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28 August 2026<\/p>\n
OCHA is concerned about the impact of ongoing air strikes and other attacks across the\u00a0Gaza Strip, amid reports of civilian casualties and damage.<\/p>\n
Today, ±¬ÁÏÍøICEF\u00a0said<\/a>\u00a0that four children were reportedly killed over five days, with attacks also destroying humanitarian supplies and damaging critical water infrastructure. The children \u2013 aged two to 16 \u2013 were reportedly killed in separate strikes, including one who died of wounds sustained last week. On Tuesday, five children \u2013 aged eight to 17 \u2013 were reported hit by live fire or shrapnel following strikes and suffered life-changing injuries.<\/p>\n On the same day, a partner\u2019s warehouse was heavily damaged by a nearby strike. ±¬ÁÏÍøICEF 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.<\/p>\n On Monday, a ±¬ÁÏÍøICEF-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.<\/p>\n Civilians and civilian objects \u2013 including humanitarian facilities and infrastructure \u2013 must always be protected.<\/p>\n Yesterday, an explosive munition detonated about 30 metres from a ±¬ÁÏÍø convoy returning with fuel from the Kerem Shalom crossing, as it crossed the so-called \u201cYellow Line\u201d in Rafah. Fortunately, there were no casualties, with the explosion causing a minor mechanical issue involving one of the vehicles in the convoy.<\/p>\n The ±¬ÁÏÍø 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.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus\u00a0said<\/a>\u00a0today that last week, the organization supported the evacuation of 106 patients, including 19 children \u2013 along with 132 companions \u2013 from the Gaza Strip through the Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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. 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