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Rabat – Amidst the ongoing war that the Israel Occupation Forces (IOF) has been raging on Gaza, the death toll of children has surpassed global figures, marking a dire humanitarian crisis, according to the Ministry of Health and the United Nations.
According to figures released by the Ministry of Health in Gaza, over 12,300 children have died between October and the end of February, surpassing the global figures of child casualties in conflicts worldwide over the span of four years.
On his X account (formerly Twitter), Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) expressed deep concern over this alarming statistic, underlining the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict on Gaza’s youngest population.
The comparison drawn by Lazzarini between the death toll in Gaza and global figures sheds light on the disproportionate impact of the IOF aggression on children.
While conflicts worldwide have claimed the lives of 12,193 children between 2019 and 2022, Gaza alone has witnessed a higher toll in just four months.
Lazzarini’s stark assessment labels the situation as a “war against children,” condemning the loss of innocent lives and the erosion of their future.
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As the IOF’s brutal campaign intensifies, the population of Gaza faces not only the horrors of Israeli bombings but also the looming threat of famine. With aid struggling to reach the devastated territory, the international community is urgently seeking to diversify delivery routes to ensure vital assistance reaches those in need.
In the besieged enclave, , the toll of casualties continues to rise exponentially, with over 31,000 people reported dead and more than 73,000 injured, including a staggering number of children.
The dire situation has led to the separation of thousands of children from their parents, while others remain missing. According to UNICEF, The Gaza Strip has become the most perilous place in the world for a child.
As homes and essential infrastructure lie in ruins, 1.7 million people in Gaza — half of whom are women and children —have been displaced.
