The number of children killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip continues to rise, as negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release are underway in Qatar.
The United Nations Children's Fund, or UNICEF, said on Wednesday that at least 74 children were killed in Gaza in the first seven days of this year.
The organization said, "Too many children have been killed or lost loved ones in a tragic start to the new year." It made a fresh call for a truce.
The indirect talks between Israel and the Islamic group Hamas resumed earlier this month in Qatar, the mediating country.
The Middle East envoy of US President-elect Donald Trump said that he hopes to have good things to report by the time Trump is sworn in as president on January 20.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken noted during a visit to France on Wednesday that negotiators are very close to a ceasefire and hostage agreement.
A group of the families of hostages said in a statement, "The time and conditions are ripe for the return of all hostages." The families are urging the Israeli government to do all it can to bring all hostages home as soon as possible.
The United Nations Children's Fund, or UNICEF, said on Wednesday that at least 74 children were killed in Gaza in the first seven days of this year.
The organization said, "Too many children have been killed or lost loved ones in a tragic start to the new year." It made a fresh call for a truce.
The indirect talks between Israel and the Islamic group Hamas resumed earlier this month in Qatar, the mediating country.
The Middle East envoy of US President-elect Donald Trump said that he hopes to have good things to report by the time Trump is sworn in as president on January 20.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken noted during a visit to France on Wednesday that negotiators are very close to a ceasefire and hostage agreement.
A group of the families of hostages said in a statement, "The time and conditions are ripe for the return of all hostages." The families are urging the Israeli government to do all it can to bring all hostages home as soon as possible.
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Summary
Ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza Strip have resulted in the deaths of at least 74 children, as stated by UNICEF on Wednesday. Negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release are taking place in Qatar between Israel and Hamas. The US President-elect's Middle East envoy expresses hope for positive
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Date: Jan. 9, 2025
Created: 2025/01/10 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 07:14
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