UNICEF says 351 Palestinian children killed since Gaza ceasefire
Eight children reportedly died within six days, prompting renewed demands for investigations, civilian protection and accountability for Israeli attacks
GAZA CITY, Palestine (MNTV) — Israel has killed at least 351 Palestinian children in Gaza since the October 2025 ceasefire took effect, according to UNICEF, underscoring the continuing deadly toll of Israeli military strikes on children despite the agreement intended to halt the fighting.
According to Middle East Monitor, UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa Edward Bagbyder called on Israeli authorities to investigate cases involving children killed or seriously injured in Gaza and take urgent measures to prevent further casualties.
Bagbyder said eight children had been killed and another 20 injured during the six days preceding his statement. The figures highlight the continuing threat to children in a territory where the ceasefire has failed to guarantee their safety.
UNICEF called for transparent and rigorous investigations into the deaths and serious injuries, including cases involving children left permanently disabled. However, the track record shows near-complete immunity to Israeli actions in Palestine for such killings.
Children who survive strikes face further hardships long after the immediate violence. Physical injuries, permanent disabilities, and psychological trauma can require sustained medical treatment and rehabilitation, services that remain difficult to obtain in Gaza.
Bagbyder warned that the collapse of Gaza’s healthcare system due to continuous Israeli onslaught had severely weakened the ability of injured children to receive essential treatment, rehabilitation and psychological support.
Israel’s destruction and disruption of medical services compound the consequences of attacks, leaving survivors with fewer options for recovery.
The scale of child casualties since the ceasefire began also challenges claims that the agreement has brought meaningful protection to Gaza’s civilian population.
The reported deaths and injuries demonstrate the need for effective safeguards, independent scrutiny and accountability for violations.
UNICEF reiterated that children must be protected from violence and that those responsible for unlawful attacks must face accountability.
Its demands place renewed focus on Israel’s obligations to distinguish civilians from combatants and afford children special protection under international humanitarian law.
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