Core Points - The UNICEF Deputy Executive Director, Ted Chaiban, highlighted the unprecedented death rate among children in Gaza and the severe humanitarian crisis, urging immediate international action to prevent widespread famine [3][4] - Since the outbreak of the latest round of large-scale conflict in October 2023, over 18,000 children have died in Gaza, averaging 28 deaths per day [3][4] - Key indicators in Gaza have surpassed famine thresholds, with one-third of the population going days without food and acute malnutrition rates exceeding 16.5% [4] - Over 320,000 infants are facing severe malnutrition threats, emphasizing the urgent need for humanitarian aid [4] - Despite some easing of the blockade, only a small amount of humanitarian supplies has been allowed into Gaza, which is insufficient to meet the overwhelming demand [4] - Chaiban called for the release of more humanitarian and commercial supplies, including food, water, and power generation equipment, to avert a large-scale famine [4] - He stressed the necessity to immediately expand aid efforts to prevent further loss of life among children in Gaza [4]
联合国儿基会：加沙儿童死亡速度“前所未有”
Yang Shi Xin Wen·2025-08-01 17:51