Philippe Lazzarini, head of UNRWA, stated, 'Now, Gaza has the highest number of child amputees per capita in the world - many losing limbs and undergoing surgeries without even anesthesia.' This alarming statistic underscores the dire health crisis in Gaza, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict, where children have borne the brunt of brutal assaults, leaving them physically and emotionally scarred.
According to the World Health Organization, '1 in 4 people injured in Gaza have life-changing injuries that will require long-term care for years to come.' This estimate indicates the extensive physical damage inflicted upon the population, particularly children, highlighting the urgent need for medical support and rehabilitation services that are currently lacking.
The UN Human Rights Office reported that children constitute the largest group of casualties in the conflict, noting that 'children between 0 and 14 years old are the most represented age group among verified deaths.' This statistic calls attention to the targeted violence against the youngest and most vulnerable members of society.
In a separate report, Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor disclosed that 'Israeli forces have killed at least 2,100 babies and toddlers between 0 and 2 years of age in the first 10 months of Israel's genocide.' This devastating figure sheds light on the high mortality rates among infants and small children, raising grave concerns over the humanitarian implications.
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