UNICEF reports 300 children killed in Gaza since October 2025 ceasefire

The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reported that at least 300 children have been killed in Gaza in the 300 days since a ceasefire agreement was announced in October 2025, averaging one child per day. Civilians in Gaza continue to face intense military strikes, shelling, gunfire, and naval fire from Israel. The UN and humanitarian partners are working to scale up assistance amidst difficult conditions, including overcrowded shelters and limited access to safe water and health services.