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Hypothermia: Freezing to death. Gazans are fighting with severe cold, hunger.



 1. Children Freezing to Death in Gaza: 

On December 26, Gaza’s health ministry confirmed four infant deaths from hypothermia within 72 hours due to severe cold in makeshift tents.


2. Sila’s Tragic Death: Mahmoud Al-Fasih’s two-week-old daughter, Sila, froze to death despite being breastfed and snuggled for warmth. The family awoke to find her lifeless in the bitter cold, with no proper shelter or heating.


3. Uninhabitable Living Conditions: Thousands of displaced Palestinians live in tents that offer little protection from extreme weather. 

Water seeps into shelters, and families sleep on sand amid freezing temperatures.


4. Healthcare Crisis: Hospitals report rising cases of hypothermia in children. Malnourished mothers struggle to breastfeed, and formula shortages worsen the crisis. 

Premature and vulnerable babies are at highest risk.


5. Dr. Al-Zaharna’s Death: The bitter cold claimed the life of 28-year-old Dr. Ahmad Al-Zaharna, who died in a tent after being displaced for over a year.


6. International Double Standards: Medical professionals in Gaza highlight the disparity in global response, noting that similar tragedies elsewhere would provoke widespread outrage and action.


7. Calls for Action: Doctors plead for an end to the war and a return to homes, emphasizing that children’s survival requires shelter, warmth, and basic necessities.


Source:

https://mondoweiss.net/2024/12/children-are-freezing-to-death-in-gaza/



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