In the Gaza Strip, at least 12 people were killed in the past 24 hours as torrential rains and floods descended on the besieged territory, collapsing shelters, makeshift tents and what remained of homes and buildings damaged by Israel’s relentless war. Among the victims are three children who died of hypothermia due to the winter storm. This comes as Israel’s military continues to violate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal it agreed to October 10. Israeli forces killed at least two Palestinians in Rafah on Wednesday.

In the occupied West Bank, Israel has approved the establishment of nearly 800 new settler homes. The Israeli settlements are illegal under international law.