According to the deputy chief of the U.N. children’s agency, Gaza remains the most dangerous place for children, with children there suffering from “horrific conditions.” After a recent visit to the war-ravaged territory, Ted Chaiban expressed concern over the significant decline in living conditions in Gaza. He warned that if the situation continues to deteriorate, it could result in deaths caused by both conflict and the lack of access to food and healthcare.
During his visit, Chaiban met an 11-year-old girl named Sama who had been seriously injured by shrapnel from a bombing. Her spleen was lost, leaving her vulnerable to infections in an area already filled with disease. He also encountered 13-year-old Ibrahim, whose hand had been severely damaged and had to be amputated due to untreated injuries sustained in a shelter collapse.
Chaiban stressed the urgent need to end the “war on children” in Gaza. He cited figures from the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, stating that nearly 25,000 people have lost their lives since October 7th, with women and children accounting for up to 70% of the victims.
It is crucial that immediate action is taken to improve the dire situation faced by children in Gaza. The international community must work together to provide humanitarian aid, ensure access to healthcare, and promote peace and stability in the region.
