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Several bodies recovered from collapsed houses in northern Gaza Strip
GAZA, Dec 12 (KUNA) -- Death toll of the severe weather conditions prevailing across Gaza Strip climbed on Friday to 14 including two children, said the local health authorities.
The authorities reported that rescue teams aided people of 13 houses that collapsed as a result of heavy rain and stormy winds, mostly in Gaza City and the north. Up to 52 Gazans in difficulty were rescued and transported to shelters.
The teams had to deal with hundreds of tents that were swamped with water. They pumped out waters from the pools and opened sewers. Moreover, they offered plastic tents to the afflicted families.
Meanwhile, Palestinian factions issued statements calling for opening the passageways to allow entry of tents and other necessities. (pickup previous
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