Snowy weather in the Middle East

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Snow blankets parts of the Middle East.

Israeli authorities said at least 20 inches fell since Thursday, as the snow continues in Jerusalem.

Only a few braved the weather to enter and exit the Old City.

Bethlehem's Church of Nativity looked like a festive scene, and people brave enough to bare the cold took to throwing snowballs at their friends.

In Ramallah, buildings and cars were covered in a fresh, white coating.

And pedestrians trudged across plowed paths.

In Amman, Jordan, vehicles tried their best to do the same.