The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), through its regional director for the Middle East and North Africa, Adele Khodr, stated that “the rate of deaths and injuries of children is simply overwhelming” in the Strip. Loop.
The official stated that the situation “is a growing stain on our collective conscience,” giving a balance in which 2.360 infants have died as a result of the Israeli bombings of the enclave since the 7th of this month.
“Even more frightening is the fact that unless tensions are eased and humanitarian aid, including food, water, medical supplies and fuel, is allowed, the daily death toll will continue to rise,” Adele Khodr added.
In his count, he also mentioned that 5.364 minors were injured, also being exposed to “deeply distressing and traumatic experiences, marked by widespread destruction, incessant attacks,” among other aspects.
Increase
The number of people killed as a result of the bombings by the Israeli Defense Forces has increased to 6.546 people, of which 2.704 are children, with 17.400 injured, according to the most recent count released by the Gaza Ministry of Health. , which denounced more intense attacks by the occupation forces in the southern part of the Strip, where 65% of this week's victims were recorded.
On the Israeli side, according to its authorities, there are 1.400 dead, while the Al Mayadeen agency reported that the Army of that country attacked and disabled the Aleppo International Airport, in Syria.
