GENEVA — The World Health Organization (WHO) has disclosed alarming statistics regarding child fatalities in the Gaza Strip amid ongoing hostilities.
According to Philippines News Agency, the WHO on Tuesday, an estimated 160 children are being killed daily due to the conflict. Christian Lindmeier, a WHO official, presented these figures at a UN briefing in Geneva, sourced from data provided by the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The report comes as the Gaza Strip endures bombardment following an offensive by Hamas that began on October 7. A significant Palestinian casualty toll has been reported, with a specific emphasis on the impact on children and women. The Israeli casualties have also been substantial, According to Philippines News Agency, official records. The United Nations has responded with urgent calls for a humanitarian pause to address the growing crisis, emphasizing the devastating consequences for the youngest and most vulnerable population in the region.