Gaza Faces Humanitarian Crisis Amid Winter Conditions

As winter temperatures in Gaza plummet to their lowest in a decade, at least eight infants have died from hypothermia since early December 2024 due to the dire humanitarian conditions. Families, lacking adequate shelter and blankets, are forced to live in makeshift tents, with many children only having scraps of nylon to keep warm. The al-Batran family, displaced by ongoing violence, tragically lost twin newborns to the severe cold, highlighting the catastrophic situation faced by many. UN agencies report that 92% of housing has been destroyed, leaving countless Palestinians without proper shelter or medical care. The humanitarian crisis is compounded by continued hostilities and severe food shortages, with over 120,000 metric tonnes of food assistance stranded outside Gaza. The situation is critical, as humanitarian organizations warn of worsening hunger and the risk of community kitchens shutting down due to lack of supplies.