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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

Filed 12:31 · Palestine time (UTC+2) · Gaza

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Palestinian Infant Dies Due to Severe Cold in Southern Gaza

A Palestinian infant has lost their life as a result of severe cold in southern Gaza. The dire weather conditions underline the ongoing humanitarian challenges faced by residents in the region. Local sources confirmed the fatality, with no further details available at this time.

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA – DECEMBER 11: (EDITORS NOTE: Image depicts death) People mourn the baby Rahaf Abu Jazar, who lost her life due to cold weather conditions in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 11, 2025. Jazar’s body was brought to Nasser Hospital for funeral arrangements. ( Abed Rahim Khatib – Anadolu Agency )

In southern Gaza, local sources have confirmed the death of a Palestinian infant due to severe cold. The incident marks another painful moment for families living under harsh conditions across the besieged region. Residents in southern Gaza continue to endure difficult weather amid ongoing hardships, and the latest loss highlights the suffering faced by the most vulnerable.

The infant’s death due to the severe cold reflects the continued humanitarian concerns that persist in southern Gaza. Medical and community sources have not provided further details regarding the incident. However, the loss underscores the reality for many families in the area as winter conditions deepen across Palestinian territories.

From its side, the local community in southern Gaza has been dealing with rapidly declining temperatures and harsh winds. Families in several areas remain without sufficient protection from the cold. The situation is exacerbated by limited resources and continuous restrictions affecting daily life in the region.

Meanwhile, residents report increasing difficulties in maintaining warmth and shelter for their children and elderly family members. The impact of the cold is felt most sharply in areas where homes are insufficiently insulated and where access to basic heating methods remains extremely limited. In this fragile environment, the death of an infant draws renewed attention to the humanitarian cost of the conditions on the ground.

Eyewitnesses from southern Gaza describe a chilling atmosphere marked by the biting cold, with families resorting to improvised solutions to keep warm. The scarcity of fuel and lack of safe heating alternatives continue to compound the dangers posed by dropping temperatures, particularly for infants and small children.

Despite the loss, there is no indication of any official response so far. The community remains in mourning as residents grapple with the emotional weight of the tragedy and the physical challenges presented by the environment. In addition, locals express concern that more such incidents may occur if the cold continues and if no adequate heating resources are made available.

The death of the Palestinian infant in severe cold rings as a sobering reminder of the high vulnerability of children in southern Gaza. It further reflects the broader struggles within the besieged region, where environmental conditions severely test the resilience of affected families, especially during the winter months.

12 Dec, 12:31

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