In a tragic report, at least six Palestinian infants have died from hypothermia during an unusually severe cold spell in Gaza. Medical officials, including Dr. Saeed Salah, confirmed that several newborns succumbed shortly after being admitted to the hospital, with cases of severe hypothermia on the rise. These deaths highlight the dire living conditions exacerbated by Israel's blockade, preventing the entry of essential shelter and humanitarian supplies like mobile homes. The World Health Organization has also expressed concern over violence affecting healthcare in the West Bank, reflecting an escalating crisis across Palestinian territories.
Dr Saeed Salah, medical director, confirmed that during a severe cold spell, six Palestinian infants died from hypothermia due to insufficient shelter and harsh conditions.
Around 74 children have succumbed to the brutal winter conditions, with a critical shortage of temporary housing contributing to the lives lost amid the ongoing blockade.
The WHO raised an alarm over the rising attacks on healthcare in the occupied West Bank, highlighting the violence affecting medical facilities and services.
Hamas condemned the deaths as a direct result of Israel's policies and urged for urgent intervention to provide much-needed humanitarian aid in Gaza.
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