Gaza Between Genocide and Siege: An Endless Tragedy
The Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip continue to endure an unprecedented tragedy as a result of the ongoing Zionist genocide that began in October 2023. The aggression has left more than 70,000 martyrs and over 170,000 wounded, the majority of them women and children, in addition to widespread destruction of homes and critical infrastructure, amid a continued siege and the obstruction of humanitarian aid.
The Toll of Blood
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza confirmed that the death toll since October 7, 2023, has reached 70,668 Palestinians, with 171,152 injuries. Since the ceasefire agreement came into effect on October 11, 2025, an additional 394 martyrs and 1,075 injuries have been recorded. Thousands of victims remain trapped under the rubble, as ambulance and civil defense teams are unable to reach them due to massive destruction and building collapses.
Winter Disaster
Civil Defense authorities warned of a worsening humanitarian crisis due to recent low-pressure systems and flooding. Thousands of families have lost their temporary shelters, with tents and displacement camps submerged. Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal reported that dozens of buildings collapsed partially or completely, killing 17 civilians, including children, as a result of structural failures and severe cold.
Basal added that Civil Defense teams, in coordination with the Red Cross, have begun retrieving bodies from collapsed homes using specialized equipment, noting that without accelerated relief and support efforts, recovery operations could take years.
Fragile Living Conditions
The Director of the Government Media Office in Gaza, Ismail Al-Thawabta, stated that the recent weather conditions exposed the extreme fragility of life imposed on displaced Palestinians, particularly those living in worn-out tents and makeshift shelters. He stressed that affected areas lack the most basic humanitarian protections, and that thousands of displaced people are living conditions reminiscent of a continuous Nakba, with their lives directly threatened by the ongoing siege.
Forced Displacement Continues
The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor reported the continued forced displacement in Gaza despite the ceasefire agreement. It explained that the occupying entity is turning the temporary “yellow line” into a permanent boundary, preventing thousands of families from returning to their homes and deepening the tragedy of forced displacement.
Children Are the Most Affected
UNRWA confirmed a continued rise in malnutrition rates among children in Gaza, noting that thousands still require ongoing medical follow-up to stabilize their health. The agency added that recent storms have further undermined children’s daily survival and severely hindered treatment efforts amid a critical shortage of humanitarian resources.
Weather Adds Another Layer of Tragedy
The Ministry of Health announced the death of 12 civilians due to the recent weather conditions, including a two-week-old infant. Thousands of homes and tents were damaged, and structurally unsound buildings collapsed, turning winter into a lethal threat for civilians. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini affirmed that these catastrophic consequences are man-made, resulting from the continued siege and the prevention of aid deliveries.
Daily Violations of the Agreement
The Zionist enemy continues to violate the ceasefire agreement on a daily basis, with more than 813 violations recorded since it came into force on October 11, 2025. These include direct shelling in central Gaza City that injured more than 10 civilians, one of whom is in critical condition—further exacerbating the suffering of the displaced and jeopardizing the continuation of the agreement.
Gaza Stands Firm Despite Genocide and Siege
Gaza continues to stand resilient in the face of genocide, a brutal siege, and deadly winter storms, amid an extremely fragile humanitarian reality, ongoing forced displacement, and the absence of even the most basic necessities of life. This situation underscores that restoring urgent humanitarian support and aid is the only path to alleviating the tragedy and protecting civilians—especially women and children—from a catastrophe that worsens with each passing day.