UNICEF: 28 Children Killed Daily in Gaza as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens Amid Ongoing Conflict
In a harrowing report, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stated that an average of 28 children are being killed every day in Gaza, primarily due to bombings, starvation, and a lack of critical humanitarian assistance. The figure—comparable to the size of a typical classroom—represents the catastrophic human cost of the ongoing conflict in the besieged Palestinian territory.
“Death by bombardments. Death by malnutrition and starvation. Death by lack of aid and vital services,” UNICEF posted on X (formerly Twitter). “Gaza’s children need food, water, medicine, and protection. More than anything, they need a ceasefire, NOW.”
According to Al Jazeera, over 18,000 children have been killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel. In total, the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 60,933, with more than 150,000 people injured, making this one of the deadliest conflicts in recent history.
Aid Blockade and Famine Deepen Humanitarian Catastrophe
Since March 2, 2025, Israel has closed most crossings into Gaza, severely restricting the entry of life-saving humanitarian supplies. According to Gaza’s Government Media Office, only 86 aid trucks have been entering daily—just 14% of the minimum 600 trucks needed to meet basic needs such as food, fuel, and medical supplies. The shortage has triggered a devastating famine across Gaza.
UN experts and over 150 humanitarian organisations have urgently appealed for a permanent ceasefire to facilitate aid deliveries and help Gaza’s children and families recover from what many are calling a “lost generation.”
Ongoing Strikes and Civilian Deaths
On Wednesday, at least 83 more people were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, including 58 individuals who were reportedly seeking aid. In response to the mounting civilian toll, the Palestinian Civil Defence has made an urgent appeal to the UN and other international organisations for fuel and equipment to rescue the wounded and retrieve bodies from the rubble.
The Israeli army acknowledged that six countries have recently airdropped 110 aid packages into Gaza. Since July 27, a total of 785 packages have been delivered by air—still a fraction of what is urgently needed on the ground.
Military Escalation and Political Uncertainty
As humanitarian conditions worsen, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly met with top security officials to review military strategies, including the option of a full occupation of Gaza. The discussions come amidst growing international pressure to halt the conflict and protect civilians.
Despite mounting global appeals, a durable ceasefire remains elusive. Meanwhile, Gaza’s children—symbolizing both the tragedy and hope of a battered region—continue to bear the brunt of a war they did not start.
Call for Global Action
Human rights advocates warn that Gaza is facing a generational trauma, and that the world must act now to prevent further loss of innocent lives. UNICEF and other agencies reiterate that no child should die from hunger, bombing, or lack of medicine.
“The children of Gaza are not statistics. They are sons and daughters, students and dreamers. What they need most now is peace,” said a UN spokesperson.
As the crisis deepens, the global community is being urged to move beyond statements and deliver real, coordinated humanitarian relief and diplomatic action—before it is too late.
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