Statement by Adele Khodr, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa

AMMAN, 5 August 2022 ¨C?¡°Ala¡¯a, a five-year-old Palestinian girl was killed, and at least one boy was injured in the Gaza Strip in an escalation of violence earlier today.

¡°Last year, 67 children were killed in the Gaza Strip during the 11-day wave of violence and two children were killed in Israel.

¡°Children have witnessed far too much, for far too long. Many have known nothing but violence, conflict and war. Most live with the long-term psychosocial impact?on their mental health.

¡°Conflict has a profound and long-lasting impact on all children. All sides should do everything possible to prevent further violence. Another conflict will only bring more suffering and more grief. A long-lasting solution to this conflict is required.¡±


Document Type: Press Release
Document Sources: United Nations Childrens Fund (Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµICEF)
Subject: Armed conflict, Casualties, Children, Gaza Strip, Violence
Publication Date: 05/08/2022
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