News|Israel-Palestine conflictPalestinian infant freezes to death in Gaza as Israel keeps blocking aidWinter cold ‘becomes lethal’ as Israel restricts entry of tents, blankets and other shelter supplies to ravaged enclave.
A Palestinian infant has succumbed to hypothermia in the Gaza Strip, as confirmed by local health authorities. The incident arises amidst ongoing restrictions on the entry of essential supplies, including shelter materials, imposed by Israel despite…
A Palestinian infant has succumbed to hypothermia in the Gaza Strip, as confirmed by local health authorities. The incident arises amidst ongoing restrictions on the entry of essential supplies, including shelter materials, imposed by Israel despite severe winter conditions.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reported that Mohammed Khalil Abu al-Khair, a two-week-old infant, passed away after being treated for severe hypothermia. The extreme cold in the region has exacerbated living conditions, leading to dire humanitarian needs.
Humanitarian organizations have called for unrestricted aid access to the area. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has expressed concerns about its inability to deliver aid effectively due to restrictions. UNRWA has highlighted fatalities resulting from collapsing structures and exposure to cold, emphasizing the urgent need for intervention.
A Palestinian infant has succumbed to hypothermia in the Gaza Strip, as confirmed by local health authorities.
Hamas has criticized Israel for alleged breaches of a ceasefire agreement effective since October. According to the Health Ministry in Gaza, since the initiation of the ceasefire on October 11, at least 393 Palestinians have died, and 1,074 have been injured due to Israeli military actions.
Recent incidents include the targeted killing of Hamas leader Raed Saad. Hamas accuses Israel of violating the terms of the US-brokered ceasefire, claiming systematic breaches and manipulation of the agreement's text.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
