UNICEF says Israeli strikes killed four children in Gaza and destroyed aid supplies
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Israeli strikes killed four children aged 2 to 16 in Gaza and destroyed humanitarian supplies, UNICEF reported. A UN partner warehouse was heavily damaged, destroying therapeutic food worth over $770,000 meant for more than 45,000 children, pregnant women and nursing mothers. A water intake and desalination plant in Deir al-Balah serving over 4,000 people was also severely damaged.
Key Facts
- UNICEF reported that four children aged 2 to 16 were killed in separate Israeli strikes in Gaza.
- A UN partner warehouse was heavily damaged, destroying therapeutic food worth over $770,000 intended for more than 45,000 children, pregnant women and nursing mothers.
- A water intake and desalination plant in Deir al-Balah serving over 4,000 people was severely damaged.
- WHO evacuated 106 patients, including 19 children, and 132 companions from Gaza in the past week through Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings.
- Since October 2023, more than 13,000 patients and over 16,000 companions have been evacuated from Gaza, according to WHO.
Child Casualties
UNICEF reported that four children aged 2 to 16 were killed in separate Israeli strikes in Gaza. Last week, five more children aged 8 to 17 suffered gunshot or shrapnel wounds after strikes.
Aid Destruction
A UN partner warehouse was heavily damaged by a nearby strike, destroying therapeutic food supplies worth over $770,000. The supplies were intended for more than 45,000 children, pregnant women and nursing mothers. A water intake and desalination plant in Deir al-Balah serving over 4,000 people was also severely damaged. Water is now being delivered by tanker trucks from other sources.
Medical Evacuations
WHO evacuated 106 patients, including 19 children, and 132 companions from Gaza in the past week through Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings. Thousands of patients still await medical evacuation, according to WHO. Since October 2023, more than 13,000 patients and over 16,000 companions have been evacuated from Gaza.
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UNICEF says Israeli strikes killed four children in Gaza and destroyed aid supplies
