Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Newborn Deaths Linked to Lack of Shelter and Aid

At least seven Palestinian babies have died from hypothermia in recent weeks as insufficient aid and harsh winter conditions devastate Gaza's displaced population.

Seven newborns in Gaza have died from hypothermia over the past two weeks, with health officials warning of more deaths without increased humanitarian aid.
The ongoing ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has seen limited implementation, with only a fraction of promised shelter and aid reaching Gaza's displaced population.
Hospitals in Gaza, many of which are partially operational or destroyed, are struggling to treat premature infants suffering from hypothermia and other cold-related conditions.
Families living in makeshift shelters face freezing temperatures, persistent rain, and inadequate supplies, leaving newborns and young children especially vulnerable.
The United Nations and aid organizations have called for urgent action to allow more shelter, heating supplies, and medical aid into Gaza, emphasizing that these deaths are preventable.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation