PALESTINE

Sat 17 Jan 2026 7:40 pm - Jerusalem Time

A humanitarian tragedy in Khan Yunis.. "Bitter cold" claims the life of an infant

Medical and local sources in the Gaza Strip reported on Saturday the death of an infant girl in the city of Khan Yunis, coinciding with security tensions east of the city.

The sources confirmed the death of the infant Aisha Ayash Al-Agha, 27 days old; as a result of being affected by the cold wave and low temperatures.

The sources indicated that the death resulted from a lack of necessary heating means for newborns, in light of the current living conditions.

On the security front, eyewitnesses reported that occupation vehicles stationed on the security fence opened fire towards citizens' lands and homes east of Khan Yunis, and no injuries among citizens were reported as a result.

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A humanitarian tragedy in Khan Yunis.. "Bitter cold" claims the life of an infant

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