Khalid Abu Jarad

Khalid Abu Jarad is a resident of Gaza City and the uncle of Shaza Abu Jarad, a three-month-old baby. He gained recent media attention after his niece died of hypothermia in their family's tent in the Daraj neighborhood of Gaza City on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The death occurred amidst grim humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip. News reports feature images of Khalid Abu Jarad holding the body of his niece. The incident coincided with discussions of US President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan at a meeting in Davos, highlighting the stark contrast between international political discussions and the harsh realities faced by civilians in Gaza. The event underscores the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the vulnerability of infants in the region.