On Thursday, torrential rain lashed the Gaza Strip, bringing devastating floods that submerged hundreds of tents sheltering families displaced by years of conflict. Tragically, a baby girl succumbed to the freezing conditions, according to health officials.

Eight-month-old Rahaf Abu Jazar died from exposure after her family's tent was overtaken by water in Khan Younis. Her grieving mother, Hejar, recounted the heartbreaking scene and her daughter's sudden demise to Reuters, expressing her profound sorrow and helplessness.

Local authorities are struggling to manage the deluge due to fuel shortages and equipment lost to the war. Efforts are further hindered by shortages of essential aid and infrastructure damage. Both U.N. and local officials stress that prompt humanitarian aid and shelter

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