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Chilling Pattern: Gaza Children Targeted Amid Violence

8/9/2025

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In Gaza, the Al-Mawasi clinic is treating a 12-year-old boy and five girls, including an 8-year-old, all with gunshot wounds. Raquel Ayora from MSF condemned the violence at aid distribution sites, revealing that 11% of injuries are to the head and neck, suggesting a chilling pattern of intentional targeting.

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In Gaza, the Al-Mawasi clinic is treating a 12-year-old boy and five girls, including an 8-year-old, all with gunshot wounds. Raquel Ayora from MSF condemned the violence at aid distribution sites, revealing that 11% of injuries are to the head and neck, suggesting a chilling pattern of intentional targeting.