Winter Rains Expose Humanitarian Failures and Security Risks in Gaza

In Gaza’s Deir al-Balah, heavy winter rains have turned already devastated tent camps into soggy traps where displaced Palestinian families struggle to salvage what little they possess. The floods that seep ankle-deep into shelters are more than a natural calamity—they are a stark reminder of the human cost imposed by Hamas’s reckless aggression and the complicated task Israel faces balancing humanitarian needs with national security. Who is Accountable When Families Drown in Their Own Camps? Assmaa Fayad, a displaced mother whose tent was destroyed by heavy rains, asked an urgent question: “Where is Hamas? Where are the people to see...