UNICEF: Escalating Israeli military offensive in Gaza City has devastating consequences for children

GAZA, Sept. 14 (YPA) – The escalating military offensive in Gaza City is having devastating consequences for over 450,000 children, already traumatized and exhausted by nearly two years of unrelenting war, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Edouard Beigbeder said in a statement.

Edouard Beigbeder confirmed that “The use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas like in Gaza City leads to devastating, compounding harms – killing and maiming of civilians, including children, destruction of homes, schools and vital water systems – running the risk of effectively rendering the city uninhabitable.”

“Over 10,000 children have been diagnosed with acute malnutrition in the past two months alone. If disconnected from their treatment, there is a high risk some of the 2,400 children currently being treated for severe acute malnutrition in the area could starve to death,” he added.

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