from families’ homes. An Al Jazeera team found pillows, mattresses and bedcovers soaked and unusable.
“The tent has been flooded,” said Mohammed al-Louh, a displaced resident. “I took my family out, but I couldn’t even get a blanket, a mattress or a bag of flour. I have no way to sleep with my children or keep them warm.”
Another displaced Palestinian, Haitham Arafat, said he had lost his son, daughter and home during the war and continues to suffer amid the worsening conditions. “I fled to this place. Does this mean the war is over?” he asked. “No, we are still suffering. We haven’t slept for two days because of the heavy rain.”
Reporting from the camp, Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al-Khalili described the winter storms as a new “chapter of suffering” for Palestinians already facing a deep humanitarian crisis. “What was meant to be temporary shelter has turned into a flooded trap,” he said.
