Rodent Infestations Spread Through Gaza Tent Camps, Raising Disease Risk

Rodent infestations are spreading across Gaza's displaced civilian tent camps, compounding the humanitarian catastrophe facing over one million displaced Palestinians. The vermin spread poses serious disease risks—including leptospirosis and hantavirus—in overcrowded shelters lacking adequate sanitation. Al Jazeera reported both the infestations and continued attacks on tent camp areas on April 5, 2026.