UNICEF Says 28 Children Die Every Day In Gaza
JAKARTA - The United Nations (UNICEF) Children's Fund says an average of 28 children every day die in the Gaza Strip, Palestine from Israeli attacks that have lasted for more than 660 days and hunger.
"Death from bombing. Death from malnutrition and hunger. Death from lack of vital assistance and services. In Gaza, an average of 28 children die every day," UNICEF tweeted on X.
"Gaza children need food, water, medicine, and protection. More than anything, they need a ceasefire, now," he exclaimed.
It is known that the latest conflict in Gaza broke out after a Palestinian militant group attacked Israel's southern region on October 7, 2023, leaving 1,200 people dead and another 251 held hostage according to Israeli calculations.
Israel responded to this by blocking, airstrikes and military operations in the Gaza Strip region.
Israel and the Palestinian militant group agreed to a ceasefire as well as exchange of hostages and detainees on January 19. At least 20 of the remaining 50 hostages in Gaza are believed to be still alive. The majority of the initial hostages have been released through diplomatic negotiations, although the Israeli military has also released several hostages.
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On March 2, Israel again carried out a total blockade against Gaza on the pretext of pressuring Palestinian militant groups to agree on a ceasefire proposed by the United States and a exchange of hostages. Over the end of the ceasefire agreement, Israel resumed military operations in Gaza on March 18.
Meanwhile, medical sources on Tuesday confirmed that Palestinian deaths in Gaza since Israeli aggression in October 2023 had reached 61,020, the majority of women and children, while injuries reached 150,671.