Gaza
Gaza ceasefire kills 300 children in 300 days, UNICEF reports
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At least 300 children in Gaza have been killed during the 300-day ceasefire between Hamas and the Israeli military that began last October, according to UNICEF. The UN Children's Fund released the figures as the suspension of military operations between the two sides continues.
The deaths occurred amid widespread shortages of food, clean water, and medical supplies across the territory. Healthcare facilities have struggled to operate, and malnutrition rates among children have risen sharply since the ceasefire took effect. UNICEF has repeatedly warned of deteriorating conditions for Gaza's youngest residents throughout the period of suspended combat.
