The Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman, Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Khalili, on Sunday, appealed to Muslims worldwide to assist Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, following severe floods that caused widespread destruction in displacement camps. Al-Khalili stated in a statement via his account on the "X" platform: "We have learned of what our brothers in Al-Aqsa Gaza have suffered due to heavy rainfall and the devastating floods that swept through their homes. We share their grief and pray to God Almighty to relieve their crisis, alleviate their distress, and remove their hardship."
The Omani Mufti added: "We urge all Muslims to console them with their wealth, hasten to aid them, and share with them the blessings God has granted." This appeal comes amid difficult humanitarian conditions faced by residents, as a low-pressure system accompanied by heavy rains and strong winds struck the Strip since Friday evening, exacerbating the suffering of thousands of displaced people living in dilapidated tents lacking heating and protection from rain and cold.
Widespread Destruction and Material Losses
The Government Media Office in Gaza announced on Saturday that 70,000 tents for displaced persons had flooded and dozens of walls collapsed within 12 hours of the onset of the low-pressure system. The disaster resulted in injuries and initial direct losses estimated at approximately 3 million dollars. This situation has worsened the humanitarian suffering in a Strip already suffering from widespread destruction caused by the Israeli war, as repeated displacement has depleted families' possessions.
Ongoing Conditions of Displaced Persons
According to previous data from the Government Media Office last August, more than 2.15 million displaced persons were living in tragic conditions, including approximately 867,000 in dilapidated tents and more than one million in shelter centers. Despite more than a year having passed since the ceasefire agreement entered into force in October 2025, housing and reconstruction needs still exceed the available aid, amid continued Israeli restrictions on importing materials necessary to secure temporary housing and repair damaged homes.
Source: Anadolu Agency
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