Thirty-five children were reported to be among those killed overnight by renewed airstrikes from Israeli forces in Gaza.
Ahmad Alhendawi, Save the Children’s Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe, said:
“These reports are excruciating. This is a third of last night’s death toll. After some weeks of cautious optimism and hopes of rebuilding Gaza, children and families are once again reliving scenes of fear and loss.”
“This cannot become the new normal under a ceasefire. A lasting ceasefire must mean safety, relief, and recovery for children not continued suffering. It must be fully respected and upheld.”
“We are pleading: stop this now. Protect the ceasefire, protect children, and give Gaza’s families a step towards the genuine peace they have been waiting for.”
Against unimaginable odds, the Save the Children team has been working tirelessly to respond to the devastating scale of humanitarian needs in Gaza since the war began and has provided lifesaving support and aid to 1.6 million people in Gaza, over half of whom are children. Save the Children will continue operating in Gaza to provide essential health & nutrition, child protection, education and water & hygiene services.
Kalina Tsang, CEO of Save the Children Hong Kong, said:
“The humanitarian crisis caused by the war has now lasted beyond two years, and critical supplies remain severely limited in Gaza. In the midst of this ongoing humanitarian emergency, our dedicated teams in Gaza and surrounding areas continue to work closely with local partners to deliver essential, life-saving assistance to families in urgent need. We call on all parties to uphold the ceasefire fully and to guarantee safe, unrestricted access for humanitarian aid. It is imperative that relief reaches children and families without delay in alleviating their suffering and saving lives.”
Save the Children Hong Kong calls for the public donation in supporting life-saving aid for children in urgent need. Each contribution enables rapid delivery of essential relief to protect and save lives. Please visit: https://savethechildren.click/gaza-ceasefire-en
