Health worker dies in Gaza due to 'extreme cold', says ministry

A worker at Gaza's European Hospital, al-Hakim Ahmed al-Zaharneh, has died due to "severe" weather conditions, according to a statement from the Palestinian health ministry.

His body was found inside his tent in al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Younis in southern Gaza.

“This tragedy highlights the harsh humanitarian conditions faced by displaced residents in Gaza, as plummeting temperatures and the lack of adequate heating in tents worsen their suffering,” the ministry said.