Gaza’s displaced families are facing extreme hardships as temperatures remain low, and heavy rains worsen their already dire living conditions. Many are sheltering in makeshift tents made of plastic sheeting, offering little protection against the cold and storms.
Iman, a displaced woman, described the severity of the situation:
"Water is pouring on us from all sides. I tried to stabilize the tent with sticks, but it still leaks. I moved my children to another spot, but everything is drenched. We haven't slept all night, and I don’t know what to do. The wind is so strong that it lifts the tent. I can’t imagine how anyone can survive in such conditions.”
Beyond the struggle against the elements, health risks are also rising. Ghader, another displaced resident, highlighted the growing prevalence of illnesses due to contaminated water:
"Serious skin diseases are now common. My little sister suffers from abnormal skin infections because of the polluted well water. It’s causing heart and intestinal diseases, too.”
The bitter cold is particularly devastating for children. Mahmoud, a father, recounted the painful nights:
"The past few days have been incredibly difficult. We had to hold our children close to keep them warm during the freezing nights.”
According to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, at least seven newborns have died from hypothermia. Mothers, already struggling with limited resources, face unimaginable challenges.
"The cold is unbearable for the children," said Sara, another displaced resident. "Changing a baby’s clothes or diaper feels like doing it outdoors. Many infants have died because of the freezing temperatures.”
She also pointed to severe shortages of essential supplies:
"We have no fuel, no gas, no electricity, and certainly no central heating. There is simply nothing to keep the children warm—even blankets are scarce.”
As winter continues, the combination of freezing temperatures, poor shelter, and limited medical resources poses an increasing threat, particularly to infants, pregnant women, and the elderly. Without urgent intervention, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is expected to worsen.
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