Gaza cold wave: One-month-old among 13 dead

• Winter crisis in Gaza: Cold and rain have killed 13, including a one-month-old.

• Flooded tents: Families and children face exposure and collapsing shelters.

• Aid blocked: Limited supplies leave displaced families vulnerable.

Gaza is grappling with a severe winter crisis as freezing temperatures and relentless rain ravage the region. Fragile tents fail to protect families of the 1.3 million displaced Gazans due to the two-year 'Israeli' genocide on the strip, and the extreme cold has already claimed 13 lives in less than two weeks, including a one-month-old infant in Khan Younis.

Flooded Tents and Daily Struggles

Rainwater slowly engulfs tents, leaving families fighting daily to survive. Parents desperately try to shield their children from biting cold, while makeshift shelters collapse under mud and water. Every drop of rain underscores the ongoing tragedy and the absence of safe refuge.

A Generation Growing Amid Hardship

For Gaza’s displaced families, tents have become symbols of enduring suffering rather than temporary solutions. Infants and young children face heightened risks of respiratory illnesses due to insufficient medical services and winter supplies.

Limited Aid Amid Ongoing Blockade

Humanitarian organizations strive to provide relief, but strict 'Israeli' restrictions on supplies and resources make it nearly impossible to meet the basic needs of all families. The blockade prevents adequate delivery of tents, heating materials, and essential winter aid, leaving children exposed to the elements.