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Winter Crisis: Infants Die in Gaza's Humanitarian Emergency

2/26/2025

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In Gaza, the harsh winter has claimed the lives of at least six infants in just two weeks, as families struggle without proper shelter and heating amid relentless conflict. Medical facilities are overwhelmed with newborns suffering from hypothermia. With the ceasefire on the brink of collapse, local officials are desperately calling for increased humanitarian aid to prevent further tragedy for the vulnerable displaced population.

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In Gaza, the harsh winter has claimed the lives of at least six infants in just two weeks, as families struggle without proper shelter and heating amid relentless conflict. Medical facilities are overwhelmed with newborns suffering from hypothermia. With the ceasefire on the brink of collapse, local officials are desperately calling for increased humanitarian aid to prevent further tragedy for the vulnerable displaced population.