- The occupation bears full responsibility for the catastrophe caused by the collapse of a sand embankment onto displaced families tents in Deir al-Balah. This warns of serious consequences from the continued siege, the obstruction of shelter and reconstruction, and the confinement of more than 2 million Palestinians to one-third of the Gaza Strip.

- We mourn the martyrs from among our people who were killed when a sand embankment collapsed onto displaced families tents in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, killing and injuring several Palestinians, including children and women, while search operations for missing people continue.

- We affirm that this tragedy is a direct result of the criminal policies imposed by the Zionist occupation on the Gaza Strip. We hold the occupation fully responsible for this catastrophe and for all the tragedies our people endure due to the continued siege, the prevention of humanitarian aid, tents, and shelter supplies from entering Gaza, and the obstruction of materials needed to repair homes and rebuild what the criminal Zionist occupation has destroyed.

- The occupation has forced more than 2 million Palestinians into displacement, confining them to less than one-third of the Gaza Strip, in overcrowded locations and shelters that lack the most basic safety and protection measures. This makes similar incidents likely to recur amid the continued aggression, siege, and severe weather conditions.

- The continuation of these conditions threatens further humanitarian catastrophes unless urgent action is taken to stop the aggression, lift the siege, and allow the entry of aid, tents, and construction materials needed for repairs and reconstruction, enabling displaced Palestinians to return to safe and dignified homes.

- We call on the international community, the United Nations, and humanitarian organizations to fulfill their legal and moral responsibilities and take immediate action to stop this worsening humanitarian catastrophe, protect our Palestinian people, and ensure unrestricted access to urgent humanitarian necessities.