Child mortality in the Gaza Strip continues to rise, with 37 children killed since the beginning of this year. This figure reflects similar levels to the killings of women and the elderly since October 2023.
According to local reports, since October 10—the date the truce in Gaza began—576 deaths have been recorded, including more than 115 women and children.
Various sources, including local authorities and humanitarian organizations, warn that the actual number could be even higher. Many bodies remain under rubble or in inaccessible areas due to constant attacks, preventing rescue teams from counting the total number of victims.
Adding to the violence is the restriction of humanitarian aid. Israel has imposed severe obstacles at border crossings, hindering the entry of medical supplies, food, and other essential resources for the population.
In this context, UNICEF spokesperson James Elder stated: “When it has prohibited key organizations from delivering aid and bearing witness, as well as denying access to foreign journalists, does it think that restricting scrutiny of children’s suffering will limit the consequences?”
The military siege has led to the destruction of more than 90 percent of Gaza’s infrastructure, rendering hospitals, homes, and basic services unusable. The devastation has also reached the education system, having a profound impact on children.
According to UNICEF reports, more than 700,000 school-age children have been deprived of formal education, representing a significant loss for the future of the region and a setback in the fundamental right to education.
The combination of violence, blockade, and collapse of essential services reflects a critical situation in Gaza, where the civilian population, especially children, faces extreme conditions of vulnerability.
IMAGE CREDIT: According to UNICEF reports, more than 700,000 school-age children have been deprived of formal education, representing a significant loss for the region’s future and a setback in the fundamental right to education. Photo: UN News/File
[ SOURCE: teleSUR ]
