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A partial view shows Israel’s controversial separation wall and the Palestinian Shuafat refugee camp following heavy snowfall in the Israeli-annexed eastern sector of Jerusalem, on February 18, 2021.
A partial view shows Israel’s controversial separation wall and the Palestinian Shuafat refugee camp following heavy snowfall in the Israeli-annexed eastern sector of Jerusalem, on February 18, 2021. Photo: AHMAD GHARABLI (Getty Images)

The unequal ways the snowfall played out for Israelis and Palestinians extended far beyond Jerusalem. According to Forward, Israeli officials were well-prepared for the snowstorm, so while schools and roads were closed, major havoc was avoided. But in Israeli-occupied territories of Palestine, it was a different story. The Palestinian news source WAFA reports, for instance, that the snow has caused damage to homes in the Gaza Strip. The snow has also caused issues for vaccination campaigns, with sites closing their doors and rescheduling appointments due to the wild weather.

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