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Jordan Times
20-04-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Gaza children's lives 'hang in the balance'
'Children's lives hang in the balance. ...the nightmare for children in Gaza is far from over. Without urgent assistance, children will continue to die. It is heartbreaking to witness suffering on a mass scale and with so many children impacted. Children are visibly malnourished, many with disabilities and injuries that will last a lifetime...' Inger Ashing, CEO of Save the Children International said during a recent visit to Gaza. On her part, voicing concern about the killing of children in the Gaza Strip on April 17, Catherine Russell UNICEF Executive Director wrote on X that "Images of children burning while sheltering in makeshift tents should shake us all to our core". The conflict that escalated on 7 October 2023 has caused unprecedented devastating humanitarian consequences for children across the Gaza Strip. After 17 months of war, thousands of children in the Gaza Strip have been facing severe malnutrition, sickness and disease. UN recorded recently that 36 Israeli air attacks between March 18 and April 9 in Gaza that killed only women and children. Ravina Shamdasani, spokeswoman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, highlighted on April 11 'the death, the destruction, the displacement, the denial of access to basic necessities within Gaza and the repeated suggestion that Gazans should leave the territory entirely'. She pointed in particular to the dire effect of Israel's ongoing air attacks on civilians, lamenting that 'a large percentage of fatalities are children and women.' Israel's ongoing blockade on the entry of humanitarian aid has a 'devastating impact' on children in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, on its part, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) warned on April 9. "It is over five weeks since the Israeli-imposed siege suspended the entry of aid and commercial supplies into Gaza," UNRWA said in a statement. 'Safe water, food, shelter, and medical care have become increasingly scarce. The impact on children is devastating.' Since March 2 this year, Israel has closed Gaza's crossings and blocked the entry of essential supplies, including food, water, and medicine, worsening the already deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the enclave. 'In northern Gaza, children are not looking for their toys or pencils, but for water,' UNRWA said. 'They are not going to school, but pushing carts to help fetch something to soothe their thirst.' The Israeli army halted the flow of water from the Israeli company Mekorot to Gaza, effectively cutting off 70 per cent of the enclave's total water supply. On the other hand, Gaza today faces the 'largest orphan crisis' in modern history, a report by the Palestinian statistics agency has said. In a statement on April 3, the eve of Palestinian Children's Day, the agency said over 39,384 children in Gaza have lost one or both parents after 534 days of Israel's assault, which has ravaged the tiny enclave and displaced most of its 2.3 million citizens. The bureau said among them are about 17,000 children who have been deprived of both parents since October 2023, when Israel launched its genocidal offensive. 'These children are living in tragic conditions, with many forced to take refuge in torn tents or destroyed homes, in a near-total absence of social care and psychological support,' the statement by the bureau said. 'The Gaza Strip is suffering from the largest orphan crisis in modern history.' According to the statement, at least 17,954 children have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza, including 274 newborn babies and 876 infants below the age of one year. 'Seventeen children also froze to death in the tents sheltering displaced people, and 52 others died of starvation and systematic malnutrition,' it added. The bureau, warned that 60,000 children are at risk of death due to severe levels of malnutrition and looming famine. Moreover, the extensive damage to water, sanitation and waste management infrastructure, the lack of critical resources to operate and maintain the remaining infrastructure and the resulting poor hygiene conditions are leaving almost the entire population of the Gaza Strip prone to public health risks. Since resuming its offensive in Gaza after the fragile ceasefire that brought few weeks of respite, Israel has sealed vital border crossings – prohibiting the entry of much-needed humanitarian aid, including fuel, and medical supplies into the Strip. However, before the last ceasefire came into effect in January, , Israeli forces kept the border crossings largely shut, turning away thousands of convoys carrying aid supplies. The near collapse of Gaza's public services has triggered a severe health crisis and the destruction of health facilities, coupled with overcrowded and unsanitary conditions, has led to outbreaks of many diseases and acute respiratory infections, putting young children at particular risk. The Israeli army renewed its deadly assault on Gaza on March 18 of and has since killed nearly 1,500 victims, injured 3,700 others, and shattered a ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement in the enclave that was signed last January. More than 51,065 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza in the brutal Israeli onslaught since October 2023, most of them women and children. Violence and grave violations against children, displacement and economic hardship have intensified mental health and protection needs for children across the Gaza Strip. The situation continues to have a devastating impact on the physical and mental well-being of children and their Palestinian communities. Without a cessation of hostilities, increased accessibility and scaled-up humanitarian interventions focusing on saving lives, the conditions of children and their families are expected to worsen. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to escalate attacks on Gaza as efforts are underway to implement US President Donald Trump's plan to displace Palestinians from the enclave. The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants last November for Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its war on the enclave. Nearly every child in Gaza knows what it is to be displaced, their families have been torn apart and their homes destroyed. Children are visibly malnourished, many with disabilities and injuries that will last a lifetime. No child will emerge from the horrors of bombardment without the imprint of trauma. No child should grow up in fear, pain and hunger. Yet, today, no child in Gaza is free from fear, pain and hunger. In fact, they will be considered lucky if they can even survive this war and have the chance to grow up. The only way to stop this suffering is for a lasting and definitive ceasefire. The international community must hold accountable those responsible for the harm inflicted on children and the lives taken. The root causes of repeated violence and the decades-long child rights crisis across the occupied Palestinian territory must be addressed. We are witnessing acts of war in Gaza that show an utter disregard for human life. World leaders must act firmly, urgently and decisively to ensure the basic principles of international humanitarian law are upheld. "All parties to this conflict must respect international humanitarian law. Protect civilians. Facilitate aid. Release hostages. Renew a ceasefire," Catherine Russell stressed. Najla M. Shahwan is a Palestinian author, researcher and freelance journalist
