Flooded Gaza Tents Draw Rare Trump Council Criticism of Israel

Heavy rains have flooded tents sheltering hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza, prompting even Donald Trump's "Gaza Peace Council" to criticize Israel for an "immediate humanitarian emergency." The council says Israel has allowed insufficient aid despite months of warnings. The council's board, chaired by Trump, stated that tens of thousands of tents and makeshift shelters are flooded, leaving displaced families exposed to cold and unsafe conditions. It said Israel was explicitly asked to approve imports of essential goods for shelters, water, sanitation, and drainage, but aid has been inadequate. Save The Children reports 350,000 Palestinians, mostly children, are in flooded tents, while the UN estimates 1.4 million people live in temporary shelters. Israel denies the accusations, citing delivery of over 91,000 tents and 8,200 trucks of supplies, but says it must prevent Hamas from rebuilding its capabilities.