The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reported, late Tuesday, that hospitals received one person killed and seven injured over the past 24 hours, as Israeli forces continued to violate the ceasefire across multiple areas of the Strip.
Medical authorities also confirmed the death of six‑month‑old Shatha Abu Jarad, who succumbed to severe cold, raising the number of children who have died from winter exposure this season to nine.
Field medics say several victims remain trapped under rubble, and along damaged roads, as ambulance and civil defense crews continue to face heavy restrictions and repeated fire that prevent them from reaching affected areas.
In central Gaza, medical sources reported the death of Mosa’ed Aqel from the Al‑Bureij refugee camp after succumbing to wounds sustained in an earlier Israeli strike.
East of Khan Younis, another Palestinian was shot and wounded near the Bani Suheila roundabout.
Israeli naval forces also opened fire on the shore of Rafah, injuring two Palestinians and forcing displaced families and fishermen to flee the area.
Northern Gaza witnessed additional violations, including Israeli fire targeting tents sheltering displaced families in Beit Lahia.
Palestinian children collect plastic, nylon and cardboard from rubbish dumps to use as fuel for cooking and heating, despite the serious health and security risks surrounding such sites.
Displaced children also search through the waste for clothing to protect themselves from the… pic.twitter.com/ogx9U8xcWE
— Middle East Eye (@MiddleEastEye) January 19, 2026
Emergency director Fares Afanah said crews evacuated four wounded Palestinians using the only functioning ambulance remaining in the north.
Two of the injured were in critical condition. Overnight, medics evacuated two more people, including a fourteen‑year‑old girl from the Al‑Fakhoura area, transferring them to Gaza City hospitals.
Humanitarian organizations warn that freezing temperatures, the destruction of homes, and Israel’s continued restrictions on shelter materials are creating lethal conditions for displaced families.
Doctors report rising cases of hypothermia, respiratory illness, and malnutrition among children, while hospitals operate with limited fuel and medical supplies.
Israel has killed at least 71,551 Palestinians and injured at least 171,372 since the beginning of its genocide in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/KoK146XJjG
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) January 21, 2026
Despite the ceasefire announced on October 11, 2025, Israeli forces have continued to carry out strikes, open fire on civilians, and restrict humanitarian access. Over this period, 466 Palestinians have been killed and 1,294 injured, while recovery teams have retrieved 713 bodies from beneath destroyed buildings.
Behind her lies silent rubble, while within her heart beats a homeland full of life. A child from Gaza celebrates her tenth birthday, teaching the world how to extract a new beginning from the heart of loss, with a cake adorned by a flag that never bows. pic.twitter.com/LvOghlqvZk
— Eye on Palestine (@EyeonPalestine) January 21, 2026
The cumulative toll since October 07, 2023, has reached 71,551 killed and 171,372 injured, according to the Ministry of Health.
Aid agencies warn that the combination of ongoing military violations and a worsening winter emergency is pushing Gaza deeper into an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
