Middle East hit by storms and snow – in pictures

Gaza, the West Bank and Iran all faced testing weather conditions over the past 24 hours

Snow covers the Metn district, east of the Lebanese capital of Beirut. AFP

Children play in the snow in Sawfar village, Lebanon. Reuters

Snow covers the mountains around the village of Saoufar east of the Lebanese capital Beirut, on February 2, 2023. (Photo by AFP)

Lightning flashes across the sky during a thunderstorm in Gaza City. AFP

Choppy seas off Gaza City during a stormy day in the Palestinian coastal enclave. AFP

Storm clouds over Gaza City. AFP

A street in Iran after heavy snow fall. Reuters

The snow disrupted traffic in the Iranian capital. Reuters

Snow-covered streets in Tehran. Reuters

Clouds gather over the Bedouin hamlet of Khan Al Ahmar in the occupied West Bank. AP

Cloudy skies over the Jewish settlement of Maale Michmash in the occupied West Bank. AP

The occupied West Bank was hit by heavy rain over the past 24 hours. AP

Overcast skies over the Jewish settlement of Kfar Adumim in the occupied West Bank. AP

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