Palestinian workers lay sand to protect homes overlooking the coast in al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza City on February 17, 2021. The cloudy, stormy and very cold conditions are expected to continue on Thursday. Scattered torrential rain showers with thunderstorms and occasional hail are expected. There is a chance of snow flurries on mountains at an altitude of 900 meters and above in the early morning, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department (PMD). Photo by Mahmoud Ajjour