Nearly 40,000 children killed or injured in Gaza conflict

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The United Nations estimates that nearly 40,000 children have been killed or injured in Gaza since the conflict with Israel began 18 months ago. Nimer Sadi al-Nimer, a boy who was shot five times by the Israeli military while gathering food, was recently reconnected with by NPR producer Anas Baba. NPR correspondent Rob Schmitz discussed Nimer's experiences over the past year, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by children in Gaza.


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