According to a statement by four UN agencies, including the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the ongoing Israeli onslaught on Gaza has had a disproportionate impact on women, children, and newborns. As of November 3rd, the toll reveals that at least 4,100 children, 2,500 women, and 500 elderly individuals have lost their lives, accounting for 70 percent of the total death count.
Additionally, approximately 4,600 displaced women and 380 newborns, who are seeking shelter in UNRWA facilities, are in urgent need of medical attention. The deteriorating conditions in these shelters put them at risk of malnutrition, dehydration, and water-borne diseases.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, recognizing the dire situation, called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, emphasizing the alarming impact on Gaza's children and describing it as a "graveyard for children." The statement highlights the pressing need for humanitarian assistance and intervention to alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable populations in the region.
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