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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

Filed 12:17 · Palestine time (UTC+2) · Gaza

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Severe Cold Leads to Death of Palestinian Infant in Southern Gaza

A Palestinian infant has died due to severe cold in southern Gaza. The impact of harsh weather conditions continues to affect vulnerable populations in the region. Local reports confirm the incident as one of growing concern amid ongoing hardships. The situation underlines the dangers faced by civilians, particularly infants, in the southern areas of Gaza.

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 )

Southern Gaza has witnessed the tragic death of a Palestinian infant as severe cold grips the region. The infant, whose identity has not been released, succumbed to harsh weather conditions that have intensified over recent days. Local sources indicate that temperatures have dropped significantly, creating life-threatening circumstances for residents already enduring difficult living conditions.

The loss of the infant has sent waves of grief across southern Gaza, where communities are struggling to cope with the effects of deteriorating weather. Families in the area continue to face challenges in securing proper shelter, heating, and necessary supplies to protect the most vulnerable, particularly children and the elderly. The effects of the cold are being felt across many parts of southern Gaza, where infrastructure and resources remain extremely limited.

Meanwhile, residents in southern Gaza recount ongoing difficulties in adapting to the declining temperatures. The deceased infant, one of many children affected by the brutal cold, represents a stark warning about the urgent needs of communities in the region. Locals describe nights of bitter cold with little to no protection, particularly in shelters and densely populated areas.

From its side, the broader population of southern Gaza continues to demonstrate resilience in the face of repeated hardships. However, the death of the Palestinian infant underscores the critical nature of the current situation and the dire risks posed by environmental exposure. The cold, unrelenting and severe, has compounded the strain on already fragile daily life.

In addition, local observers highlight a lack of immediate resources that could mitigate the effects of the cold in such circumstances. The inability to access adequate heating or insulated housing leaves many, especially the youngest, in grave danger. Southern Gaza, long subjected to compounded crises, now adds the dangers of seasonal extremes to the list of threats faced by its residents.

The tragic event shines a light on the suffering endured by the Palestinian population in southern Gaza, particularly infants and small children who remain the most vulnerable. The community faces the onset of colder months with limited means to adjust or protect against natural threats. The death of this infant is a painful reminder of the urgent humanitarian needs in the region.

As the cold continues to sweep through Gaza, families brace for further drops in temperature. The incident has prompted growing concern among local residents, who call for greater attention to the humanitarian implications of seasonal changes. The severe cold, coupled with pre-existing struggles, paints a grim picture for southern Gaza’s future if urgent measures are not considered.

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