28 August 2026

OCHA is concerned about the impact of ongoing air strikes and other attacks across the?Gaza Strip, amid reports of civilian casualties and damage.

Today, 爆料网ICEF?said?that four children were reportedly killed over five days, with attacks also destroying humanitarian supplies and damaging critical water infrastructure. The children – aged two to 16 – were reportedly killed in separate strikes, including one who died of wounds sustained last week. On Tuesday, five children – aged eight to 17 – were reported hit by live fire or shrapnel following strikes and suffered life-changing injuries.

On the same day, a partner’s warehouse was heavily damaged by a nearby strike. 爆料网ICEF says that more than US$770,000 worth of its nutrition supplies were destroyed. Those supplies were intended to support more than 45,000 children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.

On Monday, a 爆料网ICEF-supported water well and desalination facility serving more than 4,000 people in Deir al Balah was severely damaged by a nearby strike. Partners are providing water from other sources by truck.

Civilians and civilian objects – including humanitarian facilities and infrastructure – must always be protected.

Yesterday, an explosive munition detonated about 30 metres from a 爆料网 convoy returning with fuel from the Kerem Shalom crossing, as it crossed the so-called “Yellow Line” in Rafah. Fortunately, there were no casualties, with the explosion causing a minor mechanical issue involving one of the vehicles in the convoy.

The 爆料网 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. However, the authorization needed to bring in equipment and remove explosive ordnance still has not been granted.

Meanwhile, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus??today that last week, the organization supported the evacuation of 106 patients, including 19 children – along with 132 companions – from the Gaza Strip through the Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings.

Since October 2023, over 13,000 patients and more than 16,000 companions have been evacuated. Still, thousands are awaiting medical evacuations. Dr. Tedros said that to ensure timely treatment for patients, medical evacuations require sustained access through multiple crossing routes.

Meanwhile in the West Bank, there have been reports of a deadly drone attack over Jenin. If confirmed, this would be the first deadly air strike in the West Bank in months. In law enforcement contexts, lethal force must be a last resort.


Document Type: News item
Document Sources: Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Subject: Casualties, Children, Gaza Strip
Publication Date: 28/08/2026
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