Winter Deluge Deepens Misery for Gaza's Displaced as Infant Dies of Cold

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Torrential winter rains have plunged Gaza's displaced population into a deepening crisis, with an infant dying of hypothermia and at least eleven others killed in rain-weakened building collapses. The deaths underscore the lethal convergence of extreme weather and a decimated infrastructure after months of conflict.For the more than 1. 7 million people forced from their homes, now sheltering in flimsy tents or unstable ruins, the storms have turned survival into a daily struggle against the elements.Images show families battling floodwaters and wind-whipped plastic sheeting, with children exposed to freezing mud and pervasive damp. Aid agencies warn of a rapid surge in respiratory infections and waterborne diseases, as restrictions on essential winter supplies—including sturdy shelter, fuel, and warm clothing—severely hamper the humanitarian response.The infant's death from cold is a stark indictment of the collapsed safety net, highlighting how exposure has become a primary threat. Historically, such secondary crises in war zones claim more lives than direct combat, a pattern now looming over Gaza. The immediate need is for an unimpeded surge of targeted winter aid, but ultimately, only a cessation of hostilities can address the profound vulnerability of a population left with nowhere safe to go.

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