The World Health Organization (WHO) and Gaza authorities lost contact with Abu Safia after the raid, which also involved the forced evacuation of medical staff and patients and the partial shutdown of the already struggling hospital in northern Gaza.
The death toll from "bitter cold and frost waves" among displaced Palestinians living in tents has reached seven and is expected to rise, according to a statement from Gaza’s government media office.
"We have repeatedly warned of the dangers posed by air depressions, winter storms, and frost waves," the statement read.
"These coincide with the tragic reality faced by our Palestinian people, who endure killings, genocide, the destruction of homes and vital infrastructure, as well as displacement and forced eviction."
The statement warned that heavy rains and freezing temperatures are expected to persist in the coming days, posing a severe threat to the lives of displaced individuals. Gaza authorities noted that "dilapidated tents" provide little protection against the harsh conditions.
"We hold the 'Israeli' occupation fully responsible for the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip," the statement added, also blaming the United States, Britain, Germany, and France for their roles in supporting or enabling the ongoing genocide.
The office called for an immediate end to the violence and atrocities.