UNICEF Reports 300 Children Killed Since Gaza Ceasefire
UNICEF reports at least 300 children have died in Gaza since an October 2025 ceasefire while the Israel Defense Forces maintain proactive military operations.
The United Nations Children's Fund reported Thursday that at least 300 children have been killed in Gaza in the roughly 300 days following the October 2025 ceasefire agreement between Hamas and the Israel Defense Forces. Regional Director Edouard Beigbeder stated that a truce resulting in an average of one child dead every day is failing children.
Humanitarian conditions remain dire, with families confined to one-third of the Gaza Strip. These populations face acute malnutrition, disease, and critical shortages of medical equipment, including neonatal incubators. While UNICEF welcomed a new United States-led peace plan as a potential step toward ending hostilities, military activity continues.
The Israel Defense Forces maintain a proactive operational stance in the enclave. Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir stated the military will continue to operate to remove threats and pursue those responsible for the October 7 attacks.
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