Global News Podcast Thousands at risk after flooding in Gaza
Dec 12, 2025
Lucy Williamson, BBC's Middle East correspondent, reports from Gaza where a powerful storm threatens 800,000 people with flooding and damaged living conditions. She shares poignant stories of displaced families struggling in ruined camps. Meanwhile, Katie Watson, a correspondent based in Sydney, discusses Reddit's legal challenge to Australia's under-16 social media ban, sparking a debate about profits versus child safety. The podcast also dives into how young Iranian women are increasingly challenging societal norms.
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Mass Flood Risk In Gaza
- The UN warns 800,000 people in Gaza face flooding amid blocked aid and collapsed buildings.
- Lucy Williamson highlights how Israeli restrictions on shelter materials worsen humanitarian risk.
A Family Sweeps Mud From A Tent
- Gadir describes rain streaming through gaps in her tent as she sweeps muddy water from the entrance.
- She says her children cough, get sick, and the family live a life of humiliation in flimsy shelters.
Ceasefire Stalled By Mutual Political Risk
- The ceasefire's second stage stalls because both Israel and Hamas fear political costs of concessions.
- Experts say Hamas must hand over weapons while Israel would cede security to an international force.
