Jan 25, 2025 · The war in Gaza has been devastating for children. According to U.N. agencies, more than 13,000 have been killed, an estimated 25,000 injured, and at least 25,000 hospitalized for malnutrition.

UNICEF has warned that the war has become a war on children, as in late December 2023 minors were estimated to account for 40% of those killed in Gaza, comparative to past conflicts were minors would be about 20%.

13 hours ago · A mother grieves as her sons, whom she had struggled to keep alive in the war, were killed during a truce that remains marred by violence. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit ...

War Child are calling on the UK Government to do all it can to secure lasting peace for the children of Gaza. War Child shares first study of psychological impact of war on vulnerable children in Gaza.

1 day ago · Israeli forces launch more attacks on Gaza, killing at least two children in Gaza City and Beit Lahiya, as Israel’s total blockade on all aid into the Strip enters its 13th day.

2 days ago · An Israeli drone strike on Gaza City’s Shujayea neighbourhood has killed a child, as negotiations continue in Doha over the fate of the ceasefire, with the US proposing a 60-day extension for ...

13 hours ago · In a statement on Saturday, UNICEF said fast-spreading malnutrition among children in Gaza is reaching “devastating and unprecedented levels” due to the deep effects of Israel’s war and ...

Dec 11, 2024 · The needs assessment study - which interviewed over 500 children, parents and caregivers, from families where at least one child is disabled, injured or unaccompanied - shows that over a year of displacement, loss, and relentless bombing have left the most vulnerable children in Gaza seriously psychologically traumatised, with their families on ...

Apr 29, 2024 · Children have been killed in Gaza at a faster rate than any other conflict of the last 25 years. According to the UN, Israeli airstrikes killed more children in four months of the current violence than were killed in all conflicts around the world in the previous four years.

Jan 15, 2025 · The 1 million children in Gaza will require intense mental health support to rebuild their lives, warns War Child, despite the long-overdue ceasefire agreement which will come into effect this Sunday, 19 January 2025.