"UN Chief Warns of Gaza's Child Graveyard as Calls for Ceasefire Grow"

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has warned that Gaza is becoming a "graveyard for children" as the death toll rises and calls for a ceasefire intensify. The month-long assault by Israel on Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza, has resulted in widespread devastation and a humanitarian crisis. The Hamas-controlled health ministry in Gaza reported that over 10,000 people, including more than 4,100 children and 2,600 women, have been killed since the war began. The UN has described conditions in its shelters as "inhumane," with a lack of clean water and sanitation leading to the spread of diseases. The UN Security Council failed to reach a consensus on a draft resolution for an immediate ceasefire, with the US and UK opposing the language calling for it. The UAE announced it will take in 1,000 Palestinian children requiring medical treatment.