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In a recent report released on Wednesday, UNICEF said that the fatalities occurred within just eight days, emphasizing that the lack of adequate shelter, compounded by winter weather, poses severe risks to the children in Gaza.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor the children of Gaza, the New Year has brought more death and suffering with at least 74 children reportedly martyred,\u201d\u00a0Executive Director of UNICEF\u00a0Catherine Russell said, calling for an immediate ceasefire to end the violence, according to Press TV.<\/p>\n
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She expressed deep concern over the number of children who have either been killed or have lost loved ones during the tragic beginning of the year.<\/p>\n
Numerous fatalities have occurred during mass casualty events, including nighttime assaults in Gaza City, Khan Yunis, and al-Mawasi, which has been designated a “safe zone.” The most recent attack claimed the lives of five children in al-Mawasi on Tuesday, according to UNICEF.<\/p>\n
The situation is dire, with reports indicating that eight infants and newborns have died from hypothermia since December 26, highlighting the severe risk facing young children who are unable to regulate their body temperature amid the harsh conditions as Israel weaponizes cold against children in the Gaza strip.<\/p>\n
\u201cUNICEF has long warned that inadequate shelter, lack of access to nutrition and healthcare, the dire sanitary situation, and now the winter weather put the lives of all children in Gaza at risk. Newborns and children with medical conditions are especially vulnerable,\u201d Russell emphasized.<\/p>\n
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