The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) mentioned Thursday that the variety of kids killed within the West Bank has reached unprecedented ranges and their struggling should not fade into the background of the present battle.
“This year has been the deadliest year on record for children in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, with conflict-related violence reaching unprecedented levels,” mentioned UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Adele Khodr.
She famous that “83 children have been killed in the past 12 weeks – more than double the number of children killed in all of 2022, amid increased military and law enforcement operations.”
Khodr additionally mentioned that “more than 576 (children) have been injured and others have reportedly been detained. Furthermore, the West Bank has been heavily affected by movement and access restrictions.”
“As the world watches on in horror on the scenario within the Gaza Strip, kids within the West Bank are experiencing a nightmare of their very own. Living with a near-constant feeling of concern and grief is, sadly, all too frequent for the youngsters affected,” she mentioned.
“The suffering of children in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, must not fade into the background of the current conflict – it is part of it,” she added.
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