James Elder, a spokesperson for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), confirmed that “there is no safe place in Gaza,” noting that “everyone bears responsibility, and the situation today is worse than ever.”
In a post published on the X platform, Elder explained that Gaza City still houses tens of thousands of children, including those who lost limbs as a result of Israeli airstrikes.
He noted that “the children of Gaza are trembling from the impact of the bombing, and the reality imposed on them is harsh and contradictory.”
The UNICEF spokesperson emphasized that “issuing a general evacuation order for civilians does not mean that those who remain will lose their right to protection,” emphasizing that international law guarantees the protection of civilians in all circumstances.
Elder noted that the Al-Mawasi area in Gaza is one of the most densely populated areas in the world and suffers from a severe shortage of basic necessities of life, exacerbating the suffering of the children and families who have sought refuge there.
