disaster
oPt: 1000 days of war: Gaza’s children continue to pay heaviest price
By Plan International at ReliefWeb
· July 3, 2026
· 4 min read
. Despite the ceasefire, children in Gaza and the West Bank continue to pay a heavy price. Today, 3 July, marks 1,000 days since the 7 October 2023 attacks in Israel and the ensuing escalation of war that has devastated lives across Gaza, West Bank and Israel. The human cost has been catastrophic, w
Key takeaway Despite the ceasefire announced in October 2025, children in Gaza and the West Bank continue to pay a heavy price.
Why this matters
The devastating impact of the conflict on children in Gaza and the West Bank highlights the urgent need for sustained humanitarian efforts and long-term investment in rebuilding essential infrastructure, including schools and hospitals. With over 637,000 children cut off from learning and 93 per cent of schools destroyed or damaged, the educational and child protection support system in Gaza lies in ruins. The fact that more than 1,000 people, including 265 children, have been killed since the October ceasefire underscores the failure to protect vulnerable populations. As Dr Unni Krishnan emphasizes, children's safety and dignity must be prioritized, and unhindered humanitarian access ensured. The international community must hold parties accountable for upholding their obligations under international law and work towards a lasting solution that addresses the root causes of the conflict, allowing children in Gaza to reclaim their childhood and access education, healthcare, and other essential services.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? . Despite the ceasefire, children in Gaza and the West Bank continue to pay a heavy price. Today, 3 July, marks 1,000 days since the 7 October 2023 attacks in Israel and the ensuing escalation of war that has devastated lives across Gaza, West Bank and Israel. The human cost has been catastrophic, w
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