UN reports Gaza as deadliest place for children with over 11,300 fatalities
Summary: The United Nations reports that Gaza is now the deadliest place for children, with 11,300 child fatalities recorded from October 2023 to August 2024. About 30% of these children were under five years old.
Ongoing Israeli attacks and a lack of aid have led to high rates of child malnutrition and violence exposure. Currently, 83% of necessary food aid cannot reach Gaza, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
Over 25,000 children have lost a parent or become orphans in the past year. Many children are also suffering severe injuries or disabilities. The conflict has left 1.2 million children without access to education.
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