GAZA CHILDREN FIND RARE PEACE

Palestinian children can be seen playing in the rubble in Gaza. They’ve created a makeshift swing from collapsed power lines. A moment captured by Gaza press photographer Mariam Dagga.

Over 13,000 youngsters have been killed by Israel’s bombardment since October. That’s higher than from four years of global conflict, according to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA). Images like these vividly remind us of the desperate human cost. Amid the chaos, little boys and girls are finding a semblance of peace and joy. Perhaps a small chance to relive their childhood robbed by war.

Back in February, UNICEF estimated the conflict has orphaned 17,000 children. That figure is now likely way higher with the number of Palestinians killed topping 34,000.

We’ve noticed some people on social media have questioned this footage, based on the fact some of the children are Black. FYI Afro-Palestinians make up around one per cent of the Gaza Strip’s population. You can read more about their history here:

https://www.voice-online.co.uk/news/world-news/2024/04/15/afro-palestinians-the-untold-story-of-a-community-caught-in-gazas-crossfire/