UNICEF: 469 children have been killed as a result of the conflict in Gaza killed

UNICEF: 469 children have been killed as a result of the conflict in Gaza killed

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More than 373 000 children need psychological help

United Nations, August 22. As a result of the ongoing armed conflict in the Gaza Strip, 469 children have been killed and 3 000 were injured, said Thursday the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF).

According to him, over the last two days of the confrontation between the Israeli army and Palestinian militants killed at least nine minors.

“According to the latest data, in Gaza 469 children have been killed. Our experts fear that in the near future this number may increase,” – said at a press conference at the headquarters of the UN head of the UNICEF office in Gaza Pernille Ironside. According to her, in the Palestinian enclave, “there is not one family that would not have felt the pain of losing loved ones or lost their homes.”

UNICEF Representative also expressed serious concern the psychological state of children in the Gaza Strip.

As reported by Ironside, 373 000 of children requires “urgent psychological help.” According to her, today in the Palestinian enclave employs 50 professionals UNICEF, which provide the necessary advice.

According to recent reports, as a result of military operations in Gaza were destroyed 17 000 lodging facilities. As the representative of the UN Children’s Fund, for their recovery may take 18 years. In addition, a long time will be spent on the restoration of civilian infrastructure. According to the organization, as a result of Israeli bombing and shelling were damaged 219 schools and 22 were completely destroyed.

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