Baby's Tragic Death in Gaza as Storm Brings Floods and Winters Chill
The harsh reality of life under occupation has claimed another young victim: eight-month-old Rahaf Abu Jazar. The baby's tragic death is a heart-wrenching consequence of Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinian people, combined with the fury of Storm Byron that has battered Gaza.
Rahaf's family, displaced by the violence, was sheltered in a flimsy tent in Khan Younis, but it proved no match for the relentless rain. As her mother Hejar Abu Jazar told Reuters, "When we woke up, we found the rain over her and the wind on her, and the girl died of cold suddenly." The scene is all too familiar: families struggling to cope with inadequate shelter as hundreds of thousands now take refuge in such camps.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) reports that only 15,600 tents have been brought into Gaza since October's ceasefire. This paltry sum goes to help approximately 88,000 Palestinians, leaving a staggering one million people without adequate shelter. The NRC warns that the situation is dire, with "poor hygiene" and waterborne diseases like acute diarrhoea ever-present dangers.
Israeli rights group B'Tselem has highlighted the extent of the crisis: over 6,500 trucks are waiting to be allowed into Gaza carrying essential supplies, including tents, blankets, warm clothing, and hygiene materials. But time is ticking for families desperate for protection from the winter cold.
UNICEF Palestine chief Jonathan Crickx fears that children will fall victim to hypothermia, saying "the scale of the disaster is huge". The situation is dire, with many families forced to brave the elements in search of safety. As Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud reported, families are fleeing the seaport area, seeking refuge in whatever intact buildings they can find.
The United Nations has warned that more children could die from hypothermia if adequate supplies do not reach Gaza. Spokesperson Farhan Haq urged the international community to act swiftly, saying "we need to make sure we can get warm clothing, tents and shelters into Gaza".
As Storm Byron continues to wreak havoc on Gaza, families face another battle with the forces of nature, alongside their struggles for survival over the past two years. Rahaf Abu Jazar's tragic death serves as a poignant reminder that even in the midst of conflict, human life is precious and vulnerable.
The harsh reality of life under occupation has claimed another young victim: eight-month-old Rahaf Abu Jazar. The baby's tragic death is a heart-wrenching consequence of Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinian people, combined with the fury of Storm Byron that has battered Gaza.
Rahaf's family, displaced by the violence, was sheltered in a flimsy tent in Khan Younis, but it proved no match for the relentless rain. As her mother Hejar Abu Jazar told Reuters, "When we woke up, we found the rain over her and the wind on her, and the girl died of cold suddenly." The scene is all too familiar: families struggling to cope with inadequate shelter as hundreds of thousands now take refuge in such camps.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) reports that only 15,600 tents have been brought into Gaza since October's ceasefire. This paltry sum goes to help approximately 88,000 Palestinians, leaving a staggering one million people without adequate shelter. The NRC warns that the situation is dire, with "poor hygiene" and waterborne diseases like acute diarrhoea ever-present dangers.
Israeli rights group B'Tselem has highlighted the extent of the crisis: over 6,500 trucks are waiting to be allowed into Gaza carrying essential supplies, including tents, blankets, warm clothing, and hygiene materials. But time is ticking for families desperate for protection from the winter cold.
UNICEF Palestine chief Jonathan Crickx fears that children will fall victim to hypothermia, saying "the scale of the disaster is huge". The situation is dire, with many families forced to brave the elements in search of safety. As Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud reported, families are fleeing the seaport area, seeking refuge in whatever intact buildings they can find.
The United Nations has warned that more children could die from hypothermia if adequate supplies do not reach Gaza. Spokesperson Farhan Haq urged the international community to act swiftly, saying "we need to make sure we can get warm clothing, tents and shelters into Gaza".
As Storm Byron continues to wreak havoc on Gaza, families face another battle with the forces of nature, alongside their struggles for survival over the past two years. Rahaf Abu Jazar's tragic death serves as a poignant reminder that even in the midst of conflict, human life is precious and vulnerable.
rahaf was just 8 months old she didn't deserve to die from something as preventable as cold 
it's like the world is watching and doing nothing while these families are struggling for basic shelter and safety 
what's wrong with people that they can't even bring 15k more tents to a place where 1 million ppl need them?! 
this is just another example of how messed up life is under occupation.
It's not like families are already struggling to cope with displacement and trauma or anything. And can we talk about how ridiculous it is that only 15,600 tents have been brought in since October? Like, where's the urgency on that front? Meanwhile, over 6,500 trucks of essential supplies are stuck outside Gaza... guess they're just waiting for someone to tell them to get a move on. 
and she died from cold after her family was sheltered in a flimsy tent in khan younis the nrc says only 15,600 tents have been brought to gaza since october which is like a drop in the ocean for the 88k ppl living there 
meanwhile st storm byron is still raging and no one's getting the help they need 
. How did the storm get to Gaza? It's like 1000 miles away from Europe where the storm started 
. Also, why do we never hear about stuff like this on tv? Like, when was the last time a news station showed footage of Gaza and talked about how bad it is? 
. It's always the same thing - Israel and Palestine and conflict... but what about the people in between? 
we need to raise awareness & funds ASAP 
international community, pls come together to support gaza 
it's just not fair on them, living in these conditions with no shelter 
the fact that only 15,600 tents have been brought in since october is just crazy 
and now winter is coming 
so many kids are gonna get sick from hypothermia 
it's like we're all just watching this tragedy unfold on tv and nothing is being done about it 
. The UN should really do more to help these families ASAP 
just throwing tents at the problem won't fix it...i wish more ppl in positions of power could see these families and feel the pain they're going through 
. I mean, 8 months old and already gone? That's like, what's next? The Israeli occupation starts delivering snowflakes on top of rainclouds 
? Just kidding (kinda). But seriously, 1 million people without shelter? That's like me without my Xbox – a dark time 
. The UN needs to bring the heat (not literally) and get those supplies in there ASAP 
. And can we talk about poor hygiene for a sec? That's just... 
. Anyway, my two cents – or should I say, two tents? 
And now a tiny baby is gone 
It's so infuriating and heartbreaking all at once 
it's just frustrating when it feels like no one is listening.
