‘Between pain and fear’: Gaza children bear cost of ongoing Israeli attacks
Summary
A seven-year-old girl named Hala survived an Israeli attack on her home in Gaza that killed her parents and two siblings. Thousands of Gaza children have lost parents or been injured in ongoing violence since October 2023, with many needing urgent medical and psychological care.Key Facts
- Seven-year-old Hala was badly injured in an Israeli attack on her Gaza home that killed her immediate family.
- Hala is in al-Shifa Hospital and requires urgent medical treatment abroad to prevent further damage.
- Since the war began in October 2023, about 17,000 children in Gaza have lost parents or primary caregivers.
- Over 21,000 Palestinian children have died and 44,500 have been wounded during the conflict, according to UNICEF.
- Despite a declared ceasefire in October 2023, Israel continues nearly daily attacks that have killed more than 1,000 Palestinians.
- Around one child per day was killed during the first three months of the ceasefire, with many more wounded.
- Many children in Gaza have permanent disabilities, including amputations caused by attacks.
- Psychologists warn that orphaned children face serious mental health risks like trauma and loss of family identity.
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