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More than 64,000 children have died or been injured in the Gaza Strip due to attacks by the Israeli army, according to a recent report from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Ricardo Pires, a spokesman for UNICEF, emphasized that approximately 25% of the injured children will suffer life-changing injuries. During a press conference in Geneva, Pires stated that a ceasefire could bring hope that the “slaughter and mutilation of children would finally cease.” He underscored the urgency for all parties in the conflict to ensure the implementation of this agreement to lead toward lasting peace.
Pires warned of the risk of a significant increase in child mortality, especially among newborns and infants, due to a lack of adequate food and nutrition. Winter conditions could be lethal, as many minors do not have shelters or appropriate clothing. Since July, UNICEF has been preparing to deliver clothing and blankets to children in Gaza, as well as assistance devices for thousands of injured minors.
Regarding humanitarian aid, the spokesman assured that the agency has resources ready to enter the region, including wheelchairs and crutches, as well as plans to restore the water supply and sanitation systems. Pires emphasized the importance of a ceasefire facilitating access to food and medical supplies, vital for meeting the basic needs of children.
UNICEF also successfully rescued two children in incubators in Gaza after a 15-hour attempt, although there are still 16 minors in incubators waiting for authorization to be transferred. Juliette Touma, the Communications Officer of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), noted that there are enough vital supplies in Jordan and Egypt to send 6,000 trucks to Gaza, but she lamented the lack of progress in this regard. Touma reiterated the need for UN agencies to carry out their work and emphasized the importance of education for the 660,000 children who have been out of the school system for two years.
The situation in Gaza presents an uncertain future for these children, who, upon the return of peace, will be essential for the reconstruction of a region devastated by war. The international community is watching the situation’s development with concern, hoping that children’s rights will be prioritized in forthcoming decisions.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish
