UNICEF has issued a warning regarding the vulnerable situation of children in Rafah, Gaza, where more than 600,000 children could face further catastrophe. The recent evacuation warnings issued by Israel for people in eastern Rafah have raised concerns about the safety and well-being of the children in the region.
According to UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell, Rafah is now predominantly a city of children who lack safe places to seek refuge within Gaza. The potential escalation of large-scale military operations not only poses a direct threat to children's lives due to violence but also increases the risks of chaos and panic, especially when their physical and mental conditions are already compromised.
