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The leaflets were linked by some to reports the IDF intends to flood the Hamas tunnels under Gaza.

Expect rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds with potential coastal and inland floods. The Israel Police issued winter weather safety instructions.

The sea lion was only out for a brief period of time and never left the sight of Central Park Zoo personnel.

Observant Jews have varying customs when it comes to dealing with rain on the holiday - many avoiding their sukkah entirely.

"Zionism's growing influence has penetrated:" Tunisian President Kais Saied appeared to blame Zionism for floods that devastated Libya's Derna.

Some residents were frustrated that the country's fractured authorities were not acting faster to help.

Many people in surrounding villages say they are surviving off donations from local charities and have received little or no help from the central state authorities.

More than 1,000 bodies have already been recovered in Derna alone and officials expected the death toll would be much higher.

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said search and rescue operations were continuing and pledged financial support to families in flood-affected areas.

Video obtained by Reuters showed houses in Mucum submerged by rising water, while streets and rivers were also flooded.