Hamas carried out the largest attack against Israel in recent years. The Israeli army declared a “state of war alert.” While warm communications continue in the region, United Nations organizations reported that 2,326 women and 3,760 children were killed in the Gaza Strip since October 7, which is equivalent to 67 percent of the total victims.
The United Nations Population Fund, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization, and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) issued a joint statement on developments in Gaza.
The statement stated that the bombing caused major damage to health facilities, and gynecology, neonatal, and children’s services were disrupted due to water and electricity cuts, and limited food and medicine shortages.
The statement stated that there are currently 50,000 pregnant women in Gaza, and with the closure of 14 hospitals and 45 health centers, it has been noted that some women are giving birth in shelters, homes, or among the rubble.
“The life of a newborn depends on cotton thread.”
The statement stated that maternal deaths during pregnancy are expected to increase due to lack of adequate care. Incubators and other medical equipment will not be able to operate,” the warning was issued.
The statement stated that 2,326 women and 3,760 children were killed in the Gaza Strip, which is equivalent to 67 percent of the total victims, and added: “This means that 420 children are killed or injured every day. Some of them are killed or injured.” Among them are babies only a few months old.” The expression was used.
The statement stressed the urgent need for a humanitarian truce to the conflict, and stressed the need to protect civilians, especially children, in accordance with international humanitarian law.