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Report: Israeli Assault on Gaza Has Left 19,000 Children Orphaned

HeadlineApr 17, 2024

The official death toll in Gaza is nearing 34,000, including over 14,000 children and 10,000 women. A new report by U.N. Women finds that Israel’s assault on Gaza has left more than 19,000 children orphaned. Earlier today, Israel struck a playground and busy market in the Maghazi refugee camp.

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