Every day, humanitarian groups in Gaza find unaccompanied children with no safe place to go.
Save the Children estimates that over 20,000 children are missing in Gaza, with an additional 15,000 children killed during Israel’s campaign of extermination. UNICEF reported that at least 17,000 children are unaccompanied or separated from their families, and thousands are buried under the rubble, with 4,000 being children.
Amidst Israel’s ongoing violence, children are continuously stranded and separated from their families, facing death at every corner. Thousands of children have been orphaned and traumatized, with many facing horrific conditions in unknown locations. The situation is dire, with no safe facilities for children in Gaza.
Humanitarian groups emphasize that Israel’s destruction of infrastructure and communication systems further exacerbates the crisis, leaving children vulnerable and alone. The ongoing assault on Gaza has led to widespread malnutrition and medical emergencies among children, with the right to life no longer guaranteed in the region.
It’s a war against children, with Israel targeting the most vulnerable population and aiming to kill their hope. The international community must act urgently to protect the innocent lives caught in the crossfire of this conflict.