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Turkey: Heavy Rains Trigger Severe Flooding in Mersin

Heavy rain triggered severe flooding in Mersin, southern Turkey on Friday, January 30, after overflowing streams inundated neighborhoods, damaging 51 homes and businesses and 8 vehicles, while 12 people were rescued. Floodwaters submerged agricultural land, damaged bridges and schools, and swept away vehicles.

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US: Deadly Winter Storm Grips North Carolina

A weekend winter storm brought record snowfall and extreme cold to the U.S. Southeast, killing two people in traffic accidents and causing more than 1,000 crashes in North Carolina. Coastal areas suffered severe damage, including homes washed away. North Carolina saw a foot of snow in several areas, Charleston, South Carolina set a new daily snowfall record, and Florida experienced its coldest temperatures in over a decade.

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Portugal: Storm Kristin Triggers Deadly Floods and Landslides, Leaving 850,000 Without Power

Storm Kristin has left at least five dead and caused widespread devastation across central and northern Portugal. Labeled an 'extreme climatic event' by the government, the storm brought hurricane-force winds that triggered over 3,300 emergency incidents and knocked out power to 855,000 residents on Wednesday, January 28. While the peak has passed, major rail lines remain suspended and hundreds of thousands of homes are still without electricity as cleanup efforts continue.

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Russia: Kamchatka Residents Dig Snow Tunnels to Reach Homes After Blizzard

Residents in Kamchatka Krai, Russia, were seen digging tunnels through massive snowdrifts after a powerful blizzard buried neighborhoods and blocked access to homes on January 20, 2026.

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Turkey: Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding Across Kuşadası, Aydın

Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding across the Kuşadası district of Aydın on Thursday, January 22, with the Davutlar and Güzelçamlı neighborhoods being the hardest hit. The flash floods submerged homes, businesses, and agricultural lands, while sweeping away numerous vehicles and damaging boats in local harbors.

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Chile: Deadly Wildfires Kill at Least 19, Destroy Hundreds of Homes 2

Deadly wildfires in southern Chile have killed at least 19 people and destroyed hundreds of homes, as strong winds and warm temperatures continue to fuel the blazes in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. Authorities have declared disaster zones and deployed soldiers, while firefighters battle ongoing and newly ignited fires.

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Chile: Deadly Wildfires Kill at Least 19, Destroy Hundreds of Homes

Deadly wildfires in southern Chile have killed at least 19 people and destroyed hundreds of homes, as strong winds and warm temperatures continue to fuel the blazes in the Ñuble and Biobío regions. Authorities have declared disaster zones and deployed soldiers, while firefighters battle ongoing and newly ignited fires.

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US: High Winds Trigger Dust Storms and Power Outages Across Northern Colorado

High winds with gusts of up to 70 mph ripped through northern Colorado on Friday, January 16, leaving tens of thousands of homes without power, triggering dust storms, and closing highways.

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Netherlands: At Least Four Injured as Gas Leak Explosion Destroys Multiple Homes in Utrecht 2

A gas leak triggered a powerful explosion at a house in central Utrecht on Thursday, January 15, leaving at least four people injured. While the damage was immense, there were no reports of missing persons. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

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Netherlands: At Least Four Injured as Gas Leak Explosion Destroys Multiple Homes in Utrecht

A gas leak triggered a powerful explosion at a house in central Utrecht on Thursday, January 15, leaving at least four people injured. While the damage was immense, there were no reports of missing persons. The cause of the blast was not immediately known.

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

A view of the hidden tunnel network in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, as displaced residents return to their homes after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. This tunnel network, dug by the SDF to transport weapons and equipment, extends from Sheikh Maqsoud to Ashrafieh and Shaqif. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

A view of the hidden tunnel network in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, as displaced residents return to their homes after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. This tunnel network, dug by the SDF to transport weapons and equipment, extends from Sheikh Maqsoud to Ashrafieh and Shaqif. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

A member of Syrian security forces inspects the hidden tunnel network in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, as displaced residents return to their homes after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. This tunnel network, dug by the SDF to transport weapons and equipment, extends from Sheikh Maqsoud to Ashrafieh and Shaqif. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

A member of Syrian security forces stands guard as displaced residents of Sheikh Maqsoud return to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

A view of the Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, as displaced residents return to their homes after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

Displaced residents of Sheikh Maqsoud return to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

Displaced residents of Sheikh Maqsoud return to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

