More than 100 children have been killed in the Gaza Strip since a ceasefire took effect in early October 2025, the United Nations children’s agency UNICEF said on Tuesday, warning that life remains highly dangerous for civilians despite the truce.
In a briefing from Geneva, UNICEF spokesperson James Elder said the figure — roughly one child killed per day since the ceasefire — underscores ongoing violence. He noted that many deaths resulted from airstrikes, drone attacks, tank fire, and live ammunition, and that the actual toll is likely higher due to incomplete reporting.
“Life in Gaza remains suffocating,” Elder said, emphasizing that the apparent lull in hostilities must not obscure the humanitarian crisis facing children and families across the territory. He called for full humanitarian access and protection for civilians to prevent further casualties.
The report also highlights the broader vulnerability of Gaza’s children, who continue to suffer from harsh living conditions. Aid agencies have documented deaths from hypothermia, inadequate shelter, and limited access to food, water, and medical care.
Despite the ceasefire, families in Gaza remain at risk from sporadic violence and the effects of a prolonged blockade, which restricts the delivery of essential humanitarian aid. UNICEF and other agencies continue to urge the international community to ensure unimpeded access for emergency relief.
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