UNICEF Reports 265 Children Killed in Gaza Since Nominal 2025 Ceasefire
In a briefing on June 19, 2026, UNICEF spokesperson James Elder stated that 265 Palestinian children have been killed in Gaza since a ceasefire was announced in October 2025. Elder described the truce as a 'deadly illusion,' noting that children are killed daily by quadcopters, airstrikes, and shelling. While Israeli denial rates for aid missions have dropped to 11%, the UN emphasized that civilians remain deprived of basic safety, shelter, and clean water.