Hamas Warns of Deteriorating Humanitarian Situation in Gaza

IQNA – Following the martyrdom of a number of Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip due to cold weather, the resistance movement Hamas warned of deteriorating humanitarian situation in the enclave.

In a statement, Hamas highlighted the lack of necessary equipment to protect people against severe cold in Gaza’s refugee camps, Al-Alam reported.

It said more Palestinians die in the Gaza Strip every day as a result of the Israeli regime’s attacks, collapse of semi-destroyed buildings, harsh weather, and the regime’s prevention of the entry of much needed humanitarian aid.

Hamas called on mediating parties to exert pressure on the Zionist regime to stop impeding the arrival of aid in Gaza.

Over the past two days, Gaza experienced a devastating loss of life as 24 Palestinians were killed due to heavy rainfall and the destruction of homes and a significant number of tents, according to the Gaza government information office.

UNICEF also reported that over 100 Palestinian children have been martyred in Gaza since the ceasefire commenced, with some casualties attributed to Israeli drone strikes.

The Israeli regime initiated its military campaign against the Gaza Strip in October 2023, killing more than 70,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children.

The Israeli invasion of Gaza, backed by the United States, has also resulted in extensive destruction, with an estimated 90% of the Strip's infrastructure obliterated.

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