"CHILDREN IN ARMED CONFLICTS"

Israeli bombardments from air, land, and sea across Gaza have significantly intensified since 4 December 2023 afternoon, alongside intense fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups, in particular in the eastern parts of Gaza City, Jabalia refugee camp, and areas east of Khan Younis. Aldo, due to increased military operations in the West Bank, more than 64 children have been reported killed since 7 October. UNICEF

Children and their families who are currently sheltering in schools and hospitals in the Gaza Strip are suffering from the lack of warm clothes and blankets to survive the winter that has arrived. UNICEF

“The Gaza Strip is once again the most dangerous place in the world to be a child. After seven days of respite from horrific violence, fighting has resumed. More children will surely die as a result,” UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell said in a statement. UNICEF

Joint Stakeout on Gaza by the Ministerial Committee assigned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit.

UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder said that the situation in Gaza is “dire,” with 1.5 million people have lost their homes, and hospitals filled with war-wounded children. He stressed the urgency for a ceasefire and the need for lasting peace. UNIFEED / FILE

Executive Director of UN Women, Sima Sami Bahous welcomed "the news that 50 hostages, all women, and children, will be released in return for the release of 150 Palestinian women and children, and a much-needed humanitarian pause.” UNIFEED

The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.

Press conference by Mr. Michael Ryan, Executive Director of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme (briefing virtually from Geneva) and Mr. Rob Holden, WHO Senior Emergency Officer (briefing from Gaza).

31 babies clinging to life were rescued from Al-Shifa hospital in northern Gaza and relocated to the south of the Strip. UNICEF, working with WHO, UNRWA, OCHA, UNMAS, as part of an interagency UN effort, alongside the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, medical authorities and staff at the hospital conducted the operation during extremely dangerous conditions. UNICEF

Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan.