In a flimsy tent by the seashore, a mother and her daughter with special needs endure the unforgiving cold with no blankets, no heating, and no protection. The child requires urgent medical care, but survival itself has become an unbearable struggle. Their pain mirrors that of thousands, trapped in makeshift shelters with little more than thin plastic sheets shielding them from the bitter winter.

A displaced father in Deir al-Balah, sheltering with his seven children, describes their daily torment: “We have nothing to keep us warm—no mattress, no pillows. I’m shivering so much I feel like I might die.” His desperate plea is echoed by others, including a mother who watches helplessly as her child suffers in the freezing conditions.

As Gaza endures its harshest winter storm yet, with fierce winds and relentless rain, already devastated infrastructure collapses further. Tents are torn apart, roads flood, and families are left exposed to the elements. The destruction from Israel’s war has rendered over 160,000 homes uninhabitable, leaving tens of thousands with nowhere to go.

In the face of this relentless suffering, the world remains silent, while Gaza’s displaced cry out for mercy.