Sixth Palestinian baby in a week freezes to death in Gaza
Medical sources reported that the twin of the child who died yesterday also succumbed to the cold on Monday morning, bringing the total number of infant deaths due to freezing temperatures to six in a week.
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According to Middle East Eye, One-month-old Ali al-Batran, the twin brother of Juma, who died a day earlier in a tent in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, succumbed to the harsh conditions.
Earlier this week, four newborns aged between four and 21 days also died from the low temperatures and harsh conditions.
Sources said food insecurity among mothers is causing more children to fall ill, further worsening the already dire health crisis in the region.
Muhammad Abu Afash, director of medical relief for Gaza and North Gaza, said children are dying daily due to the severe cold and a lack of essentials such as food, water and baby formula. He added that there are no proper tents, blankets, clothes or food for children.
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