Jerusalem, 8 November, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israel’s Foreign Ministry criticized Hamas on Sunday after the terrorist organization blamed Israel for flooding in displacement camps across Gaza during the first major winter storm. In a post on X, the ministry said Hamas could not blame Israel for the consequences of every rainfall while evading responsibility for Gaza’s preparedness and management.
The statement followed heavy rainfall that flooded tent camps throughout the Strip, with Hamas blaming Israel for the damage.
Hamas’s Government Media Office claimed that at least 70,000 tents were flooded within 12 hours. No fatalities were reported. The terrorist organization accused Israel of preventing the entry of shelters and construction materials into Gaza.
Israel prevents entry into Gaza of dual-purpose supplies that could be used for tunnel digging.
Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) said Friday it had stepped up efforts to improve sanitary conditions across Gaza ahead of the forecast heavy rainfall.
