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Gaza: 4 Children Killed Every Hour as the Tragedy Escalates

Gaza: 4 Children Killed Every Hour as the Tragedy Escalates

The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics has reported that Israeli forces are killing approximately 4 children every hour in the Gaza Strip. The bureau stated in a release reported by the Palestinian News Agency (Wafa) on Saturday that 43,349 children are living without their parents or without one parent due to the ongoing Israeli attack on Gaza since October 7th. It was noted that among the 33,000 fatalities, over 14,350 are children, making up 44 percent of the total number of casualties. Additionally, UNICEF spokesperson James Elder mentioned that more than 600,000 children in Rafah, southern Gaza, are suffering from hunger and fear and are facing the threat of Israeli attacks.

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