Heavy rainfalls in the Middle East: Border wall collapses in Israel, floods hit Gaza and Beirut
Rescue services rescue dozens of trapped Israelis from floods
Unusually heavy rains hit the Middle East on Tuesday morning, wreaking havoc in areas where the infrastructure is not equipped to handle masses of rainwater falling at once.
In Israel, part of the separation wall with Judea and Samaria, which is meant to prevent the infiltration of terrorists, collapsed near the community of Eliav in the Lakhish region (south-central Israel).
The Ministry of Defense stated, “Following the unusual weather conditions in the southern Hebron Hills area, a limited section of the seam line was damaged. Forces are currently operating at the site, and the IDF has formulated a temporary operational response in the area.”
Part of Israel's security fence south of Mount Hebron collapses due to flooding caused by rainfall, raising alarm due to the danger of terrorist infiltration
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Israeli media reports cited a police source who blamed IDF personnel for not properly maintaining the drainage system running underneath the section of the wall, causing its collapse. The IDF rejected the claims.
The rains began with heavy thunderstorms which spread across the country. As of Tuesday afternoon, the heaviest rains were measured in the central mountain ridge and the Samaria region, with 155 mm (6 inches) in Neve Tzuf and 113 mm (nearly 4.5 inches) in Ariel.
Looks like God loves Israel—rain has started falling across the country. 🇮🇱🌧️🙏 pic.twitter.com/8uKtoGDuz7
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Footage on social media showed sections of Jerusalem’s light rail turning into a torrential river. Even dry desert areas witnessed significant amounts of rain, including Beersheba, Mitzpe Ramon and Yotvata.
Authorities warned against the serious danger of flash floods in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea region, as well as in the Negev and the Arava, while the coastal plain, the north, and the central mountains were at risk of flooding, causing the closure of several roads.
Jerusalem!
— Leslie Young 🎗️ (@AkaLazarus) November 25, 2025
Flooding on Jaffa Street, where an inflatable raft or canoe would have come in handy. pic.twitter.com/kRuWRepyaT
Rescue services were dispatched to handle dozens of cases of flooded homes or people being stuck in flooded vehicles. No injuries were reported in these incidents.
District Commander Tzion Shankor, head of the Judea and Samaria District Fire and Rescue Services stated, “Due to the unusual weather, several flooding incidents were reported this morning across the district, in which we were required to rescue families with children and infants, as well as individuals stuck in vehicles. Early preparedness, reinforcement of forces, and deployment of dedicated equipment enabled us to provide a rapid and safe response to all events.”
Lots of floods in Israel since the storm last night
— Documenting Israel (@DocumentIsrael) November 25, 2025
Stay safe!!
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The weather also impacted Israel’s neighboring regions. In Gaza, tens of thousands still live in tent camps, and aid organizations are reportedly struggling to keep up with the scale of the required aid. Heavy flooding destroyed parts of the camps and the dropping temperatures pose additional problems.
The IDF’s COGAT unit stated last week that “Over the last few months, in preparation for the winter and protection from the rain, COGAT coordinated with the international community and facilitated close to 140,000 tarpaulins directly to the residents of the Gaza Strip.”
Flooding in Khan Yunis, Gaza. pic.twitter.com/EmJXnmAawi
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“We call on international organizations to coordinate more tents and tarpaulins and other winter humanitarian responses.”
On Tuesday, Emirati media said the UAE’s Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) launched its annual winter aid campaign, including funds to help 1,350,000 people in Gaza.
This involves winter clothing, blankets, heating supplies, food and hygiene parcels, children’s essentials, and shelter materials.
It rained for 5 minutes and the whole country is flooding! pic.twitter.com/TSwQt6FqO2
— Beirut Wire (@beirutwire) November 25, 2025
Footage on social media also showed streets in the Lebanese capital, Beirut being severely flooded, reportedly causing traffic jams and delays across the country.
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