UNRWA condemns killing of Palestinian children in Gaza

Palestine

Published: 2021-05-12 20:47

Last Updated: 2024-03-26 00:48


UNRWA condemns killing of Palestinian children in Gaza
UNRWA condemns killing of Palestinian children in Gaza

Wednesday, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) condemned in the strongest terms, the killing of Palestinian children near Beit Hanoun camp in the Gaza Strip Monday.

In statements, the agency affirmed its deep concern about the impact of the current escalation of violence on the lives and future of children.

In the statement, UNRWA indicated that international law stipulates the need to protect children in places of conflict. "We reiterate the call for all parties to exercise restraint and respect their obligations under international law."

Notably, only children from Gaza were killed during Israeli Occupation airstrikes.

As of Wednesday evening (6pm), 14 children were killed in the Gaza Strip.


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