Gaza: At least seven infants have succumbed to cold weather and inadequate shelter conditions in Gaza, as reported by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) on Sunday. The dire situation is exacerbated by the lack of adequate shelter and lifesaving care for approximately 7,700 newborns in the region.

According to Anadolu Agency, the World Health Organization (WHO) has condemned a recent raid by the Israeli army that rendered Kamal Adwan Hospital, the last major functioning health facility in northern Gaza, out of service. This incident adds to the verified 50 attacks on or near the hospital since October 2024. The WHO continues to urge the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the hospital's director, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the area.

Despite a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire, the Israeli army has continued its military operations in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of more than 45,800 people, predominantly women and children, since the cross-border attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The ongoing conflict has drawn international scrutiny, leading to the International Criminal Court (ICC) issuing arrest warrants in November for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.

The situation remains critical, with humanitarian agencies calling for immediate action to provide safety and medical care to the vulnerable population in Gaza.