Ro Khanna@RoKhanna
Tens of thousands of tents have flooded from heavy rains in Gaza. Israel needs to allow humanitarian aid immediately. It is our responsibility in Congress to stop Israel from blocking lifesaving aid going into Gaza.
Heavy Rains Flood 70,000 Gaza Tents as Winter Hits Displaced Families
The first major winter storm in early November 2026 flooded an estimated 70,000 tents housing displaced families across Gaza, damaging thousands more and mixing water with sewage that soaked belongings. At least five people, including children, died from a collapsed sand embankment near Deir al-Balah, while aid groups report over 150,000 tents waiting outside for entry. U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna called for Israel to allow immediate humanitarian aid, as the UN appeals for winter supplies like blankets and flood pumps; Israel states over 93,000 tents and 8,600 trucks of supplies have entered. The crisis affects 1.7 million people in makeshift shelters facing cold, disease, and repeated displacements.