A rare white coat covered Jerusalem and part of the Middle East on Thursday, January 27, a region unaccustomed to northern winters.
In Jerusalem, the first snowflakes fell on Wednesday evening.
In this region where snowfall is rare, public transport immediately stopped in order to avoid accidents.
According to the meteorological services, about 20 cm of snow has accumulated in the city.
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In northern Syria, war-displaced families living in makeshift camps have faced extreme conditions, fearful of freezing to death after days of snow and sub-zero temperatures.
In Lebanon, hit by an economic crisis, the cold and snow have exacerbated the problem of access to electricity.