Freezing temperatures and a lack of basic supplies in Gaza are threatening lives amid Israel's ongoing assault on the enclave, according to a United Nations official. Babies and infants are succumbing to the cold due to the region's harsh winter weather and inadequate shelter. Winter supplies have been stuck in the region for months waiting for approval to get into Gaza. The World Food Program has also highlighted the worsening hunger crisis in Gaza, stating that it has only managed to deliver about a third of the required food. UN agencies are urging swift international action to address the urgent needs of Gaza's vulnerable population.