As winter grips Gaza, at least six babies have tragically died from the cold within the last two weeks, according to local health officials. Medics at the Patient's Friends Benevolent Society hospital in Gaza City revealed that nine premature infants suffering from cold-related injuries were admitted, with five unfortunately losing their lives amid frigid conditions. Reports indicate that a two-month-old girl also perished due to hypothermia near Khan Younis, raising alarm about the dire situation.
Amid ongoing conflict, nearly a million Gazans are living in makeshift shelters that are ill-equipped for winter, with temperatures plummeting below 10°C. Doctors emphasize that the lack of adequate medical care and shelter is worsening the situation, with many infants being admitted with severe cold injuries. The healthcare system is heavily strained, with only a fraction of hospitals operational and vital medical supplies running low.
Local officials have called for immediate delivery of caravans and heating supplies, as many families face freezing temperatures without adequate protection. Hamas has accused Israel of not meeting the terms of an agreement for humanitarian aid, while Israel claims it is fulfilling its obligations by allowing humanitarian trucks to enter the territory.
As the situation continues to evolve amid tensions between Israel and Hamas, the plight of these vulnerable infants raises significant concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with urgent calls for international support to alleviate suffering as winter temperatures drop.
Amid ongoing conflict, nearly a million Gazans are living in makeshift shelters that are ill-equipped for winter, with temperatures plummeting below 10°C. Doctors emphasize that the lack of adequate medical care and shelter is worsening the situation, with many infants being admitted with severe cold injuries. The healthcare system is heavily strained, with only a fraction of hospitals operational and vital medical supplies running low.
Local officials have called for immediate delivery of caravans and heating supplies, as many families face freezing temperatures without adequate protection. Hamas has accused Israel of not meeting the terms of an agreement for humanitarian aid, while Israel claims it is fulfilling its obligations by allowing humanitarian trucks to enter the territory.
As the situation continues to evolve amid tensions between Israel and Hamas, the plight of these vulnerable infants raises significant concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with urgent calls for international support to alleviate suffering as winter temperatures drop.