A view of the Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, as displaced residents return to their homes after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

Displaced residents of Sheikh Maqsoud return to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

Displaced residents of Sheikh Maqsoud return to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

Displaced residents of Sheikh Maqsoud return to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Return Displaced Residents Aleppo Syria

Displaced residents of Sheikh Maqsoud return to their homes in Aleppo, Syria, on January 13, 2026, after settling the conflicts between Syrian authorities and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that started on January 6. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo taken on January 12, 2026 shows residential buildings destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

Lebanese soldiers inspect damage to residential buildings and cars following Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 12, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo taken on January 12, 2026 shows residential buildings and vehicles destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

A Lebanese soldier inspects damage to residential buildings and cars following Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 12, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo taken on January 12, 2026 shows residential buildings and vehicles destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

A Lebanese soldier (1st R) inspects damage to residential buildings and cars following Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 12, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France: Storm Goretti Sweeps Through Regions, Leaving Thousands Without Power

Storm Goretti swept across France, leaving 380,000 homes without power and causing widespread travel delays due to high winds, rain, and snow. In the northern region, the storm forced two nuclear reactors offline, felled trees, and shut down schools and ports as flooding and severe weather alerts continued.

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Life in Tents After Demolition - Palestine

A view shows bedding stacked inside a makeshift tent in the village of Khallat al-Farra near Yatta, in the occupied West Bank, on December 29, 2025. Harb brothers and their families have been living in makeshift tents since their homes were demolished by Israeli forces on December 9, 2025, for allegedly being built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life in Tents After Demolition - Palestine

A woman embraces two children inside a makeshift tent in the village of Khallat al-Farra near Yatta, in the occupied West Bank, on December 29, 2025. Harb brothers and their families have been living in makeshift tents since their homes were demolished by Israeli forces on December 9, 2025, for allegedly being built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life in Tents After Demolition - Palestine

A view shows the rubble of a demolished building behind a makeshift tent in the village of Khallat al-Farra near Yatta, in the occupied West Bank, on December 29, 2025. Harb brothers and their families have been living in makeshift tents since their homes were demolished by Israeli forces on December 9, 2025, for allegedly being built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life in Tents After Demolition - Palestine

One of the Harb brothers and several children stand atop rubble in the village of Khallat al-Farra near Yatta, in the occupied West Bank, on December 29, 2025. Harb brothers and their families have been living in makeshift tents since their homes were demolished by Israeli forces on December 9, 2025, for allegedly being built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life in Tents After Demolition - Palestine

A woman arranges bedding inside a makeshift tent in the village of Khallat al-Farra near Yatta, in the occupied West Bank, on December 29, 2025. Harb brothers and their families have been living in makeshift tents since their homes were demolished by Israeli forces on December 9, 2025, for allegedly being built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life in Tents After Demolition - Palestine

A child stands near the rubble of a demolished building behind a makeshift tent in the village of Khallat al-Farra near Yatta, in the occupied West Bank, on December 29, 2025. Harb brothers and their families have been living in makeshift tents since their homes were demolished by Israeli forces on December 9, 2025, for allegedly being built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life in Tents After Demolition - Palestine

A view shows the rubble of a demolished building in the village of Khallat al-Farra near Yatta, in the occupied West Bank, on December 29, 2025. Harb brothers and their families have been living in makeshift tents since their homes were demolished by Israeli forces on December 9, 2025, for allegedly being built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life in Tents After Demolition - Palestine

Harb family members gather around a stove inside a makeshift tent in the village of Khallat al-Farra near Yatta, in the occupied West Bank, on December 29, 2025. Harb brothers and their families have been living in makeshift tents since their homes were demolished by Israeli forces on December 9, 2025, for allegedly being built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life in Tents After Demolition - Palestine

Children of the Harb family stand on muddy ground in the village of Khallat al-Farra near Yatta, in the occupied West Bank, on December 29, 2025. Harb brothers and their families have been living in makeshift tents since their homes were demolished by Israeli forces on December 9, 2025, for allegedly being built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life in Tents After Demolition - Palestine

One of the Harb brothers sits on a concrete block near rubble and a makeshift tent in the village of Khallat al-Farra near Yatta, in the occupied West Bank, on December 29, 2025. Harb brothers and their families have been living in makeshift tents since their homes were demolished by Israeli forces on December 9, 2025, for allegedly being built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life in Tents After Demolition - Palestine

