Storm in Gaza kills 11, causes $4 million in damages

Gaza’s government reported that a recent polar low-pressure system resulted in 11 deaths and approximately $4 million in damages, exacerbating an ongoing humanitarian crisis amid Israeli restrictions. The storm caused the collapse of 13 already damaged buildings, flooded over 27,000 tents, and affected more than 250,000 displaced individuals. Essential services, food supplies, and medical resources were severely impacted, with calls for urgent international aid and the opening of crossings. Despite a ceasefire, living conditions remain dire, with ongoing Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid.

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