Israel-Hamas war/ More children were killed in Gaza than in all the world's conflict zones last year

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Israel-Hamas war/ More children were killed in Gaza than in all the world's

More children are reported killed in Gaza in three weeks than in all the world's conflict zones in each of the past three years, according to Save the Children.

The Hamas-led Gaza Health Ministry reported that 3,324 children were killed in the territory by Israeli airstrikes since October 7. Another 33 children were killed in the West Bank, while Israel's health ministry said 29 children were killed in Israel, Sky News reports.

Across conflict zones in more than 20 countries, 2,674 children were killed in 2020; 2,515 in 2021; and 2,985 in 2022, Save the Children said.

"The numbers are shocking, and with the violence not only continuing but escalating in Gaza now, many more children remain at grave risk."

Among other things, Save the Children warned that Israel's expanded ground operations will bring more deaths and called for a ceasefire.

"The international community must put people before politics, every day spent arguing is leaving children dead and injured," said Save the Children's director for the Palestinian territories, Jason Lee.

"Children must be protected at all times, especially when they seek safety in schools and hospitals."


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