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In Gaza, cold has become a deadly threat rather than a seasonal hardship. At least seven infants have been martyred this winter due to lack of heating in tents, according to the Ministry of Health, with doctors warning the actual number may be higher. A father who lost two children recounts the tragedy of their deaths caused by the cold.
Winter in Gaza has become deadly, with at least seven infants having died from cold exposure this season. Thousands remain in unheated tents with little food, leaving newborns especially at risk. Premature and low-weight babies are most vulnerable, lacking shelter, nutrition, and medical care needed to survive the cold.
Aisha Al-Agha, a 27-day-old infant, died from severe cold in a displacement tent in Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis, amid a lack of heating and shelter. The Ministry of Health confirmed eight children have died this winter due to cold exposure, while the siege has worsened the humanitarian crisis and blocked aid deliveries.
Palestinian Ambassador to Iran, Salam Al-Zawawi, was hospitalized following a violent attack on her official residence in Tehran during recent intense protests. Iranian media reported that around 200 demonstrators stormed the compound, igniting fires and causing injuries and suffocation among embassy staff.
The Israeli restaurant chain Boker Tov shut its final branch in Antwerp, Belgium, and declared bankruptcy following continuous boycott efforts linked to support for Israel’s actions in Gaza. The chain faced criticism for profiting from cultural appropriation and defending Israeli policies, amid growing public pressure and protests.
A polar front has swept Gaza, exacerbating the suffering of two million displaced Palestinians amid warnings of possible child deaths from extreme cold. Makeshift tents were damaged by heavy rain and wind, while hospitals report a surge in respiratory illnesses. Humanitarian conditions worsen due to blocked reconstruction efforts and restrictions on aid and building materials.
