Gaza Conflict Leaves 21,000 Children Missing, 15,000 Dead
Humanitarian groups report thousands of unaccompanied children amidst ongoing violence and destruction.
- Save the Children estimates 21,000 children are missing, with 4,000 possibly buried under rubble.
- Nearly 15,000 children have been killed since the conflict began in October 2023, according to the UN.
- Many children are separated from their families, facing severe malnutrition and unsafe conditions.
- Children in Gaza face grave risks, including detention, displacement, and lack of medical care.
- Calls for independent investigations and accountability for the humanitarian crisis are growing.