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The Health Ministry reported that 1,268 patients have died while waiting for travel permits as the Rafah crossing remains shut. Around 20,000 patients await to leave Gaza for treatment, with thousands in critical condition, including cancer patients and children. The ministry stressed reopening the crossing is vital to save lives.
A 12-day-old Palestinian baby died from extreme cold in Gaza, raising the number of children who have died from hypothermia to 11. Despite the ceasefire, Israel continues to block aid, worsening the situation for displaced Palestinians. Hospitals face increasing cold-related illnesses amid widespread infrastructure destruction.
Two Palestinian children from the same family were martyred on Saturday by an Israeli drone strike while collecting firewood in northern Gaza, amid ongoing aid blockade. A third child died from cold, raising winter-related child deaths to ten. Bombing-related collapses have also caused 25 deaths since mid-December.
Two Palestinian children were martyred on Saturday by an Israeli drone strike while collecting firewood near Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza. Cold weather has caused the deaths of 10 children since winter began, and ongoing siege has led to severe fuel and food shortages. Harsh weather damaged shelters and buildings, resulting in 25 more deaths since mid-December.
Australian and Palestinian legal groups have called on the Australian Federal Police to investigate Israeli President Isaac Herzog for alleged incitement to genocide in Gaza, with his visit to Australia expected in February. The move follows serious accusations and concerns over international law obligations.
Dozens of artists joined doctors and humanitarian organizations in calling for the immediate restoration of medical care in Gaza, as Israel continues to block aid and entry of medical personnel. A letter to Israeli and world leaders stated that Israel’s attacks collapsed Gaza’s healthcare system and that denial of aid is part of a genocidal campaign.
