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09 November 2026

Three children killed as heavy rains batter displaced families in Gaza – UNICEF

Nearly 1 million displaced people live in flood-exposed areas, including 400,000 at extremely high risk, almost half of them children.
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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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