A United Nations report has revealed that nearly 30 percent of those killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza were children, raising fresh concerns about the humanitarian impact of the conflict.
According to the report, children continued to be affected even after the ceasefire announced in October 2025. The UN described the deliberate targeting of children as a grave violation of international law, warning that such acts could amount to genocide and war crimes.
The report highlighted the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza, where severe shortages of healthcare services, food and basic necessities have created a major health and demographic crisis.
It noted a significant increase in pregnancy losses and complications among expectant mothers due to deteriorating living conditions and limited access to medical care.
Arab media reports cited in the findings showed a sharp decline in Gaza’s birth rate over the past few months. The number of recorded births reportedly fell by 67 percent, from 6,076 births in November 2025 to around 2,000 births in April 2026.
The report warned that the ongoing conflict and humanitarian challenges could have long-term consequences for Gaza’s population and social structure, urging the international community to take immediate steps to protect civilians, particularly children, and ensure access to humanitarian assistance.
