In Gaza, hundreds of thousands of people displaced from their homes are sheltering in tents, facing a drop in temperatures in the coming days.
Edouard Beigbeder, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, reported on Friday that four newborns and infants died from hypothermia in recent days, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
Mr. Beigbeder expressed concern over the desperate conditions faced by families and children in Gaza, with more lives at risk due to the harsh weather conditions.
Amid relentless attacks claiming Palestinian lives, including near health facilities, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) raised alarm over the attacks that killed health and aid workers.
Access to humanitarian aid is being blocked, with aid convoys not receiving permission to enter Gaza, exacerbating the urgent needs of children and civilians.
The killing of journalists by Israeli forces was condemned by the UN Human Rights Office, calling for measures to protect civilians in Gaza.
In the West Bank, Israeli military operations have led to the highest displacement of Palestinians in nearly two decades, with concerns over infrastructural damage and access restrictions.
