According to the United Nations, the Gaza Strip has become a devastating place for children, with thousands losing their lives and the risk of more dying from dehydration due to Israel’s ongoing attacks on the besieged territory. Israeli forces have escalated their air and ground assaults, targeting buildings and hospitals. Since the surprise offensive by Hamas on October 7, which resulted in the deaths of 1,400 Israelis, over 8,500 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have been killed, as reported by Gaza’s health ministry. UNICEF spokesperson James Elder expressed deep concerns about the number of children killed, which now exceeds 3,450 and continues to rise daily. Catherine Russell, the executive director of UNICEF, added that at least 6,300 children have been injured in the attacks. On average, 420 Palestinian children are killed or injured each day in Gaza. UNICEF has urgently called for a humanitarian ceasefire and the immediate opening of access crossings to deliver essential aid. Elder warned that the situation could further deteriorate if no action is taken, leading to an even greater tragedy for innocent children. Additionally, the Israeli blockade has deprived Gaza of fuel, electricity, and water supplies, exacerbating the suffering of the 2.3 million Palestinians living there. The lack of water poses a critical crisis, with more than one million children facing dehydration. Moreover, the psychological trauma inflicted on children during the conflict will have long-lasting effects on their mental health and well-being. Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general for UNRWA, revealed that almost 70 percent of the Palestinians killed in Gaza in the past three weeks were children and women, surpassing the annual number of child deaths in conflict zones worldwide since 2019. Lazzarini emphasized that there is no safe place in the blockaded territory due to the heavy bombardment by Israeli forces.