In the midst of a heavy downpour, a heartbreaking event unfolded in Gaza. A young baby, Rahaf Abu Jazar, lost her life due to the cold after her family's tent flooded. Her mother, Hejar, cradled her in her arms, devastated by the sudden loss. The rain poured down, making the already dire situation even worse.
Gaza is struggling to handle the storm. The war has left the region with damaged equipment and fuel shortages. This makes it tough to deal with the flooding. Hundreds of tents are underwater, and people are calling for help. The U. N. warns that many displacement sites are at risk, and thousands have moved to escape the rain.
Living conditions in Gaza are harsh. Many people are still displaced, and the shelters they have are not strong enough. They are using whatever they can find, like iron rods from bombed houses, to make their tents sturdier. The war has destroyed much of Gaza's infrastructure, leaving people in tough situations.
Aid is a big issue. Hamas says Israel isn't letting in enough supplies, while Israel claims they are doing their part. The U. N. says the lack of aid is making things worse, especially with the cold and unsanitary conditions. In Gaza City, three houses collapsed due to the storm, adding to the chaos.
The ceasefire has helped, but violence hasn't stopped completely. Since the truce, Palestinian health authorities say Israeli forces have killed 383 people. On Thursday, two Palestinian women were killed in Israeli tank shelling. The situation remains tense and uncertain.
