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UNICEF says one child killed per day in Gaza since ‘ceasefire’
Published 8 August 2026 · world
UNICEF reports that at least 300 children have been killed in Gaza in the 300 days since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire began in October, averaging one
UNICEF reports that at least 300 children have been killed in Gaza in the 300 days since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire began in October, averaging one child death daily.
The agency says the truce has failed to protect the Strip's most vulnerable, with continued Israeli attacks leaving families like that of nine-year-old Tala Abu Matar, killed in her mother's arms, struggling with grief and trauma.
Al Jazeera's Moath al-Kahlout reports from Gaza’s Deir el-Balah, Palestine. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: August 9, 2026 • 3:51 AM IST · Updated: August 9, 2026 • 4:39 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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UNICEF reports that at least 300 children have been killed in Gaza in the 300 days since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire began in October, averaging one child death daily.
The agency says the truce has failed to protect the Strip's most vulnerable, with continued Israeli attacks leaving families like that of nine-year-old Tala Abu Matar, killed in her mother's arms, struggling with grief and trauma.
Al Jazeera's Moath al-Kahlout reports from Gaza’s Deir el-Balah, Palestine.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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