Gaza Floods Affect 70,000 Tents, Raising Emergency Alert Amidst Conflict
Severe floods in Gaza have impacted 70,000 tents, prompting the highest emergency alert. The humanitarian crisis deepens for displaced populations amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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