Cold weather kills children in Gaza.. an infant martyred inside a displacement tent

The total number of cold-related child deaths since the outbreak of the war reached 19 cases in a new chapter of severe humanitarian suffering. A Palestinian infant was martyred on Tuesday, affected by the harsh cold waves hitting displacement camps in various areas of the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing repercussions of the siege and the Israeli war.

Palestinian medical sources reported that the seven-month-old child, Shatha Abu Jarad, passed away inside a tent sheltering displaced people who lost their homes due to the continuous aggression since October 7, 2023; this was amidst a complete absence of heating means and protection from harsh weather conditions.

With the death of the child "Abu Jarad", the number of children who died due to the cold since the beginning of the current winter season in the Strip rises to nine children, while the total number of cold-related child deaths since the outbreak of the war reached 19 cases. It is worth noting that the Palestinian Ministry of Health announced on January 17 that the infant Aisha Ayash Al-Agha (27 days old) died in Khan Yunis, for the same reasons.

In this context, the government media office in Gaza warned that severe cold waves threaten to cause more deaths among the displaced, accusing the occupation of practicing "deliberate neglect" by preventing the entry of humanitarian aid and heating supplies.

On the ground, the occupation forces continue - for the 103rd consecutive day - to prevent the entry of building materials and hinder reconstruction efforts, despite the ceasefire and truce agreement being in effect since October 2025.