See - Sada Elbalad
06-04-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Palestinian Foreign Ministry: The World Fails Palestinian Children
Amir Hagag The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the world has failed Palestinian children and remained silent in defending them and confronting the brutal Israeli occupation. Palestinian children face the most serious violations and crimes. In a statement marking Palestinian Children's Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the colonial occupation has robbed children of their childhood and prevented them from exercising their most basic legal rights, like children around the world. According to UN reports, 15 children in the Gaza Strip suffer permanent disabilities every day as a result of the Israeli occupation forces' use of internationally banned explosive weapons. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that these children face a double catastrophe due to physical and psychological disabilities, the collapse of the health system resulting from the deliberate destruction of hospitals, the targeting of medical personnel, and the denial of entry of medical supplies and prosthetic limbs. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Saba Yemen
05-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Intisaf Organization: Thousands of Palestinian children killed, orphaned in Gaza
Sana'a - Saba: On Palestinian Children's Day (April 5), Intisaf Organization for Women and Children's Rights has released a statement detailing the devastating impact of the ongoing aggression on children in the Gaza Strip. The organization reported that since October 7, 2023, approximately 19,000 children have been killed and around 39,000 have lost one or both parents. Intisaf condemned Israel's violations/aggression against Palestinian children, stating that they are being deprived of their basic rights and childhoods. The organization accused Israeli enemy of violating international conventions and norms. The statement cited staggering figures: over 50,669 deaths, including 19,000 children, 274 infants killed under bombardment, 876 children under one year old killed, 115,225 wounded (69% women and children), and over 11,200 missing (70% children and women). Intisaf alleged that since March 8, 2025, Israeli enemy has been killing and wounding 100 children daily, with surviving children living in fear, hunger, and displacement. The organization criticized the "shameful silence" of the international community, including the UN. The statement highlighted that children comprise 51% of Gaza's population and are disproportionately affected by the aggression. It reported that over 39,384 children have been orphaned, with 17,000 losing both parents. 1 An estimated 1.9 million Palestinians, including many children, have been forcibly displaced. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
05-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
International Organization: Enemy Killed 200 Palestinian Children
New York - Saba: An international organization said that international laws and agreements related to the protection of children have become ink on paper, in light of the ongoing crimes and violations committed by the Zionist enemy against Palestinian children, especially in the Gaza Strip. Ayed Abu Qutaish, Director of the Accountability Program at Defense for Children International, stated in a statement on Saturday that "Palestinian Children's Day this year comes amid unprecedented crimes and violations against Palestinian children." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Al Jazeera
03-04-2025
- General
- Al Jazeera
Gaza faces ‘largest orphan crisis' in modern history, report says
Tens of thousands of Palestinian children have lost their parents since the start of Israel's war on the besieged Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics says. In a statement on Thursday, the eve of Palestinian Children's Day, the agency said 39,384 children in Gaza have lost one or both parents after 534 days of Israel's assault, which has ravaged the tiny enclave and displaced most of its 2.3 million strong population. The bureau said among them are about 17,000 children who have been deprived of both parents since October 2023, when Israel launched its genocidal offensive. 'These children are living in tragic conditions, with many forced to take refuge in torn tents or destroyed homes, in a near-total absence of social care and psychological support,' the statement by the bureau said. 'The Gaza Strip is suffering from the largest orphan crisis in modern history.' According to the statement, at least 17,954 children have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza, including 274 newborn babies and 876 infants below the age of one year. 'Seventeen children also froze to death in the tents sheltering displaced people, and 52 others died of starvation and systematic malnutrition,' it added. The bureau warned that 60,000 children are at risk of death due to severe levels of malnutrition and looming famine. Since resuming its offensive in Gaza after a fragile ceasefire brought a few weeks of respite, Israel has sealed vital border crossings – prohibiting the entry of much-needed humanitarian aid, including flour, fuel, and medical supplies into the Strip. Even before the last ceasefire came into effect in January, lasting for just about two months, Israeli forces kept the border crossings largely shut, turning away thousands of convoys carrying aid supplies. Gaza's Government Media Office has decried the move, saying earlier this week the Israeli government is applying a policy of 'systematic starvation' by halting the entry of aid and flour for an entire month, forcing bakeries to shut down. Children and minors, those below the age of 18, make up about 43 percent of the combined Palestinian population of 5.5 million in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, the bureau said. Since resuming its deadly campaign on March 18, the Israeli army has killed more than 1,160 Palestinians in Gaza. At least 50,523 Palestinians have been killed since October 2023, most of them women and children, according to Gaza's Ministry of Health. The report said that since October 7, Israeli forces detained more than 1,055 children, mostly in the West Bank, in what it said was an 'unprecedented' escalation against Palestinian children. More than 350 remain held in Israeli prison facilities.
