Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 01:48am on 01 Nov 2023,Wednesday International
The United Nations has declared the Gaza Strip a "graveyard for thousands of children" as Israel intensifies its air and ground assaults, targeting houses and hospitals. The conflict, triggered by Hamas' surprise offensive on October 7, has claimed over 8,500 Palestinian lives, predominantly children and women, with 3,450 children reported killed. UNICEF called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, emphasizing the urgent need for access to water, food, medical supplies, and fuel. Gaza's dire situation includes critical water shortages, escalating trauma, and limited mental health support, with almost 70% of recent Palestinian casualties being children and women.
