6 infants freeze to death in Gaza amid ongoing Israeli attacks

Seven displaced civilians, including six children, have frozen to death in Gaza due to extreme winter cold after being forced to live in unhealthy conditions in tents amid the ongoing Israeli onslaught, a local official told Anadolu

“Six children and a nurse lost their lives due to the cold wave in the past days,” Ismail Thawabteh, who heads Gaza’s government media office, said on Monday.

He warned that the death toll may rise due to the current tragic conditions in the enclave amid relentless Israeli attacks.

“The lives of displaced Palestinians are in a real danger amid heavy rainfall and cold waves as their tents are worn out and don’t protect them,” Thawabteh said.

The Gaza Strip has been hit by a cold wave and torrential rains since Sunday, bringing more misery to the territory’s 2.3 million population.

Many displaced civilians are living in makeshift tents amid worsening living conditions as temperatures drop. Families lack basic necessities such as clothing, bedding, and blankets, leaving many infants vulnerable to the cold.