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oPt: Nearly 50,000 women and girls killed or severely injured in Gaza in three years of war – one in 21 Gazan women and girls [EN/AR]
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk UN Women , as published by ReliefWeb
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The total number affected is nearly 50,000, with many suffering severe injuries.
A significant number of casualties have occurred among women and girls. The total number affected is nearly 50,000, with many suffering severe injuries. Most of these incidents happened during a two-year period.
The breakdown of casualties includes a large number of fatalities and a smaller number of severe injuries. A ceasefire agreement was put in place, but incidents continue to happen. Further information on this situation is available from the source, including specific numbers and context.
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Category: disaster Published: October 8, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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