As dawn broke, at least 10 centimetres (four inches) of snow had settled in Jerusalem, which lies at an altitude of about 800 metres (2,625 feet), giving its pine-covered hills the unusual aspect of a ski resort. During the height … Snow ploughs were out clearing the main roads which had also been gritted, but very few vehicles could be seen. With less … The latest casualty to be named was Maher al-Bariya, a lawyer whose car was swept away in floods earlier this week. …

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