Extreme cold kills another infant in Gaza as Israel blocks vital aid
Summary
A seven-day-old baby has died from the cold in Gaza because Israel is blocking essential supplies. Many people in Gaza are living in temporary shelters that cannot protect them well from bad weather, and there aren't enough resources to rebuild. Israel's restrictions on aid are worsening the situation.Key Facts
- A baby in Gaza died because of extreme cold while living in a makeshift shelter.
- Israel is blocking important supplies, including building materials and mobile homes, from entering Gaza.
- Many shelters in Gaza are made from thin materials, like canvas and plastic, which do not protect well against cold weather and strong winds.
- Nighttime temperatures in Gaza have dropped to as low as nine degrees Celsius (48 degrees Fahrenheit).
- The Gaza Civil Defence warned that blocking building supplies is causing human suffering, as people live in damaged tents or homes.
- Israel agreed to a ceasefire with Hamas in October but continues to restrict materials entering Gaza.
- About 1.5 million people in Gaza have become homeless due to conflict, and there is a shortage of tents to house them.
- An Israeli drone attack reportedly killed a Palestinian during his transfer to a hospital in Gaza.
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