West Bank children deaths in 12 weeks more than double the whole of 2022: UNICEF
Providing a detailed statistics of the casualties of children, the UNICEF said the year 2023 has been the deadliest for the Palestinians in the occupied West Bank including East Jerusalem. Read More
Amman: UNICEF, the UN arm that works for children’s rights around the world, said the number of children killed by the Israeli Occupation Army in the Occupied West Bank in the past 12 weeks is at unprecedented level.
Providing a detailed statistics of the casualties of children, the UNICEF said the year 2023 has been the deadliest for the Palestinians in the occupied West Bank including East Jerusalem.
“This year has been the deadliest year on record for children in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, with conflict-related violence reaching unprecedented levels”, the UNICEF said in a report released Friday.
“83 children have been killed in the past twelve weeks – more than double the number of children killed in all of 2022, amid increased military and law enforcement operations”, it added.
“More than 576 have been injured and others have reportedly been detained”, the children's rights body said, adding, “The West Bank has been heavily affected by movement and access restrictions.”
The UN child rights body further said that children in the occupied West Bank are living in constant fear and are experiencing a worst nightmare.
“As the world watches on in horror at the situation in the Gaza Strip, children in the West Bank are experiencing a nightmare of their own. Living with a near-constant feeling of fear and grief is, sadly, all too common for children affected”, the UNICEF said.
“Many children report that fear has become a part of their daily life, with many scared even walking to school or playing outside due to the threat of shootings and other conflict-related violence. UNICEF is extremely concerned about the right of children in the West Bank including East Jerusalem to safety and protection, and their inherent right to life”, it added.
Asserting that grave violations against children, in particular killing and maiming, are unacceptable, UNICEF urged the parties involved to abide by their obligations under international human rights law and to protect children from conflict-related violence and protect their most basic right simply to be alive.
“Children should never be the target of violence, no matter who or where they are. An end to recurring violence is the best way to ensure children can grow up in peace and safety”, the UNICEF said.
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