UN Reports High Civilian Casualties in Gaza Amidst Ongoing Conflict
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The UN reports that around 70% of deaths in Gaza due to Israeli military operations are women and children, highlighting potential violations of international humanitarian law. The UN and WHO warn of worsening humanitarian conditions, including imminent famine in northern Gaza, exacerbated by reduced aid shipments and rising food prices. UNICEF reports frequent attacks on schools, while Israel claims Hamas uses civilian facilities for military purposes. The Israeli government disputes the famine warnings, citing ongoing humanitarian efforts.
- Around 70% of deaths in Gaza are women and children, says UN CNN
- There must be “due reckoning” for horrific violations, possible atrocity crimes in Gaza – UN Human Rights Chief OHCHR
- U.N. decries ‘unprecedented level of killing’ in Gaza; Israel condemns Amsterdam attack The Washington Post
- Gaza women, children are nearly 70% of verified war dead, UN rights office says Reuters
- LIVE: Israeli forces launch new air strikes on Beirut suburbs Al Jazeera English
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