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16 October 2026

UN warns nearly 1 million in Gaza face flood risks as winter approaches

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UN warns nearly 1 million in Gaza face flood risks as winter approaches

The UN is warning that nearly one million displaced Palestinians face flooding risks as winter approaches.

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