Over 800 infants under one year old have been killed in Gaza since the start of Israel’s military campaign in October 2023, as reported by the Palestinian Media Centre. Tragically, at least 180 children were born and subsequently martyred during the war, highlighting the unimaginable loss of life among the youngest and most vulnerable.

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) recently emphasized the urgency of the crisis, stating, “One child gets killed every hour. These are not numbers. These are lives cut short. Killing children cannot be justified.” This harrowing reality underscores the magnitude of the violence faced by Gaza’s civilian population.

According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, the total number of Palestinian deaths since the war began on October 7, 2023, has surpassed 45,541. Among them, over 17,000 were children. These statistics shed light on the devastating impact of the ongoing conflict, which continues to inflict unprecedented suffering on Palestinian families.