Severe Gaza storms kill five and damage 26,000 homes

Severe weather in Gaza over the weekend damaged tens of thousands of homes and killed five people, prompting the UN to urge Israel to allow rapid delivery of aid. Heavy rain caused a sand dune to collapse onto tents, killing a woman and three children, while another child drowned in flooding. More than 26,000 households reported damage, with over 6,000 family shelters completely destroyed. Humanitarian supplies such as tents, blankets, and clothing are nearly exhausted in Gaza. Aid organizations say waterlogged tents are ruining bedding, and the UN is requesting Israel to admit essential items, including water pumps.