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16 October 2026

Childhood defined by struggle for survival in the Gaza Strip

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Global Deputy Spokesperson, Ricardo Pires, to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva
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17 September 2026

UNICEF calls for urgent funding to protect 540,000 children in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank this winter

UNICEF’s winter response, covering October 2026 to March 2027, prioritizes children and families affected by displacement and inadequate shelter, as well as those at risk of flooding, extreme cold and disruptions to essential services.
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11 September 2026

More than 830,000 children return to school across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, amid insecurity and access challenges

At least 224 documented education-related incidents affected more than 20,000 students in the first half of 2026
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24 July 2026

Food security and child nutrition crises persist in Gaza despite fragile gains due to increased humanitarian assistance and commercial traffic

The latest IPC analysis for Gaza reveals both the impact of sustained humanitarian assistance and the scale of the challenges that remain.
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11 June 2026

Deadly violence continues to claim children's lives across Gaza and the West Bank

Statement by UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Edouard Beigbeder
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