UN humanitarians warn strikes in Gaza killing children, damaging aid, infrastructure
Summary
UN humanitarians have warned that strikes in Gaza are killing civilians, including children, while damaging aid supplies and critical infrastructure. The attacks have also disrupted evacuations and humanitarian access as thousands of patients still await medical treatment.
Key Points
- UNICEF said four children aged 2 to 16 were reportedly killed over five days, and five others suffered life-changing injuries in attacks in Gaza.
- More than $770,000 worth of UNICEF nutrition supplies and a humanitarian partner’s warehouse were destroyed or heavily damaged.
- A UNICEF-supported water well and desalination facility in Deir al-Balah was severely damaged, forcing partners to truck in water from other sources.
- WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said 106 patients, including 19 children, were evacuated last week, but thousands still need medical evacuation.
