The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned of an increase in the number of child deaths in Gaza due to the severe cold and lack of shelter.

This came in a statement issued by UNRWA on Tuesday, regarding the infants who froze to death in Gaza due to the severe cold.

UNRWA said: "Six infants have died from the cold in the past few days, and more may die from the cold and lack of shelter and basic winter supplies."

The agency called on Israel to lift the siege on Gaza and allow the delivery of blankets and winter clothes.

The displaced people inside the tents made of cloth and nylon suffer from harsh living conditions due to the scarcity of basic necessities of life, clothing, bedding and blankets, which worsen with the winter season.