UN body urgently appeals for ceasefire; strike in Jenin is at least third use of Israeli air power in West Bank since 7 October
The rate of death and injuries of children in Gaza is “simply staggering,” Unicef’s regional director for the Middle East and North Africa has said, urging both sides to agree to an immediate ceasefire and to allow aid in to the enclave.
Adele Khodr said the number of child casualties were a “growing stain on our collective conscience”, adding:
The killing and maiming of children, abduction of children, attacks on hospitals and schools, and the denial of humanitarian access constitute grave violations of children’s rights.
UNICEF urgently appeals on all parties to agree to a ceasefire, allow humanitarian access and release all hostages. Even wars have rules. Civilians must be protected – children particularly – and all efforts must be made to spare them in all circumstances.
