Extreme cold kills another infant in Gaza as Israel blocks vital aid

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 10, 2026 at 01:52 PM

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A seven-day-old infant died in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, on Saturday due to extreme cold, exacerbating the existing humanitarian crisis. The death occurred as temperatures dropped and Palestinians in makeshift shelters lacked adequate protection from the weather. According to medical sources and Gaza's Civil Defence, the situation is worsened by Israel's continued blockade of vital necessities, including mobile homes and building materials needed for shelter repair. This blockade violates the ceasefire agreement with Hamas from October. The Civil Defence warns of an impending catastrophe due to damaged shelters and the prevention of reconstruction, leaving residents vulnerable to the harsh weather conditions.

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