Israeli occupation forces carried out new attacks across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, killing one Palestinian and injuring several others in continued violations of the “ceasefire agreement,” while the death toll from severe winter conditions among displaced children continued to rise.
Medical sources reported that Mosa’ed Aqel, a resident of Al‑Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, died after succumbing to wounds sustained in an earlier Israeli strike on the area.
Another Palestinian was shot and wounded near the Bani Suheila roundabout east of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.
Two Palestinians were also injured on Tuesday after Israeli naval vessels opened fire at the shore of Rafah in the Gaza’s southmost part.
Residents say gunboats have repeatedly targeted fishermen and displaced families sheltering near the shore, despite the ceasefire.
Local journalists and humanitarian workers describe these incidents as part of a pattern of daily violations that include shelling, drone fire, and live ammunition across multiple areas of the Strip.
These violations come as Israeli forces continue to violate the “ceasefire” agreement, now one hundred days since it took effect.
In addition, six‑month‑old infant, Shatha Abu Jarad, has died from extreme cold, medical sources confirmed.
Her death brings the number of children who have died from winter exposure since the start of the season to nine.
In northern Gaza, a fourteen‑year‑old girl was among several people wounded and evacuated after Israeli occupation fire struck civilians and tents sheltering displaced families in Beit Lahia, Fares Afanah, Director of Emergency and Medical Services, said.
Afanah said emergency crews, working with severely limited resources and ambulances damaged by repeated attacks, managed to transport four injured Palestinians using the only operational emergency vehicle remaining in the north.
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Two of the wounded, taken from the Beit Lahia project area, were in critical condition. He added that crews later evacuated two more people overnight — including the fourteen‑year‑old from the Al‑Fakhoura area — and transferred them to hospitals in Gaza City.
Aid organizations warn that freezing temperatures, widespread destruction of homes, and Israel’s continued restrictions on shelter materials are creating deadly conditions for displaced families.
Although a “ceasefire” has been in place since October 10, Israeli forces have continued to carry out strikes, open fire on civilians, and restrict humanitarian access.
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Artillery and drone attacks have been reported in Khan Younis, Rafah, Beit Lahia, and the central refugee camps.
Israeli forces have also maintained a tightened siege on northern Gaza, blocking aid convoys and preventing medical teams from reaching collapsed buildings.
Political tensions have escalated as Israeli officials publicly discuss plans for a renewed offensive in March, despite mounting international pressure to uphold the ceasefire.
Humanitarian agencies warn that Israel’s restrictions on shelter materials, fuel, and medical supplies are deepening the winter crisis and contributing to preventable deaths.
UN agencies, including UNICEF and UNRWA, have repeatedly stated that children, the elderly, and chronically ill patients face extreme risk as temperatures drop and shelters collapse under heavy rain and flooding.
In the past 48 hours alone, hospitals received one new fatality and seven injuries, though the numbers are believed to be higher. Emergency crews say many victims remain trapped under rubble or in areas they cannot reach due to ongoing Israeli fire and the destruction of access roads.
Since the “ceasefire” began on October 11, at least 466 Palestinians have been killed and 1,294 injured, while 713 bodies have been recovered from beneath destroyed buildings.
The overall death toll from the genocide in Gaza has risen to 71,551 Palestinians, with 171,372 injured since October 7, 2023, the majority of whom are children, women, and elderly.
Humanitarian organizations warn that Gaza is facing a dual crisis: continued Israeli military violations and a worsening winter emergency. Thousands of tents have been destroyed by storms, and families are sleeping in flooded shelters without heating or blankets.
Hospitals across the devastated enclave are overwhelmed and operating without adequate fuel or medical supplies. Respiratory illnesses, hypothermia, and malnutrition are rising sharply among children.
Aid groups caution that unless Israel lifts restrictions on shelter materials, fuel, and medical equipment, the number of winter‑related deaths will continue to grow.
