UNICEF: Gaza has become a “graveyard” for children

Gaza has become a “graveyard” for children with thousands
now killed under Israeli bombardment, while more than a million face dire
shortages of essentials and a lifetime of trauma ahead. UN Children’s Fund
(UNICEF) spokesperson James Elder said this at a press briefing in Geneva.

As Elder states, more than 3,450 children have been killed
in Gaza according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. He called for an immediate
humanitarian ceasefire and opening of all access points for sustained entry of
humanitarian aid.

“If we had a ceasefire for 72 hours, this would mean a
thousand children would be safe again for this time,” the UNICEF spokesperson said.
Infant deaths due to dehydration are “a growing threat” in the enclave as Gaza’s
water production is at five per cent of the required volume due to
non-functioning desalination plants which are either damaged or lack fuel.