Geneva: The United Nations Friday reported that Israel has been responsible for the deaths of 35 Palestinian children every single day in the Gaza Strip. This alarming statistic highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis affecting young lives in the region.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA, James Elder, spokesperson for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), emphasized the gravity of the situation during a press conference in Geneva. Elder stated, “We have been standing by our use of those Ministry of Health’s numbers of children that already show, upwards of 15,000 girls and boys having been killed.”
Elder further elaborated on the shocking figures, noting that this equates to approximately 35 children being killed every single day over a span of 14 months. He also mentioned that a report from The Lancet, a peer-reviewed medical journal, suggests that the actual number of child casualties might be even higher.
The ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip has drawn international attention, with various organizations calling for immediate action to protect the lives of innocent children caught in the conflict. The United Nations’ revelation underscores the urgent need for a resolution to prevent further loss of young lives in the region.