March 13, 2024 02:57 am | Updated 07:49 am IST - GenevaMore children have been reported killed in the war raging in Gaza than in four years of conflict around the world, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said on March 12. The number of children reported killed in just over 4 months in #Gaza is higher than the number of children killed in 4 years of wars around the world combined," Philippe Lazzarini said on X, formerly Twitter. Also read | Children fall to hunger in Gaza as Israeli siege cuts off suppliesHis post referenced United Nations numbers showing that 12,193 children had been killed in conflicts worldwide between 2019 and 2022. "This war is a war on children. Israel's retaliatory bombardment and ground offensive have killed 31,184 Palestinians in Gaza, mostly women and children, according to the territory's health ministry.

Source: The Hindu March 13, 2024 05:18 UTC