11 December 2025, 20:01

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Victims and destruction from storm Byron in Israel and Gaza​​​​​​

Victims and destruction from storm Byron in Israel and Gaza​​​​​​

The storm Byron continues to hit Israel for the second day causing floods and huge problems in transportation and not only that.

According to the Civil Protection, at least 14 people had to be rescued from their vehicles on roads that were flooded due to the storms and unprecedented torrential rain that continued for about 24 hours.

Up to 200mm (20cm) of rain was recorded in most areas, while the bad weather continues.

A 53-year-old man was found dead in Netanya by his neighbors and is believed to have died of hypothermia.

Several people were injured, including two children who were hit by a falling tree at their school.

In neighboring Gaza the situation in the refugee camps is dire, as many camps have turned into lakes and the delivery of humanitarian aid is extremely difficult, if not impossible.

Child, according to Arab media reports, died of hypothermia.

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