CAIRO : The Arab Parliament called on the United Nations, the Security Council and international humanitarian organisations to take immediate action to protect displaced Palestinians facing life-threatening conditions in damaged and overcrowded shelters.

It warned that heavy rains, storms and bitter cold have worsened the humanitarian crisis, leaving families exposed to flooding, collapsing tents and a severe shortage of basic necessities.

The Parliament described scenes of rainwater flooding displacement camps, tents collapsing on residents and children, women and elderly people struggling against the cold as a humanitarian tragedy demanding immediate international intervention.

It stressed that the international community must move beyond statements of concern and condemnation and take concrete steps to protect civilians who have already lost their homes and access to basic living conditions.

The Arab Parliament further emphasised that protecting civilians and meeting their essential needs are legal obligations under international humanitarian law, particularly the Fourth Geneva Convention.

It urged international organisations to provide temporary housing, weather-resistant tents, heating equipment, blankets, medicines and other essential relief supplies.

The Parliament also called for the unrestricted entry of humanitarian assistance into Gaza and immediate measures to protect displaced families from flooding and severe weather. It urged that Israeli authorities be held accountable for fulfilling their obligations under international humanitarian law and ensuring aid reaches those in need.

Meanwhile, the European Union renewed its appeal to Israel to allow humanitarian assistance to enter Gaza without restrictions.

Speaking in Brussels, European Commission spokesperson Eva Herneserova said the humanitarian situation in Gaza had deteriorated significantly following heavy rainfall across displacement camps.

She reiterated that the EU continues to demand unhindered access for humanitarian aid and relief workers.

According to Gaza’s Government Media Office, a recent low-pressure weather system flooded approximately 70,000 tents sheltering displaced Palestinians.

In Deir al-Balah, the collapse of sand dunes onto displacement tents reportedly killed four Palestinians, highlighting the growing dangers faced by families living without adequate shelter.

The worsening weather conditions have intensified calls for immediate international intervention to prevent further loss of life and provide safe accommodation for Gaza’s displaced population.

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