UNICEF says one child killed per day in Gaza since October 2025 ceasefire
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At least 300 children have been killed in Gaza since a ceasefire was announced on October 10, 2025, UNICEF said Thursday, averaging one child per day. Hundreds more have been wounded, and the UN agency pressed parties to a US-led peace plan to translate pledges into action. Families are sheltering in a third of the enclave amid rubble and untreated waste.
The UNICEF Statement
UNICEF regional director Edouard Beigbeder said a ceasefire that leaves one child dead each day is failing children. The agency reported that at least 300 children have been killed and hundreds wounded since the ceasefire began. It called the situation unacceptable and urged implementation of the US-led peace plan.
Humanitarian Conditions
Families are confined to about a third of Gaza, sheltering among destroyed buildings and uncleared waste. Children face acute malnutrition, disease, unsafe water, and damaged sanitation. A shortage of incubators has left some premature newborns sharing machines.
Lost Childhood
UNICEF says more than 58,000 children have lost one or both parents, and over a million require protection and psychosocial support. Many children now spend days fetching water and gathering firewood instead of playing. A May assessment found young children lack safe environments for early development.
What's Next
The US-led peace plan remains under discussion, with UNICEF welcoming recent announcements but stressing the need for action. It remains unclear whether the pledges will translate into improved conditions for Gaza’s children.
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UNICEF says one child killed per day in Gaza since October 2025 ceasefire
