NEW YORK, 16 MAY 2021 ¨C?¡°As the latest serious escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict hits one week, and as the Security Council meets today to discuss the latest development on the ground, I renew my call for an immediate end to the violence.
¡°Over the past week, at least 55 children in the State of Palestine and 2 children in Israel have been killed.
¡°Fear and destruction are mounting on both sides.
¡°In Gaza, schools have been destroyed, homes and offices have been flattened, and entire families have been displaced.
¡°In Israel, schools, homes and buildings have also been damaged.
¡°Violence, killing and hatred must stop. International human rights and humanitarian law must be upheld. Civilians and civilian infrastructure must be protected.
¡°The only solution is a diplomatic solution ¨C for the sake of all children and their future.¡±
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Document Sources: Â鶹APP Childrens Fund (UNICEF)
Subject: Armed conflict, Casualties, Children, Gaza Strip, Incidents, Living conditions, Protection, Security issues, Violence
Publication Date: 16/05/2021
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