On the 16th local time, Hamas spokesman Qasim issued a statement saying that the combination of bad weather and the ongoing blockade caused tents and shelter centers in the Gaza Strip to be flooded, children died due to the cold, and the Gaza Strip is facing a serious humanitarian crisis. Qasim pointed out that since the Israeli military only allowed less than 10% of the agreed amount of fuel into Gaza, and the lack of heating equipment in Gaza, the sudden drop in temperature made the situation more difficult for residents. Existing resettlement materials are far insufficient, and tents are unable to withstand bad weather, which may cause more casualties in the future.

On the 16th local time, Hamas spokesman Qasim issued a statement saying that the combination of bad weather and the ongoing blockade caused tents and shelter centers in the Gaza Strip to be flooded, children died due to the cold, and the Gaza Strip is facing a serious humanitarian crisis. Qasim pointed out that since the Israeli military only allowed less than 10% of the agreed amount of fuel into Gaza, and the lack of heating equipment in Gaza, the sudden drop in temperature made the situation more difficult for residents. Existing resettlement materials are far insufficient, and tents are unable to withstand bad weather, which may cause more casualties in the future.