Press Briefing with the UNICEF, OHCHR, OCHA, WHO, WMO.



UN Geneva press briefing chaired by Michele Zaccheo, Chief, UN Radio, TV and Webcast, UN Information Service, Geneva.

Ongoing deadly dangers for children in Gaza 90 days into the ceasefire

From Gaza City, James Elder for United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), presented the latest situation.

More than 100 children have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire of early October — roughly one girl or boy killed every day. Bombings and shootings have slowed but not stopped. Severe restrictions on essentials persist, including medical supplies and fuel.

The ceasefire enabled progress: expanded primary health services, removal of 1,000 tons of solid waste monthly, distribution of nearly one million thermal blankets and winter clothing kits, repairs to water and sewerage networks, and addition of 70+ nutrition facilities. Education remains critical: 130,000 children in temporary learning spaces, but 700,000 still in need of support.

Asked whether the children were killed due to Israeli army attacks, Mr. Elder said most deaths were from military means (airstrikes, drones, tank shells, live ammunition) and noted six children died of hypothermia.

In response to a question on humanitarian access, he stressed that bans on NGOs obstruct lifesaving aid. He also called for more pressure to allow international journalists into Gaza.

Replying to a question on medical evacuation, Mr. Elder said over 4,000 people require evacuation, including 2,000 children, but approvals remain blocked; WHO later explained the process is extremely slow and often lethal.

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