"UN Warns of Catastrophic Death Toll as Gaza's Children Suffer"

The UN has warned of a "catastrophic" situation for children in Gaza, with over 40% of the dead being children and another 1,250 missing and presumed buried under bombed buildings. Hospitals are overcrowded and running out of supplies, leaving little chance of survival for those trapped in rubble. The number of children killed in nearly a month of fighting exceeds the total recorded by the UN for years of conflict in Gaza before that. Pregnant women are giving birth in shelters and homes amid the destruction, and even those in hospitals are at risk due to shortages and worsening sanitation. Israel is facing mounting pressure over civilian suffering, and calls for a ceasefire are being made by regional leaders.