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Infant Dies of Hypothermia as Storms and Cold Batter Gaza Camps and Aid Lags

Officials warn of escalating disease risk from flooded shelters, scarce medicine, rising child malnutrition.

Overview

  • Palestinian media reported more than 10 deaths in less than a day linked to storms and severe cold, including two children in Gaza City.
  • Gaza health authorities confirmed an 8‑month‑old died of hypothermia in Khan Yunis after rain flooded the family’s tent.
  • Local authorities said they received over 2,500 reports of flooded tents within 24 hours during the heavy rains.
  • UNRWA cautioned that waterlogged, unsanitary conditions heighten the risk of infectious disease among displaced families.
  • Relief deliveries remain below the ceasefire target, averaging about 459 trucks per day from Oct. 12 to Dec. 7 per AP, with the Rafah crossing reported closed.