Israel-Hamas war: ‘420 children killed or injured every day’, UNICEF spokesperson says
By France24
01 November 2023 |
3:10 am
UNICEF spokesperson Toby Fricker says that the number translates to “420 children being killed or injured every day” and that an immediate humanitarian ceasefire is needed to provide access to life-saving supplies.
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