Israeli Attacks Kill 4 Gaza Children, Destroy $770,000 in Aid Supplies
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Updated · UN News · Aug 28
Israeli Attacks Kill 4 Gaza Children, Destroy $770,000 in Aid Supplies
3 articles · Updated · UN News · Aug 28
Summary
Four children aged 2 to 16 were killed in separate Gaza strikes, UNICEF said, while five other children were reported this week with life-changing injuries from live fire or shrapnel after attacks.
More than $770,000 in UNICEF nutrition supplies meant for 45,000 children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers were destroyed when a partner warehouse was heavily damaged by a nearby strike.
A UNICEF-backed water well and desalination facility in Deir al Balah serving more than 4,000 people was also severely damaged, forcing partners to truck in water from other sources.
About 30 metres from a UN fuel convoy in Rafah, an explosive munition detonated on Thursday, causing no casualties but underscoring OCHA's warning that civilian and humanitarian sites remain at risk despite the October 2025 ceasefire.
WHO said it evacuated 106 patients and 132 companions from Gaza over the past week, but thousands still await medical transfer as UN teams also lack authorization to bring in equipment to clear explosive ordnance.