Khan Younis, Gaza Strip – Eman Abu al-Khair, 34, mourns the loss of her 14-day-old son, Mohammed, who died from hypothermia amidst the harsh living conditions in Gaza. After being displaced, the family struggled to keep him warm in a tent during extreme cold, and despite rushing him to the hospital, he succumbed to the elements. His death marks the fourth child to die from cold-related issues in Gaza this month, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis. Eman reflects on the joy of his birth and the unbearable grief of losing him so soon, questioning the fate of children in such circumstances.
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