UNICEF: At least 67 children have been killed in Gaza since the start of the ceasefire
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced that at least 67 children were martyred in incidents related to the war in the Gaza Strip, since the start of the ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian factions.
The organization said that the continued sporadic violence, unexploded ordnance, and collapses resulting from the widespread destruction in the Strip threaten the lives of children daily, despite the entry into force of the agreement. Implementation.
UNICEF confirmed that most of the victims fell as a result of explosions of remnants of war, or during civilians’ attempts to return to their destroyed homes in search of their belongings, stressing that children are still paying “the highest price.” For war.
The organization warned that the highly dangerous environment in Gaza makes it difficult to protect children, calling for ensuring the facilitation of relief operations and the urgent removal of unexploded ordnance, and providing the necessary conditions for families to return to their areas safely.
UNICEF said that these numbers “reflect the extent of the continuing danger that children face.” Even in light of the ceasefire, it reiterated its demand for “a permanent solution that guarantees the protection of civilians and the right of children to life and safety.”
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