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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

Filed 12:02 · Palestine time (UTC+2) · Gaza

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Severe Cold Claims Life of Palestinian Infant in Southern Gaza

A Palestinian infant has died due to severe cold in southern Gaza. The harsh weather has intensified already dire conditions. The incident underscores the deteriorating humanitarian situation affecting the vulnerable population in the area.

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, a Palestinian infant has lost their life as a result of the severe cold that continues to batter the region. The death, confirmed from within the area, highlights the dire circumstances under which many families are enduring harsh weather and inadequate living conditions.

The southern part of Gaza, already facing daily challenges, has now witnessed a new tragedy amid the plummeting temperatures. The infant’s life was claimed by the unrelenting cold, a silent threat now adding to the mounting pressure on Palestinian communities striving to survive under difficult conditions.

Local sources confirmed that the child succumbed to the severe cold, with minimal protection against the frigid weather reported in several areas. Families in southern Gaza are grappling with basic necessities while they attempt to shield their children from the increasingly harsh climate.

Meanwhile, residents across southern Gaza continue to confront the biting cold with limited resources. The incident underscores the vulnerabilities faced particularly by infants, children, and the elderly within these affected communities.

In addition, the ongoing cold wave has further strained families who were already contending with the daily struggle for survival. Shelter, heating, and clothing remain scarce, and the risk to the most fragile among the population has grown significantly.

From its side, the local population echoes a growing concern over the lack of sufficient measures to prevent such tragedies. While the community endures the severity of the cold, this latest loss reflects the crushing reality confronting thousands across Gaza’s southern region.

Residents in the area report ongoing exposure to the freezing temperatures, with many families lacking the necessary means to insulate their homes or secure warm clothing for their children. The cold has imposed an additional layer of hardship for those already living under immensely challenging circumstances.

As the cold persists, the situation in southern Gaza remains grim. The death of the Palestinian infant calls urgent attention to the escalating threat posed by the weather, which shows no signs of abating. Affected families continue to seek shelter, warmth, and protection amidst an environment of scarcity and adversity.

The incident has shocked local communities in southern Gaza, exposing the dangerous intersection of extreme weather and vulnerable livelihoods. The loss resonates deeply among residents, many of whom face similar risks under the same unforgiving conditions. The severity of the situation grows with each passing day as the cold exacts its toll.

Across the southern region, reports continue to surface of families struggling to adapt as temperatures drop. The death of the infant is a harrowing reminder of the broader consequences of environmental exposure that threaten communities with every cold front.

In the face of these developments, attention remains fixed on southern Gaza, where the population endures both natural and human pressures. The tragic loss of the Palestinian infant due to severe cold punctuates the silent suffering felt throughout the besieged communities of the region.

12 Dec, 12:02

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