Jerusalem (EFE).- According to a statement published Wednesday by the Hamas-run Ministry of Health in Gaza, another Palestinian died when his house collapsed due to recent storms, raising the number of fatalities to 12.
«The death of Mahdi Muhammad Al Hilu when his house collapsed during the recent storm raises the total number of deaths from the storms to 12, 11 due to collapsed buildings and one due to extreme cold,» the statement read.
The death of Al Hilu adds to that of the two-week-old baby who died of hypothermia on Monday and the 10 fatalities from collapses during Storm Byron, which hit Gaza from Wednesday to Saturday, Dec. 13, causing flooding in tents and shelters.
Since the ceasefire began on Oct. 10, 394 Palestinians have died, most of whom were civilians, including over 70 children. Additionally, 1,075 people have been injured.
Gaza’s Civil Defense emergency service estimates that 17 buildings collapsed in Gaza due to torrential rains and that over 90 buildings partially collapsed, endangering the population.
Israeli bombings have destroyed 81% of all structures and buildings in Gaza during their offensive. Despite the ceasefire, the army continues to demolish buildings in the 54% of the Strip that remains under its control.EFE
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