UNICEF: In Gaza, Nearly One-third Of Fatalities Are Children; Massive Destruction Of Homes, Schools And Health Facilities

After three weeks of fighting, the Office of the UN’s Humanitarian Coordinator (OCHA) reports that nearly one-third of those killed in the Gaza Strip - some 340 - were children, and that 1600 more children have been moderately to severely injured. Yesterday was the worst day for fatalities, according to OCHA, with 24 children killed.

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Filed under: Aid / Disasters on January 22nd, 2009