The ongoing winter exacerbates the suffering of Gaza’s civilians, particularly the wounded, children, and elderly, with severe humanitarian conditions due to Israel’s restrictions on aid. Nine-year-old Assad al-Madhna, who lost his hand and struggles with injuries, describes the pain of living in cold, damaged shelters. Despite a fragile truce, nearly 1.5 million residents are displaced, facing harsh weather and inadequate resources. International leaders have condemned Israel’s ban on NGOs, urging immediate humanitarian aid to alleviate the crisis as winter storms threaten lives.
