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Israel strikes several areas of Gaza as harsh weather persists

Israel strikes several areas of Gaza as harsh winter grips enclave
MENA
7 min read
Palestinians in Gaza are being subjected to Israeli artillery shelling across the enclave, as well as cold and wet weather conditions.

Israeli forces launched airstrikes and artillery shelling on the Gaza Strip in continued violation of the October ceasefire, as harsh weather conditions continue to impact daily life in the enclave.

The Israeli military targeted areas of the northern Gaza Strip, the Bureij refugee camp, and areas east of Khan Younis, in the enclave's south.

Shelling was seen in the eastern areas of Gaza City, particularly the Zeitoun and Shujaiya neighbourhoods, eyewitnesses told the Anadolu news agency.

The Israeli military has been striking the Gaza Strip on a near-daily basis, frequently killing Palestinians, in a breach of the ceasefire agreement reached on 10 October between Hamas and Israel. At least 969 violations have been committed since, while 418 Palestinians have been killed.

This comes as freezing temperatures grip the enclave, where the majority of people are living in inadequate shelters, without heating or electricity.

On Friday, the Palestinian Meteorological Department warned of cold and unsettled weather across the Palestinian territories, as well as the risk of flooding in some areas. Cold conditions and heavy showers are expected overnight.

Palestinians in the war-hit enclave are struggling to keep warm as temperatures drop and rainfall damages their tents. Several Palestinians have died due to freezing weather in recent weeks, including children.