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UNICEF Reports 18,000 Children Dead Amid Gaza Crisis

8/3/2025

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A chilling video from Hamas features Israeli soldier Evyatar David, visibly suffering from severe malnutrition, as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens. Israeli officials are voicing strong criticism of the government's response, while UNICEF reveals a staggering toll: over 18,000 children have lost their lives, with more than 320,000 now facing acute malnutrition.

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A chilling video from Hamas features Israeli soldier Evyatar David, visibly suffering from severe malnutrition, as the humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens. Israeli officials are voicing strong criticism of the government's response, while UNICEF reveals a staggering toll: over 18,000 children have lost their lives, with more than 320,000 now facing acute malnutrition.