Kian Ahmad Raqiq, a nine-month-old baby from Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip, died from hypothermia on Thursday. His father, Ahmad Raqiq, stated that his child died in the family's tent in southern Gaza due to the cold. He told the media, "When I woke up, I only saw that his skin had changed color and turned bluish, so I took him to Nasser Hospital, but he had already passed away before reaching the hospital."
Dire Conditions in Gaza
Kian's death occurred amid heavy rainfall last week, which led to flooding in many tents of the people in Gaza. Following this flooding, many families were forced to leave their camps and seek new shelters. Additionally, after this incident, five people, including three children, lost their lives the day after the flooding due to the collapse of an embankment onto their tents.
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Warnings from International Organizations
James Elder, UNICEF spokesperson for Gaza, warned that this flooding is just the beginning of the cold season. He said, "The situation in Gaza is very dire, and we have not yet reached winter. We will face weeks of rain and unprecedented cold." According to a report from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as of November 8, 26,000 families have been affected by the storms, and about 65% of Gaza's population still lives in tents or temporary shelters.
While Israel and Hamas declared a ceasefire on October 10, 2025, Israeli attacks on the territory continue. These attacks are a response to Hamas's assault on October 7, 2023, which is considered one of the deadliest attacks in Israel's history. In this context, the Israeli government has responded to criticisms regarding the management of humanitarian aid, stating that supplies, including 91,000 tents, have been sent to Gaza, and Hamas should bear the responsibility for the suffering of the people in Gaza.
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