One of the Harb brothers walks near rubble and a makeshift tent in the village of Khallat al-Farra near Yatta, in the occupied West Bank, on December 29, 2025. Harb brothers and their families have been living in makeshift tents since their homes were demolished by Israeli forces on December 9, 2025, for allegedly being built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life in Tents After Demolition - Palestine

One of the Harb brothers and several children walk over rubble next to their makeshift tent in the village of Khallat al-Farra near Yatta, in the occupied West Bank, on December 29, 2025. Harb brothers and their families have been living in makeshift tents since their homes were demolished by Israeli forces on December 9, 2025, for allegedly being built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life in Tents After Demolition - Palestine

A woman walks amid rubble next to a makeshift tent in the village of Khallat al-Farra near Yatta, in the occupied West Bank, on December 29, 2025. Harb brothers and their families have been living in makeshift tents since their homes were demolished by Israeli forces on December 9, 2025, for allegedly being built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Life in Tents After Demolition - Palestine

One of the Harb brothers and several children stand on rubble in the village of Khallat al-Farra near Yatta, in the occupied West Bank, on December 29, 2025. Harb brothers and their families have been living in makeshift tents since their homes were demolished by Israeli forces on December 9, 2025, for allegedly being built without permits. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chile: Wildfire Burns Hundreds of Hectares in Las Condes, Santiago

A wildfire broke out on Monday, December 29, 2025, in the San Carlos de Apoquindo area of Las Condes, northeastern Santiago, prompting a large emergency response. The blaze, known as Plaza Sur, has burned at least 470 hectares near the Claro Arena stadium, though no homes or critical infrastructure have been affected. Strong winds and limited water access have hampered firefighting efforts, but authorities say the fire’s intensity is decreasing while containment work continues.

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Spain: Residents Evacuated in Valencia as Flooding Causes Barxeta Ravine to Overflow

Heavy rain in Spain's Valencia region caused the Barxeta ravine to overflow on Sunday, December 28, forcing residents in the towns of Pobla Llarga and Carcaixent to evacuate. The Civil Guard preemptively relocated dozens of people to a local youth center as a safety measure as floodwaters threatened nearby homes.

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Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Severe Flooding in Cártama, Málaga

In Cártama, in Málaga’s Guadalhorce Valley, torrential rain caused flooding on Saturday evening, December 27. The rapidly rising Guadalhorce River flooded streets and homes in the Aljaima, Doña Ana and Estación de Cártama districts, forcing residents to stay on alert overnight and take measures to protect their properties. Some residents were relocated after their homes were inundated. The river reached a record level overnight, peaking at 5.7 meters with a flow of more than 1,000 cubic meters per second, triggering a red alert. Water levels fell by more than 60 percent by Sunday morning, easing conditions locally, although yellow alerts remain in place upstream. Several other rivers in the province also saw rising levels but have since moved out of danger thresholds as emergency services and residents work to return to normal.

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RECAP: SoCal Hit by Christmas Eve Storm, Flash Flooding and Evacuations Reported

A powerful Christmas Eve storm fueled by an atmospheric river brought torrential rain to Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, triggering widespread flash flooding, debris flows, and mudslide risks. Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders were issued in several areas, including Wrightwood, where Highway 2 was washed out and fire crews assisted affected homes. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and residents were urged to avoid travel.

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Israeli Operation in West Bank - Jenin

Israeli military vehicles and soldiers are pictured during a military operation in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the West Bank on Dec. 27, 2025. In the northern West Bank, Israeli troops maintained a tight siege on the town of Qabatiya for a second day. Qabatiya's Mayor Ahmed Zakarneh said Israeli forces have closed entrances, imposed a curfew, damaged infrastructure and raided homes. Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Operation in West Bank - Jenin

Israeli soldiers are pictured during a military operation on a street in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the West Bank on Dec. 27, 2025. In the northern West Bank, Israeli troops maintained a tight siege on the town of Qabatiya for a second day. Qabatiya's Mayor Ahmed Zakarneh said Israeli forces have closed entrances, imposed a curfew, damaged infrastructure and raided homes. Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Operation in West Bank - Jenin

Israeli military vehicles are pictured during a military operation in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin in the West Bank on Dec. 27, 2025. In the northern West Bank, Israeli troops maintained a tight siege on the town of Qabatiya for a second day. Qabatiya's Mayor Ahmed Zakarneh said Israeli forces have closed entrances, imposed a curfew, damaged infrastructure and raided homes. Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM