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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 3:16 AM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 6:11 PM ET
UNICEF says more than 340 children killed in Gaza
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UNICEF said more than 340 children have reportedly been killed and hundreds injured in Gaza since a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel was announced. Spokesperson Ricardo Pires told reporters in Geneva that children still face grave risks despite the truce. UNICEF also said seven children were reported killed in Gaza over the preceding two weeks.
WHO: The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF), including spokesperson Ricardo Pires
WHAT: UNICEF said more than 340 children have reportedly been killed and hundreds injured in Gaza since the ceasefire was announced.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 2:58 AM ET
WHERE: Gaza, Palestine
WHY: UNICEF said children continue to face grave risks despite the ceasefire; it did not specify what caused the reported deaths.
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