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SUN · 2025-12-14 · 13:45 GMTBRIEF NSR-2025-1214-2562
NSR-2025-1214-2562News Report·EN·Human Interest
Palestinians trapped under storm-collapsed buildings in Gaza
In Gaza, civil defense crews are working to rescue Palestinians trapped under buildings that collapsed due to a severe winter storm, named Storm Byron, on December 14, 2025. The buildings had already been damaged during previous conflict.
Al JazeeraFiled 2025-12-14 · 13:45 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In Gaza, civil defense crews are working to rescue Palestinians trapped under buildings that collapsed due to a severe winter storm, named Storm Byron, on December 14, 2025. The buildings had already been damaged during previous conflict. Heavy rain and strong winds caused the weakened structures to collapse, trapping residents inside. Rescue efforts are underway to locate and extract those affected by the storm-related collapses. The storm is exacerbating already difficult conditions in Gaza.
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Buildings collapsed due to heavy rain and strong winds during a severe winter storm.
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Civil defence crews in Gaza are rescuing people trapped under collapsed buildings.
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