Deadly Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill Four Children, Destroy Critical Aid Supplies: UN
UNITED NATIONS, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 29th Aug, 2026) Israeli attacks killed four children and destroyed humanitarian aid supplies in what turned out to be a deadly week in war-ravaged Gaza, the UN emergency relief agency, OCHA, said on Friday.
- Four Children Killed: The four children – aged two to 16 – were reportedly killed in separate strikes, including one who died of wounds sustained last week.
- Injuries to Children: On Tuesday, five children – aged eight to 17 – were reported hit by live fire or shrapnel following strikes, suffering life-changing injuries.
Concerns Over Ongoing Attacks: OCHA raised concerns about the impact of ongoing air strikes and other attacks across the Gaza Strip, amid reports of civilian casualties and damage, despite the October 2025 ceasefire that ended the two-year-long Hamas-Israel war.
Destruction of Humanitarian Supplies: The recent attacks also destroyed humanitarian supplies and damaged critical water infrastructure, according to UNICEF.
- Warehouse Damage: A UN partner’s warehouse was heavily damaged by a nearby strike last week. UNICEF states that the incident destroyed more than $770,000 worth of its nutrition supplies, intended to support more than 45,000 children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers.
- Water Well Damage: Additionally, a UNICEF-supported water well and desalination facility serving more than 4,000 people in Deir al Balah was severely damaged by a nearby strike on Monday. Partners are now providing water from other sources by truck.
Near-Miss with UN Convoy: An explosive munition detonated about 30 metres from a UN convoy returning with fuel from the Kerem Shalom crossing as it crossed the so-called “Yellow Line” in Rafah on Thursday, OCHA reported. Fortunately, there were no casualties, with the explosion causing a minor mechanical issue involving one of the vehicles.
Protection of Civilians and Civil Objects: OCHA emphasized that civilians and civilian objects, including humanitarian facilities and infrastructure, must always be protected.
UN and Partner Efforts: The UN and its partners are working across Gaza to address the risks posed by explosive ordnance. They are assessing and marking hazards, educating people on safety measures, and referring those affected for support.
Medical Evacuations: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted that since October 2023, over 13,000 patients and more than 16,000 companions have been evacuated. Still, thousands await medical evacuations. He stressed the need for sustained access through multiple crossing routes to ensure timely treatment for patients.
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