Cyprus Times

Infant Dies of Cold in Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis

Published January 18, 2026, 07:10
Infant Dies of Cold in Gaza Amid Humanitarian Crisis

A 27-day-old infant, Aisha Ayesh al‑Agha, died in Gaza due to extreme weather conditions and intense cold, bringing the number of children who have died from the cold this year to eight. The tragic situation is exacerbated by the informal settlements and makeshift tents where many families live, lacking adequate protection from the weather. The lack of fuel, warm clothing, and humanitarian aid, despite the ceasefire agreement, contributes to the worsening crisis and puts the most vulnerable groups, such as infants and children, at risk.